Get Involved - June 2022

Published: 15 June 2022

Welcome to our latest monthly roundup of ways to get involved with SLH and in your community. And now summer has officially arrived, we’ve got some properly summery things to get involved with!

Get ready for festival season with our Tie Dye Party

Fancy creating a cool tie-dye t-shirt or pair of socks, perfect for the festival season? Come along to our tie-dye party at Grow Speke on Wednesday 29 June at 11am.

We will help you create that perfect Glasto look! Just don’t go mad and tie-dye the kids’ school shirts!

Places are limited so booking is essential.

ℹ Book your place at getinvolved@southliverpoolhomes.co.uk

Forget Wimbledon – it’s Touch Tennis at Grow Speke

With Wimbledon around the corner, we thought it would be great to run our own Touch Tennis sessions at Grow Speke. Touch Tennis has similar rules to tennis but is played on a smaller court and uses foam balls. Unlike regular tennis where speed and strength are crucial to succeeding, this game requires more placement and strategy, which makes it ideal for those with long-term health conditions or those just looking to have a bit of fun.

Sessions run each Thursday from 30 June – 21 July, 11am-12pm.

ℹ Find out more and book a place at getinvolved@southliverpoolhomes.co.uk

Film Club: Watch Big at the Coffee Vault

Come along to The Coffee Vault, St Marys Road, on 30th June to watch the Tom Hanks classic, Big. Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) is a young boy who makes a wish to be ‘big’ and is then aged to adulthood overnight. The film starts 1pm and refreshments are provided.

ℹ Email us to book your place at getinvolved@southliverpoolhomes.co.uk

Just Bee Gorgeous – lip balm making

Beeswax contains natural emulsifiers that help retain moisture, making it a great ingredient for dry, chapped lips. Join our workshop to make your own beeswax lip balm, on 13 July, 10.30am at Grow Speke.

Shhh, don’t tell the Grow Speke bees – they’ll be fuming!

Places are limited so booking is essential!

ℹ Bee quick and book your place at getinvolved@southliverpoolhomes.co.uk

Discover The Reading Rooms in Garston

The Reading Rooms Activity Centre in Garston runs a variety of classes throughout the week to help the community connect and reduce isolation. These include arts & crafts, indoor bowls, cross-stitch and lunches.

ℹ For further information on days and times please get in touch getinvolved@southliverpoolhomes.co.uk

Summer holiday fun at Speke Adventure Playground

Come along and join Speke Adventure Playground (The Venny) for a fun-filled summer holiday programme of activities including sports, arts, games plus loads more!

All activities are free and The Venny will provide daily lunches and snacks for children and young people. Children must be aged 8+ to attend without an adult and all children must be registered.

The programme begins on Monday 18 July and runs until Wednesday 31 August. Sessions run Monday to Friday 12.00-6.00pm (closed Thursdays for trips)

ℹ Follow Speke Adventure Playground on Facebook to find out more and get involved

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Learn photography at Speke Hall

Following our successful photography session at Grow Speke, we’re branching out and holding further sessions delivered by the Open Eye Gallery at our beautiful National Trust neighbour, Speke Hall.

The sessions take place on Monday 25 July, Monday 1 August and Monday 8th August from 11am-1pm. Transport will be provided.

ℹ Email us to learn more and book