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📣 1 DAY TO GO! 🚐🗣️ Just 1 day to go until The Talking Shop on Tour hits the road! First stop: 📍 Cardiff, Castle Moat, Cardiff Castle, Castle St ⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm For the rest of the week, catch us in: 🚐 Tues: Bridgend 🚐 Wed: Cwmbran 🚐 Thurs: Newport 🚐 Fri: Merthyr Tydfil

4 DAYS TO GO!!⏱️🚐 🫖The kettle’s warming up! Ready for The Talking Shop on Tour NEXT WEEK! We’re bringing the conversation to you and- everyone’s invited! The Talking Shop on Tour - transforming cultural and democratic participation one conversation at a time☕️ #everyonesinvited

⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏱️ Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU! Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil 🗓️28th July- 1st August ⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm Everyone’s invited! ☕️✨ #cardiff #bridgend #cwmbran #newport #merthyrtydfil

🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU! Each day, we’ll be asking: 💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion? 👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?

📢FINAL STOP ON TOUR… Our 5th and FINAL location is… 📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St 🗓️1st August ⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐 Everyone’s invited!✨ #oneconversationatatime

📢NEXT STOP ON TOUR…‼️ The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is… 📍NEWPORT 🗓️31st July ⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport! Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport

The Talking Shop is packing up and popping up in a town near you! 🗣️☕️🚐🎨 Come and join us from: 🗓️July 28th- August 1st ⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm 📍Cardiff 📍Bridgend 📍Cwmbran 📍Newport 📍Merthyr Tydfil The conversation is free and so is the tea! Everyone’s invited! ✨ #oneconversationatatime

The Talking Shop on Tour keeps rolling!🚐☕️ We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is… 📍CWMBRAN 🗓️Wednesday 30th July Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️ Everyone’s invited!✨ #cwmbran

Next stop for The Talking Shop on Tour is…🚐 📍 BRIDGEND! 🗓️ 29th July ⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨 #everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl

🚐 Guess what? We’re BACK — and on the move! The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️ 📍 First stop: Cardiff 👀 Next stop? Stay tuned… #everyonesinvited #cardiff

Whilst we are sorting out how to pioneer a long-term Talking Shop we're gonna take things outdoors. Our tour pack with all the info about how to book us is now available online. Let's get the kettle on! www.omidaze.co.uk/uncategorize... #EveryonesInvited #OneConversationAtATime

Thank you so much to The Open University in Wales and Loughborough University for facilitating their Virtual Reality Experience on this Thursday✨ Our visitors loved stepping into another reality and having the opportunity to explore and learn all about our forestries and our trees virtually🌿🌳🌱

Thank you to our creative host Bernice for her Nature Crafts workshop yesterday🌱 Our visitors loved using all the natural materials to create images based on the pictures of the beautiful and breathtaking forests and woodlands of Dreaming Wellness Retreat in Rhayader. 🌿 #everyonesinvited

Thank you so much to our creative host Mab for facilitating our Black Out Poetry Workshop Wednesday✍🏻 Our Blackwood visitors never fail to produce such creative, inspiring and beautiful poems. These poems are displayed on our art wall for all to see and be captivated in the wonder of poetry✨

Thank you so much to our creative host Heidi for facilitating the most wonderful Embroidery Workshop on Tuesday🪡 Our visitors had so much fun learning the fundamentals and techniques of embroidery and created the most beautiful patterns! Thank you again Heidi/ Diolch eto Heidi✨ #everyonesinvited

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The most utterly beautiful botanical drawings created by our lovely visitors in Blackwood🌿 Thank you so much to our creative host Anna for facilitating such a relaxing and amazing workshop last Thursday! So much creativity and artistic talent here in Blackwood! #blackwood #oneconversationatatime

In celebration of National Creativity Day…🎉 Join us for a Creative Postcard Making Workshop 🏞️ Through print making and mixed media techniques, you will create personalised postcards that reflect the pride, memories, and spirit of your hometown Everyone’s invited! ✨ #blackwood

Join us for this special Virtual Reality experience, ‘Branching Out Showcase’ with The Open University Escape into the world of Virtual Reality and explore the tree related activities and hidden forest wonders. It’s free and suitable for all ages and abilities. #everyonesinvited #blackwood

Thank you so much to our creative host Abril for her 2 part Monoprinting Workshop this week. Such wonderful prints made by our visitors here in Blackwood! Everyone’s invited! ✨ #oneconversationatatime #everyonesinvited #blackwood #caerphillycounty #ragrugging #creativeworkshop

Next week at The Talking Shop…☕️ We have lots of FREE creative activities going on for the whole week of May half term. Plus: An exciting Virtual Reality Experience the Open University Everyone’s invited! We can’t wait to welcome you! ✨ #everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime #blackwood

New art exhibition‼️ A Community Patchwork Banner made by our visitors in the Blackwood community. A vibrant tapestry of shared stories. Our collaborative banner brings together the hands and heart of our community. #everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime #blackwood #patchwork #artexhibition

Step into Tuesday and unleash your creativity at our FREE Embroidery Workshop next week, the 27th May 10:30-12:30pm. Learn essential stitches, explore unique patterns and craft your own textile. Perfect for complete beginners or if you’re looking to refine your skills. #everyonesinvited #blackwood

May: Looking at and talking about equality plans… One of the ways we’re capturing feedback from our visitors in the shop is through our interactive washing line installation where we’re visually measuring the top priorities for improving equality in the region. What are your thoughts ?💭

Connect with the outdoors and get creative in our Nature Craft Workshop next Thursday 29th May 10:30-12:30.🌿 Using natural foraged materials, you’ll create beautiful eco-friendly collages inspired by the world around you. Everyone’s invited! #blackwood #oneconversationatatime

