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Community Circles – Brief Introductory Information

January 1, 2021
Lots of people are getting in touch to ask about Community Circles. There are...

My Garden of Wonder and Light

April 4, 2020
Judy wanted to see the gardens come to life at the setting and for...
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A Cake Story

April 4, 2020
Jenny's health condition affected her eyesight and mobility so she struggled to see ingredients...

The Chicken and the Egg

April 4, 2020
A story which shows the power of using animals to create connection for others....

How do we measure happiness?

March 3, 2020
Sharon captures a moment of happiness shared by all of the residents of Wickham...
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Eliot Gardens & St Judes Primary | In Perfect Harmony

March 3, 2020
A couple of weeks ago Sharon from Community Circles reached out to St Judes...
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Sharon’s Story | A Leap of Faith

October 10, 2019
For some of us how difficult it is to take a leap of faith,...
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Sharon’s Story | Hey, Day Dream Believer

August 8, 2019
How do you know what something will look like if you haven’t experienced or...
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From Sheds to Scones | Circles in Extra Care

July 7, 2019
Sharon is leads on developing Circles in extra care in Wigan. Working across three...
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Embedding Community Circles in Support for Older People Living in Residential Care Homes or Extra Care | A practical resource

April 4, 2019
With support from Skills for Care we have pulled together our learning via various...

Community Circles in Extra Care Settings

April 4, 2018
Community Circles are working with Wigan Council to support care homes and Extracare settings across...
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Extra care