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Creative Movement Project

Creative Movement is a series of free weekly sessions for mothers and children under 5 who may be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or isolated. The sessions offer a safe, welcoming and inclusive space to gently move, exercise, play, connect and explore through creativity—without pressure or judgement.

Through facilitated movement, playful activities, creative expression and social time, mothers are encouraged to reconnect with themselves and others, build confidence and develop healthier, more active lifestyles. The project responds to the need for accessible, community-based wellbeing support, helping to reduce isolation and support both mental and physical health while creating opportunities for mothers to express themselves, try something new and have fun.

Georgia Tillery Randak, Creative Movement Project Manager from Arts for Health MK said:

“Creative Movement is about creating a space where women feel supported, connected and are able to move in ways that feel good for them. A space to explore changing identities of mothers and finding how movement can support this. We’re delighted to have the support of Sport England to make this possible.”

What?

Facilitated by a trained movement practitioner, participants will engage in a range of movement and reflective activities. There will be the opportunity to learn new physical movements and exercises in a caring, safe and secure environment. The space will allow participants to find connections with other mums going through similar experiences and find a new community of acceptance and understanding. Bring your baby and be part of the physical exploration, learn new exercises that you can do at home.

The sessions will consist of 45 minutes of movement intervention - 15 minute staggered arrival and departure time and 30 minutes to chat and connect with other mothers. Opportunity to explore and reflect on our experience.

Who?
The sessions will be centred around mothers but encourages mothers to bring their babies and children under 5 to come along to the sessions.

When? The sessions take place weekly on a Monday, 9:30am-11:00am during term time. Accepting new attendees at any point.

Dates in 2026:
Monday 21st September
Monday 28th September
Monday 5th October
Monday 12th October
Monday 19th October
Monday 26th October
Monday 2nd November
Monday 9th November
Monday 16th November
Monday 23rd November
Monday 30th November
Monday 7th December
Monday 14th December

Dates in 2027:
Monday 11th January
Monday 18th January
Monday 25th January
Monday 1st February
Monday 8th February
Monday 15th February
Monday 22nd February
Monday 1st March
Monday 8th March
Monday 13th March
Monday 22nd March

Monday 12th April
Monday 19th April
Monday 26th April
Monday 10th May
Monday 17th May
Monday 24th May
Monday 7th June
Monday 14th June
Monday 21st June
Monday 28th June
Monday 5th July
Monday 12th July

Where?
Sapling Family Centre
Queensway
Fenny Stratford
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
MK2 2HB

Tel: 01908 378123

Creative Movement is funded by Sport England, The National Lottery.

Regularly asked Q&A

Do I need to have a formal diagnosis of PND or other perinatal mental health challenges to attend?
No you do not need a formal diagnosis. If you are feeling any of the following symptoms:
- feeling sad, low in mood or tearful much of the time
- feeling agitated or irritable towards your partner, baby or other children
- loss of interest in the world around you and
- no longer enjoying things that used to give you pleasure (like you "cannot be bothered")
- lack of energy and feeling tired all the time
- problems concentrating and making decisions
- loss of appetite or overeating (comfort eating)
- negative thoughts such as feeling you are not a good enough mother,
- feelings of guilt, hopelessness and self-blame
- feeling anxious that something bad may happen to your baby
- problems bonding with your baby, no sense of enjoyment in being with them

We accept referrals from health care providers as well as self referrals.

Will there be facilities for my baby?
Yes, there are changing facilities and products will be available if you require them.

How will I be supported in the sessions?
There will be 1 trained practitioner running the sessions there will also be an additional member of the project team in the room to support you where needed. Family Centre staff will also be on hand to help where needed.

Can health care professionals refer individuals onto the programme?
Yes, we have referral partners but will also take referrals from other care professionals.

Can I refer myself onto the programme?
Yes you can.

Do I have to attend every session?
No, if you feel you cannot attend a session that is totally fine.

Do I need to have any experience in physical movement to attend?
No you don’t need any previous experience.

Do I have to feel extremes in order to be accepted onto the programme?
No you don’t.

Will I need to fill in lots of paper work?
No, we will be asking some questions about yourself at the beginning, middle and end of the project but this paper work will be completed with support of a member of staff.

Are the workshops free to attend?
Yes, the workshops are free as this is a funded project.
The project is funded by Sport England, The National Lottery.

For any further questions please email georgia@blacksheepcollective.co.uk

︎ To register your interest on the programme please click here to download and complete the referral form.

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