WELLBEING
Art, nature and technology in perfect harmony D
uring lockdown, art educators Matthew Magnus and Shelly O’Brien established Norfolk Threads as a community interest company, with the aim of improving people’s wellbeing through art and engagement with the local environment and creative technology. Norfolk Threads has recently launched its first community art project, which is completely free to take part in and open to everyone. “The Leaf Project encourages people to engage with nature and get creative with photography, drawing and textiles,” says Matthew. “It showcases what Norfolk Threads is really about; we mix
a photo of your drawing and send it to Norfolk Threads via email, or our Facebook page. We will stitch your drawing out on our digital embroidery machine as a unique piece of textile art and send it back to you in the post.” Matthew and Shelly
art, creative technology and the natural environment to make us feel better, and we want to share it with our community. “To get involved, go for a walk and look for leaves with shapes and colours that interest you. Take lots of pictures and collect the ones you like best. Look closely at the leaves and create a simple line drawing of a leaf. Take
Check out our YouTube video of how to get involved – www.youtube.com/watch?v= kgYDcCcnDks
For more information on the project, go to @norfolkthreads @norfolk_threads You can email your leaf drawings to norfolkthreads@gmail.com
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En-suite/part en-suite private room with TV l Full laundry service l Home cooked meals prepared daily with fresh produce l Fully inclusive activities and entertainment programme l Visiting hairdresser l Beautiful surroundings overlooking the countryside l Couples welcome l
Come and visit us and speak to our care manager to make an informed decision about your care.
At Carleton House, we are able to offer long-term residential care for older people including low-needs dementia care in a safe and welcoming environment.We are a trusted family run care home provider with over 30 year’s experience.
For all enquiries please call our care manager Julie Allsopp on 01508 570451, email carletonhouse@minton.care or visit our website www.mintoncare.co.uk. Carleton House Care House, Rectory Road, East Carleton. Norwich NR14 8HT
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