Meraki Reconnect

14/12/2025

A lovely evening spent at my kitchen table craftin with the lovely Dawn Kennedy-McCallien! :)

05/12/2025

Pause the Christmas Rush & Get Creative!
Feeling swept up in the festive madness? Come and enjoy a little pocket of calm at our Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop.

This friendly, relaxed session is open to all abilities – whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before or you love to create. We’ll gently guide you step-by-step to design your own beautiful, hand-painted Christmas cards to keep or give.
Slow down
Get festive & creative
Create something meaningful
No pressure – just calm, creativity, chats and cuppas!
Refreshments and equipment provided
It’s the perfect bit of calm time for you amongst the busy build-up to Christmas.

📍 [✨ Pause the Christmas Rush & Get Creative ✨
Feeling swept up in the festive madness? Come and enjoy a little pocket of calm at our Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop 🎨💙

This friendly, relaxed session is open to all abilities – whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before or you love to create. We’ll gently guide you step-by-step to design your own beautiful, hand-painted Christmas cards to keep or give.

🌿 Slow down
🎄 Get festive
🎨 Create something meaningful
🫶 No pressure – just time to be creative, chat and have a cuppa!

It’s the perfect bit of calm time for you amongst the busy build-up to Christmas.

📍 [Karron Sews Sewing Studio, Unit 11 (Flexspace), Aycliffe Business Park, Durham Way South, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6Zf]
📅 [Wednesday 10th December 2025]
💷 [£15]
📩 Booking via DM or link in bio

Spaces are limited – come and gift yourself a moment of stillness this December

25/11/2025

Claim your first Dru yoga class for free!
Join us this Thursday @ Salutation Hall, Salutation Road, Darlington. 7pm- 8.30pm.All abilities welcome :)
Please DM to book.

21/11/2025

Need some “me time” before Christmas?

Come and unwind with a gentle, nourishing Dru Yoga class designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reset during the busiest time of the year.

Expect flowing sequences, calming breathwork, and a cosy space to reconnect with you — so you can move into the festive season feeling grounded, centred, and refreshed.

🧘‍♀️ Suitable for all levels
🎄 Perfect for easing pre-Christmas stress
💫 Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and restored

📅 [Every Thursday- term time only 7pm-8.30pm]
📍 [Salutation Hall, Salutation Rd, Darlington DL3 8JP ] VENUE CHANGE!
📩 DM to book your first session for free!

Give yourself the gift of stillness this season. ✨

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

Some pics from today's Meraki Reconnect Halloween Craft and yoga session at Rockcliffe Hall. Room on the Broom themed yoga and creepy clay creations for our session tomorrow! Can't wait! Thanks to all that came today!

28/10/2025

Join Meraki Reconnect for a Halloween themed yoga session .
Click on the link below to book your place!

https://www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/whats-on/Trick-Treat-and-Move-Your-Feet

24/10/2025

A wonderful last session based on Julia Donaldson's book, Stickman. We told the story through mindful movement and created our own stick people. Thankyou to everyone that took part and to for hosting and .26miles and The National Lotter for funding the sessions.
Please watch this space for future workshops, coming soon.
# merakireconnect is medicine

20/10/2025

Join us for the last session for a free yoga and craft session aimed at 2-5 year olds. The sessions are inspired by journeys/transport. Our last session follows the story of 'Stick man'. Hope you can make it!
Booking link:https://tickets.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/ |95691
If you have booked and are unable to make it please let the venue know so someone else can take your place. Thankyou.
Funded by The National Lottery, in conjunction with .26miles.

20/10/2025

🌿✨ Dru Yoga Classes – Just 3 Times a Month! ✨🌿

Ready to reset, reconnect, and restore your energy?

Join our Tri-Monthly Dru Yoga Classes – the perfect way to bring balance to your body and mind, even on a busy schedule.

🧘‍♀️ What is Dru Yoga?
Dru Yoga is a gentle, flowing style of yoga that blends movement, breathwork, and relaxation. It’s accessible for all ages and abilities, making it ideal for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

💚 Benefits of Dru Yoga:
✅ Reduces stress and anxiety
✅ Increases flexibility and core strength
✅ Boosts energy and emotional resilience
✅ Improves posture and spinal health
✅ Leaves you feeling grounded and uplifted

📅 Only 3 sessions per month – easy to commit to, yet deeply transformative.

📍[Croft Village Hall]
🕒 [First class Wednesday 22nd October 25, 7pm-8.30pm]
💬 DM to book your spot or learn more!

✨ Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more you.

15/10/2025

VENUE CHANGE! Tri monthly yoga class Croft Village Hall. First class is free! Please get in touch if you would like to try a Dru yoga class and meet new people. All abilities welcome.
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Next block of three starts Wednesday 22nd October. Great if you can't commit to every week!
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book.
See you on the mat!

14/10/2025

Only two free sessions left! Join us for our penultimate session this Friday.
Free yoga and craft aimed at 2- 5 year olds, based on the theme of journeys and transport.
This session will be based on the book 'Emma Jayne's Aeroplane'
Booking link: https://tickets.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/ |95691
Fully funded places by The National Lottery in conjunction with .26miles