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Bringing people together, reducing isolation & improving wellbeing with creative community projects

Inclusive & accessible, outdoor community arts events by local not for profit organisation Gather Create Grow CIC. Created by the community for the community - designed to uplift, inspire & bring joy! Our flagship event takes place over 3 weeks each summer, when the village of Cosby in South Leicestershire is transformed with a trail of over 50, huge art installations all made by the local communi

ty from yarn & textiles. The event is an annual showcase of projects we run throughout the year with the aim of improving wellbeing, reducing feelings of isolation & nurturing community togetherness. Year round projects include; Cosby Crafters, a creative social group - where over 100 members meet twice weekly & have fun, creating displays. Create & Grow Club, a small, weekly creative group to support mental health, schools' outreach projects, partnerships with LA & other organisations, open community workshops & creative callouts.

09/06/2026

🧵🌸 FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 🌸🧚‍♀️

We've been busy collecting bras & now we need your help! We’re inviting you to join us for a very special Bracrafts workshop at Cosby Community Library!

Together we’ll be helping transform donated bras into a beautiful skirt for our life-sized fairy while raising awareness for breast cancer charities.

📍 Cosby Community Library, Park Road, Cosby LE9 1RN
📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm

✂️ Basic sewing skills required
💗 Age 13+ (children accompanied by an adult)
🪡 Materials & equipment provided

🚗 Parking available at Cosby Village Hall

This isn’t a taught session, so just bring yourself, your sewing skills & your community spirit!

We’d absolutely love to see you there 💕
Full event details here: https://fb.me/e/9q96f5wxb

Bracrafts began as a creative way to recycle unwanted bras into handmade creations that raise funds & awareness for breast cancer charities. We are proud to support Angela Higson, who founded Bracrafts in 2023. After realising charity shops can't accept bras, Angela began upcycling them to raise funds for breast cancer charities.

PS... Big THANKS to everyone who's donated bras so far! Our collection box is still in the COOP on Main Street if you wisht to donate. Any bras not used for crafting are sent to Against Breast Cancer, where they are recycled to fund pioneering research into secondary breast cancer👍

Spotted Cosby

06/06/2026

🧡A HUGE VOLUNTEERS WEEK THANK YOU! 🧡

As a small not-for-profit organisation with just three staff members, there is absolutely no way we’d be able to pull off the extraordinary event that is the Cosby Yarn Bomb without an incredible tribe of volunteers behind us.

Our amazing crew turns up come rain or shine. In the blazing summer sun or the freezing cold winter, these guys always have our back. You are the absolute heartbeat of everything we do, & we love you all! 🥰✨

Whether you have picked up your needles & hooks to knit or crochet, come along to a stitch-up or helped with a mammoth barn tidy, got stuck into the heavy lifting, construction, & installation, or lent a hand at our community workshops, yarn sales & stalls.... YOU make the magic happen!

Your time, energy, creativity, & kindness mean the absolute world to us 🌍

We are SO grateful to everyone who has turned up to help us in the past, & everyone who has signed up to help us get this summer's event off the ground.

Less than 5 weeks to go gang... 😬💪

A HUGE thank you from the bottom of our hearts,
Nat, Mel & Amy ###

👉 To our visitors: If you are visiting Cosby this summer & see this wonderful lot in action installing the scenes or working on the stall, please be sure to give them a massive wave or stop by for a chat!

05/06/2026

🌟 It's Fri-YAY! 🌟

Wow, what a absolutely full-on week it’s been!

🦘 On Monday at Cosby Crafters it was so exciting to see completed pieces being returned & displays starting to come together. Nat took our "Around the World" theme very seriously & went full Aussie with her flag apron & tinny! Mel also looked different somehow...? 🤔🐼🤣

🎁 We’ve had some incredible returns from the wider community this week too. Huge thanks to Joanne for her gorgeous sloth & birds, Judith for her beautiful mandalas, & Kate & Poppy for their wonderful rainforest animals & flowers. Every single delivery makes us do a little happy dance! 💃

🍄 Wednesday at Create & Grow Club was a bit quieter with a few members away on holiday, but the crew got stuck into needle-felting some fantastic toadstools for our "Mother Earth" display. Fab job ladies 🫶

