It has been lovely to have new members join both the COYC online group and the in-house workshops on a Saturday afternoon. 

Since we received our award, we have been busy writing, meeting, workshopping, and connecting with different poets and open mic groups. The group is growing in confidence, each unique in their journey. 

We had a lovely night at the “Sisterhood of Stories” event, run by Women Friendly Leeds, Paulette Morris. 

The poets Lyla Asif, Theresa Taylor, Averill MacGillivray, and Bernie Mudie represented the collective beautifully. It was such a pleasure to hear the stories, poems, and songs from a room full of amazing women. We all performed and received some heartfelt feedback. Whether online or in-house, we are moving and growing, and it's great! 

This is an open and safe atmosphere, and it's good to be together. Come down and join us, clear out your headspace, closet – real coffee provided and biscuits – plus a chance to get involved with picnics and performances throughout the year! 

Transforming our wellbeing one word at a time  

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