Category: Big Sisterz
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Uncover Cultural Skills funded by Yorkshire Visual Arts Network
We delivered creative workshops that promoted the cultural heritage of South Asian living in Rotherham West. Working with a group of women skilled in textiles, we created a panel that reflected the women’s heritage and culture. Creating a South Asian style truck using old clothing, textiles, upcycled with multicoloured fabrics, and beads. Uncovering hidden talents, providing…
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Trip to Bakewell
Funding from the National Peak District Foundation allowed to take Big Sisterz to Bakewell in May 2025, as part of their creative activities (sketching and drawing, photography), which supported their well-being.
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Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) Celebrations
On Sunday, May 11th, we commemorated VE Day at the Masbrough Sea Cadet Building, bringing both the older and younger generation together. Our youth group, Big Sisterz dedicated several weeks to organising the event, creating bunting, pom-poms, and invitation cards during their craft sessions. On the morning of the event, the girls baked and decorated…
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Big Sisterz visit Clifton Park
We were happy to take a group of young women to visit Clifton Park Museum. Artist Rob Young, who is leading on the Self Exhibition opening in May 2025, gave the girls a tour of the museum and then held a workshop on writing a successful film script. The Big Sisterz group also met recently…
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Women & Girls Art Session
To support women’s and girls’ mental well-being, we have been delivering creative art and craft sessions during weekdays and Sundays at local community centres and Mosques. The work will bring together pieces by Big Sisterz and One Voice, leading to an exhibition in the Autumn of 2025 at Rotherham Art centre.