☕ Meanwhile, Nat and Amy attended the Armed Forces Coffee Morning at Blaby District Council. It was wonderful to catch up with all the lovely attendees. Some helped us stitch up our "Ay up me duck" display, while others made beautiful poppy brooches ready for Remembrance. We also took 'takeaway packs' for the Council staff to make knitted, crocheted, & felt poppies & could barely keep up with the demand! We can’t wait to see what they create 🌺

🏫 On Thursday morning, Mel & Nat visited Countesthorpe Academy for our final anti-discrimination workshop. The students brought so much creativity & their banners look absolutely amazing. We have truly loved being a part of this project with local schools & cannot wait to see it all showcased this summer! 🙌

🚣The rest of our week has been a whirlwind of prep for the Leicester Riverside Festival this weekend! Come and find us this Saturday in Castle Gardens alongside the brilliant BrightSparks Arts. We’ll be running our free fabric butterfly & woven heart workshop, so please come down, say hello, & get crafting with us! 🦋

Spotted Cosby Cosby Village Hall Cosby Community Library Arts Council England

04/06/2026

🚣‍♀️JOIN US AT RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND! 🚣‍♂️

Don't forget we will be at Leicester’s amazing Riverside Festival this Saturday, 6th June 2026! 🥳✨

You can find us in Castle Gardens as part of the incredible BrightSparks Arts zone from 12pm – 5pm.

🦋 We will be running a completely FREE community workshop making beautiful fabric butterflies & giant woven hearts. These simple, creative activities are perfectly themed around celebrating cultural diversity & inclusion, & every single piece made will become part of this summer’s Cosby Yarn Bomb! ❤️

The activities are super simple & perfect for both adults & children. No crafty experience is needed... just bring your enthusiasm!

🌟 About the Bright Sparks Zone:
We are so proud to be pitching up with the wonderful Bright Sparks Arts. They are a wonderful community of people who support people with their mental health through creative arts... something very close to our hearts 🫶

We’ve attached the full Bright Sparks activity programme for both Saturday & Sunday so you can see all the amazing things happening across the weekend.

📅 When: Saturday 6th June, 12pm – 5pm
📍 Where: Bright Sparks Zone, Castle Gardens, Leicester City Centre
🎟️ Cost: FREE!

Come along, say hello, get creative, & make your mark on this year's yarn bomb! For more details about the full festival line-up, check out the official website here: https://visitleicester.info/riverside-festival/

See you by the river!🦋✨

Visit Leicester Spotted Cosby Cool As Leicester

03/06/2026

🌈 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY: Everyone is Welcome Here! 🌈

❤️As we head into June, we are proud to celebrate Pride Month! At Gather Create Grow, our biggest goal is to ensure that everyone feels safe, seen, valued, & welcome at our groups and events✨

🎨The photos on this post showcase some of the stunning banners created by the talented young people at The Winstanley School. Filled with messages of love, acceptance, & pride, these will be proudly displayed at Cosby Yarn Bomb, 8th-29th July, alongside our other anti-discrimination banners to promote unity in our community 🙌

Mental health support is never one-size-fits-all. To celebrate Pride, we want to share some incredible, dedicated services specifically here to support the LGBTQ+ community. Save this post, share it, or pass it on to someone who might need it:

LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Support Services:

Switchboard: Listening services, info, and support for LGBTQIA+ people.
📞 0800 0119 100 10am–10pm every day.

MindOut: A mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.
💻 Live chat available Mon–Wed, 3pm–5pm at mindout.org.uk.

LGBT Foundation: Advice, support, and information.
📞 03453 30 30 30 9am–6pm on weekdays.

Mermaids: Supporting gender-diverse young people (aged 19 & under), their families, and carers.
📞 0808 801 0400 1pm–8:30pm, Mon–Fri.

African Rainbow Family: A wonderful charity supporting LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers of African heritage.

AKT: Supporting LGBTQ+ young people aged 16–25 who are homeless or facing a hostile living environment.
💻 Live chat available Mon–Wed, 10am–5pm at akt.org.uk.

Pink Therapy: A brilliant online directory of qualified therapists who identify as or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities.

Hub of Hope: A UK-wide mental health database. Just pop in your postcode and use the "LGBTQ+ support" filter to find local services near you.

No matter who you are, who you love, or how you identify, our doors are always open to you. Let's keep building a community where kindness wins! 🫶

01/06/2026

📢🌸 CALLING ALL BROUGHTON ASTLEY CREATIVES! 🌸📢

We are looking for local makers to help create a blooming beautiful display for this summer’s Cosby Yarn Bomb!

