Creative Movement, funded by Sport England
Arts for Health Milton Keynes (AfHMK) is proud to announce
the launch of Creative Movement — a vibrant new programme of
weekly sessions designed to support mothers experiencing symptoms of postnatal
depression and other wellbeing challenges. Funded by Sport England, the project
will offer free, accessible movement sessions for mothers and their children
aged 0–5 across Milton Keynes.
Creative Movement is a space to breathe, reconnect, and
move freely. The sessions are rooted in creative, expressive
movement, using music, rhythm, and play to gently guide participation. Mothers
are encouraged to respond to explore movement in their own way, and engage
alongside their babies in a relaxed and intuitive
environment, reconnecting with the body without pressure or expectation.
Through gentle, playful exploration, mothers can rediscover
confidence, rebuild energy, and form meaningful social connections. Sessions
are designed to feel welcoming and inclusive, where every participant can move
at their own pace and feel supported.
Developed in response to growing demand for accessible
wellbeing support, the programme recognises the powerful link between physical
movement and emotional health. Local health professionals, including health
visitors and perinatal mental health teams, have highlighted the need for
initiatives that combine physical activity with compassionate, community-based
support.
Weekly sessions will take place at Saplings Family Centre,
referrals will be supported through strong partnerships with GPs, Children’s
Centres, and maternal mental health services, ensuring those who may benefit
most can easily access the programme.
Georgia Tillery Randak, Creative Play Project Manager at
Arts for Health MK, said:
“Creative Movement is about giving mothers permission to take up space again —
physically and emotionally. It’s not about getting it right or following a
routine, but about reconnecting with your body in a way that feels natural,
playful, and freeing. It creates moments of joy, connection, and shared
experience that can have a lasting impact on wellbeing.”
Further details on session times and locations will be
confirmed soon.
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