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Volunteering with Artlift: Just do it!
We spoke to Milly about her volunteering experience with Artlift, here’s what she told us: ‘‘Artlift is addictive, it definitely is!’’ I first came to Artlift after being referred to do a creative health course in the Forest of Dean. I was anxious and depressed, not...
Join Black Kings – mental health and wellbeing circle!
Brought to you by Artlift and Restore Black C.I.C. Are you a Black man looking for support in a judgment-free space? Due to societal structural racism, Black individuals—especially Black men—often face disparities in mental health. But you don’t have to navigate this...
Flourish Magazine Fundraiser
If you've ever enjoyed our Flourish magazine, now is your chance to support and invest in it as we widen its content and audience. Our aim is to expand the remit of Flourish Magazine, (originally produced by and for people impacted by cancer), to invite contributions...
Celebrating Volunteers Week: A message of thanks from Artlift
As we celebrate Volunteer Week, all of us at Artlift would like to extend a big heartfelt thank you to each of our incredible volunteers who gift their time, skills and experience to our charity. We know that volunteering takes energy, and heart—and we’re continually...
Flourish Issue 6: The Mind issue is out now!
Issue 6 of Flourish Magazine, The Mind Issue, is now available to read for free online and in print in health care centres, charities, hospitals, hospices and more across Gloucestershire. Read Issue 6 online here A joint venture between Artlift and Yes to Life,...
Creative Activities That Boost Mental Health and Wellbeing
Feeling like the weight of the world is pressing down on you? Struggling to find motivation each day? You're not alone. Today's society is fast-paced, and supporting our mental health often takes a back seat. Creative activities can help with this. Not only can...
Unlocking Wellness: How Creative Arts Can Help Transform Lives
In our modern-day world, where stress and anxiety are all too common, finding ways to boost our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing has become more critical than ever. One powerful tool that has been gaining recognition for its transformative effects is the...
A sad farewell to Annie Gotts
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Flourish Magazine Steering Group member Annie Gotts. The world is a less bright place now that she is no longer with us. We first had the privilege of meeting Annie when she joined one of Artlift’s Flourish Arts on...
Flourish Magazine Issue 5: The Body Issue is out now!
Issue 5 of Flourish Magazine, The Body Issue, is out now! Available to read for free online and in print in health care centres, charities, hospitals, hospices and more across Gloucestershire. A joint venture between Artlift and Yes to Life, Flourish Magazine aims to...
Flourish Magazine: Submissions open for Issue 6: The ‘Mind’ Issue
Do you like making art, crafting, taking photographs, writing poetry, stories or blogs? Interested in getting creative? We’re looking for those with lived experience of cancer to submit to our magazine! Eligibility We are looking for artwork, photography, creative or...
Flourish Magazine: Spring Calls by Beth Kellie
As part of each issue of Flourish Magazine, we release digital content alongside our free print magazine, on the Artlift and Yes to Life blogs. This is often content we couldn’t fit into the magazine’s limited pages, or film and music, but that we loved and wanted to...
Flourish Magazine: When Your Body Lets You Down by Denise Stevenson
As part of each issue of Flourish Magazine, we release digital content alongside our free print magazine, on the Artlift and Yes to Life blogs. This is often content we couldn’t fit into the magazine’s limited pages, or film and music, but that we loved and wanted to...
