Art, Music, and Healing: Wolverhampton's Recovery Month Celebration

The Good Shepherd charity in Wolverhampton is taking over the city’s art gallery for a special event to mark recovery month. This charity helps people who are struggling with addiction, homelessness, and poverty. On the last Friday of September, the Wolverhampton Art Gallery will open its doors after hours for a family-friendly evening filled with creative workshops and live music. The event is part of the gallery’s Friday lates series, which features different themes each month. Good Shepherd will offer activities like African drumming and wildflower clay bomb making, giving families a chance to try something new and fun together.

Earlier this month, Wolverhampton hosted the National Recovery Walk in West Park. The walk brought together people from all over the country to celebrate recovery from addiction. Participants marched through the city, some holding signs and others wearing bright yellow jackets. The event also included an activity village where people could join in group activities and learn more about recovery. At the upcoming gallery event, a short film about the walk will be shown, allowing visitors to see the highlights and hear stories from those who took part. The gallery staff said they are proud to support the Good Shepherd charity and the important work it does in the community. This was the first time the National Recovery Walk was held in the Black Country, and organizers were pleased with the turnout and the positive atmosphere.

Good Shepherd’s gallery event will run from 6 pm to 9 pm and is free for everyone. The charity provides crisis support for people facing addiction, recovery, poverty, and homelessness. Kate Penman, the project lead at Good Shepherd, said the walk was a big success and they want to keep the momentum going. She explained, 'We are celebrating recovery and the undeniable role that the arts play in these journeys. ' The gallery’s creative producer, Dinosaur Kilby, added, 'It’s fantastic to celebrate the great work that the Good Shepherd do in the community and the Friday lates are an opportunity for people to get involved in culture in Wolverhampton. '

The gallery’s Friday lates events are designed to make art and culture more accessible to everyone in the city. By partnering with Good Shepherd, the gallery hopes to encourage more people to learn about recovery and the positive impact of the arts. The workshops, music, and film screening are all meant to bring people together and create a welcoming space for families and individuals. The event is a chance for people to share their stories, support each other, and celebrate the progress they have made. The gallery and the charity believe that art can play a powerful role in helping people heal and move forward. They hope that by working together, they can make Wolverhampton a more supportive and inclusive place for everyone. If you want to get involved or share your story, you can contact the gallery or the Good Shepherd charity. Together, they are working to build a stronger community and help more people on their journey to recovery.