Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C

Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C A gentle place to belong without overwhelm 🤍 Calm meet-ups, creative nights, walks, trips & community spaces in Heanor, Ilkeston, Amber Valley & beyond.

Book your space early:
dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk 🌿

What is Dreamscape? 💜Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. is a calm, low-pressure community space for people who want...
15/06/2026

What is Dreamscape? 💜

Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. is a calm, low-pressure community space for people who want to connect, but may find normal social situations overwhelming.

It’s for the people who want to get out more, but feel nervous.
The people who want to meet others, but don’t know where to start.
The people who may feel anxious, neurodivergent, burnt out, isolated, late-diagnosed, undiagnosed, or like they’ve never quite fitted in.

At Dreamscape, there’s no pressure to walk in confident.
No pressure to join in straight away.
No pressure to explain yourself.
No pressure to be loud, bubbly, or “ready.”

You can come alone.
You can observe first.
You can take breaks.
You can join in gently.
You can leave early if you need to.

We create gentle community events, low-pressure meet-ups, creative sessions, walks, meals out, board game socials and safe spaces across Heanor, Ilkeston, Ripley, Eastwood and surrounding areas.

Dreamscape is mainly for adults and young people aged 17+, with some selected events open to ages 13+ when attending with a parent or carer.

Each event will clearly say who it is suitable for, so please always check the event description before booking.

Dreamscape is not therapy, clinical support or crisis support.
It’s community, connection and somewhere to start slowly.

Because sometimes people do want to be part of something…
they just need it to feel safe enough to try 💜

Find out more or see what’s coming up:
dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk

Where Quiet Hearts Find Home

Updated June Meet-Ups 💜Our Calm & Connect Walk on the 12th has now taken place a big thank you to everyone who came alon...
13/06/2026

Updated June Meet-Ups 💜

Our Calm & Connect Walk on the 12th has now taken place a big thank you to everyone who came along.

Here’s what’s still coming up with Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C.:

✨ Meal at Nirvana, Eastwood
Tuesday 23rd June
2 spaces left
£10 deposit to secure your space

✨ Calm & Connect Walk & Picnic
Friday 26th June
Shipley Park, Heanor
Free to book • Optional donation
Bring your own picnic

⚠️ Dreamscape Community Bowling Social
Saturday 27th June
Postponed due to the accident

Low-pressure, welcoming spaces where you don’t have to arrive confident, just as you are.

Book your space at:
dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk

Important Bowling Social Update 🎳Due to the recent accident at MFA Bowl Ilkeston and their temporary closure, our upcomi...
13/06/2026

Important Bowling Social Update 🎳

Due to the recent accident at MFA Bowl Ilkeston and their temporary closure, our upcoming Dreamscape bowling socials have been postponed.

Everyone’s safety comes first, and we are sending love and support to the MFA Bowl Ilkeston team and everyone affected. We are very grateful to hear that injuries were minor.

Anyone booked onto a bowling social will be contacted directly with updates once we know more.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 💜

Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C.
Where Quiet Hearts Find Home

Saturday reminder from Dreamscape 💜You don’t have to walk into a room full of confidence to be welcome here.Our meet-ups...
13/06/2026

Saturday reminder from Dreamscape 💜

You don’t have to walk into a room full of confidence to be welcome here.

Our meet-ups are built to feel calmer, lower-pressure and easier to step into, especially if new places, new people or busy social settings feel overwhelming.

You can come quietly.
You can bring someone with you where the event allows.
You can message first.
You can take things at your own pace.

Upcoming events and Support are here:
dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk

Dreamscape is coming to Ripley 💜🎱Join us for a relaxed, low-pressure Unlimited Pool & Chip Butty Night at Amber’s Pool &...
12/06/2026

Dreamscape is coming to Ripley 💜🎱

Join us for a relaxed, low-pressure Unlimited Pool & Chip Butty Night at Amber’s Pool & Sports Bar.

📍 Ripley
📅 Monday 27th July
⏰ 5pm–11pm
🎟️ £8 per person
Includes unlimited pool + 1 chip butty/cob

This is mainly an adult social event, but 13+ are welcome with a parent/carer.

Come alone, come with someone, play, watch, eat, chat, or just settle in at your own pace.

More information is in the event description, including age guidance, what’s included, and where your ticket money goes.

