Feelgood Communities CIC

21/09/2026

We’d love to invite you to join our Community Wellbeing Champions Network — a friendly and informal network for people interested in wellbeing and bringing positive ideas into their communities.

We are meeting on Sunday October 18th from 1.30-3.30pm at The Monastery Manchester, Gorton, Manchester.

Come along to meet other people, share ideas and experiences, discover new wellbeing activities and learn from each other. We may have some online events as time goes on.

There’s no pressure or commitment — just an opportunity to connect, learn, share and enjoy being part of a growing wellbeing community.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-wellbeing-champions-get-together-tickets-1999408355213

Our project was made possible thanks to The National Lottery players.

20/09/2026

Our Creative Equinox Retreat, organised by our very own most fabulous Hannah Houghton, happend this weekend at the magical Fell Foot Wood.

It felt like the perfect time to think about balance in our own lives too, and about the shift into autumn.

Nature is starting to slow down, turn inward and get ready for winter. We know there’s many lessons learn from that. We don’t always have to be doing, pushing and producing. Sometimes we need to slow down, gather ourselves in, spend time with good people and make space for what we need.

And that’s exactly what we did.

We walked in the woods, foraged, made a beautiful natural mandala together, printed, painted and got stuck into all sorts of creative activities. We did life drawing in front of a roaring fire and ate gorgeous home-cooked vegan food all weekend.

This ancient woodland is magic, surrounded by its beauty, history and quiet wisdom. A huge thank you to Barry Houghton, the keeper of the woods, for looking after this special place and making it possible for us to gather here.

We also added more community art to the much-loved Feed the Sun caravan who has nourished many over the years, before we say goodbye to her. Everyone got involved, even the littlest ones.

One of my favourite things is the community that’s growing at Fell Foot Wood. It’s a co-creative space where people come together, make things, eat together, talk, laugh, cry, slow down and just be in a completely non judgemental space. It’s really really special.

I find great wisdom in working with the different seasons and cycles of nature, listening to her truths and knowing we are connected, it’s gorgeous to come together and celebrate that as a community. I’m actually living the dream, being able to come and do these creative events with like-minded people in the woods.

If you’ve never been to one of Hannah’s events, you really should come. They’re such a beautiful, welcoming and inspiring experience.......you will always come back.

Keep your eyes peeled for the next one.

18/09/2026

🎃 AUTUMN MAKES ARE HERE 🎃

It's nearly Equinox yay Autumn is one of my fave seasons and to celebrate....

Come and make your own giant finger-knitted pumpkin. No needles or knitting experience needed—just chunky yarn and a couple of creative hours.

They’re a lovely make and look AMAZING when finished. Big, squishy autumn goodness 🍂

Giant pumpkin workshops:

🎃 Two Suns Coffee
Saturday 17th October | 5pm

🎃 Delamere Station House
Friday 16th October | 6–8pm

🎃 Sam Dale and Son
10th October | 2pm

And because apparently I’ve gone full pumpkin this year…

🐈🎃 CUTE CATS IN PUMPKIN HATS CROCHET WORKSHOPS ARE COMING TOO!

I mean… cats in pumpkin hats. What more do you want? 😂

Dates coming soon.

See all upcoming workshops and booking link in bio or here:

https://feelgoodcommunities.org/events/

17/09/2026

I often go and sit in places and crochet on my own. I love yarn for company 😂 I remember thinking I wish I had people to crochet with. Trouble was, I didn’t really know anyone who crocheted.

So I thought… why don’t I just pull my own people in and create a crochet social?

And tonight I sat there, crocheting with a whole bunch of people, everyone making different things, chatting, helping each other out, sharing what we know and just being part of something.

And it was bloody magical ❤️

This has been a little dream of mine for ages.

Not me delivering a workshop. Not everyone having to make the same thing. Just people coming together to crochet.

And now it’s actually happening.

Dream come true really 🧶

Our next Cro-chial is back at Berretto Lounge in Stockport in October. Bring whatever you’re working on, come on your own, come with a mate, and if you’re stuck or need a bit of help, I can help.

