On Monday we had a lovely visit from Sarah from Multiply to gather feedback on our recent craft sessions. Our members shared how much they enjoyed the sessions – they found them relaxing, educational, and a great way to socialise with each other. They loved making spring wreaths, bracelets, bookmarks, plaques for their bedroom walls, and lots of other fun creations!
A huge thank you to Sarah and the amazing team from Multiply for making these sessions possible, and we hope to see more sessions in the future!
Yesterday, our members got creative, making wooden plaques for their bedroom doors and beautiful spring wreaths to brighten up their homes. We also had a blast playing bingo with the Multiply group at Bargoed YMCA — lots of laughs, friendly competition, and maybe even a few lucky winners!
That wraps up our craft sessions for now, but don’t worry, we’re back next week at 10:30am to chat about travel training on the train! If you fancy joining in, feel free to pop along. See you there!
Whilst I was in Caerphilly People First on Tuesday, me, Ffion Poole, Gethin Chamberlain, Rees Powell & others had a session of making wind chimes with Multiply.
When we all turned up, the materials were already on the table, ready for us to start designing our own creative wind chimes. To start designing them, we had to use PVA/super glue to cover the piece of wood. After we’d done that we used the coloured buttons to create a pattern.
Once everyone had finished designing their own colourful pattern with the buttons, I started making my wind chime. Before I started making it, I had a choice between buttons and coloured beads, whichever one I wanted to use for my wind chime.
This is a report by Morgan Jones, volunteer and Head Gardener:
When I was in Caerphilly People First yesterday, me Ffion, Gethin Chamberlain, Rees Powell and others had a crafts session with Multiply. Whilst I was there, I was given a piece of paper and a pair of scissors so I could cut it down to size, ready for when it was time to make my leather bracelet.
Using the piece of paper I was given, I had to write down either my name, or something else on there. I decided to do my initials. Once I’d done that, out of all the colours of leather that was on the table I chose red as it’s my favourite colour. I cut it to the same size, so it could be the same length as the paper and then went into another room to choose the letters I’d like on bracelet.
After I’d chosen the letters, I had a hammer and I placed each letter onto the leather and tapped them so it made a mark. Then before I went back into the room where I was bracelet making, I had to choose what coloured popper I wanted. The last thing I had to do when I went back into the other room, was to go over the letters with a permanent marker pen.
Report from Volunteer and Head Gardener, Morgan Jones:
In Caerphilly People First last week, me Ffion Poole, Amy Jones, Rees Powell, Gethin Chamberlain & others had a session in Multiply. Whilst we were all there, we were given a broken milk carton and we painted all around it, inside & outside. We then chose a stencil, and with it we drew the outline on a piece of paper. Then using the stencil, we chose a felt tip pen and with the stencil coloured the shape of it onto the carton. After we’d done the that, we were all given a tub of soil & Broccoli Calabrese Seeds and we sprinkled them into the carton so we could then water it. Once we finished what we were doing in Multiply, we all went back down to the CPF office to have our lunch before the health nurse came in to have a chat to us.
A big thank you to Multiply for the fantastic Christmas craft workshop our members took part in yesterday when we had a great time making our own Christmas cards. Next Wednesday, Multiply will be back at the YMCA for another festive session, this time creating ribbon wreaths. Session 1 starts at 10:00 am, and Session 2 begins at 12:15 pm. To confirm your place, contact Multiply@educ8training.co.uk (this is not a Caerphilly People First activity).
What a fantastic turnout yesterday for our Christmas craft session – a full house! We got into the festive spirit by making beautiful snow globes. Everyone got creative gluing miniature Santa and Christmas tree figures onto the bases, then adding a magical mixture of water and glycerine. Some went for glittery sparkle, while others chose frosty fake snow, and the results were amazing!
A huge well done to everyone for your fabulous creations, and a big thank you to Cheryl for leading the session. Next week we’ll be painting wooden Christmas figures – can’t wait to see all your festive masterpieces!
Cracking afternoon at Caerphilly People First! We had an absolute blast yesterday making our very own Christmas crackers. With a full house and lots of festive cheer, the group was buzzing with creativity and laughter. To make our crackers extra special, we made beautiful friendship bracelets to pop inside – what a thoughtful touch. We can’t wait to see these crackers decorating everyone’s trees.
A huge thank you to Zoe for facilitating this fantastic session. Same time, same place next week – let’s keep the fun going!
We had a very crafty early induction to Christmas at our Tuesday Crafts group this week. Due to a delay in the delivery of some craft materials, our snow shakers are now planned for next week, but that didn’t dampen our spirits. We “snow plowed” on with Christmas cards and ornaments, and wow, they turned out fantastic. Well done, everyone!
All spaces are now allocated, and we can’t wait to see you next week. Big thanks to Cheryl and Zoe for facilitating such a fun session — it was a wonderful time socializing, making friends, and learning new skills!
Thank you to Cheryl and Lucy for the craft session yesterday afternoon. Our members had a fantastic time designing and making keyrings. They looked amazing — well done, everyone.
We won’t have a craft session next Tuesday afternoon. Instead, we will be having a visit from the lovely Rosie Cribb, who will talk to us about jobs and employment. See you all then!
