Creative Remedies is a programme of arts activities that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Warrington residents.

A range of activities are on offer, including:

  • Music
  • Visual arts
  • Media
  • Read to relax
  • Digital photography
  • Badminton

All groups are open to Warrington residents, over the age of 18, who feel that engagement would benefit their health and wellbeing.

The community arts scheme has been set up to offer an alternative treatment for people, having or recovering from, mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

We aim to engage anyone that feels they could benefit, in particular people who are socially isolated within the community. The groups have helped people to make friends, gain confidence and learn new skills, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Our team also offer community based Positive Thoughts groups in venues across the town, which aim to help people manage and maintain their mental well-being. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Timetable

Please note that there are no groups on bank holidays and some school holidays - please check with staff for details.

Monday

Music group

Tutor led group all instruments provided, although you are welcome to bring your own:

Bank Park Pavillion

Beginners:  10am – 11am

Intermediate: 11.20am – 12.20pm

Advanced:  12.30pm - 1.30pm

These groups must be booked on to due to limited places, please speak to staff before attending about which group would be suitable.

Tuesday

Badminton group 

Orford Jubilee Hub, all equipment provided, 10:30-11:30 in the Sports Hall.

Visual arts - painting, crafts and drawing

Bank Park Pavilion, WA1 1UH - 1pm - 3pm

Breeze in group - pool, bingo and brews

St Elphins Community Hall, St Katherines Way, Howley - 12.30pm - 4pm

Friday

Photography/multimedia

10:30am – 12pm at Friends Meeting House, WA1 2NR.  Limited equipment provided, please feel free to bring your own or your phone

Read to relax group

Be as interactive as you like or just sit back and be read to. This group is 1pm -  2pm at Allen Street Day Centre, WA2 7JB

For any more information please call 01925 443555 or email creativeremedies@warrington.gov.uk

If you would like to join a group, please complete the group form and email it to creativeremedies@warrington.gov.uk.

Alternatively, forms can be posted to:

Sue Hogan or Pete Regan,
Outreach Team, 2nd Floor, 1 Time Square,
Warrington,
WA1 2NT

Please note that there are no groups on bank holidays and some school holidays and we are unable to offer childcare facilities. All equipment is provided,

For more information email creativeremedies@warrington.gov.uk, call 01925 443555 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or visit our Facebook page.