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The installation at Honeywood is up and it looks fabulous! Congratulations to all the wonderful people in our arts and crafts session. Enjoy the videos but do go and look for yourselves as well (see previous post): 7 November 2024 - 1 March 2025. https://youtu.be/yItnsOjlZac https://youtube.com/shorts/T-mbzBTP_r8

Come to Honeywood Museum, Carshalton and from November 7th you'll encounter an array of artwork inspired by Narnia. Explore clay figures and tiles, along with ten unique scenes from the story created in various media. A handcrafted magic wardrobe, a White Witch dressed in an original piece designed by one of our talented textile artists, and a wall hanging portraying a Narnian winter are just a few highlights. You'll also find an intricately constructed castle made from recycled paper and cardboard, as well as painted scenes that capture the experience of children evacuated from London. Each piece reflects the skill…

Once again Hello helped to make Sutton heritage house, Honeywood Museum,  festive with decorations made during our arts and crafts sessions on Thursday afternoons.

Members of the Hello Club enjoyed their Christmas Party today, Wednesday December 13th. They were brilliantly entertained by saxophonist, Kit Packham, who played Christmas songs and many other  favourites. The leader of Sutton Council, Cllr, Ruth Dombey, and Sutton South councillors Trish Fivey, Richard Clifton and Louise  Phelan, (deputy Mayor, ) also joined in the fun. The local police team and other friends added to the Christmas Spirit. Hello’s raffle raised over £200 for Sutton Home Start, a local charity offering help to families needing support in those difficult early years.

Taking part in arts and crafts activities has lots of benefits. Self-Expression and Creativity: Arts and crafts are great for self-expression. Engaging in creative activities encourages a sense of individuality and allows people to explore and express their innermost feelings. Keeping the brain active Taking part in arts and crafts helps problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness. It encourages individuals to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to challenges. Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Engaging in artistic activities has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation, providing an escape from the demands and pressures of daily life. Therapeutic…