Creativity

A group of women, most holding babies / toddlers, sitting and standing, all smiling and talking.

Creative Health and the Healing Power of Song

December 2024 marks the second birthday of Singing Mamas, which meets on Tuesday mornings in Hornsey Vale’s cosy Small Hall. Open to all women—including those who are not mamas—it’s a welcome weekly opportunity to enjoy singing together, followed by tea and home-baked treats. For Grace McGeoch, who runs the group, …

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Look to your cupboards for creative inspiration

For some, cooking is a comfort or even a passion. Home chefs get great joy from trying out new recipes or experimenting with different ingredients.  But for those who don’t take to it naturally, it can be an intimidating task, even a chore. Hornsey Vale Community Centre benefits greatly from the …

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Finding creativity in the every day

Creativity is one of Hornsey Vale Community Association’s core values. We asked trustee Lynne Brackley, a freelance practitioner who leads projects and creative activities with schools and community groups, to inspire us with ideas for tapping into your creative side—even if you’re convinced you don’t have one. “I’m not really …

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