Photograph of old deeds with calligraphy dating 1890

History lunch – April

Date: Thursday 4th April 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for coffee, chat and exploring our history archives on a different topic every 1st Thursday of the month.  Bring your lunch and drop in anytime 12 noon – 2pm for coffee and relaxed discussion whilst exploring our archives and history collections. Open to all and free of charge.  This month we'll be looking at deeds and plans of the Old Manor and SDH site.

Artwork with collage leaves and stitches

Creative coffee club – April

Date: Friday 12th April 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us at our Culture Club for our art & history clubs, free of charge, each month. They are open to anyone, relaxed atmosphere and no previous arty experience necessary. Tea and biscuits too!
2nd Friday of the month: Drop-in art club, anytime 10am-12noon. This month we'll be working with textiles.

Artwork with collage leaves and stitches

Staff and volunteers creative lunch – April

Date: Thursday 18th April 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us at our Culture Club for our art club, free of charge, each month. They are open to anyone, relaxed atmosphere and no previous arty experience necessary. This month we'll be working with textiles.  Tea and biscuits too!  Drop in anytime 12-2pm on the 3rd Thursday each month.

historical books and artefacts including nurses cape on dummy in culture club history space

History coffee club – February

Date: Friday 23rd February 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for coffee, chat and exploring our history archives on a different topic every 4th Friday of the month.  Drop in anytime 10am – 12 noon for coffee and relaxed discussion whilst exploring our archives and history collections . Open to all and free of charge.

Montage of photographs showing paper collage and origami

Creative Coffee Club – March

Date: Friday 8th March 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us at our Culture Club for our art & history clubs, free of charge, each month. They are open to anyone, relaxed atmosphere and no previous arty experience necessary. Tea and biscuits too!
2nd Friday of the month: Drop-in art club, anytime 10am-12noon. Each month we'll have some different creative materials to try out.

Photograph of storyteller Hannah Moore

Staff event: festive storytelling

Date: Monday 18th December 2023
All-day event

Come and listen to professional storyteller, Hannah Moore, who will be in the new Gazebo on The Green, complete with fairy lights!  There'll be free hot chocolate for staff. It all happens on Monday 18th December. There are three 30-minute sessions, for eight people at each: 12:30, 13:15, and 16:00. Sessions are free to staff, booking essential 

historical books and artefacts including nurses cape on dummy in culture club history space

History Coffee Club January

Date: Friday 26th January 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for coffee, chat and exploring our history archives on a different topic every 4th Friday of the month.  Drop in anytime 10am – 12 noon for coffee and relaxed discussion whilst exploring our archives and history collections . Open to all and free of charge.

historical books and artefacts including nurses cape on dummy in culture club history space

History lunch January

Date: Thursday 4th January 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for coffee, chat and exploring our history archives on a different topic every 1st Thursday of the month.  Bring your lunch and drop in anytime 12 noon – 2pm for coffee and relaxed discussion whilst exploring our archives and history collections. Open to all and free of charge.

Montage of photographs showing paper collage and origami

Creative lunch – lovely llamas

Date: Thursday 16th November 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for coffee and creative activity every 3rd Thursday of the month.

Drop in anytime 12noon - 2pm for lunchtime relaxed creative activity - follow easy instructions with ArtCare staff to help, Open to all and free of charge. No previous experience necessary. - This month llama & cactus decorations and garlands!

Montage of photographs showing paper collage and origami

Creative coffee club November

Date: Friday 8th December 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us at our Culture Club for our art & history clubs, free of charge, each month. They are open to anyone, relaxed atmosphere and no previous arty experience necessary. Tea and biscuits too!

2nd Friday of the month: Drop-in art club, anytime 10am-12noon. Each month we'll have some different creative materials to try out.

Upcoming dates: 8th December 2023 - Reserve your free space via Eventbrite

N.B. There is currently a small step into the Culture Club, if you have any access needs please let us know. Download a map showing location Culture Club, Block 15. Culture Club is opposite The Green bus stop (first hospital stop for the R1 from the city centre). Blue badge parking is available around The Green or public car parks nearby.

historical books and artefacts including nurses cape on dummy in culture club history space

History lunch November

Date: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us at our Culture Club for our art & history clubs, free of charge, each month. They are open to anyone, relaxed atmosphere and no previous arty experience necessary. Tea and biscuits too! For more details email sft.artcare@nhs.net or drop in to visit one of our sessions.

1st Thursday of the month: History chat and exploring themed items from our archives. Upcoming dates: 2nd November

N.B. There is currently a small step into the Culture Club, if you have any access needs please let us know. Download a map showing location Culture Club, Block 15. Culture Club is opposite The Green bus stop (first hospital stop for the R1 from the city centre). Blue badge parking is available around The Green or public car parks nearby.

historical books and artefacts including nurses cape on dummy in culture club history space

History coffee club October

Date: Friday 27th October 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us at our Culture Club for our art & history clubs, free of charge, each month. They are open to anyone, relaxed atmosphere and no previous arty experience necessary. Tea and biscuits too! For more details email sft.artcare@nhs.net or drop in to visit one of our sessions.

4th Friday of the month: History club with chat and exploring themed items from our archives. Upcoming dates: 27th October

N.B. There is currently a small step into the Culture Club, if you have any access needs please let us know. Download a map showing location Culture Club, Block 15. Culture Club is opposite The Green bus stop (first hospital stop for the R1 from the city centre). Blue badge parking is available around The Green or public car parks nearby.