Laindon Community Art

Laindon Community Activity Over 50 Centre in Laindon run various of different activites and one of them is their community art group.

The classes they run play a vital role in supporting mental and emotional well-being. They offer members the chance to:

• Learn new skills or build on existing creative hobbies
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Socialise with like-minded people, helping to combat loneliness
• Improve social interaction and confidence
• Promote relaxation and a sense of purpose

Ros spoke to Carl Brind, art tutor at Laindon Community Activity Over 5o Centre, Peter Mills and Patricia Westercoe.