Dee Manning, Creative Producer, Project Lead & Community Development

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

We’re recruiting! ✨
Women & Theatre are looking for a Support Artist and Volunteers to join our Word Lounge Theatre programme 💛
This is a 10-week Saturday morning project with young people (13–17) who are care experienced, young carers and/or have additional needs — working together to create a brand new piece of theatre, performed at the MAC this July 🎭
Whether you’re:
✨ An artist looking to develop your practice in community theatre
✨ Or someone who wants to support young people in a creative space
—we’d love to hear from you.
📜 As part of our commitment to the More Than a Moment Pledge we are keen to support artists from the Black Creative Workforce and would particularly like to hear from these applicants.
💷 Support Artist: £100 per session
🙌 Volunteers: unpaid, valuable experience + supportive team
You’ll be working alongside experienced facilitators, our Associate Director Vicky Pritchard, and a brilliant group of young people.
At Women & Theatre, we believe in creating spaces where young voices are heard, valued and celebrated.
👉 Find out more + apply via the link in our comments.

31/03/2026

It may not seem like it if you’re in slow-moving traffic on the Soho Road, but Handsworth is one of the greenest bits of Brum.

This afternoon of free activities is an opportunity to explore some of the nature on your doorstep, and to celebrate the launch of the 'Handsworth Compost Village'.

There are three participating venues, click on the link to discover more 👇🏾

30/03/2026

29/03/2026

B:Music
Dementia Disco 💃🏾 🕺🪩

Free
3.3pm-5.30pm
12th April
Symphony Hall

15/03/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 🥰

07/03/2026

The Nourishing Minds and Bodies Circle Update
Namaste,

I am writing to share a small update regarding our Nourishing Minds and Bodies Relaxation Circle.

To ensure I am looking after my own health and wellbeing, practicing the same steady pace I encourage for you all, our circles will now run every two months instead of monthly.

Our next gathering will be in April. Date tbc.

By shifting to this new rhythm, I can show up fully for each of you while keeping my own system balanced. Thank you for your continued support and for understanding the importance of listening to what our bodies need.

I look forward to seeing you in April for a beautiful morning of stillness.

With warmth and wellness,
Roots To Wellness CIC

07/03/2026

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Namaste,
Chronic pain isn't just about the body—it’s about the person living inside it. 🌿
If you've been feeling stuck in overdrive, know that there is a way to settle the static.
Whether it's through a support group or 1-to-1 coaching, reaching out is the first step toward finding your steady ground again.
You don't have to do this alone.
Tag someone who needs to hear this today. 👇

14/02/2026

Namaste,
A Different Kind of Valentine’s Day
Falling in love with looking after yourself is a mountain to climb when you live with chronic health conditions and pain. For many of us, especially women, we’ve been conditioned to be the "caregivers," putting every soul before our own.
When symptoms slow us down, & we can’t keep the pace we once had, whether it’s housework, shopping, or simply getting out of a chair, it’s hard to cope.

The gap between who we "were" & who we "are" today can feel like a loss.

Today, I am inviting you to a different kind of romance: Being kind to your own system.

Your Mindful Tasks for Today:
Release the Guilt: Don't feel guilty for what you can't do, or for feeling bad about it. Your feelings are valid.
Reach Out: If the weight feels too heavy, speak to a trusted friend or a professional. Asking for help is a clinical strategy for survival.
Find Your "Glimmers": Listen to that one song that makes you move. Read, create, or sit in the silence of your garden.
The 15-Minute Sanctuary: Give yourself 15 to 30 minutes where you are the priority. Let the housework & the "should-dos" wait.

Focusing on yourself isn't selfish; it is how we rebalance a system that has been on high alert for too long.
Show yourself some radical love today. You’ve earned it.
Which of these 15-minute resets will you choose today? Tell me in the comments so I can cheer you on

12/02/2026

Roots To Wellness CIC
Nourishing Minds and Bodies Relaxation Circle

Are you ready to be guided through evidence-based techniques that regulate your nervous system and dial down how overwhelmed you feel when your health condition feels like too much?

Our Nourishing Minds and Bodies Relaxation Circle offers a safe, inclusive space to relax and reconnect with yourself!

Led by Dee.M Creatives, a HSJ award-winning consultant, certified coach with sports and holistic therapies, who understands the challenges of a health condition and everyday stress, this session is an invitation for anyone seeking a moment to pause, recharge, and find their voice.

Come to this session with an open heart and mind.

Join us and discover how a little support can make a big difference.

Cost: Free

This session is ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or simply in need of a supportive community, especially those managing health conditions, caregivers, or individuals who often put others first.

To attend the session, scan the QR code, complete the short questionnaire by Saturday 14th February, 1.30pm and you’ll receive an email with the link. If you’ve already filled out the form, you’ll be sent a link automatically.