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Breathing Space

A health and wellbeing charity in Witton Gilbert, Durham. Providing friendly local activities including arts and crafts, forest school, men's shed, folk singing, wellness walks and more. Open to all, new people always very welcome. For details of our regular activities which do not require booking please see our website www.breathingspace.org.uk

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Sketch and Stroll with Carrie Dennison

Tuesday 17 June 2025
This workshop is designed specifically for beginners and for those who say they ‘can’t draw’! Of course, those with sketching experience are very welcome too. This workshop is all about getting outside and enjoying some fresh air, finding shapes and colour in the landscape around St Michael’s & All Angels Church, and producing small 6cm square sketches. We’ll do a few simple drawing exercises in the church first, and then we’ll move outside to observe the landscape, details and colours around us. All materials will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather, and sturdy shoes for walking. If the weather is really bad, then we’ll have plenty of sketching opportunities inside the church.
St Michael & All Angels Church
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Crazy Birds Fused Glass with Karen from Glass by Donemark

Monday 30 June 2025
In this workshop we will make a fused glass panel featuring an abstract bird design. All materials provided, suitable for beginners.
St Michael & All Angels Church
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Woodland Wonders Ages 3-5 Thurs 29th May AM

Thursday 29 May 2025
Children’s forest activities led by Pat, a level 3 forest school qualified facilitator! Explore the woodland and churchyard, discover local wildlife, hear stories around the campfire and play active outdoor games. Nocturnal Animals theme. We will be outdoors weather permitting so please come dressed for it! Suitable for ages 3-5, no dogs please. If you have not completed an online registration form this year we MUST receive a registration form for each child AT LEAST one week prior to the session. We reserve to right to cancel any bookings not accompanied by a form. Please get in touch if you are unable to complete the form, we will be happy to help. Form is found here https://forms.gle/K53idUnP3pJDJ7vC9 Parents do not need to register or book a place but all children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
St Michael & All Angels Church
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Woodland Wonders Ages 6-12 Wed 29th May PM

Wednesday 28 May 2025
Children’s forest activities led by Pat, a level 3 forest school qualified facilitator! Explore the woodland and churchyard, discover local wildlife, hear stories around the campfire and play active outdoor games. Nocturnal Animals theme. We will be outdoors weather permitting so please come dressed for it! Suitable for ages 6-12, no dogs please. If you have not completed an online registration form this year we MUST receive a registration form for each child AT LEAST one week prior to the session. We reserve to right to cancel any bookings not accompanied by a form. Please get in touch if you are unable to complete the form, we will be happy to help. Form is found here https://forms.gle/K53idUnP3pJDJ7vC9 Children can be left if preferred, or accompanying adults can stay. No need for adults to register or book a place.
St Michael & All Angels Church
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Woodland Wonders Ages 6-12 Wed 29th May AM

Wednesday 28 May 2025
Children’s forest activities led by Pat, a level 3 forest school qualified facilitator! Explore the woodland and churchyard, discover local wildlife, hear stories around the campfire and play active outdoor games. Nocturnal Animals theme. We will be outdoors weather permitting so please come dressed for it! Suitable for ages 6-12, no dogs please. If you have not completed an online registration form this year we MUST receive a registration form for each child AT LEAST one week prior to the session. We reserve to right to cancel any bookings not accompanied by a form. Please get in touch if you are unable to complete the form, we will be happy to help. Form is found here https://forms.gle/K53idUnP3pJDJ7vC9 Children can be left if preferred, or accompanying adults can stay. No need for adults to register or book a place.
St Michael & All Angels Church
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Junk Journals with Carrie Dennison

Tuesday 13 May 2025
In this workshop we’ll create a hand bound journal, using your own ‘junk’! It’s a great way to recycle paper and card items around your home and repurpose them into a journal that you can add your journalling and treasured memories in. Using junk materials, we’ll first create our book pages, and then create the covers. These will all be bound together to create your book. You’ll go home with a finished, hand bound journal, that is ready for you to start writing, drawing and creating in. This workshop is suitable for beginners. Carrie will email you a list of what recycled junk you need to bring, but all other materials will be provided.
St Michael & All Angels Church