CONNECT, MOVE, BREATHE & SHARE
Creative outdoor social events for adults
JANUARY 2025 RESET - ABBEY GROUNDS, CIRENCESTER
FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY
EASTER MEET UP - LOCATION TBC
APRIL 2025
SUMMER SOCIAL - LOCATION TBC
AUGUST 2025
Connect, Move, Breathe & Share is a programme of outdoor get-togethers. For adults with mild additional support and/or mental health needs who would benefit from social connection.
Events involve a walk, gentle movement exercises and creative activities. We always finish with a social and drink (on us!) from the local café. Next up is a January 2025 reset at Abbey Grounds!
Check out the photos below to see the fun we’ve had at past events.
January 2025 Reset
Friday 3rd January, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Abbey Grounds Park, Cirencester
- Walking in the Abbey Grounds Park
- Connecting with nature and our senses after the festive break
- Gentle movement exercises
- A drink in the local café and time to chat
- Wrap up warm with layers and suitable footwear for being outdoors
Easter Meet Up
April 2025 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location TBC
- Meet new people and catch up with friends over the Easter break
- A walk and Easter inspired creative activity
- Drink from the café to finish
summer Social
August 2025, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location TBC
- Keep connected during the Summer holidays
- Explore a local nature spot with creative activities
- Catch up over a drink from the café
how to get involved
To book, please complete a booking form and we’ll be in touch to confirm your place.
If you’d like to find out more or want to go through the form over the phone, please get in touch with Louise:
Call: 07876 773775
Email: Hello@HookAndLoop.org.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
what to expect & practical details
- Events are specifically for adults with additional needs, learning and/or physical disabilities or mental health needs.
- Anyone interested must get in touch with we can ensure the session is suitable and the right level of support is in place.
Led by Louise Brown & Marie Louise-Flexen – with over 20 years experience of facilitating inclusive movement with groups across the UK.
Participants are welcome to join with their support worker to enable further participation.
- This is an ongoing project – you can join the events you’re able to attend.
- Everyone taking part is encouraged to give their feedback on what they enjoyed, what they want more of and what could be different next time.
- Travel bursaries are available upon request. Let us know if this would be helpful for you.
- Events are free to attend. Supporter payments are optional – any income raised goes back into the project and future activities.
background
This group has come about from a local dance class run by the fabulous Cirencester Dance Club, and their Interdepen-Dance weekly term time dance sessions.
The participants wanted to meet in the holidays, stay connected socially and keep active over their break from their termly dance classes.
This is where we have come in at Hook & Loop Collective – to plug that gap through outdoor get-togethers to keep everyone moving & connected during the holidays.
With events in January, April and August this year, we’re inviting anyone who may benefit from these seasonal activities to join us!
Here are some more photos of the group in St Michaels Park in 2022.
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