Join The Nightbird Project 2025!
31 Dec 2024 -- Posted by :
Living with a life-limiting or serious illness can be a lonely experience, which is why The Nightbird Project unites people for a series of free creative sessions.
You're warmly invited to our open day on Saturday 15th February to see if you'd benefit from being a part of our friendly and supportive group.
What is The Nightbird Project?
Held at our bright and spacious Wellbeing Centre, The Nightbird Project is a programme of therapeutic workshops that are designed to help adults share their stories and capture new memories.
Each of the fortnightly Saturday sessions is supported by Jenny Gaskell, a community artist whose work explores connection and grief. Previous sessions have explored poetry, natural materials, painting, origami and even relaxing spa treatments.
Feedback has been fantastic, with participants describing the project as “calming and relaxing,” and “friendly, colourful and bright”. One person added: “It makes you want to do more creative things.”
Join Our Open Day in February
Ahead of the official launch in March, we'll be holding an open day from 10.30am to 1.30pm on Saturday 15th February. Here, you can ask any questions, meet the wellbeing team, and get a feel for the project.
Our Senior Counsellor, Lisa Hoctor, said: “There will be plenty of brews, biscuits and friendly faces to welcome you to the hospice. We welcome a diversity of life experiences, ages, diagnoses and ethnicities.
“This celebratory, creative project invites you to share your stories and build meaningful relationships. As a group, we’ll support your wellbeing and resilience while creating joyful art about your life.”
To find out more, email drkh.wellbeing@nhs.net or call 0161 624 2727 and ask for Lisa, mentioning The Nightbird Project.
Session Dates
| Session 1 | 8th March |
| Session 2 | 22nd March |
| Session 3 | 5th April |
| Session 4 | 12th April |
| Session 5 | 26th April |
Registered Charity Number: 1105924
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham OL2 6EU
phone: (0161) 624 2727