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@ The Sanctuary 0121 748 8111

When someone toldme I would be joining aknitting group I gave alittle laugh. Why wouldI want to sit and knit? As the first evening

approached I turned up notknowing what to expect. There was no need to feel

uncomfortable going into anew group because eventhough I could not knit itdid not matter. There werea couple of ladies there

who could and guess what?they were really friendly. I didnt pick it up straight

away but they didnt mindas they were always thereshowing me new ways.Soon I felt I could masteranything but in truth I hadjust knitted my first squarewhich to my amazementone of the ladies turned itinto a Bunny. From that day onwards I

felt I had made some goodfriends. While we are at thegroup we dont stop laugh-ing as there is always afunny story being told. Ithen started to think whatelse do I benefit from bybeing part of the Knits N

Pieces Group and realisedthat if I didnt make theeffort to go I probablywould not have spoken toanyone that day. Some ofthe group say it helps tokeep their brain ticking,others say it helps withtheir joints, but I think itsjust a friendly group to bepart of, where you canlearn new things. If you would like to come

and see for yourself wemeet at the Sanctuaryevery 2nd and 4th Mondayof each month from4.00pm. For more information con-

tact Tracey Barrington on0121 748 8112

With all the financial strains andcuts to services many day centresand leisure facilities are facing clo-sure, but our Health & Wellbeingteam are providing a free, friendlysocial group supporting peopleaged 18 years and above with lifelimiting conditions and disabilities. The group has been established for

many years, coming together on thefirst and third Tuesdays of every monthand take part in arts & crafts, work-shops, day trips, cinema afternoons,music sessions and games. Some of the2-4 All group are also participating inour new social prescription projects,which include singing, photography andwalking.From the 20th April, the group will

meet on the first and third Monday ofeach month at the Sanctuary from11.00am until 12.30pm (except for bankholidays when The Sanctuary is closed.) If you would like to join this friendly

group, or would like more informationplease contact Kirsty or Tracey on 0121748 0874/8111

Are you or somebody you knowaged 8-15? Are you looking for something new

and fun to do in the Easter Holidays? Ifso, get involved in our Growing Kitchen!

You will get outdoors, cultivate areasof land, and grow food to take home. Ifyou are interested in taking part, pleasecontact Kirsty Clarke at the Sanctuaryon 0121 748 0874/8111.

2-4 All GroupWe need YOU!New MembersWanted for 2015

Knits npieces

BRAND NEW FOR 2015The Growing Kitchen