Creative Recovery

30/03/2026

Well done to all who braved the showers for our first Green UPLIFT of the year! We had ALL the weather! Thanks to Rich for the world class Tai Chi tutoring and to the sun for making a few appearances ☀️

A fabulous start to the Green UPLIFT season!

30/03/2026

CREATIVE RECOVERY IS RECRUITING...

We are looking to recruit an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Company Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of Creative Recovery, Barnsley’s leading arts and mental health charity.

This is an exciting position, which will provide essential organisational and administrative support to the dynamic growth of our work with communities and partners across Barnsley over 1 year.

We are offering an initial 1 year contract (with the potential for extension, subject to funding); 21 hours per week at a gross annual salary of £19,470 p/a (£32,450 FTE- based on a 35 hour week) plus pension contribution and options for flexible working, training and progression.

We welcome applicants with professional and / or lived experience relevant to the position

This role is made possible thanks to the support of the National Lottery Community Fund.

Please download our Application Pack. Link in the comments.

19/03/2026

Today our dream team created 100 pieces of seedy paper. These will be gifted to the Home Libraries Service along with words of hope. Recipients (mostly people who are housebound) will be able to plant the paper and watch the flowers grow.

This is one way in which Creative Recovery and Barnsley Libraries continue to spread seeds of change around our town as part of the project with funding and support from The Europe Challenge.

18/03/2026

Cyanotypes at the LIVE ARTS CAFE with Lucy Dewsnap Fine Art and Photography

16/03/2026

The Uplift Choir will be here ⬇️ Thursday 2–4pm
No auditions!! No solos!! Just singing, chatting, drinking tea & eating biscuits...
📍 St Paul’s Church Hall (off Greenfoot Lane)
💛 Free (donations welcome)
Just turn up - ALL are welcome!

13/03/2026

12/03/2026

WE NEED YOUR SCRAP!!!

Next Thursday CR folk with be meeting from 11am at Prospect to make beautiful seed papers. This is part of Barnsley Libraries ‘One Seed’ project, ours papers will share seeds of hope.

If you have any old handouts or cartridge / print paper (used is fine) or any NON glossy paper that may be good for recycling please drop off on either Monday or Tuesday between 11.30-2.30 at Prospect St. Community Centre.

Thanks!! 🤩

10/03/2026

Folk at the studio group are currently exploring themes for an exhibition. As usual we’ll be showcasing a wide range of styles and approaches. These vibrant felt pieces will no doubt become part of something and a new skill learned!

10/03/2026

This Wednesday our Live Arts Cafe is inspired by the beautiful bee. You should 🐝 there at 5.30pm to get involved with bee related crafts with Wish's Art.

Also this year our Green UPLIFTs include bee keeping, bug making and wild seed spreading. Its going to 🐝 great so you can expect lots more bee related puns. We’re buzzing!

09/03/2026

A little clip of us singing “What a Wonderful World” at the Town Hall the other week 🎶

Just to say - if you come to Uplift Choir sessions, you don’t have to perform at events like this. That’s completely up to you.

Lots of people just come on a Thursday, to enjoy the singing, have a laugh and spend time with friends.

Thursdays 2–4pm
📍 St Paul’s Church Hall (off Greenfoot Lane)
💛 Free (donations welcome)
Just turn up - you’ll be very welcome!

07/03/2026

The amazing Chris McShane 🎵

My new Ukulele book is now available from my website
Ukulele Fingerstyle Solos & Duets contains 15 pieces with something for everyone. There is also a digital album on Bandcamp and YouTube videos of me playing all the music.
More info here: https://www.chrismcshanemusic.co.uk/shop/