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All the latest happenings at Sands End Arts & Community Centre can be found here – check back regularly for updates.

H&F Active Wellbeing Festival

3 months ago

Come down to Sands End Art & Community Centre in South Park and take part in the fun!

There will be:

  • Live entertainment
  • steel Pans
  • ‘Give-it-a-go’ sports
  • Food stalls
  • Workshops in herbal therapy and nutrition
  • Health information
  • Jump Roping
  • Hula-hoop
  • Crazy golf
  • Tai Chi

The Mayor’s Community Weekend is a partnership between The National Lottery Community Fund – the largest community funder in the UK – and the Mayor of London. It aims to unite people and highlight what can happen when people come together to celebrate the vibrant culture, communities and diversity.

This New Ground’s Studio Exhibition

5 months ago

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the creativity and talent of the artists from This New Ground’s Art Studio.

Launched in November 2024, TNG’s Art Studio—based at the Creighton Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham—is a vibrant, inclusive space supporting artists with a learning disability. This curated exhibition features a diverse range of artworks developed in our studio, where artists are encouraged to experiment, express themselves, and grow creatively.

🎭 PLUS: Experience the energy, talent, and spirit of This New Ground’s wider creative community through TNG’s choir performance, as part of this special evening.

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

  • Discover powerful, original works of art
  • Meet the artists and hear their stories
  • Learn more about TNG’s inclusive studio and social enterprise projects

✨ Free entry | All are welcome – book your free ticket here.

Funded by City Bridge Trust, Hammersmith United Charities, and Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of art, joy, and community!

Sculpting the Self

6 months ago

This series of six sculpting workshops with Sophia Daly Rossin focuses on the process of working with clay—not producing a finished piece. Through a mixture of exercises and games, we’ll explore different ways to make, think, and play. Along the way, you’ll improve your skills, creativity, well-being, and confidence.

  • Free for residents of Hammersmith & Fulham [use code: ResHF]

  • These workshops are open to all skill levels.

  • Due to limited spaces, booking in advance is essential.

  • All materials will be supplied

 

The Three Core Elements

Each session involves three interconnected elements: physical skill-building, emotional and therapeutic exploration, and connection through playful, inventive games.

1. Practical & Technical Skill Development

  • Refining your sculpting abilities through guided exercise
  • Building confidence in form, proportions, and likeness
  • Developing hand-eye coordination and motor control
  • Exploring perception and perspective
  • Strengthening tactile manipulation and proper use of tools

2. Emotional & Therapeutic Exploration

  • Engaging the body through meaningful movement
  • Sculpting with music as emotional expression
  • Practising self-discovery through free-form sculpting
  • Heightening sensory awareness
  • Self-expression through gesture and form

3. Fun & Playful Connection

  • Encouraging creativity and curiosity through play
  • Games that spark imagination and experimentation
  • Activities that foster communication and connection
  • Collaboration, teamwork, laughter, and light-hearted fun

Sculpting the Self

6 months ago

This series of six sculpting workshops with Sophia Daly Rossin focuses on the process of working with clay—not producing a finished piece. Through a mixture of exercises and games, we’ll explore different ways to make, think, and play. Along the way, you’ll improve your skills, creativity, well-being, and confidence.

  • Free for residents of Hammersmith & Fulham [use code: ResHF]

  • These workshops are open to all skill levels.

  • Due to limited spaces, booking in advance is essential.

  • All materials will be supplied

 

The Three Core Elements

Each session involves three interconnected elements: physical skill-building, emotional and therapeutic exploration, and connection through playful, inventive games.

1. Practical & Technical Skill Development

  • Refining your sculpting abilities through guided exercise
  • Building confidence in form, proportions, and likeness
  • Developing hand-eye coordination and motor control
  • Exploring perception and perspective
  • Strengthening tactile manipulation and proper use of tools

2. Emotional & Therapeutic Exploration

  • Engaging the body through meaningful movement
  • Sculpting with music as emotional expression
  • Practising self-discovery through free-form sculpting
  • Heightening sensory awareness
  • Self-expression through gesture and form

3. Fun & Playful Connection

  • Encouraging creativity and curiosity through play
  • Games that spark imagination and experimentation
  • Activities that foster communication and connection
  • Collaboration, teamwork, laughter, and light-hearted fun

Father’s Day Card Making

7 months ago

Join us for a relaxed and creative card-making session, perfect for all ages!

Celebrate the special father figure in your life by crafting a heartfelt, handmade card they’ll treasure. Whether it’s for a dad, grandad, stepdad, uncle, or someone who’s just been there for you — this is your chance to say thank you in your own unique way.

🖍️ All materials will be provided, and friendly staff will be on hand to help inspire your creativity. No booking needed — just drop in, get making, and enjoy the fun!

 

 

Mindfulness Fun by Bloom Child

7 months ago

Sessions re-start on October 8th.

Discover Mindfulness Fun workshops at SEACC led by Bloom Child, where children engage in playful activities that promote focus, emotional well-being, connection and fun! Each workshop combines:

– Developmental Exercise

– Focus Games

– Elements of Drama & Improv

– Movement & Stretching

– Breath work & Imagination 

All designed to stimulate, unwind, and release those feel-good, happy hormones! At the heart of our workshops is Mindfulness – the practice of being fully present in the moment. Our professional instructors are experts in finding moments of stillness, allowing children to discover valuable lessons within each activity.

In our expertly crafted Mindfulness Fun sessions, children don’t just have fun—they grow, learn, and thrive!

By engaging in fun and meaningful activities, children learn to:

✅ Be More Present – Cultivate mindfulness and awareness

✅ Improve Focus & Memory – Strengthen concentration and cognitive skills

✅ Build Confidence – Encourage self-expression and self-belief

✅ Enhance Social Skills – Develop communication and teamwork

✅ Form Stronger Friendships – Foster empathy and connection

✅ Boost Overall Wellbeing – Support emotional balance and happiness

How it works:
Try first session for FREE (simply sign up on eventbrite or reception)
Afterwards sessions can be booked in blocks of 5 via eventbrite. 

Book through Eventbrite or Reception

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