Come and crochet with us.

https://feelgoodcommunities.org/events/

09/09/2026

We’ve got some exciting news at Feelgood Communities…

Meet the latest edition to the Feelgood fam, the inspiring and utterly fabulous Hannah Houghton

Hannah is a qualified Youth and Community Worker who, like all of us at Feelgood, believes in the magic that can happen when you get people together, give them permission to create, connect and express themselves, and see where it takes you.

Her background is in music and the arts, using creativity to bring people together and help people feel more connected to themselves and each other.

She also brings another beautiful flavour to Feelgood around our connection with nature. Slowing down, noticing where we are, finding those little pockets of peace and remembering that we don’t have to be blooming all the time. Working with the seasons and recognising we have seasons too.

Hannah wants to create opportunities for different generations to come together, make meaningful connections and explore things like nature, music, meditative crafts and creativity.

Basically, lots of the things that make us Feelgood 💚

I’m really excited about what Hannah is bringing to Feelgood Communities and all the ideas that are already starting to bubble away.

Welcome aboard Hannah. Let’s see what we can grow yay

27/07/2026

Join us in a field for summer shenanigans......

27/07/2026

Happy Monday world!

The laughter revolution will be going on tour woop woop.

Join me………..and if all you can do is smile, that’ll do…….and if you can’t face a smile that’s also ok, lean into it and give yourself a hug xx remember we’re all right where we need to be and when you’re ready you can jump in (or not) it’s all cool woop woop xx

27/07/2026

Big things have been happening behind the scenes at Feelgood Communities CIC.

I won't bore you with all the details, but we're now a CIC limited by guarantee rather than by shares. Yay! Those of you who know what that actually involved will understand what an absolute legal ball ache it's been... 😂 But we did it!

As with any growing organisation, people move on, new people join, and fresh energy comes in. Our heart hasn't changed one bit. It's still the same Feelgood, the same ethos, just with more creativity, more laughter, more wellbeing and even more ways to bring people together.

Over the next few weeks I'll be introducing our new directors, one by one.

First up is the wonderful Emma Crawley from Roobydoo Art.

Emma brings decades of experience as an artist, art teacher and creative wellbeing facilitator. She's passionate about helping people discover their creativity, build confidence and enjoy the simple joy of making. I know she's going to bring so much to Feelgood Communities, and I can't wait to see what we create together.

Welcome to the Feelgood Dreamers, Emma. We're so happy you're here.

Keep an eye out because there are two more brilliant humans to introduce very soon...

09/03/2026

We really need your help everyone.......

If you’ve ever joined us for a session, we’d REALLY love to hear how it was for you.

We’ve created a short feedback survey and your voice really really matters.

It helps us in more ways than you know, it shows us how our work lands with people and if they're getting anything from the sessions, and it supports the funding we’re wrapping up right now — as well as the funding we’re reaching for next.

It helps us improve and be better than we were yesterday.

If you’ve filled one in before, you can still do this one too — it’s a different survey.

If you’ve got a few minutes, we’d be so grateful if you could share your experience here or click the link in our bio.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-_2BG_2BvcbXKOMxJPukr7kQHFQ_3D_3D

Thank you for being part of this community — we couldn’t do it without you ❤️

25/02/2026

Come join us yay

The Feel Good Crochet Club is coming to Berretto Lounge, Stockport.

I’ve been thinking about this for a while and after some nudging from some of my amazing regulars, here it is.......

Sometimes you don’t need a full workshop.

You just need a brew, your yarn, and people who get it.

So I’m starting a little crochet social.

Bring whatever you’re working on.

That thing you’ve stalled on.
The sleeve you’ve avoided.
The pattern that’s doing your head in.

I’ll be there. Fully available for stitch emergencies, pattern confusion, “why does mine look weird?” moments, and general crochet pep talks.
It’s relaxed.
No pressure.
No teaching agenda.
Just space to make, chat, focus, and feel better for it.

I’m asking for a £6 donation, which goes back into Feelgood Communities CIC and helps us keep running community wellbeing sessions across Greater Manchester.
So by coming along, you’re not just sorting your tension out… you’re backing grassroots feelgood work too.

The first one is Thursday 5th March, I'll be there from 5pm so anytime after 5 till about 8.30pm xx

Book here or via link in my bio, I can't wait for this, if it's popular we can have a regular things yay

https://feelgoodcommunities.org/event/the-feelgood-crochet-club-at-berretto-lounge/