{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d7c9cfa575f3247212e9e05/6813a1e36ac0e5213beda4f1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Crafting Hope: How Woodside Crafts Is Changing Lives Through Creativity","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d7c9cfa575f3247212e9e05/1746116975877-47d61f95-b040-4057-a094-c148c7b600ab.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this moving episode of <em>The Black Country Blokes</em>, we welcome Christine George, founder of Woodside Crafts, to share the inspiring journey behind a Dudley-based mental health project that began with a single wooden book—and grew into a lifeline for so many.</p><p><br></p><p>Christine shares how a small idea, born out of a therapeutic group session at the former Woodside Day Centre, became a charity enterprise that gives people dealing with mental health challenges a chance to rebuild confidence, learn new skills, and feel a sense of belonging.</p><p><br></p><p>From humble beginnings to stalls at markets, festivals, and even bingo halls, Woodside Crafts continues to break stigma and build community—now from their brand-new home in Cinder Bank, Netherton.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen in as we talk about resilience, creativity, and how crafts can become a path to healing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🌟 Support the Cause | Every Day in May Challenge for Dravet Syndrome UK</strong></p><p>I'm raising money this May for Dravet Syndrome UK in honour of Calla-Rose. Join me in making a difference!</p><p>👉 <strong>Donate here</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.justgiving.com/page/lee-cadman-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.justgiving.com/page/lee-cadman-1</a></p><p>📅 <strong>About the challenge</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.dravet.org.uk/event/every-day-in-may-for-dravet-2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.dravet.org.uk/event/every-day-in-may-for-dravet-2025</a></p><p>💜 <strong>Follow Calla-Rose’s journey</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/courageouscalla/about/?locale=en_GB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/courageouscalla/about/?locale=en_GB</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🛠️ Learn more about Woodside Crafts:</strong></p><p>🔗 <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/woodsidecraftscharity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Woodside Crafts Facebook</a></p><p>📍 Visit them at Cinder Bank, Netherton</p><p>🙌 Support by visiting the shop, donating, volunteering, or spreading the word</p><p><br></p><p>#TheBlackCountryBlokes #WoodsideCrafts #MentalHealthRecovery #CraftingHope #DudleyCharity #CreativityForWellbeing #SupportLocal #BlackCountryPride #MensMentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma #FromStruggleToStrength #DravetSyndromeUK #EveryDayInMay #CallaRose #FundraiserForHope #RareDiseaseAwareness</p>","author_name":"BCB"}