Goodlives West Cumbria

14/09/2026

🎨 Feeling creative? Come and join us for our FREE Therapeutic Art Class!

This session will focus on Harmony and Connection
Join us for a relaxing therapeutic art class using Neurographic Art, a meditative drawing style that turns random lines into organic shapes to calm stress, clear mental clutter, and quiet negative thoughts.

📅 12th October
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Former Chamber of Trade Building, High Street, Cleator Moor CA25 5AH
📞 01946 814576
📧 [email protected]

Scan the QR code to refer yourself or someone you know! 👇

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14/09/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Goodlives has been shortlisted for Charity of the Year at the BECBC Limited Awards 2026! 🏆
This nomination is a huge recognition of the hard work our team and volunteers put in every day supporting our community. 💛

Our MD, Karen Jones, said:
"Being shortlisted for Charity of the Year is a wonderful reflection of the dedication our whole team brings to Goodlives every day. No matter the outcome, this recognition belongs to everyone who works and volunteers with us."

Fingers crossed for the next stage watch this space! 👀

09/09/2026

👩‍🍳 WE'RE HIRING: Cookery Tutor 👨‍🍳

Goodlives is looking for a passionate, compassionate Cookery Tutor to join our incredible team! 🌱

This isn't just about cooking — it's about building confidence, creating opportunity, and supporting adults facing barriers to employment 💪

You'll:
✅ Lead engaging, practical sessions (think healthy meals on a budget!)
✅ Manage the course day-to-day
✅ Support learners every step of the way
✅ Oversee volunteers
✅ Create a safe, welcoming space where everyone can thrive

Know someone perfect for this? Tag them below! 👇

07/09/2026

🌸🐝 Meet Jessica's gorgeous handmade tote! Made in our upcycling class, this beauty is covered in appliquéd flowers and a little embroidered bee sewn and stitched over time. Great work, Jessica! 💛

03/09/2026

🌸✨ Rainy day, productive day! ✨🌸

Our learners have been busy creating gorgeous silk floral wreaths and they'll soon be up for grabs in our community shop! 🌧️➡️🌼

A brilliant example of what our upcycling course is all about: new skills, creative fun, and beautiful results (whatever the weather!) ☔️

Fancy joining in? Get in touch! 📞 Give us a call on 01946 814576 or send us a message 💬


The Goodlives Shop

02/09/2026

🌟 Help us win £1,000 for Goodlives! 🌟

We've been entered into the Benefact Group Movement for Good draw and every single nomination boosts our chances of winning.

✅ Takes 60 seconds
✅ Free to do
✅ You must be 18+

👉 Nominate us here: movementforgood.com/draws/1000
Search: 1114486 - Home to Work Limited
(our registered charity name — that's how we'll show up!)

⏰ Closes Friday 6th September — don't leave it too late!

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

31/08/2026

🍅 Staff lunch spotlight! 🌱

Our lovely Mary knows how to do lunch right – cottage cheese, chives and fresh Goodlives tomatoes on a crispbread. Simple, homegrown and delicious! 😋

29/08/2026

✨ Boost Your Confidence Today! ✨

Thinking about getting back into work but not sure where to start?
Confidence is often the first step! 💪

Join us for a free course covering:
🗣️ Body Language
😊 Self Confidence
🤝 Social Skills
💬 Communication Skills
🌟 Self-Assurance
..all the skills that help you walk into an interview (or a new job!) feeling ready 🙌

📅 September 14th, 15th & 16th
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Former Chamber of Trade Building, High Street, Cleator Moor CA25 5AH

Free for unemployed people living in Copeland

📞 Call 01946 814 576 to book your place