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As part of the Creative Health Medway programme, 7 local artists were commissioned to deliver creative workshops designed specifically to make a positive difference to people’s health and wellbeing.

Paramjot specialises in drawing detailed photorealistic art. Since starting an organisation dedicated to supporting elders from the South Asian community, she has become interested in how creative practices can support health and wellbeing. Paramjot’s work responds to a critical need to support those living with dementia. In her project, Paramjot learnt from dementia specialists and creative health practitioners to plan and deliver creative arts workshops with older people, focusing on those living with dementia.

“I’ve learned to design multi-sensory experiences that ensure everyone can engage in their own way.”

Find out more - link in bio 👆
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As part of the Creative Health Medway programme, 7 local artists were commissioned to deliver creative workshops designed specifically to make a positive difference to people’s health and wellbeing.

Kate Mechedou is a professional theatre-maker and the creative force behind Mrs Bakers Medway Theatre Company . She has been running the Arches Local Weekly Community Singalong for a while, and with the help of Creative Health Medway, she has been delivering singing workshops for those living with COPD, a condition caused by damage to the lungs which can make it hard to breathe. It is the second most common lung disease in the UK, affecting one in five people! Kate has learnt techniques for sharing the joy and benefits of singing for those with this respiratory disorder from Singing for Health, and also working with Music4Health, finding ways to measure the impact that singing can have on people’s lives.

Kate has seen a clear improvement in the physical and mental wellbeing of people joining her workshops.

Find out more via link in bio 👆
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Sharing on behalf of our friends @fundingforallkent Looking ahead to January’s Events & Training Programme from Funding for All…

✨ Tuesday 13th January, 10-11.30am
How to Diversify your Funding Sources (webinar)
📍Online

✨ Thursday 22nd January, 10-11.30am
Registering & Claiming Gift Aid (webinar)
📍Online

✨ Wednesday 28th January, 6.30-8pm
Evaluating & Measuring Impact (webinar)
📍Online

✨ Thursday 29th January, 10-11.30am
Fundraising Strategy (webinar)
📍Online

✨ Friday 30th January, 10am-2pm
Monthly Funding Surgery (1:1 funding advice)
📍Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs or via video/phone call

Thanks to the generous support we receive from our funders, all these sessions are completely FREE to Kent & Medway’s voluntary sector. Spaces are limited, so book today!

🔗 Click the ‘Events & Training’ link in our bio to register and find out more.
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As part of the Creative Health Medway programme, 7 local artists were commissioned to deliver creative workshops designed specifically to make a positive difference to people’s health and wellbeing.

Philly Rose Scott is a Guyanese-British Cultural & Creative Producer, Writer, and Director based in Medway. Her work focuses on underrepresented stories and mental health. Her recent project Nine offers a powerful platform for women to share their experiences of motherhood, addressing themes of trauma, healing and growth. The project invited mothers and their children to take part creating a unique intergenerational creative expression.

“The Evolve program gave me space to creative freely. It provided me with the support I needed to be able to support others and most importantly it gave me the opportunity to produce meaningful art with a group of Mothers who's voice are too often left unheard.”

Find out more via link in bio 👆
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Have you checked out the Creative Health Medway page and its resources yet? 👀

Dive into a collection of digital assets designed to give you a warm introduction to working in creative health. From the Creative Health Toolkit to the Quality Framework Pack, there’s plenty to explore and get inspired by!

Find out more via the website - link in bio 👆

#CreativeMedway #CreativeHealthMedway #CreativeHealthMedwayResources
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Sharing on behalf of @photoworks_uk

New Year Commission 2026! OPEN CALL

Photoworks is looking to commission a a photographer or a lens-based artist to create a new image to mark and celebrate the start of 2026.

This is a playful opportunity to experiment and create a non-conventional image that indicates the start of a new year. This is an international opportunity and we offer a £500 fee and an Instagram Takeover in January 2025.

The artist we commissioned to create an image for the start of 2025 was suziehowell_. You can explore all previous commissions and you can apply for free on our website - link in bio ✨
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The Medway Heritage Place funding programme is here to help turn your ideas into reality. Whether you’re celebrating Medway’s people, places or stories , this funding and support can turn your project from an idea into reality.

✨ Applications are open now! Visit our website to apply: medway.gov.uk/heritageplace.

The Medway Heritage Place programme is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we’re bringing Medway’s stories to life in new ways for new audiences.

#MedwayHeritagePlace #NationalLottery #HeritageFund #HeritageSkills #HeritagePlaces

@HeritageFundUK
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Take a look at the Creative Medway Diversity Toolkit! 👀

We’re excited to share a brand-new resource to help you make your work more inclusive and reflective of our diverse community.

The Creative Medway Diversity Toolkit supports you to:

✅ Represent people from different backgrounds and abilities
✅ Ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and included
✅ Take practical actions to champion Equality, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EDEI)

Developed by Medway’s cultural community and tested with local practitioners and organisations throughout 2025, this toolkit is designed to inspire real change across our creative sector.

Explore the guide 👉 https://creativemedway.co.uk/creative-medway-diversity-toolkit - link in bio.

#CreativeMedway #InclusionMatters #DiversityInTheArts #EDEI
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Have you heard about Medway Adult Education’s new Develop Your Creative Business course?

It’s perfect for artists, crafters, designers, and photographers who want to grow a creative business or start a side hustle. Even better — the course is free if you’re employed, seeking work, or planning to launch your own creative business.

Find out more and book @medwayadulted