Book here:
https://dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk/products/unlimited-pool-chip-butty-night-at-amber-s

TODAY at 1pm 💜Our Calm & Connect Walk at Shipley Park is happening today.A gentle stroll around Shipley Park in good com...
12/06/2026

TODAY at 1pm 💜

Our Calm & Connect Walk at Shipley Park is happening today.

A gentle stroll around Shipley Park in good company, no pressure to talk, no pressure to walk fast, and no pressure to already know anyone.

Free to join
Donations welcome, but not expected.

Meeting point:
Shipley Park car park by the Visitor Centre benches.

Come as you are. Walk at your own pace. Take breaks if you need to.

If anyone would like to join us, you are very welcome 💜

More details - https://dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk/products/calm-connect-walk-heanor-saturday-13th-june

Only 3 spots left for our Meal at Nirvana 💜Someone literally booked straight after, so we now have 9 people coming inclu...
11/06/2026

Only 3 spots left for our Meal at Nirvana 💜

Someone literally booked straight after, so we now have 9 people coming including me and just 3 spaces left.

Honestly, this makes me so happy.

This gentle meal out was created for people who might want to go out for food but feel nervous going alone, unsure in new places, or just want something a little more calm and low-pressure.

You do not need to come confident.
You do not need to know anyone already.
You can simply come as you are.

📍 Nirvana Indian Fusion, Eastwood
📅 Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ 6:00pm arrival for 6:15pm start
💷 £10 deposit – this comes off your meal total on the night

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign 💜

Book here:
dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk/products/meal-at-nirvana

We’ve had 3 people book on today 💜That now brings our Meal at Nirvana to 8 people including me, which honestly makes my ...
11/06/2026

We’ve had 3 people book on today 💜

That now brings our Meal at Nirvana to 8 people including me, which honestly makes my heart so happy.

This is exactly why Dreamscape exists to make things like going out for food feel less scary, less lonely, and more welcoming.

You don’t have to come confident.
You don’t have to know anyone.
You don’t have to be the loudest person at the table.

You can just come as you are, sit with us, and enjoy a gentle meal in a low-pressure space.

We now only have 4 spaces left for this one.

📍 Nirvana Indian Fusion, Eastwood
📅 Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ 6:00pm arrival for 6:15pm start
💷 £10 deposit — taken off your meal total on the night

Book here:
dreamscapecommunityconnections.co.uk/products/meal-at-nirvana

And just like that… our roller banner has arrived too 😭💜The same day as our leaflets and hoodie, we now have our Dreamsc...
11/06/2026

And just like that… our roller banner has arrived too 😭💜

The same day as our leaflets and hoodie, we now have our Dreamscape roller banner as well and honestly, it’s making everything feel even more real.

Seeing Dreamscape come to life in so many ways today has been such an emotional moment. Step by step, Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. is growing, and I’m so proud of what this is becoming.

Big shout out to Working Mama 🌿

Where Quiet Hearts Find Home 💜

I’m actually crying writing this 😭💜Today feels like one of those little big moments.The Dreamscape Community Connections...
11/06/2026

I’m actually crying writing this 😭💜

Today feels like one of those little big moments.

The Dreamscape Community Connections C.I.C. trifold leaflets have arrived… and so has the Dreamscape hoodie.

And I know to some people it might just look like printed leaflets and a hoodie.

But to me, this is proof.

Proof that the idea I carried in my head and heart is becoming something real.
Proof that the late nights, tears, overwhelm, planning, doubting myself, pushing through, and starting again have all meant something.
Proof that Dreamscape is slowly becoming visible in the community.

Dreamscape was created for the people who often feel like ordinary spaces are too loud, too pressured, too overwhelming, or simply not made with them in mind.

It is for the person who wants to come along but feels nervous.
The person who wants connection but not pressure.
The person who needs a calm space, a friendly face, and a gentle way back into community.

Seeing these leaflets arrive means we now have something we can place in local venues, community spaces, workplaces, cafés and businesses so more people can find us when they need us.

And seeing the hoodie… honestly, that hit me hard.

Because “Where Quiet Hearts Find Home” isn’t just a slogan.
It is the reason behind everything.

A massive thank you to Working Mama for helping bring this to life and creating something that feels so Dreamscape 💜

If you are a local venue, workplace, café, salon, barbers, community space or business and would be happy to display some Dreamscape leaflets, please message us.

Every leaflet shared could help someone feel less alone.

Slowly, gently, Dreamscape is growing.
And today, I am letting myself feel proud.

Where Quiet Hearts Find Home. 💜

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Heanor

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