Moorland

Voluntary Centre Services is delivering a piece of work within the Moorlands Estate in Lincoln, funded through UKSPF.  This work is focused on engaging with the local community to help develop Moorland Community Centre into a thriving community venue.

• Creation of a welcoming community space for the area (following internal and external refurbishments to Moorland Community Centre).
• Creation of a community and volunteering hub within the Community Centre and linked to our nationally accredited Volunteer Centre service.
• Community engagement activity involving local residents and stakeholders to identify local challenges, opportunities and solutions.
• Creation of local volunteering opportunities and facilitation of volunteering projects from the Community Centre and the wider Moorland community.
• Specialist support for local organisations to develop their services and increase capacity, resilience and flexibility.
• Working with local organisations to develop a co-ordinated programme of support from Moorland Community Centre.

We have some weekly groups at the Moorland Community Centre, where you can come along and just relax, play a game, do crafts and activities and meet new people.

Winter Wednesdays

Come along to our Winter Wednesdays, which take place every Wednesday between 12 noon and 3:00pm, where you can just come and relax, read a book, play a game, try a craft or just meet new people.

Free refreshments and light snacks are provided.

Also:

• Talk to a dedicated Volunteer Advisor who can help find the perfect role for you. Our Volunteer Advisor is available every Wednesday
• Speak to Citizen's Advice for tips to keep energy costs down. These are being held fortnightly starting from 16th October 2024.
• Come along to access hygiene support for all in need. This is available every week from 12 noon to 2:00pm.
• Join in with gardening activities with Green Synergy on 16th October and 13th November 2024.

Moorland Makers

Join a group of makers, crafters and creatives. Enjoy a space to work on your own projects or try something new and make friends. 

Available on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to 12 noon and all for free. All you need to do is bring your own craft materials or use some of the basic materials that are available. 

There will be refreshments and everyone is welcome, no matter your age of level of experience.

Just drop in, or if you need any further information, send an email to chelsey@rootedarts.org.uk.

Moorland Youth Club

YMCA Lincolnshire are holding a Moorland Youth Club at Moorland Community Centre starting from Wednesday 27th November and running every Wednesday for children between the ages of 9 to 16.

All sessions are free of charge.

Juniors (9 to 12 years old) are on Wednesday's from 4:00pm to 5:45pm

Seniors (12 to 16 years old) are on Wednesday's from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Other Weekly Events

The table below gives you an overview of other weekly events being held at Moorland Community Centre.

Introduction to the Mind and Body Programme

Are you sick and tired of feeling stuck, tired, bloated, anxious and have just lost your mojo?

Do you want clear, simple and sustainable hbits that will improve your energy levels, sleep and mood?

This free 8-week Mind and Body Group Programme covers ways to improve all aspects of your life, from how you think, what you eat, how you move and what motivates you.

Giving you strategies to help support your mental, physical and emotional health in a more holistic way.

Join us on Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 9:30am to 12 noon at the Moorland Community Centre.

To book, please you can send an email to info@thewellnessnetwork.co.uk or follow this link to register on The Wellness Network website.

Stickman

"Stickman lives in the family tree with his stick lady love and their stick children three. But the world is a dangerous place for Stickman".

Join Kirsty from Rhubarb Theatre for this well-loved Christmas story by Julia Donaldson. This interactive session includes storytelling, acting out, music and more.

This event is suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years old.

It is taking place at Moorland Community Centre from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday 14th December 2024.

There are limited spaces and booking is required. To book please send an email to moorland@voluntarycentreservices.org.uk.

Youth Dance

Calling all young dancers and 8 and over, come along to Moorland Community Centre, every Monday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, starting on Monday 18th November 2024 until Monday 9th December 2024 where you can have fun and express yourself and ignite your passion for dance.

Meet new friends and dance in a relaxed and friendly environment.

These sessions are being led by the hugely experienced Any O'Sullivan, a passionate Lincolnshire dance artist who choreographs, performs and teaches a range of dance styles including Street and Hip Hop.

All sessions are free of charge, but young people must have consent from a parent/guardian to attend.

To register, follow this link to the Ticket Tailor website.

Creative Calculations

Come along on the following Monday's from 12:30pm to 2:30pm for the Rooted Arts Creative Calculations.

Creative Calculations are a series of creative sessions for adults aged 19+ which will support your confidence with numbers, shapes and general maths skills.

Monday 25th November 2024 - Macrame Advent Calendars with Monika Strzelec

During this macrame workshop, you will be learning basic knots in this technique, and using wooden sticks to create a Christmas tree advent calendar. Small cotton bags will be numbered and hung to add your own advent treats, sweets or daily positive affirmations.

To book your free space follow this link to the Ticket Tailor website.

Monday 2nd December 2024 - Percussion with SoundLINCS

Want to get creative and unleash your musical side?

Through this workshop led by soundLINCS, you will have the chance to explore new percussion instruments and discover the relationship between maths and music. SoundLINCS has been delivering community music workshops for over 26 years and now have the opportunity to workshop with you! In this two hour workshop you will try a range of percussion instruments, learn about rhythm and the principles of music and meet new people in the process.

To book your free space follow this link to the Ticket Tailor website.

Monday 9th December 2024 - Scandinavian Star Ornaments with WhatVickiMade

A fun and festive project! These star ornaments are created by weaving strips of fabric together, add some string and they are perfect to decorate your home or Christmas tree, or even give as a gift.

These ornaments are made using a small amount of fabric and require no sewing so they make for a great accessible project to recreate again at home after the workshop. Strips are cut to precise measurements for this project. The strips are then folded at different angles to create the woven star shapes.

To book your free space follow this link to the Ticket Tailor website.