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Blackbird Leys 4 Life is a grassroots initiative focused on empowering our vibrant community. Join us in building a stronger & more united neighbourhood

We believe in the power of community-driven change through partnerships and tailored programmes.

07/06/2026

🎨✨ A space to create, connect and just be yourself ✨🎨

We’re inviting young people to join us for Canvas & Conversation - a free creative workshop using mixed media, collage, colour and creative materials to create something inspired by what you love or feel passionate about.

This isn’t about being “good at art.”
It’s about expression, creativity, confidence and connection in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Come and:
🖌 Create something personal
💬 Meet new people
🎨 Explore creativity without pressure
🍪 Enjoy free refreshments and materials

📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 11am – 2pm
📍 The Barn, Nightingale Avenue, Blackbird Leys, OX4 7BU

No experience needed - just come as you are 💫

01/06/2026

🎨✨ A space to create, connect and just be yourself ✨🎨

We’re inviting young people to join us for Canvas & Conversation - a free creative workshop using mixed media, collage, colour and creative materials to create something inspired by what you love or feel passionate about.

This isn’t about being “good at art.”
It’s about expression, creativity, confidence and connection in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Come and:
🖌 Create something personal
💬 Meet new people
🎨 Explore creativity without pressure
🍪 Enjoy free refreshments and materials

📅 Saturday 14th June
⏰ 11am – 2pm
📍 The Barn, Nightingale Avenue, Blackbird Leys, OX4 7BU

No experience needed - just come as you are 💫

31/05/2026

🎨✨ FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ✨🎨

Love art, colour, collage, creativity or simply trying something new?

Join us for Canvas & Conversation - a fun, relaxed session where you'll create your own mixed media artwork inspired by something you love or are passionate about.

11/04/2026

🍽️ A free hot meal. A warm welcome. No one eats alone.

If you live in Leys, this is for you.

Join us for Leys Lunch—a relaxed space to enjoy good food and even better company ❤️

📍 The Barn, Nightingale Avenue (OX4 7BU)
⏰ 12:30–2pm
📅 Every second Saturday
(11 Apr • 9 May • 13 Jun)

No pressure. No expectations.
Just turn up, grab a plate, and feel part of something.

Whether you come on your own or with someone—
you’ll be welcomed.

👉 Who are you bringing with you? Tag them below 👇
👉 Share this so more people feel connected

10/04/2026

🍽️ A free hot meal. A warm welcome. No one eats alone.

If you live in the Leys, this is for you.

Join us for the Leys Lunch, a relaxed space to enjoy good food and even better company ❤️

📍 The Barn, Nightingale Avenue (OX4 7BU)
⏰ 12:30–2pm
📅 Every second Saturday
(11 Apr • 9 May • 13 Jun)

No pressure. No expectations.
Just turn up, grab a plate and feel part of something.

Whether you come on your own or with someone,
you’ll be welcomed.

👉 Who are you bringing with you? Tag them👇

👉 Share this so more people feel connected

07/04/2026

This might sound random… but joining a choir could genuinely change how you feel week to week.

Not in a fluffy way. In a real way.

The Blackbird Leys Choir started right here in the community and ended up performing at places like The Royal Albert Hall.

Let that sink in for a second.

But the most powerful part isn’t where they’ve performed…
it’s what happens in the room.

People walk in unsure.
Quiet.
Sometimes a bit disconnected.

And then something shifts.

Voices come together…
and suddenly you’re not “on your own” anymore. You’re part of something.

✨ You leave lighter
✨ You breathe deeper
✨ You meet people you wouldn’t normally cross paths with
✨ And your confidence grows without you even forcing it

No auditions.
No pressure to be “good”.
No expectations. Just show up and see what happens.

👉 If you’ve ever thought:
“I wish I had something for me…”
or
“I need a bit more energy / connection in my week…”

This is probably closer than you think.

Why not just try one session?

Worst case → you’ve had a different kind of evening.
Best case → you’ve found your people.

👇 Curious? Drop a 🎶 or send a message and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Address

Oxford
OX4 7

Website

https://blackbirdleys4life.org/

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