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October’s Creative Challenge
Creating a scene! Norma and Michael Woodford began their woodland crafts in the first lockdown, taking their daily exercise by means of walks through local woodland. Norma began collecting interesting pieces of wood on her walks and then started building small scenes to pass the time. Michael was soon drawn in and a healthy bitContinue reading “October’s Creative Challenge”
Happy Boy
Diana Ionita visited the Arts Team’s stall at the staff benefits fair and won a piece of Ellie Chapman’s artwork, ‘Happy Boy’ (exhibited at York Hospital early this year). We’re really grateful to Diana for getting in touch to tell us what the artwork means to her. “I am currently a bank HCA for theContinue reading “Happy Boy”
Summer Playlist 2022
We had a great response to the Summer Playlist 2022 call out and I can safely say I’ve never heard such an eclectic mix of Summer tracks! Thank you for the stories as well as the music. Although this may not be a playlist in its purist form, it gives a little insight into theContinue reading “Summer Playlist 2022”
Stepping Out and more
In May this year the Arts Team sought the shoes of our staff for an exhibition, titled Stepping Out. The Arts Team were delighted by the response from staff and amazed at the variety of shoes proffered. The first photographs are now installed on the main corridor at York Hospital, between junctions 5 & 6.Continue reading “Stepping Out and more”
September Creative Challenge
Poetry for the Autumnal Equinox The autumnal equinox falls on Thursday 22 September, when our daylight and night-time share an equal amount of time. It’s a time for reflection, saying goodbye to the summer months and welcoming the new colours of autumn. For this month’s creative challenge collect some words that conjure up what theContinue reading “September Creative Challenge”
A Glorious Evening with York’s Pen to Paper!
Enjoy a glorious evening of readings penned by talented York writers (including Griselda Goldsbrough, our Art and Design Development Manager!)
Exhibitions at York Hospital
A round up of the latest exhibitions on Main Corridor, York Hospital. Jordan Benjamin Sutton, sports photographer Jordan’s hobby as a sports photographer has given him the opportunity to travel the world taking photographs of a wide variety of athletes at some of the most competitive times of their lives. “I take a lot ofContinue reading “Exhibitions at York Hospital”
Recovering from burnout: the power of music
Julia Bognar works in the NHS for a GP surgery in York as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. She came across the CultureClub.Social website whilst browsing for arts involvement for NHS staff and wanted to connect with staff at the Trust, particularly those with a similar interest in music. Below is her story and towards theContinue reading “Recovering from burnout: the power of music”
Positive Origami
The Arts Team are delighted to have taken delivery of two boxes of Positive Origami booklets to share amongst staff and patients. Created by science-based artist Dr Lizzie Burns to lift the mood and bring smiles, origami encourages you to take time for self-care, bringing calm and focusing the mind to support resilience. The bookletContinue reading “Positive Origami”