Stretch & Sketch

Based in the heart of Manchester on Sidney Street, The Proud Place houses The Proud Trust and serves as a community hub for the wider LGBT+ population across Greater Manchester and beyond.

The Proud Place

An evening of mindful movement and art practice with Caroline Dowsett and Emma Thorlby.

*Rescheduled date from 18th July* <h2>Introducing, Stretch + Sketch.</h2>A collaboration between yogi Emma of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thorlby_yoga/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/thorlby_yoga/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thorlby Yoga</a> and artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caroline_dowsett/?hl=en-gb" title="https://www.instagram.com/caroline_dowsett/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Caroline Dowsett</a> .Join us for mindful events celebrating movement, creativity, mindfulness and nature. <h3>Sketch + Stretch with The Proud Trust</h3>Join us on Thursday 18th July at The Proud Place, Manchesters LBGTQ+ Community Centre.Emma will guide you through a beginner friendly yoga session, centred around the theme of summer and abundance. Caroline will then guide us through a mindful art session, using inspiration and prompts from the nature we can find around us during summer in the city! Join us in reclaiming the joy moving our bodies and of creating art for fun, without worrying about the outcome!No prior experience in yoga or art required, just an open heart and mind!<a href="https://nellspizza.co.uk/" title="https://nellspizza.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nell's </a>will be providing pizza for the event and hot drinks and refreshments will be available throughout. All pizzas will be vegetarian, vegan also available. Other allergens can also be catered for, feel free to reach out to discuss. An idea of what to expect on the day:18:00 Arrival - Welcome teas18:15 Yoga practice with Emma19:15: Pizza and refreshments19:45: Mindful art session with CarolineWe will provide:- Yoga mats- Art materials- Hot drinks and waterThings to bring:- Comfy clothes- Water bottle- A journal &amp; pen (pencils will be available if you forget one!)Please note, our tickets are tiered for this event in order to allow folks of all different incomes to attend. All ticket sales go directly back into the running of The Proud Place, Manchester's LGBT+ Community centre.-------Important information about The Proud Place <ul><li>The Proud Place has step free access and an elevator to all floors. Please go to our website to read our <a href="https://www.theproudtrust.org/the-proud-place/" title="https://www.theproudtrust.org/the-proud-place/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">accessibility document</a> - if you have any questions about accessibility after reading the document or any requests for how we can make your visit more comfortable, please email access@theproudtrust.org. </li><li>The Proud Place is a sober space. </li><li>The Proud Place does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Please speak to a member of staff if you feel unsafe. </li><li>The Proud Place is an LGBT+ Centre that also houses The Proud Trust offices, so please be mindful to use gender-neutral language when attending an event here as well as introducing yourself to new people with your pronouns and asking them for theirs! The <a href="https://www.theproudtrust.org/trusted-adults/lgbt-inclusion/making-spaces-inclusive/" title="https://www.theproudtrust.org/trusted-adults/lgbt-inclusion/making-spaces-inclusive/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Making Spaces Inclusive page </a>on our website explains more about using inclusive language. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to ask us! </li></ul><ul><li>Please note, this event is aimed at the adult LGBT+ community of Manchester and will not be supervised by youth workers. If you are looking for youth groups, more information can be found <a href="https://www.theproudtrust.org/about-us/young-persons-services/the-proud-trust-youth-groups/" title="https://www.theproudtrust.org/about-us/young-persons-services/the-proud-trust-youth-groups/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </li></ul><ul><li>Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions about this event, you can email us at theproudplace@theproudtrust.org.</li></ul>

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