Thank you to Osian for facilitating his comic book drawing workshop yesterday✍🏻 Our visitors had so much fun in particular one visitor who was able to utilise the art of visual storytelling to express and emote the journey of their autistic experience. #everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime

Unleash your inner poet! ✍🏻 Join us next Wednesday 28th May 2.00-4.30pm for a Black Out Poetry Workshop! Grab a marker, black out the noise, and reveal the hidden poem waiting on the page. No experience needed, just your imagination! ✨ Everyone’s invited! #blackwood #oneconversationatatime

Thank you to our host Heidi for facilitating our experimental watercolour painting workshop last week✨ Our visitors loved getting super creative whilst building upon new skills in water colouring painting 🎨 #watercolourpainting #everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime #blackwood

Come and spend a relaxed, creative day learning the mindful art of Rag Rugging🧶 A beautiful, sustainable craft that turns old fabric into something truly special. Come and join us this Friday 23rd May 10:30am - 1pm Everyone’s invited! #ragrugging #blackwood #everyonesinvited #creativeworkshop

We are looking at and talking about Equality Plans during the month of May in The Talking Shop. Today’s question of the day is… What actions would you like to see to improve equality and inclusivity? What are your thoughts?

Next week at The Talking Shop☕️ … Mono printing, Comic Book Drawing, Crochet, Botanical Drawings and back by popular demand Rag Rugging. Come and join the fun, get crafty and enjoy a free cup of tea ☕️. Everyone’s invited! #oneconversationatatime #blackwood #everyonesinvited

Thanks to our host Osian for our Comic Book Drawing workshop yesterday! Join Osian next Tuesday 2-4:30pm for his Comic Book Drawing workshop and learn the art of visual storytelling✍🏻 The creative activity, information and conversation is free and so is the tea ☕️ #everyonesinvited

Unleash your inner storyteller! Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling, develop your unique style, and leave with your very own short comic strip. No prior experience needed-just your imagination ✨✍🏻 #everyonesinvited

Thank you to our creative host Bernice for facilitating this fantastic Bark Painting workshop yesterday! Our visitors created such amazing works of art! Wow! So much talent and creativity here in Blackwood!✨ Join us every week Monday-Saturday for more free creative activities🎨 #everyonesinvited

Unleash your creativity and connect with nature in our FREE Botanical Drawing Workshop🌿 Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this immersive experience is perfect for anyone who wants to refine their skills and explore the beauty of plants through art!✍🏻 #everyonesinvited

Thank you to our host Ciara for facilitating our Glass Jar Painting workshop yesterday! Such beautiful designs and our visitors had so much fun creating them! 🎉✨ #oneconversationatatime #everyonesinvited #blackwood

Join us for a FREE 2 part Monoprinting Workshop series Monday 19th and Wednesday 21st May 2-4:30pm with our host Abril 🎨 Express your creativity and design one-of-a-kind prints through creative experimentation and layering effects. Everyone’s invited! ✨ #oneconversationatatime #everonesinvited

What a great Saturday we had yesterday with nearly 50 visitors throughout the day. The shop was buzzing with conversation & creativity.

This week at The Talking Shop,Blackwood☕️… Crochet club, comic book drawings, experimental watercolour painting, card marking and barking painting.PLUS the creation station every day!🎨 The conversation is free and so is the tea! 🫖 Everyone’s invited! ✨ #oneconversationatatime#blackwood

Last week we were mixing it up & having a full week of our creation station with hosts on hand to help you stitch together our Power Patchwork banner,bunting for VE day, paint, collage, sculpt clay, knit & crochet. It’s a smorgasbord of creative possibilities every day last week Continued below👇🏻

Join us at the Creation Station 🎨 All next week the creation station is available everyday at The Talking Shop☕️. From painting, to crochet, to clay making, to pebble painting…the creative activities are endless! Stick with us- it’s going to be crafty! ✨ #everyonesinvited #artsandcraft

Thank you so much to Wales Millennium Centre for joining us in the shop yesterday for ‘Impulse: Playing with Reality’ - a VR Experience! What a fantastic experience! Our visitors loved it. Thank you again! #Everyonesinvited

Next week at The Talking Shop... You've been loving our Creation Station so much, we decided to open it up for a whole week! Pop in anytime next week to paint, sew, knit and craft. Everyone's invited. #OneConversationAtATime #Blackwood

Thank you to our creative host Bernice for facilitating her collaborative collage workshop in response to her art exhibition ‘333’ that is currently displayed on our gallery wall here in The Talking Shop. Our visitors beautiful collages have become apart of Bernice’s exhibition🖼️ #everyonesinvited

Celebration Series 🎉 We’ve hit so many huge milestones with The Democracy Box since opening The Talking Shop, Blackwood☕️ We’re going from strength to strength and it’s all thanks to our wonderful Talking Shop team, creative partners, volunteers and our amazing visitors! #OneConversationAtATime

‘333’ is a new art exhibition by one of our fellow creative hosts Bernice in celebration of World Earth Day last week. 333 is a mixed media exhibition that is a call to action to climate change through the 3 colours, elements and mythologies in our culture and natural world. #blackwood

CROCHET CLUB SATURDAYS🧶 Join us on Saturdays 11am-1pm with our young co-creator Bella for our Crochet Club Social Group. Learn a new skill, build on your existing, have a natter and some crochet fun! Also, a free cup of tea☕️ Everyone’s invited! See you there! #crochet #everyonesinvited #blackwood

What an incredible time we had last week taking The Talking Shop On Tour! ☕️ We welcomed over 70 visitors across our time in Blackmill, Penrhys and Trelewis for conversation, creativity and cuppas. Thank you to the wonderful team, our collaborating organisations and of course everyone who joined us