Nicky's Inclusive Community Project

03/03/2026

🧠 Telford Groups: Want a FREE "Brain Workout" for your members? 🎶

Do you run a local coffee morning, community club, or support group? I’m looking for a lively group in Telford & Wrekin to host a series of fun, music-led exercise sessions!

I am currently qualifying as a specialist deliverer for Love to Move, the UK’s leading cognitive enhancement programme and I’m offering a block of approximately 6 weeks of sessions at no cost to you.

What is Love to Move?
Developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation, this isn't your average chair exercise. It’s a scientifically designed programme that uses "bilateral asymmetrical movement" (moving both sides of the body in different patterns) to stimulate the brain.
The Benefits:
• ✅ Cognitive Sharpness: Boosts memory, focus, and coordination.
• ✅ Physical Independence: Improves the fine motor skills needed for daily tasks.
• ✅ Social Spark: High-energy, music-driven sessions that get everyone smiling.

While it is specifically engineered to support those living with dementia or Parkinson’s, it is a fantastic, inclusive experience for any older adult looking to stay active and connected.

The Details:
• Duration: 1 hour per week (up to 6 weeks).
• Cost: FREE (part of my final qualification phase).
• Requirement: A group that is happy to have an assessor join for one of the sessions to see the progress!

👇 Know a group that would love this? Tag them below!
📧 Email: nickysicproject@gmail.com 📞 Phone: 07737 921855
🎥 See it in action: https://britishgymnastics.mediaspace.kaltura.com/.../1_rm...

11/01/2026

✨Adult Tap dancing is back✨
All ages and abilities are welcome 💃 our Monday night class started last year, 6 weeks before Christmas, so we are still classed as beginners at the moment. So if you want to learn a new skill, now is the time to join 😀 Even if you have done Tap dancing before and are more advanced, a refresher is always good to make sure that technique is right before moving forward.
Our Thursday afternoon class have only had two sessions, so if you would like to start from the beginning, this would be the class for you. Vulnerable adults, including those with Dementia are welcome but will need to attend with a carer / appropriate adult. Chair tap is available. Our lessons are all about inclusion, fun, being social, learning a new skills and providing support for each other. We will be learning dances.
We do one hour of Tap followed by half an hour of social time with drinks and snacks.

Where 📍
Leegomery Community centre

When 🕣
Monday 6-7:30pm
Thursday 1-2:30pm

Cost 🪙
Monday £7
Thursday £6

Bring comfortable clothes and some water for throughout the class ( don’t worry if you forget, water will be made available)
You don’t need Tap shoes for you first few session while you try, but you will need them moving forward. They will protect your feet and help you hear the sounds you are trying to make. Shoes can be found at an affordable price on Vinted.

We look forward to seeing you there.

06/01/2026

🌟 GRAND OPENING: Ron’s Singing Café! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to announce the very first day of Ron’s Singing Café tomorrow, and we are especially happy to be holding it free of charge at the Chattery Cafe.

This café holds a very special place in my heart. It is named after my wonderful father, Ron, who lived with frontotemporal dementia. He absolutely loved singing and dancing, and it became his way of finding joy and connection with those around him. I have created this space to keep that spirit alive and share the power of music with all of you.

Ron’s Singing Café is more than just a singalong; it is a safe, supportive, and joyful environment dedicated to being dementia friendly.

Who is welcome?
Everyone! We are a fully inclusive group and we extend a very warm welcome to:

Vulnerable adults and their carers.
Anyone who loves to sing, no matter how good they are.
Anyone looking for a friendly, musical community.
Anyone who want's sit quietly and listen to music.
Anyone who want's to get up and dance.

Event Details
When: Tomorrow at 12 o'clock

Where: SASA Chattery Cafe which is located at Admaston House Community Centre.

Duration: 45 minutes with a break in the middle for a rest, chat, drink and snack.

Come and join us for our very first ever session, and help me start this journey in Ron’s honour! 🎤💃☕️

02/01/2026

Hi, I’m Nicky Rothwell, the face behind Nicky’s Inclusive Community Project.

I provide inclusive wellbeing and movement activities for adults of all ages and abilities, including vulnerable adults and people living with dementia. Carers are always welcome to join my sessions, which focus on joy, connection, confidence, and feeling part of a supportive community — never pressure or perfection.

My background is in teaching, and I spent many years working as a special needs teacher before becoming an Advisory Teacher for Gloucestershire, where my main focus was supporting schools and families with inclusion. This experience continues to shape everything I do and has given me a deep understanding of how to create safe, accessible, and person-centred spaces.

I hold a degree in Arts Therapies, specialising in Dance Movement Therapy, which underpins my belief in the power of movement, music, and expression to support wellbeing. I currently run tap dancing classes and am about to launch Ron’s Singing Café, named in loving memory of my dad, who lived with dementia. This project is very close to my heart and was inspired by the joy that music and movement brought to him.

I am a Zumba instructor and I am currently studying to become a qualified fitness instructor, allowing me to offer both 1:1 support and a wider range of group fitness activities. I am also excited to be launching the Love to Move programme in partnership with British Gymnastics, later this year once I have completed my training.

Alongside this, I am a member of the Association of American Dancing (MAAD), achieved through completing advanced acrobatics and tap dancing. I qualified as a student teacher in 2024 and am currently studying towards my final teaching qualification, which will allow me to enter participants for exams and medal awards.

