The Rainbow Art Club for 2SLGBTQ youth and allies will be back in action at Studio Dreamshare in downtown Pembroke, thanks to a $12,000 grant from the Bell…
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Co-ordinator Ruthie Collins with some of the children who have been taking part in the Rainbow Art Making Club, promoting wellbeing for children and their families. From left, Harley Carey, eight; Merie Zipfel, eight; Scarlett Sharp, nine; Otis Collins, nine; and brothers, Evan, four, and Fynn Weston, eight. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
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A project started to help children and their families wellbeing through art and activity packs has celebrated a successful first year.
The Rainbow Art Making Club was started by mums Ruthie Collins and Jessica Sharp in the first lockdown to help promote wellbeing and mindfulness, celebrate kindness and connect people at a time when they may have felt isolated, due to shielding.
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A parent’s job is to love and protect their child. When Jill Holroyd’s son came out to her 10 years ago as transgender at 16, Holroyd’s maternal instincts kicked in.
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