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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We've teamed up with Citizens of the World Choir to run a special singing project! 🌍🎶 We began under cloudy, rainy skies, but as we started singing, the clouds lifted and the sky lit up. ☀️ A beautiful reminder of how music can bring people together, lift our spirits, and even brighten the day. ❤️
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As we continue celebrating 🌱 10 Years of Rooted & Rising 🌱 we gathered for an internal party for our members. Everyone reflected on their journey with Creating Ground and a common thread emerged: "this place is my family"🫂✨ Grateful to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for funding this special event 🙏
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The energy is back, the fun is back, and we’re looking forward to what’s ahead in our dance sessions! ❤️ Ready to learn, grow, have fun, and put on a great display! 🔥 Thank you to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for making these wonderful sessions with Protein Dance possible.
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Summer Wellbeing Sessions facilitated by our Be Well champions were a great success!🌻 We had a chance to relax, connect and get creative, from making dry clay ornaments to paper cards. Thanks to South London Listens who funded the sessions and to Brookhill Children's Centre for hosting.💛
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🎉 To celebrate the completion of our co-produced film, 'Our World Heritage', we came together one final time to watch it as a team and reflect on everything we've achieved together! ❤️ You can watch our short film here: www.theground.org.uk/ourworldheri...
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We had a great time with Women's Interfaith Network celebrating Courage through our journey of being Rooted and Rising 🌱 📽️ Very proud to showcase Our World Heritage film, and share our stories, cultures, and lived experiences. Connection, laughter, and new friendships 💛
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our 10th anniversary reminded us of something powerful. When we come together, we can create extraordinary things💫 Together, we're building spaces where individuals, communities & Creating Ground can belong, co-create and flourish together. ✨🌿 Thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk Images@Sossyfez
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🎨✨ Our creative session was overflowing with imagination and creativity! We started with clay and shape cutters, and before long, the room was filled with vibrant colours and plenty of smiles. Every piece was completely unique. 🌈💛 Thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🌟 What a wonderful Refugee Week event at @woolwichworks.bsky.social organised by Protein Dance in partnership with @royalgreenwich.bsky.social 🌟 We were delighted to be dancing as part of this celebration bringing people together to strengthen communities. 💕 Photography: David Madden
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
💫 We were proud to be part of this year's Refugee Week celebration with @lrmn.bsky.social 💙 It was inspiring to see so many people come together to celebrate this year's theme, Courage, and to recognise the positive contributions of refugee and migrant communities. 💙
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
💫 What an inspiring storytelling session yesterday at Creative Skills Online! ✨ So many imaginative ideas, perspectives, and plot twists came together. We can't wait to share the finished story - coming soon! 🚀🌍📖 Thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting this project!
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Last week in Together for Wellbeing we explored the Five Ways to Wellbeing: ⛹️‍♀️ Be Active 💬 Stay Connected 📚 Keep Learning 🎁 Give 👓 Mindfulness/ Paying Attention. Thanks to Greenwich Mental Health Hub @selmindcharity.bsky.social for making it possible! 😊 #CommunityWellbeing 🌱💙
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎙️ At our 10year exhibition, visitors listened to excerpts from selected interviews conducted by and with our members, then edited and produced by lydiapowell.bsky.social as part of the Archive Project. 🙏🏽 Thank you Lydia you for your incredibly dedicated work of archiving Creating Ground's history 🙏🏽
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🌟 Our Heritage Project has inspired meaningful connections through storytelling, local history walks, museum visits. Members gained a deeper understanding of heritage, pride in their identities & greater confidence. Thank you Rich for your incredible knowledge, experience, & passion for the project.
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
💜 United For Dignity meeting on Tuesday! Meaningful discussions about the issues affecting migrants, particularly those facing the challenges of No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), and planning a special dance with Protein Dance, that will raise awareness of the realities and experiences.
