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Join The Hearth Centre for an evening of poetry and prose that will lift your spirits in these times of uncertainty. Settle in and listen to a thoughtfully chosen selection of readings — pieces that may make you laugh, move you to tears, or leave you with something new to think about.

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A Birmingham City Council funded creative wellbeing programme delivered by Life Story Coach by Jenni. This free programme uses guided creative journalling and reflection to support emotional clarity, self-expression, and wellbeing in a calm, structured environment.

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Join us for a friendly and welcoming Arts, Crafts & Wellbeing session designed for seniors. Enjoy gentle chair-based fitness activities to improve mobility, balance, and overall wellbeing, followed by fun arts and crafts projects in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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One of the greatest joys of a good book is sharing it! As part of Healing Arts Birmingham, we’re inviting everyone to take part in a shared Book Exchange. A simple and enjoyable way to connect through stories and recommendations.

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Led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, Culture and Creative Industries Team, this event will explore Creative Health practice at a regional level

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Ikon presents Agder Kunstakademi: TV Pain (2022–23), an installation by Zubair, a former student of an independent art school based within Agder Prison, a high-security facility in Froland, Norway, housing approximately 300 male prisoners. Zubair repurposes flat-screen monitors taken from prison cells, which are frequently smashed by inmates in moments of frustration.

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Organised by Ikon in partnership with Agder Kunstakademi and Culture Forward as part of Healing Arts Birmingham (HABrum), this symposium considers the impact of art on health in prisons. In showcasing initiatives from the UK and Norway, it highlights contrasting philosophies of criminal justice and criminal care whilst reflecting on the role of creative practice within the prison and probation systems.

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'What are the odds?' Ikon Creative Health is an off-site exhibition, at the Library of Birmingham, which explores the role of art in supporting health and care systems.

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Start your day with a gentle yet energising yoga practice led by Manoj. This 30-minute session is open to all abilities, offering a supportive space to explore movement, breath, and presence.

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