We need your beautiful handmade flowers for our 'Mother Earth' inspired scene.

📝 The Details:

🌸What to make: Knitted or crocheted flowers of any pattern or design (we’ve left some paper patterns at the library to get you started, but feel free to use your own)

📏Size: Between 4cm and 10cm in diameter.

🧶The Yarn: To keep our Mother Earth palette perfect, PLEASE USE THE SPECIFIC YARN PROVIDED at Broughton Astley Library.

📍 Where & When:
Pop into Broughton Astley Library, Main Street, LE9 6RD to collect your yarn & patterns. Please note these can only be collected during STAFFED hours:

Mon: 10am -1pm
Tue: 2pm - 5pm
Wed: Smart Access Only
Thu: 2pm - 5pm
Fri: 10am - 1pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: Closed

📅 Deadline: Please return your completed flowers to the library by Saturday 13th June 2026.

🗺️ See Your Work on Display!
Once you've handed in your creations, come & find your flowers at the Cosby Yarn Bomb from 8th – 29th July 2026 🌍✨

(Note: Some photos in this post are inspiration pics not our own)

Culture Leicestershire Local Area Coordinator - Broughton Astley

31/05/2026

🚣‍♀️WE’RE HEADING TO RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL! 🚣‍♂️

We are absolutely thrilled to to share that we will be at Leicester’s amazing Riverside Festival on Saturday 6th June 2026! 🥳✨

You can find us in Castle Gardens as part of the incredible BrightSparks Arts zone from 12pm – 5pm.

🦋 We will be running a completely FREE community workshop making beautiful fabric butterflies & giant woven hearts. These simple, creative activities are perfectly themed around celebrating cultural diversity & inclusion, & every single piece made will become part of this summer’s Cosby Yarn Bomb! ❤️

The activities are super simple & perfect for both adults & children. No crafty experience is needed... just bring your enthusiasm!

🌟 About the Bright Sparks Zone:
We are so proud to be pitching up with the wonderful Bright Sparks Arts. They are a wonderful community of people who support people with their mental health through creative arts... something very close to our hearts 🫶

We’ve attached the full Bright Sparks activity programme for both Saturday & Sunday so you can see all the amazing things happening across the weekend.

📅 When: Saturday 6th June, 12pm – 5pm
📍 Where: Bright Sparks Zone, Castle Gardens, Leicester City Centre
🎟️ Cost: FREE!

Come along, say hello, get creative, & make your mark on this year's yarn bomb! For more details about the full festival line-up, check out the official website here: https://visitleicester.info/riverside-festival/

See you by the river!🦋✨

Visit Leicester Spotted Cosby Cool As Leicester

30/05/2026

🧵 BROUGHTON ASTLEY CREATIVE SESSIONS! 🧵

We are so excited to announce three fantastic, free workshops happening this June at Broughton Astley Library (Main St, LE9 6RD). Whether you are a sewing pro or just want to have a chat & try something new, we would love for you to join us in prepping for this summer's Cosby Yarn Bomb! 🥳

Here is what we have coming up:

🪡 Stitch-Up Socials (Ages 18+)
📅 Thursday 11th June & Thursday 18th June
🕢 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Come along & enjoy some soft drinks & nibbles while helping us sew together the amazing knitted & crochet items our community has made! You don't need to be able to knit or crochet, only basic stitching is required, & we'll be there to support you.

🧵 Stitch & Create Saturday (Ages 12+)
📅 Saturday 20th June
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join us for a fun, relaxed morning creating beautiful pieces to be displayed in July! No knitting or crochet required here either. We’ll be using simple textile techniques like wrapping, weaving, pom-pom making, & stitching with large darning needles. Children aged 12+ are incredibly welcome but must be accompanied by a supporting adult.

📌 How to Join Us:
We are a super friendly bunch, so please don't be shy! To help us gauge numbers for refreshments & materials, please let us know if you are planning to come by clicking 'Attending' on our Facebook events:

Thursday 11th June: https://fb.me/e/i9GagvOAb
Thursday 18th June: https://fb.me/e/4fcXCRCsg
Saturday 20th June: https://fb.me/e/kzHSAyh3i

Come alone or bring a friend to meet other crafty locals!

These sessions are proudly supported using public funding by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Spotted: Broughton Astley Broughton Astley Community Leicestershire Libraries

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