There is something very other worldly when it comes to Greystones North Cotswold Outdoor Sessions. This nature reserve is also the site of the Salmonsbury Camp, an important meeting place during Neolithic and Iron Age periods. We gathered around the…
Not too far from home, Burnham-on-Sea ticked all the boxes for a group of young people from Stroud and Cotswolds. Fish n’ chips for 23, playing rounders on the beach, building giant sandcastles, walking to the lighthouse, winning in the arcades. A few hours out of the routine to meet new…
In April this year Cotswold Radio broadcaster Paul Hodgkinson invited our Outdoor Activity Lead Ros and young person Keira to talk about our outdoor activities on his radio show. For Ros, it was a fine balance between enabling and leading the conversation. In this edit of the show we…
A strategic model for Stroud District’s Community Hubs has the potential to create an inclusive and resilient district-wide network that is fit for both current purpose and perma-crisis, and an uncertain future with sudden shocks and unknown challenges. The Covid-19…
On Monday (20th Jan) GYCG Young Leaders Amber and Bowie ran a session with young people and cross-party MP’s/County Councillors from Gloucestershire, to share youth voices on Climate and Nature. This included youth speeches from different groups we collaborate with.…
The Creative Sustainability Digi Team, Helen Elliott-Boult and Nick Turner, braved a damp Monday to run a digital drop-in session from on board the NHS Outreach bus, which they commandeered for the day. The event was part of the annual…
"I can’t say I was thrown in the at the deep end, but there can’t be many jobs where your first day of work involves pulling colleagues and participants out of murky canal water."
Ian reflects on his first few months as Outdoor Activities Lead at Creative Sustainability
Creative Sustainability is one of six local organisations awarded funding by Barnwood Trust through its latest themed funding programme, Short Breaks. The six projects will test some best-practice delivery principles and learn about what impact this could have on Short Breaks…
Our annual summer camps focus on inclusivity, giving a sense of unity among campers, breaking down barriers and creating long-lasting memories and friendships. The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) provides an ideal setting for wild camping, offering a chance to disconnect…
The 3rd Space ProCorda Theatre Company took a group of fantastic young people on an incredible journey – creating their own version of Shrek The Musical. This experience was transformational, helping them believe in themselves and uncover their unique talents. …
