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CLIP Hartlepool’s Community Led Inclusion Partnership (CLIP) launched in March 2021 to promote access, independence and choice within our community.

🌟 We’re Heading to the Hartlepool Volunteers Awards! 🌟CLIP Community Led Inclusion Partnership is incredibly proud to an...
02/06/2026

🌟 We’re Heading to the Hartlepool Volunteers Awards! 🌟
CLIP Community Led Inclusion Partnership is incredibly proud to announce that we have been nominated in three categories at the Hartlepool Volunteers Awards & Celebration Event!! Taking place on Wednesday 4th June and organised by the Hartlepool Volunteer Network Hartlepool Opportunities Partnership - HOP

🏆 Great Achievement Category – Sam Andrews
🏆 Group Category – CLIP
🏆 Young Volunteer Category – Gabby Lancaster

To be recognised alongside so many amazing volunteers, groups and individuals who make a difference across Hartlepool is a huge honour.

These nominations reflect the hard work, dedication and passion shown by our staff, volunteers and community members every day.

We are very proud of Sam and Gabby for their outstanding contributions, and delighted that CLIP has also been recognised as a group for the work we do to support people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodiversity, carers and the wider community.

A huge thank you to everyone who supports CLIP and helps us continue making a positive difference in Hartlepool. 💙

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Team CLIP

🌟 Busy Day Tomorrow – Tuesday 2nd June! 🌟We have a fantastic day of free activities planned and would love you to join u...
01/06/2026

🌟 Busy Day Tomorrow – Tuesday 2nd June! 🌟

We have a fantastic day of free activities planned and would love you to join us!

💎 Diamond Art Session
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Our Offices in The Arches

Join us for a lovely, small, relaxing session. All equipment is provided, and refreshments will be available.

Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GEJH

🍕 Power Up Programme
🕒 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 West Hartlepool Rugby Club

Delivered by the fantastic Andy Turner from The Missing Piece, this is a great opportunity for young people to come together in a safe, accessible environment. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Booking is essential:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GMYW

🚶 Move Forward Programme (Online)
🕔 5:00pm – 6:00pm

A really valuable session for people living with disabilities. We'll discuss how to move safely with your condition, explore pacing techniques, and look at strategies to help you stay active safely and confidently.

Book here:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GMZF

💙 All of our programmes and activities are completely FREE!

We'd love to see you there, so please come along and join us.
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What’s gardening got to do with how long you’ll live for?From a research perspective, the answers quite a lot actually.T...
01/06/2026

What’s gardening got to do with how long you’ll live for?

From a research perspective, the answers quite a lot actually.

This is because some of the most fascinating longevity research isn’t about expensive supplements, cold plunges or biohacking.

Rather, it’s about everyday activities that people can sustain for decades.

And of these, gardening appears to be the most powerful.

For example, research following older adults for over a decade found that people who regularly gardened had significantly lower mortality rates, even after accounting for age, health status, lifestyle factors and socioeconomic differences.

Why might gardening be so powerful? Because it combines many of the ingredients we know support healthy ageing:

•Regular low-to-moderate physical activity
•More time outdoors and exposure to natural light •Reduced stress and improved mental wellbeing
•Greater consumption of fruit and vegetables
•A sense of purpose, routine and achievement
•Connection with nature and often with other people

Even more so, studies have also linked gardening with better cardiovascular health, lower rates of diabetes, improved physical and mental health, healthier diets and lower predicted mortality risk in older adults.

Interestingly, researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that frequent gardeners not only had better physical function and psychological wellbeing but also showed a 22% lower mortality risk over long-term follow-up.

The lesson? Longevity isn’t usually built through things we do for six weeks.

Rather, it’s built through things we enjoy enough to do our whole life, and of these gardening appears to reign supreme, so here’s to all the gardeners out there!


🌟 Celebrating Hartlepool’s Volunteers – 4th June! 🌟On 4th June, CLIP will be proud to attend the Hartlepool Volunteers A...
31/05/2026

🌟 Celebrating Hartlepool’s Volunteers – 4th June! 🌟

On 4th June, CLIP will be proud to attend the Hartlepool Volunteers Awards & Celebration Event, organised by Hartlepool Opportunities Partnership - HOP Hartlepool Volunteer Network.

