Create Yourself Calm

16/06/2026

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15/06/2026

Today we led a “wonder wander” around Merrymeade Country Park as part of

We really slowed down and took in the abundance of nature around us collecting little details on a sticky card as we walked.

We then ambled back to for a hot drink and created little books reminding us of our slow mindful journey through the park. We would highly recommend taking a slow “wonder wander” out in nature this summer. It was a real joy to walk slowly and really notice the details around us.

13/06/2026

We’ve had the absolute pleasure of delivering our Create Yourself Calm wellbeing workshops for teams across and

Bringing together staff from a wide range of departments, these sessions created space for people to pause, reconnect and explore creativity and mindfulness as a tool for wellbeing. From frontline teams to office‑based staff, everyone embraced the chance to slow down, switch off from daily pressures, and discover how creativity can support mental clarity and calm.

"Old, young, men, women, opps and office all really enjoyed the sessions. Right mix of creative and mindfulness for this audience."
Director of Place

"Clear instructions and lovely teachers encouraged personal creativity, helped to relax and clear my mind and focus on the present moment."
Environmental Health & Licensing Administration Officer

"It was nice doing something creative without worrying about the end result or needing a reason to do it other than your own enjoyment."
IT Application Analyst

"Thank you. A very accessible session that can be recreated at home."
Climate team

We’re grateful to both councils for recognising the value of staff wellbeing and for inviting us to be part of their commitment to a healthier, more supported workforce.

If your organisation is exploring ways to enhance wellbeing, we’d love to share how our creative workshops can support your teams too.

11/06/2026

Thanks to Ivory Rose Care for having us along to one of their session to talk about creative health and try out a creative mindfulness activity too.

✨ **What a beautiful afternoon at Golden Gathering!** ✨

A big **thank you to Sue Mills** for hosting such a wonderful *Create & Calm* session on Tuesday. 🌿🎨
We left feeling relaxed, uplifted, and truly had a lovely time together.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming Sue again soon! 💛

☕ **Join us every Tuesday, 1–3 PM**
📍 Crown Street, CM14
A fun-packed coffee morning filled with friendship, laughter, and activities for all.

**Everyone is welcome — come along and bring a friend!** 💫

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08/06/2026

We love hosting our workshops - but our social media can get a bit neglected!

We managed one photo today while we were at our Drop In Creative Mindfulness session at the Pop Up Gallery, The Baytree Centre, Brentwood
We are so pleased that our Community Creatives artwork is on display there for this year's Brentwood Art Trail amongst all the amazing art.

Let us know if you see it - it'll be there until the end of June.

03/06/2026

We're so pleased to bring a virtual creative health session for parent carers with Brave . When you're a carer it's not easy to attend in person sessions but online gives someone more flexibility to spend some time for themselves.
This project was made possible through the Health Inequalities Funding.

We are excited to be partnering with to bring parent carers a beautiful virtual art and wellbeing session from the comfort of your own home.

Everything you need to take part will be sent directly to you through the post, so all you need to do is sign up, log on, relax and enjoy some creative time for yourself.

Create Yourself Calm are a creative health provider passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing through art, creativity and mindfulness. Their workshops are designed for everyone, whether you’re a complete beginner or already love being creative.

The session will be fully led by the wonderful team Sue and Lindsay at Create Yourself Calm and together they create a calming, welcoming space that encourages relaxation, creativity and self-care.

This is your reminder that taking time for yourself matters too.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.