Celebrating Our Flower Arranging Sessions

Our recent Flower Arranging Sessions at the Northside Welcome Centre have been a wonderful success, bringing creativity, calm, and connection to our community. What began as a six‑week project quickly became one of our most popular activities, with participants embracing the chance to learn new skills, unwind, and create beautiful floral displays.

Thanks to generous support from Awards for All, we were able to offer these sessions free of charge, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to take part. Each week, participants explored different styles of arrangements, experimented with colours and textures, and proudly took home their creations. The room was always filled with laughter, concentration, and the gentle buzz of people enjoying something meaningful together.

Our community members shared how much the sessions meant to them:

“I really enjoyed the sessions, I looked forward to them every week.”

“Doing these flower arrangement sessions was so enjoyable and therapeutic.”

The photos of our participants say it all — joy, pride, and a sense of achievement in every smile.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this project so special. At Northside, we remain committed to offering creative, inclusive activities that support wellbeing and bring people together. And judging by the enthusiasm, this won’t be the last time flowers take centre stage at the Centre.