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Middlesbrough Voices and Workshops - get involved

10 October 2024 - 3:53pm

LocalMotion and partners have organised two initiatives to give people a platform to talk about the challenges and successes of everyday life in Middlesbrough. They are holding creative My Town workshops and Monthly Meetups, see below for full details. 

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10
Oct

MVDA is moving offices

10 October 2024 - 1:50pm

We are in the process of moving offices from St Marys Centre in the next 2 weeks to our new premises at:
Broadcasting House, 2nd Floor, Vanguard Suite, Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough TS1 5JA

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10
Oct

Mindful Creations Workshops starting in October

26 September 2024 - 10:51am

Come and join Chris at our first 'Mindful Creations' arts and wellbeing workshops starting in October.

Abstract Painting Workshop 'Picasso not Perfect'

Tuesday 1st October 1-3pm

2B Creative, Hillstreet Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 1SU

Dive into the world of Pablo Picasso and create abstract portraits and discover cubism. Mindful painting at its very best!

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26
Sep

Farewell to Lesley and Suganya

25 September 2024 - 2:23pm

Yesterday (24.9.24) was an emotional day as we held a leaving lunch for two of our longest-serving members of staff – Lesley Spaven and Suganya Subramaniaraja.

They are both saying farewell to MVDA at the end of this month for similar reasons of moving closer to/spending more time with family, and we will miss them both enormously.

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25
Sep

Lived experience stories wanted for South Tees book

17 September 2024 - 3:13pm

South Tees Changing Futures Programme is collecting your stories of recovery, hope, and strength for a CELEBRATION BOOK.

Tell your journey to inspire others, help challenge stigma, and say a big thank you to the services involved in Changing Futures.
They would love to receive written pieces, including poems, and help is available if needed.

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17
Sep