Dance has always been part of my life. I currently attend tap and ballet classes, take part in shows and group medal work, and train with the Loughborough Academy of Dancing, where my own dance journey began many years ago as a child.

On a personal level, I am also a carer for my mum, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which further strengthens my commitment to dementia-friendly practice and carer support. I am a trustee for my local wellbeing hub, a Health Champion for Telford and Wrekin, a wellbeing walk leader for the Ramblers Society, a Cancer Champion for Lingen Davies, and I also volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Society.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me walking my dogs, climbing mountains, taking photographs, or spending time in my garden — all things that help me stay grounded and connected.

My aim is simple: to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where people feel valued, supported, and able to move, sing, and connect in ways that feel right for them.

“You don’t need experience, confidence, or fitness — just come as you are.”

23/12/2025

A very big thank you to everyone who has supported me with my business this year. I can’t believe my little idea has actually taken off and been supported by friends, family, SASA Wellbeing Hub, the local council, the Alzheimer’s society, Dementia UK and many more. I have many plans to expand next year and many hours of training to make it possible. My biggest thank you is to my husband who has supported me wholeheartedly on my new adventure. I couldn’t have done any of this without him.

23/12/2025

If you want to leave a review about the services you have used so far, please feel free to do so on my google page. Thank you, Nicky

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13/10/2025

Announcing: Nicky's Tappy Feet of Rhythm and Brews!

We are delighted to invite you to join our new adult beginners tap dance sessions, Nicky's Tappy Feet of Rhythm and Brews. These sessions offer a structured, fun introduction to tap dancing, concluding with a dedicated social time—the perfect blend of exercise, skill-building, and community.

Session Details:-

Both classes will be held at the Leegomery Community Centre, starting on:-

Monday 17th November 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM £7 per session
Thursday 11th December 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM £6 per session

Each 90-minute session includes 60 minutes of beginner-level tap instruction followed by 30 minutes of our Rhythm and Brews Social over complimentary drinks and biscuits.

Preparation and Footwear Guidance:-

Our goal is to make your first step easy and enjoyable!

Initial Footwear: There is no need to purchase tap shoes for your first few sessions. Please wear flat comfortable shoes for class; note that trainers are generally unsuitable as they inhibit easy movement on the floor.

Clothing: Wear suitable clothing that allows for free movement during activity.

Long-Term Gear: Tap shoes will be required if you decide to continue long-term. Take this opportunity to join now and determine what to ask Santa for at Christmas! Tip: A large selection of second-hand tap shoes can often be found on Vinted, providing a cost-effective option.

To register or for any further information, please contact Nicky directly:

Email: Nickysicproject@gmail.com

Phone: 07737 921855

10/10/2025

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23/09/2025

FREE skills workshop for Carers

Are you a carer of an older person or person living with dementia?

As part of the Move to Thrive project, carers are being invited to attend a FREE workshop, which will focus on exercises that they can do with the older people and people with dementia they care for.

The workshop will last approximately 1 hour and will cover falls awareness and causation, getting up off the floor and basic movement.

The exercises demonstrated during the workshop will benefit the health and wellbeing of the carers as well as the people they care for.

Carers who attend will also be provided with a supporting booklet of information, including basic movement, getting up off the floor, and service referral details.

Carers can choose from ONE of these FREE workshops:

Monday 6th October 6.30pm at Bridle Court, Madeley, TF7 5SG
Saturday 11th October 10.00am at Bridle Court, Madeley
TF7 5SG

The sessions will be delivered by Fit 4 All. Refreshments available. No booking required.

For any queries or details of the Move to Thrive project please visit https://healthytelford.com/move-to-thrive/



FREE training for staff and volunteers who work with people living with dementia and their carers

Do you work with people with dementia and their carers, either as a member of staff, a health professional, a support worker or volunteer?

If so you can access some FREE training to support your existing skills and knowledge working with people with dementia and their carers.

The training is for all people working or volunteering in the health, caring, voluntary, community, public or commercial sectors.

The training will cover the importance of physical activity for people with dementia and their carers, and how to have sensitive yet meaningful conversations about it, to give participants the language and confidence needed to have these discussions.

The training will also include data, patient stories, and a recap of skills on framing conversations such as motivational interviewing.

Interested? You can choose from ONE of these FREE live, online sessions, which will last approximately 1½ hours:

· Thursday 16th October 2025, 3 – 4.30pm
· Thursday 13th November 2025, 6 – 7.30pm
· Saturday 28th February 2026, 12 – 1.30pm

After the training, you will receive a FREE attendance certificate, for your re-accreditation or CPD requirements.

To book a place on ONE of these sessions please visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/movetothrive

Buy tickets for Move to Thrive Project's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

19/09/2025

Welcome to Nicky's Inclusive Community Project—your happy place to connect, move, and smile! We're building a cheerful and supportive community in and around Telford, where everyone is welcome. Our aim is to provide a wide range of future classes, from personal 1:1 training to full group Zumba and dance sessions. Get ready for our highly anticipated 'Ron's Singing Cafe' and 'Nicky's Tappy Feet' sessions, launching in November 2025. If you would like to know more or let us know that you would like a place, please contact us on nickysicproject@gmail.com We can't wait to see you there!