Health & Wellbeing
Carers and those they care for find fresh ways of interacting - anyone for a waltz
When your partner has dementia it's natural to dwell on the things you can't do together any more. Beryl is determined to do as much with her husband Colin as possible, including going to groups they previously enjoyed together, some of which are accepting of their situation. But she has also found solace and support in the new dementia cafes that have sprung up in Doncaster, and says she particularly enjoys the sessions where artists from darts come along to lead the group in creative activities to stimulate and inspire fresh ways of interacting.
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Time for me - Harmony project helps carers relax
As a carer of a loved one, finding time for yourself is tough. The Harmony group gives carers a creative way to relax and find time for themselves
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The Point becomes a Borough Treasure
The Point has joined the Borough Treasures scheme which offers discounts and free activities to local over 60s.
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The Point hosts MS Awareness Day
At the end of 2009, The Point hosted a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Event commissioned by Doncaster PCT
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New View for adults with mental health issues
Opportunities to dance, sing and perform brings adults the chance to express themselves and boost self esteem
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Carers and cared for get creative together
The Carers and Cared For arts project provides a unique opportunity for participants to have fun together and share creative experiences
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Heart and Soul
Feeling unwell? Down in the dumps? Doctor darts has an unusual alternative therapy - we prescribe singing or dancing, or even both!
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The Orangery- helping voices to be heard
An after school performing arts group for young adults with learning and physical difference designed to enable independence and confidence
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Creative Strides to an enterprising future
Everybody has the potential to be enterprising. Creative Strides uses visual arts and drama to unlock that potential
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Creativity at the heart of person centred planning
All adults with learning disabilities have a person-centred plan and darts works on finding creative ways for them to express their wishes
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Gateway To Health opens for busy bunch
The people who attend the Gateway sessions at Doncaster Mencap on Thorne Road are a busy bunch
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Movers and Shakers hit the headlines
Movers and Shakers is an over 50's dance class where adventure, imagination, risk and rebellion are the norm and anything goes
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Darren Gough Helps Get Doncaster Dancing
Cricket legend and Strictly Come Dancing winner Darren Gough visits The Point to support the 'Get Doncaster Dancing' project
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The 3D group is inspired by local artist
The group, made up of adults with a background in substance misuse, used the work of Leo Fitzmaurice as the stimulus for their own work
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Forum Theatre helps carers explore client issues
Doncaster's Community and Carers Development Team worked with darts to explore creative ways to deliver a training programme to carers
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Woza usebona! Woza! - Come and see!
On a cold November night in Donny, The Point echoed to the sounds of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and performing young people
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The long arm of the Arts!
darts added a creative strand to work being done with young people who leave custody with substance misuse problems
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