Active Independence

04/09/2026

Come and say hello to Fiona and Maria from Active Independence this Sunday at the Rotherham Show!

We'll be located in Green Field, Pitch 4, VAR Tent

Here is what you can look forward to:

Chat with Us: Drop by to meet Fiona and Maria and ask any questions about our Art of Wellbeing Group.

Handmade Crafts for Sale: Pick up a few lovely, unique items handcrafted by our group members.

'Guess the Lucky Number' Competitions: Enter for just £1 for a chance to win one of our stunning handmade quilts — choose between the Home Sweet Home Quilt (draw on 30th October) or the Christmas Quilt (draw on 2nd December)! All proceeds directly support our Art of Wellbeing sessions.

Exhibition Entries: Head over to the Made in Rotherham Horticultural Show Tent (Pitch 4) to check out some wonderful competition entries from our members, including quilting, crochet, bunting, embroidery, and floral displays!

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/09/2026

The Cycle Track before anyone arrives. The grey building is a Disabled toilet and changing room and there are some indoors too. The Group is there every Friday morning from 9.30am - 12.30pm. Come and join us. All Welcome. Helmets provided and an Instructor on hand. Rides Free xx

04/09/2026

Here’s what to expect at the Cycling Track this morning. All Welcome x

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

Wonderful Trip out today on Tilly the Community Canal Boat.
Some of the Crew Sally and Phil brought their Dogs Tilly and Sprout onboard. Tilly is getting old now and just likes to sit while Sprout Sallys Dog has been trained as a well being Dog and is fantastic with people to get their sprits up.
We stopped at the New Inn for a fabulous lunch and we had Coffee and Cake on the way back. Thanks to Wendy another crew Member.
We saw a family of Swans who like to follow the Barge and lots of children enjoying their last days of the Summer holidays.
I’ve booked another Trip for December. Please let us know if you wish to be considered as places are Limited.

27/08/2026

September Events at Doncaster Artful Balance Groups

Wednesday 2nd - Barge Trip - now fully booked✅
Thursday 3rd - Inclusive Yoga✅
Friday 5th - Inclusive Cycling
Wednesday 9th - Holiday
Thursday 10th - Inclusive Yoga
Friday 11th - Inclusive Cycling
Thursday 17th - Inclusive Yoga
Friday 18th - Inclusive Cycling
Wednesday 23rd - Pottery Painting
Thursday 24th - Inclusive Yoga
Friday 25th - Inclusive Cycling

Where?

All Craft Sessions held at Community Hall, Church Balk Gardens, Edenthorpe

Inclusive Yoga - Maple Grove Community Centre, Armthorpe

Inclusive Cycling - The Cycle Hub, Doncaster Dome

All Sessions are Free to Disabled, Carers or PAs

27/08/2026

Come and join us on a Friday Morning at our Inclusive Cycling Group at the Dome Cycling Hub. It’s now been extended to 3 hours, but you can come for as long as you like. You will be suprised at the range of the disabled bikes there are to choose from. There’s also 2 wheelers. It’s a free session and hats are provided. Come along and try it out. All Welcome

26/08/2026

Today’s makes at Artful Balance Group Doncaster. Next Session as requested we are doing paint by numbers, but on pottery plates. Should be fun x

26/08/2026

Today at the Doncaster Art of Balance Group and everyone had a relaxing enjoyable afternoon Silk Painting. There were some tricky bits like making sure the picture was mounted correctly after adding heat. We only had the primary colours of silk paint, but blended together made some wonderful mixes of colour which could be shared around. I think everyone surprised themselves when they put their creations on display. Some photos from setting up with the demonstration pieces to different stages. I’ll put a video up next of the finished product - Amazing x

26/08/2026

Crafting Together - Upcycling for Good: Felting & Flourishing

Looking to explore your creative side, pick up a new skill, and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming space? Join us with Maria for our upcoming Felting & Flourishing sessions as part of our Art of Wellbeing (Rotherham) project.

Whether you’re complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, come along to learn how to upcycle, repurpose, and paint with wool to create your very own framed felt landscape or floral art piece to take home.

Dates: Wednesday 2nd & Wednesday 16th September
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Brecks Community Hub, Rotherham (S65 3HU)
Cost: FREE

Who is this for?
These sessions are open to Disabled people, carers, and Personal Assistants (PAs) who want to enjoy a gentle afternoon of crafting and conversation. All materials are provided!

We’d love to see you there!

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.