Re>Charge

Re>Charge is a new creative arts programme for people aged 18 years or over living in Lowestoft and Waveney with long term-health conditions.

Re>Charge offers a welcoming safe space to experience creative and mindful activities together. No creative experience is necessary. The sessions are a friendly way of experiencing new skills, promoting wellbeing and making new friends with similar interests. Professional artists Eleanor Rodwell and Sarah Lewis will lead the relaxed and informal sessions. There will be the opportunity to learn new skills in a variety of different art forms inspired by local heritage.

“Learning these new skills has transformed my life and given me so much inspiration.”

Re>Charge is a social prescribing 12 week programme designed to support health and wellbeing. The programme supports people aged 18 years or over living in Lowestoft and Waveney with long term health conditions. Participation is through referral. Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Care Co-ordinators and health support workers are welcome to also attend.

“I feel marvellous now. It’s unbelievable what a group like this can do.”

Who’s it for? People aged 18 plus living with complex health needs.

All sessions 10:30am – 12:30pm weekly starting  Thursday 27th February 2025 at the Battery of Ideas, 119-125 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1LZ (accessible venue)

For more information and booking visit https://www.suffolkartlink.org.uk/sessions/recharge-at-the-battery-of-ideas/

Re>Charge programme is delivered with The Battery of Ideas Place Partnership, which is a new project managed by First Light Festival C.I.C. designed to grow public awareness and engagement in the Cultural Quarter development in Lowestoft town centre. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council.