Hello and Welcome!
Our new AURC Art, Faith and Wellbeing Hub has had an excellent first term since it opened in January, building on the success of the popular OASIS programme we ran in 2025. The new term runs from 21st April to 9th July (with a Spring Bank Holiday break during the last week in May) offering a varied programme of free activities every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 4 pm during term time. All sessions are led by professional practitioners, ably supported by enthusiastic volunteers, and open to everyone.
Come along for an afternoon of varied activities. Whether you would like to meet new people, join in activities or just pop in for a quiet sit. All are welcome. There will also be a free lunch served on both days 1 to 2pm.
Below you can read about the activities in store at the AURC Hub. You can see (and download to share and print) the brochure in a new browser window or tab by clicking on this image:
Tuesday Classes
12–1pm — Yoga with Caroline Hindley
Gentle movement, mindful breathing, and guided relaxation to help bring calm and balance into everyday life.
Ideal for beginners and for anyone seeking a thoughtful, integrated approach to yoga.
12–1pm — Real Talk with Dave and Jenny Clare
A friendly group that meets once a fortnight to listen, learn, and share experiences around neurodiversity. Alternating Tuesdays; summer term: April 21st, May 5th,19th, June 2nd, 16th, 30th
12–1pm — Flower Arranging with Jen
Hands on sessions exploring creative and imaginative ways to arrange fresh flowers. max of 6 participants, sign up essential. Beginners very Welcome. Sessions twice per term. Summer term 12th May, 7th July.
1–2 pm Free Light Lunch
1.20–1.40pm — Oasis Prayer Time (led by Dave)
A short, informal space to pause and pray for our world, our community, and ourselves.
1.45–3.15pm — Finding What Helps: Exploring Wellbeing Together (with Jolene Sheehan)
A reflective wellbeing space offering weekly experiments, practices, and conversations to support everyday wellbeing.
Come regularly or drop in — each session stands alone.
3.00 – 3.45 pm — Workout with Kieran
A fun, accessible exercise session designed to support mental wellbeing through movement. This welcoming class breaks down fitness barriers and gets everyone moving together.
Thursday Classes
12-1 pm Mindfulness with Nat Winrow
Experience a range of mindful practices to deepen awareness and wellbeing. Sessions may include breathwork, guided imagery, sensory focus, and other simple techniques to support calm and presence. Suitable for beginners and those with a regular practice.
1–2 pm Free Light Lunch
2–4 pm Art and Craft with Kate Mcroy
Creative sessions suitable for all ages, including supervised children. This term, we're getting creative with what already exists.
We live in a world drowning in waste, but one person's discarded offcut is another's raw material. Together, we'll explore what's possible when we choose to see potential instead of rubbish. Building birdhouses from timber offcuts and salvaged screws, crafting miniature bug hotels from rolled and repurposed paper, creating wind chimes from materials that would otherwise be thrown away. Things of beauty for your outdoor space and a quiet act of support for the natural habitats and ecosystems around us. Clothing and fabric that end up in landfill. Those materials will find a second life as wall hangings, tapestry pieces, and handmade keepsakes. Bring your own ideas to life.
3 – 4pm — Nourish and Move: Strength for Living Well (led by Jo)
A gentle, strengthening class focused on nourishing the body and supporting balance, mobility, and everyday movement. Suitable for all abilities and rooted in celebrating ageing with gratitude. You’ll leave feeling steadier, stronger and more connected to your body’s wisdom.
Dates for your diary:
Monday 1st June - Afternoon tea / Garden Party and bench blessing (2pm-3.30pm)
Tuesday 2nd June - Seasons of connection (2pm - 4pm)
Wednesday 3rd June - Eco Week session (2pm- 4pm)
Thursday 4th June - Mindfulness session: Exploring our relationship with nature (12pm - 1 pm)
Thursday 4th June - Eco Themed Art Session (2pm -4pm)
Sunday 7th June - Eco Fun day Sunday (2pm - 3.30pm)
Saturday 13th June - Concert
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Art Exhibition