Beyond FRS
This page dedicates itself to all the events and communities beyond FRS. You can find this page in our weekly FRS news email or through our website. Please scroll down to view more.
Jackie’s Art Group – A Creative Community for All!
Are you passionate about art or simply curious to try something new? Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, Jackie’s Art Group is the perfect place for you!
When: Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Local venue (Details available upon request)
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
We are looking to build up this small, welcoming group where you can express yourself creatively, explore new techniques, and meet fellow art enthusiasts. This is an opportunity for people of all levels to come together, learn, and have fun!
Bring your love for art or your desire to learn – no experience necessary!
Come along, create, and be part of something special!
For more information, contact anthony.kc@talktalk.net. We can’t wait to see you there!
Jewish Book Week 2025
This year’s annual literary festival will be marking its 74th event at Kings Place and online between 1 - 9 March, with over 90 conversations, performances, workshops, debates and talks.
Please see the link to the full programme and take the opportunity to join with many others at what is a highlight of the Jewish cultural calendar:
Programme-book-JLF-JBW25-SPREADS-LR.pdf
David Lewin writes how during the Covid Lockdown, when we were all confined to our homes, he spent his time reupholstering an 1850's Throne Chair, as well as their 6 Dining Room chairs.
''That exercise proved to be great fun - as well as teaching me a practical skill I did not know I had before then. I continued to upholster chairs for friends and when that source dwindled - I mean the chairs, not the friends‚ I turned to Bnai Brith whose members we have been for past 60 years. When Russia invaded Ukraine I resolved to help the Bnai Brith Ukraine Appeal. I suggested to people to learn from professional upholsterers the cost of renewing their chairs and offered to do that work for HALF that price, with all surplus income going to the Ukraine Fund. Sadly, the Ukraine war still continues. I would like now to reach the members of FRS and to tell them about my work, in the hope that my raising funds for Ukraine can continue and grow.''
Nip in the Bud mental health resources
The charity Nip in the Bud produces free online mental health resources for parents, teaching staff and others working with children.
This National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December), Nip in the Bud have shared resources and a new film about supporting children through grief and loss.
You can access Nip in the Bud's fact sheet on grief and loss here: https://nipinthebud.org/fact-sheet/grief-and-loss/
Watch the new film here: https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-teachers-professionals/films-for-teachers-professionals-grief-and-loss/
Click here to access resources such as short animations, films, and blogs about trauma and PTSD.
Bridge Music Therapy
For many of us, finding ways to express the challenges we face may prove difficult, here at Bridge Music Therapy we provide therapeutic support to people of all ages and abilities. Bridge Music Therapy was created by Emily Raiher who works with Singing for Memory.
Click here to enquire
