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Developing participatory projects with amazing people across the UK ... because culture matters!

Verd de gris is an award-winning creative arts company based in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Set up in 1997 by artists Sharon Marsden and Jeff Turner our team of artists specialise in creating participatory arts projects with marginalised groups and individuals. We use the creative arts to help local people "find their voice" - whether as individuals or as part of a wider community. With over 20

years experience we use a range of creative art forms to enrich, engage and inspire! https://linktr.ee/verddegris_arts

25/08/2026

Few places left…. Get in touch if interested…💕

24/08/2026

✨ Begin 2 Change – places are going fast! ✨

We’ve been so pleased with the response to Begin 2 Change, and our free wellbeing programme for women is already filling up. 💛

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now is a great time to get in touch!

The programme begins with personalised one-to-one support, followed by weekly creative wellbeing sessions where you can:

🌸 Build confidence
🌸 Improve your wellbeing
🌸 Meet and connect with others
🌸 Explore your strengths and goals
🌸 Take positive steps towards your future

There are some eligibility criteria, so please check the flyer for full details, including session dates and times.

📧 Message to find out more or reserve your place.

We’d love to have you join us at Begin 2 Change! 💛

This project is supported by Calderdale Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Mayor of West Yorkshire and the UK Government through the Healthier Working Lives programme, helping people overcome barriers and move closer to work.

💛 Know someone who might benefit? Please share this post with them.

17/08/2026

🌿 Shared Pathways – Beacon Hill 🌿

This Friday, Georg took some of our wonderful One Voice women to Beacon Hill as part of our Shared Pathways project. 💚

We spent time exploring the landscape, taking in the views and noticing the stories held within this special place. 🌳⛰️ It was a chance to slow down, step away from everyday routines and experience somewhere new together.

Shared Pathways is about so much more than visiting different places. It gives us the opportunity to explore our local heritage, share memories and stories, discover new perspectives and create new experiences together. 💬❤️

For many of the women, days like this are also about connection — having the opportunity to get out, explore, talk, laugh and simply enjoy being together in a beautiful setting. 🌿😊

We’re so grateful to the CultureDale Connect Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting Shared Pathways and helping us create opportunities for our One Voice women to connect with their local heritage, nature and each other. 🙏💚

31/07/2026

🌿 Shared Pathways 🌿

Today, Georg took some of our wonderful One Voice women to Shibden Park as part of our Shared Pathways project.

Together, they explored the beautiful grounds, took in the nature around them, and paused to notice the details that are so often missed. By slowing down and seeing the park through fresh eyes, the group discovered new perspectives in a place that holds special memories for many.

Shared Pathways is about more than visiting places. It’s about sharing the stories that places hold, reflecting on our own memories and experiences, and understanding why somewhere is meaningful to us and to others. Through these conversations, we build connections, celebrate our shared heritage, and create new memories together.

We’ll be sharing some photos from our lovely day out over the next few days, so keep an eye on our page! 📸🌿

A huge thank you to the CultureDale Connect Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting the Shared Pathways project and making experiences like this possible. 💚

28/07/2026

✨ Places are filling up fast for Begin 2 Change! ✨

We’re delighted by the interest we’ve had so far, and spaces on our free wellbeing programme for women are going quickly.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now is the perfect time to get in touch. 💛

Begin 2 Change starts with personalised one-to-one support, followed by weekly creative wellbeing groups designed to help you build confidence, improve your wellbeing, connect with others and take positive steps towards your future.

There are some eligibility criteria, so please take a look at the flyer for full details, including the session dates and times.

📞 Call Sam for a friendly chat.
📧 Email Sharon for more information or to book your place.

We’d love to welcome you to Begin 2 Change!

This project is supported by Calderdale Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Mayor of West Yorkshire and the UK Government through the Healthier Working Lives programme—helping people overcome barriers and move closer to work.

Please share this post with anyone you think could benefit. 💛

24/07/2026

🌿 Shared Pathways 🌿

This week, our Shared Pathways group visited The Piece Hall in Halifax – a place that holds special memories for many of the women who attend our sessions.

Although familiar, the group were invited to see it through fresh eyes, exploring its history, architecture and the stories held within its walls.

Shared Pathways is about stories – the stories of places, the people connected to them, and the memories we create and share. It’s about discovering new perspectives, building connections, and recognising that every place and every person has a story to tell.

A huge thank you to the CultureDaleConnect Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this project and making these shared experiences possible. 💚

21/07/2026

🌿✨ One Voice: Belonging, Connection & Community✨🌿

On Friday, we held our final One Voice session before the summer break — and it was such a beautiful way to bring women together.

For this special session, we invited women who have been part of some of our other projects to join us, creating a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences and build new relationships across our Verd de Gris community 🌸

We were joined by Dion and Cath from Calderdale Pathway Service, They embraced the session with open hearts, stepping into a different kind of space with such warmth, curiosity and openness. It was wonderful to see how naturally they joined the group, shared the space with the women and embraced the creativity, conversations and connection that are at the heart of One Voice. Thank you to you both! 🤍

The session focused on belonging and connection — exploring what it means to feel part of something, to be heard and to have a safe space where you can simply be yourself. It was wonderful to see the openness, trust and genuine connections that grew throughout the session ✨

We are excited to continue developing this work with Pathways, Calderdale Therapeutic Services and young care leavers, creating more opportunities for connection, creativity and support 🌈

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for helping us create these spaces where women can come together, belong and grow 💛

💛 More connection. More belonging. More shared journeys.

20/07/2026

🌺We had such a wonderful last One Voice session before the summer break! 🌺

Huge thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund for making these sessions possible. 💛

16/07/2026

✨ Begin 2 Change is back! ✨

We are excited to announce that we are now enrolling women onto our free wellbeing programme – Begin 2 Change 💛

Having already supported women through this programme, we’re delighted to be able to offer this opportunity again — creating a safe and supportive space where women can build confidence, explore their wellbeing, overcome barriers and take positive steps towards their future 🌱

The journey begins with personalised one-to-one support, followed by weekly creative wellbeing groups where women can connect, share experiences, try new things and grow together.

If you’re looking for support, connection, confidence-building or a step towards something new, Begin 2 Change could be for you.

There are some criteria to join the programme — please see the flyer for full details.

💛 Enrolment is now open!

Begin 2 Change is part of the Trailblazer initiative and supported by Calderdale Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Mayor of West Yorkshire and the UK Government through the Healthier Working Lives programme — helping people overcome barriers and move closer to work.

✨ Please share with anyone who may benefit from this opportunity.

15/07/2026

💜 This morning we met with some of our lovely Advisory Group members to chat about FIBRE and all the projects we've been delivering, as well as the exciting work we're continuing to develop through our five-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.🌿

These meetings are always so valuable. They give us the opportunity to reflect on what's working well, listen to different perspectives, share ideas and make sure the voices and experiences of the women we work alongside continue to shape the direction of FIBRE. 🤝

A huge thank you to everyone who came along this morning. Your honesty, encouragement and insight are such an important part of helping us grow and ensuring the work we do continues to respond to the needs of our community. 💜

We're also incredibly grateful to for helping us purchase essential equipment that supports the delivery of our work. Their contribution is making a real difference, and we're so thankful for their support. 🙏

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