We’re delighted to let residents know that a new Creative Wellbeing Group will be launching soon in Paddock Wood, continuing our Creative Connections art sessions delivered in partnership with West Kent Mind. 

Creative Connections is inspired by the lottery-funded Creative Minds groups. The 12 week groups are led by a West Kent Mind Wellbeing Worker and introduce participants to a range of creative activities to support connection and wellbeing. These sessions offer a calm, friendly space where people can come together, try something creative and take a positive step towards supporting their wellbeing — with no pressure and no expectations. 

 What can you expect from the sessions?

Creative Connections is inspired by the lottery-funded Creative Minds groups. The 12-week groups are led by a West Kent Mind Wellbeing Worker and introduce participants to a range of creative activities, such as drawing, watercolours and paper crafting, to support connection and wellbeing. You don’t need any previous experience — just an open mind and a willingness to have a go. The focus is very much on enjoying the activity and spending time together, rather than producing a finished piece. 

We’ve already run groups in High Brooms, and have seen how taking part in creative sessions can help people feel more confident, build connections and add a gentle sense of structure to the week. 

Paddock Wood group – key details 

• When: Thursdays, running from early March through to May 

• Time: 11am–12.30pm 

• Where: Paddock Wood Day Centre, Commercial Road 

Sessions run weekly for 12 weeks, finishing in late May. 

There’s also still time to sign up for the Hawkhurst and Sherwood groups! Who can join? 

These sessions are open to residents who’d like to: 

• meet new people in a relaxed setting 

• learn simple creative techniques 

• take time for themselves and support their wellbeing 

Many people who join don’t know each other beforehand — but that often changes very quickly. 

How to sign up 

You can register your interest using the same simple sign-up form here: 
👉 https://westkentmind2.beaconforms.com/form/a229d63d 

If you’d like to read more about how our previous group went — including participant feedback and some lovely moments from the sessions — you can find the full article on our website here: 
Creative Connections: what our first group told us – Town & Country Housing

We’re sharing this opportunity directly with TCH residents, but others are very welcome too, so please feel free to pass the details on to someone who might enjoy taking part.