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World’s Best Story Tellers

This week we rounded up our Story Tellers groups by celebrating the children’s achievements.

Group of diverse adults enjoying a social gathering during school holidays at Flourishing Families Leeds.

Schools Out

English Class finished for this term with our annual English class summer party.

Inclusive art therapy session for families at Flourishing Families Leeds.

Art and Soul

The Flourishing Families team are very excited to have completed our very first Art and Soul project- a weekly craft and coffee morning where parents can enjoy some much needed time to themselves whilst discussing the joys and challenges of family life.

An enthusiastic young boy participating in a cooking activity, demonstrating skills and confidence in the kitchen as part of a family-focused culinary workshop.

Master Chef

Our family cooking group in Bramley St Peters school enjoyed a special day this week as professional chef and Education student Harry made a guest appearance.

Money, it doesn’t grow on trees

Thanks to generous support from Leeds Community Foundation through the Fairhurst Fund, it's been our pleasure and privilege at Flourishing Families to deliver our very first 'Understanding Money' activity-based mentoring programmes.

Children’s creative play session with themed dice and drawing materials, fostering imagination and family bonding in a supportive environment.

The Magic Begins…

What a brilliant start to the term at Summerfield Primary School with our 2 week Creative Writing Masterclass!

Families participating in a fun baking activity with children decorating cookies in a community centre. Engaging family time focused on creativity and bonding.

Egg-citing Times

We held our Easter party this year in our teaching room at Leeds Beckett University, swapping grammar for games and books for biscuits!

Children holding colourful handmade paper train crafts, showcasing creativity and storytelling skills.

Story Tellers

This term, Flourishing Families has seen the launch of Story Tellers! Our new family reading group has started in two of our partnering schools with a total of three groups.

Engaging group photo of diverse adults celebrating during an English language class event at Flourishing Families Leeds.

English Class Pancake Party

This term our English class had a great time celebrating Shrove Tuesday together.

Playful pizza face made with pepperoni, cheese, corn, and vegetables, designed to engage children in healthy eating and family bonding activities.

Thank you, Leeds Community Foundation

We’d like to say a BIG thank you to Leeds Community Foundation who have kindly funded a successful cookery project.

Festive Santa gift collection for Christmas celebrations at Flourishing Families Leeds, featuring wrapped presents, gift bags, and holiday decorations.

Being Santa, Amazing Sedulo!

We have just finished delivering Christmas presents to 75 children we know in the Bramley area of Leeds.

Christmas cake decorated with holly and a small Santa figurine, held by a child in a red apron with colourful dots.

Christmas Creations

There's nothing more fun than a bit of festive baking in the Christmas season! Our family cooking groups have been perfecting the art of making yule logs, Christmas biscuits and snow balls.