Sue and team are really looking forward to pitching up at the orchard in Fangfoss and taking part in the 25th Fangfest celbration of practical arts. We will be holding exciting and colourful print making workshops for adults and children alike across the weekend.

We all wish to thank Peter from Elvington for inviting us to collect his late wifes art materials. it was a delight to meet you Peter and hear about your wifes amazing art talents. All the resources will be used to further our work in the community– here is just a small selection!

Based in the gorgeous Ediths Place at Woodend and within the grounds our Womens Eco group is just starting its 2nd block of planned 6. this is a closed group, not a drop in but please contact us for further information – some steps involved so some mobility required.

Our group of artists at the rainbow group – men and women who have all experienced at times homelessness, violence or substance misuse but are working hard to maintain their new recovery status are PROUD to invite you all to pop in to gallery 6 , 6 Victoria Rd Scarborough to view their work. There is a gathering on Tuesday night Dec 2 from 6 to 8 to preview the exhibition. All Welcome.

We are beyond delighted to announce that we have received funding from the community Fund, the small grants pot of the National Lottery.

This enables us to start the new Financial year with a positive mindset as well as a new trustee board!  Very exciting times ahead; Thank you National Lottery.

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To thank for her contribution to the Voluntary Sector, Sue and her long suffering +1 Bill also an ex-trustee and all round supporter of our work, were invited to a garden party in the Deanery gardens  of York Minster.  hats compulsory! it was a great afternoon  very hot, and good to catch up with others within the sector. Thank you to a His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire and The Archbishop of York for hosting this great event on the 28th June.

ATY surprised our retiring longstanding Art Therapist Peter Brown with a surprise event at the fabulous Fangfoss Pottery  http://fangfosspottery.co.uk/  .

We enjoyed an exciting and dynamic Raku Firing and a challenging  pot throwing attempt on the wheel. followed by a BBQ and shared lunch.

Thank you so much Lyn and Gerry for your hospitality  and Continued Processional Development does not come much better!  more pics in the gallery!

Saturday 21st we joined in the fun of the fair at Scalby, alongside many other local organisations, food stalls  and creative entrepreneurs. It was day of  brilliant sunshine with the occasional threat of showers! We entered fully into the spirit of the fairs theme SUPERHEROS – hence the costumes! Thanks to all those who supported us by chancing their hand in the lucky dips and buying raffle prizes. Congratulations to Lesley, Matt, Phil, Ben, Paul, Sue, Moira and Moyra who have all received their prizes.

The fabulous Rainbow Ctr held its inaugural charity ball last weekend and it was a great occasion. We at ATY used this for farewell, thankyou and welcome to members of our team, therapists and trustees like. It was a great chance to let our hair down ( or put it up), help the Rainbow raise money and celebrate our work with them. Above all it was simply a fabulous night out and we loved it!       Lots of fabulous pictures here therainbowcentre.org/…/the-rainbow-charity-ball-2025  .