The event has officially sold out, highlighting just how valued volunteers are across our town and the incredible impact they have on local communities.

We're delighted that our Sam from CLIP will be performing alongside Jamie from Something Positive Solutions, sharing some feel-good songs to help celebrate the occasion, with Nancy the guitar making a special appearance too! 🎸🎶

Volunteers are the backbone of so many organisations, groups and projects across Hartlepool. They give their time, skills and compassion to support others, strengthen communities and help create opportunities for people to thrive.

A huge thank you to HOP Hartlepool Volunteer Network for organising this fantastic event and for recognising the amazing people who make such a difference every day. It was great meeting with Tracy Bushnall to discuss the event!

To all volunteers across Hartlepool , thank you for everything you do. You are the heart of our community. ❤️

Another hot one today down at the allotment but lots of growing and building has taken place!! Our path is coming along ...
30/05/2026

Another hot one today down at the allotment but lots of growing and building has taken place!! Our path is coming along nicely! We have strawberries for days!!! Our lovely pumpkin plant has taken off and we have so many tomato plants 🌵

We will be hopefully ready to welcome our members very soon to enjoy this fabulous space!!!

We still have lots to do and we are grateful for all the help we have had from so many people but we still have a way to go so any donations would be greatly appreciated 🙏

Our go fund me page to donate is: https://gofund.me/ca51cfd46

Our staff are having a little break.Enjoy the glorious weather and see you all soon 🙏
25/05/2026

Our staff are having a little break.

Enjoy the glorious weather and see you all soon 🙏

Starting tomorrow if we have any young people interested. This is a fantastic programme designed and by young people and...
25/05/2026

Starting tomorrow if we have any young people interested. This is a fantastic programme designed and by young people and delivered by the fab Andy Turner from The Missing Piece

CLIP are excited to announce that our fantastic POWER UP programme will be running again, and we can’t wait to welcome a new group of amazing young people!

POWER UP is a unique programme built *with young people, for young people*. It is designed to help young people:

Build confidence
Recognise their strengths and learn how to use them
Meet new people in a safe and relaxed environment
Feel supported by an understanding coach with lived experience

This programme creates a supportive space where young people can grow, connect, and feel empowered to move forward positively at their own pace.

Limited spaces available in a small group session, places can be booked via the link.
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GMYW

If you could share this with any young people that would benefit this programme.

The programme is FREE and food and drinks are provided at each session.

*Age 16-25

This programme is delivered in partnership with Andy Turner from the Missing Piece.

If you have any questions about this programme please get in touch.

Hi CLIPpers Tomorrow's Diamond Art is CANCELLED Please stay hydrated and have a lovely Bank Hol 🌡️💧See you soon,Team CLI...
25/05/2026

Hi CLIPpers
Tomorrow's Diamond Art is CANCELLED

Please stay hydrated and have a lovely Bank Hol 🌡️💧

See you soon,

Team CLIP

💙 The Importance of Being Kind 💙Kindness costs nothing, but it can mean everything to someone else.You never truly know ...
25/05/2026

💙 The Importance of Being Kind 💙

Kindness costs nothing, but it can mean everything to someone else.
You never truly know what another person is going through.

Many people live with disabilities, hidden disabilities, mental health challenges, chronic pain, long term conditions or are feeling vulnerable. A smile, a kind word, patience, or simply being understanding can make a huge difference.
What you don’t see:
• Pain that never switches off
• Anxiety that feels overwhelming
• Fatigue that others don’t understand
• Sensory overload
• Struggles that are quietly carried every day

Let’s choose to be kind to one another ... Always. 💙
Because you never know how much someone might need it today. 🤗

Team CLIP 💙

Little SENDsations you guys are absolute stars of the North East!!! ⭐⭐Little Boxes, Big Stories boxes contain an adapted...
24/05/2026

Little SENDsations you guys are absolute stars of the North East!!! ⭐⭐

Little Boxes, Big Stories boxes contain an adapted sensory story and props that engage all of the senses, helping create moments of comfort, calm and connection for children during what can be a difficult day in hospital.

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