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We had a very sunny and joyful storywalk joined by the DMCS Deaf community last week! Thank you to our women for so beautifully weaving personal journeys and diverse cultures into the local history of Greenwich, showing us all how our roots connect us. Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Reading through your messages from our 10th anniversary event and feeling incredibly grateful. Thank you for all the love and kind words and for being a part of this journey💚🧡💛 Huge thank you to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for funding our special event ✨💚💚
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Last week we had a very informative and supportive session with Greenwich Time to Talk on preparing for menopause. 🌸 We learned a lot and hearing experiences shared within the group helped others know what to expect and reassured them that they're not alone. 🫂 Thanks to Greenwich Mental Health Hub 💜
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
"It all started with a seed in my mind many years ago. 🌱At the time, I did not know exactly what Creating Ground would become. But I knew I wanted us migrant women to feel seen, valued, and powerful.✨What we are achieving together has been, and continues to be, truly amazing." Laura Marziale, 18 May
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
On Monday, we celebrated 10 years of creativity, connection, campaigning and community with wonderful art displays, performances, storytelling, and reflection 💫💛 Thank you to every member, facilitator, partner, supporter, friends & family who have been part of this journey over the last decade 🙏
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
✨ Our Dance group will share a very special & energetic routine on our anniversary theme: 'Rooted and Rising'🌿 Filled with joy, energy, connection, positivity&love! 💃🎉 Thanks to Protein Dance's Rachele Rapisardi & Yuyu Rau Huge thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting this project 💞💞
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
✨ Yesterday’s candle-making session was absolutely amazing! 🕯️ There’s something truly satisfying about creating your own candle and imagining it filling a room with warmth, peace, and positive energy. 💛 Thanks to our wonderful facilitator Luna and to Greenwich Mental Health Hub 🌸
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🎉 5 days to our 10-year celebration!🎭Our Stronger Together Leaders & Theatre in Action members are co-creating a powerful performance celebrating past social action projects. 🎬 Here some screenshots from their rehearsals! Thank you @lydiapowell.bsky.social for the sound & University of Greenwich💚
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Thank you to our wonderful women for so beautifully weaving your personal stories with local history on a Storywalk last week, sharing the links you found between British and your own heritage. 🧵✨ Huge thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund 💜
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Another amazing Walk for Wellbeing, this time exploring Lesnes Abbey Wood! We reflected on what happens when we look at familiar things for a second time. To join our next walk, email 📧 projects@theground.org.uk Thank you to our funders TFL & @groundworklondon.bsky.social 🤗
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This week’s chair-based Gentle Stretching session showed how simple movements can make a big difference - helping improve mobility, flexibility, and strength while also supporting relaxation and wellbeing. 🧘‍♀️💆‍♂️🪑 Huge thanks to Sylwia and @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 💗💙
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The energy is building behind the scenes for our 10th Anniversary celebration 🌿🌲! Our incredible team of directors, facilitators, project managers, and members has come together with passion and purpose sharing ideas, creativity, resources and care to make this milestone truly special 🎉 Join us!!
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We are excited to invite you to 'Our World Heritage' Storywalk! Join us for a gentle-paced, 2-hour stroll along the river as we share short stories. We'll start at the Cutty Sark and finish up at the Maritime Museum. ⛵️✨ Please reserve a place by emailing Rose at projects@theground.org.uk. 💛
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
What a joy to start Together for Wellbeing sessions this week, funded by Greenwich Mental Health Hub @selmindcharity.bsky.social 🌟 Playfulness, creativity, and art to help us all feel lighter, connected, and uplifted. Also, it was lovely to welcome our new members - we can’t wait for next week ✨🎨
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We kicked off our heritage session 🥁🪘 with an uplifting drumming experience, where the rhythms echoed like a heartbeat, helping us connect in a meaningful and memorable way 🧩 We’re now back at work, shaping our stories for our Storywalk performances, reflecting on our heritage, history, and culture!
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
"Every step and gesture brought a new wave of energy, allowing us to express ourselves without words. It was a moment where we could let go, feel connected and simply enjoy being present, filling the experience with warmth and positivity." We are back dancing together again! Rooted and Rising 🌱
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🌱 Spring has officially arrived, and so has our April Newsletter! In our latest update, you'll find: 🎭 Highlights from our projects 🌿 Dates and details to join our Wellbeing projects 🎟️ Link to FREE tickets to our 10th Anniversary event Read here: www.theground.org.uk/so/59Pr9UwYn...
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We enjoyed our second Walk for Wellbeing, exploring Oxleas Woods and themes of spring & renewal.🪻 🌿"Sometimes, beauty isn’t in what is blooming, but in how we notice and hold what has already passed."🌿 Message to join next time 🤗 Grateful to our funders Transport For London and Groundwork London.
