New Mums of Newton and Kingsway, Chester

• Crafts • 20 participants / 3 volunteers • 4 sessions (November 2021 - January 2022)

Bring communities together

The group started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to help new mums feel supported and connected, as many were isolated. It grew as other groups began referring new parents offering volunteer support.

The Kickstart microgrant funding enabled the group to offer art and craft activities to the local mums in the group, helping to build relationships while taking the time to be creative. Four craft sessions were held at St. Michael’s Church where the group meets regularly on a Thursday, including scrapbooking, sign-making, hand printing and card making.

“This has been a more multifaceted approach that I can see being helpful in the future. The group has been a real support to local parents. Especially when parenting a small child with no family support, as many of the parents coming to the group are.” - Session Lead

LEGACY: The group plans to continue and develop the creative element with a sensory/ messy play area. Facebook group.

Participants’ feedback and comments:

“The baby group has helped me get back out socialising.”

“It’s been so nice to do special crafts and activities we wouldn’t usually get to do.”