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Winter 2024 Creative Well-Being Activities

Creative Well-Being Dundee host sessions at The Wellgate on Tuesdays 10am – 2pm.

Our recent activities have been full of learning, connections, and new friendships! New women have joined us from Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Bulgaria, India, and Pakistan. Tuesdays are a hub of cultural exchange and community support!

Health and Wellbeing

  • Health Check Sessions – Providing essential health information.
  • Bladder & Pelvic Health Workshop – Informative sessions by Dr Sadaf and Dr Shela.
  • Self-Care Workshop – In collaboration with Penumbra, offering tools and strategies to maintain positive mental health.
  • Weekly Walking Group – Back by popular demand, promoting both physical and social wellbeing.

  Skills Share Language and Literacy

  • English on the Couch – Weekly sessions aimed at building confidence in speaking English, tailored for Muslim and BME women.
  • Little Readers, Mighty Leaders – A literacy workshop inspiring young minds, featuring author Maryam Yousaf.
  • Write Your Story – A powerful writing workshop by Maryam Yousaf, encouraging women to unlock their creativity.
  • Journal Making Workshop – In partnership with How It Felt, fostering self-expression through writing.
  • Amanah Mobile Library – A Mobile Library Service for the people of Dundee.

 Arts and Culture

  • Candle Decorating – a relaxing activity in partnership with How It Felt
  • DCA Film Viewing: No Other Land – A thought-provoking screening.

 Sports and Fitness

  • Basketball Programme – Delivered in partnership with Sport Scotland and Active Schools, led by sports leader Sara Naveed. Over 22 participants aged 14-26 joined the weekly sessions!

 Community & Awareness

  • Energy Saving Workshop – Practical advice on reducing energy bills and keeping homes warm.
  • GenAnalytics Research Session – Facilitated for women over 50, contributing to Scottish Government research on ageing and its impact on BME communities.

Amina’s Creative Well-Being projects offer in-person sessions for Muslim & BME women.  Creative Well-Being Dundee takes place on a Tuesday, and Women’s Friendship Group Glasgow meet on a Monday.