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
"When we reach higher, we can hold and grab others with us. It's not only for ourselves." ✨ For our final session of Creativity for Wellbeing we reflected on what rising means to us through creating and painting a tree - understanding that we must be grounded to reach high. 🌿
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
In our Heritage we had the chance to connect with nature 🍃 at Plot 9 Maze Hill while enjoying the unique experience of cooking over an open fire and sharing our stories. 🫕 Conjuring and creating memories but also connecting with each other 🏕️ Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
If you’re looking for a safe space to breathe, create, and connect, come join us for Together for Wellbeing.🧡 These are weekly creative sessions specifically for migrant women. We’ll be using creativity as a tool for self-care and building confidence together in a relaxed, supportive environment. 🎨
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
In Creativity for Wellbeing we tore up paper and worked together to reconstruct it into colourful art. "No matter what life throws at you, you can actually make something meaningful out of it. Don't give up." Thanks to all the women who shared. Our artwork is a daily reminder of our resilience! 💚
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
A beautiful first Walk for Wellbeing 🌿 Thanks to everyone who joined us! The energy was incredibly special. From the calming breeze off the Thames to beautiful views from Galleons Hill - a perfect day to connect with nature and each other. Thanks to #WalkCycleLDN @groundworklondon.bsky.social 💚
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A huge thank you to our incredible guest facilitator Luna for leading such a wonderful stitching session! 🧵 It was so special to see everyone creating and connecting. We can't wait for the next one. ✨ We are so grateful to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for making this project possible! 💛
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Hearts full after last night. ❤️ We spent the session crafting, laughing, and sharing stories about small acts of kindness. It is amazing to connect through crafting in an online space, each of us creating something beautiful. Huge thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 💖
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
As part of our reflection of what being 'rooted' means to us, in our Creativity for Wellbeing session we explored identity through our hands. Clay became a language of possibility, something that can be shaped, broken apart, rebuilt, and transformed.
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
For our 10th Anniversary, Lydia is training our Stronger Together Leaders to become 'Creating Ground Archivists' who will be diving deep into the history of CG to uncover the stories, photos, and moments that made us who we are. Huge thanks to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk ✨
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We are so excited to launch our new project: Walks for Wellbeing 🌿 A free project for migrant women in Greenwich to: Meet new people Explore the local area Relax and be creative in nature 📅 First Walk: Friday 27th Feb A huge thank you to our funders for making this possible #WalkCycleLDN
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Today in Creativity for Wellbeing we decorated our own treasure box and reflected on how it can be both a container for our art work, and also the container of our feelings, wishes, hopes and reflections. "My box represents my country and inside I have put my family to be safe" 💛
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
What an incredible session! 🎬 A massive thank you to Anna for leading such an inspiring Mobile Filmmaking Workshop as part of our Heritage project. Showing us that you don't need a huge budget to tell a powerful story - just the phone in your pocket and a bit of vision. 📱✨
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Back in the flow 💫 There is nothing quite like the energy of being back together dancing after the festive break, focusing on the theme of our 10th anniversary - Rooted and Rising 🌱 "Dance is more than movement, it is life itself." Huge thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 🌟
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Good to be back in each other's company as part of our Heritage Project ✨ We spent the morning shortlisting places we'd like to visit. Then got stuck into some nut-cracking - discussing their origins, and Rich shared stories from Greenwich Heritage. Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund 🗺️
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Are you a migrant woman living in Greenwich? Looking for a way to relax, connect with others, and improve your wellbeing? Join us every Wednesday (10:30–12:30) for our Creativity for Wellbeing project! To join or find out more please email Rose at projects@theground.org.uk
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
As we pause our activities for the festive break, we want to thank all our members, partners and supporters for everything you bring to our community ✨ We’re really looking forward to starting our activities again in the new year! Wishing you a restful, joyful and mindful festive break! 🎄✨
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creatingground.bsky.social @creatingground.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
This week we were stirring our senses through cooking as part of our Heritage Project 🍲✨ We had the space to reconnect with our roots, and the traditions we grew up with - cooking reminded us that our heritage lives on in our hands and hearts. Huge thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund 💛
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