@TheTalkingShop
thetalkingshop.bsky.social
@TheTalkingShop
@thetalkingshop.bsky.social
www.the-talking-shop.co.uk
Created by @YvonneMurphy.bsky.social & hosted by artists & creatives for everyone. It's like a
cross between an art installation & your Nan's house.
#EveryonesInvited #OneConversationAtATime
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We are recruiting new board members to help us write the next chapter of our omidaze story. Deadline to apply 30 November. Email omidaze@outlook.com if you would like an informal chat www.omidaze.co.uk/blog/join-th...
Join the Board of Omidaze Productions Ltd
We are looking for new board members to join Omidaze Productions Ltd and help guide the next stage of our journey. If you believe in the power of the arts to inform, inspire and create social change, ...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📣 1 DAY TO GO! 🚐🗣️

Just 1 day to go until The Talking Shop on Tour hits the road!

First stop:
📍 Cardiff, Castle Moat, Cardiff Castle, Castle St
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm

For the rest of the week, catch us in:

🚐 Tues: Bridgend
🚐 Wed: Cwmbran
🚐 Thurs: Newport
🚐 Fri: Merthyr Tydfil
July 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
4 DAYS TO GO!!⏱️🚐

🫖The kettle’s warming up!
Ready for The Talking Shop on Tour NEXT WEEK!

We’re bringing the conversation to you and- everyone’s invited!

The Talking Shop on Tour - transforming cultural and democratic participation one conversation at a time☕️
#everyonesinvited
July 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏱️

Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!

Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil

🗓️28th July- 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm

Everyone’s invited! ☕️✨

#cardiff #bridgend #cwmbran #newport #merthyrtydfil
July 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!

Each day, we’ll be asking:

💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?

👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
July 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📢FINAL STOP ON TOUR…

Our 5th and FINAL location is…

📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm

We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐

Everyone’s invited!✨

#oneconversationatatime
July 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢NEXT STOP ON TOUR…‼️

The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…

📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm

From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The Talking Shop is packing up and popping up in a town near you! 🗣️☕️🚐🎨

Come and join us from:

🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm

📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil

The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
July 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Talking Shop on Tour keeps rolling!🚐☕️

We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…

📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July

Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️

Everyone’s invited!✨

#cwmbran
July 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Next stop for The Talking Shop on Tour is…🚐

📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm

Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨

#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚐 Guess what? We’re BACK — and on the move!

The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️

📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…

#everyonesinvited #cardiff
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Whilst we are sorting out how to pioneer a long-term Talking Shop we're gonna take things outdoors. Our tour pack with all the info about how to book us is now available online. Let's get the kettle on! www.omidaze.co.uk/uncategorize...

#EveryonesInvited
#OneConversationAtATime
June 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thank you so much to The Open University in Wales and Loughborough University for facilitating their Virtual Reality Experience on this Thursday✨

Our visitors loved stepping into another reality and having the opportunity to explore and learn all about our forestries and our trees virtually🌿🌳🌱
May 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thank you to our creative host Bernice for her Nature Crafts workshop yesterday🌱

Our visitors loved using all the natural materials to create images based on the pictures of the beautiful and breathtaking forests and woodlands of Dreaming Wellness Retreat in Rhayader. 🌿

#everyonesinvited
May 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thank you so much to our creative host Mab for facilitating our Black Out Poetry Workshop Wednesday✍🏻

Our Blackwood visitors never fail to produce such creative, inspiring and beautiful poems.

These poems are displayed on our art wall for all to see and be captivated in the wonder of poetry✨
May 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thank you so much to our creative host Heidi for facilitating the most wonderful Embroidery Workshop on Tuesday🪡

Our visitors had so much fun learning the fundamentals and techniques of embroidery and created the most beautiful patterns!

Thank you again Heidi/ Diolch eto Heidi✨

#everyonesinvited
May 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
May 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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May 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The most utterly beautiful botanical drawings created by our lovely visitors in Blackwood🌿

Thank you so much to our creative host Anna for facilitating such a relaxing and amazing workshop last Thursday! So much creativity and artistic talent here in Blackwood!
#blackwood #oneconversationatatime
May 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In celebration of National Creativity Day…🎉
Join us for a Creative Postcard Making Workshop 🏞️
Through print making and mixed media techniques, you will create personalised postcards that reflect the pride, memories, and spirit of your hometown

Everyone’s invited! ✨
#blackwood
May 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join us for this special Virtual Reality experience, ‘Branching Out Showcase’ with The Open University

Escape into the world of Virtual Reality and explore the tree related activities and hidden forest wonders.

It’s free and suitable for all ages and abilities.

#everyonesinvited #blackwood
May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thank you so much to our creative host Abril for her 2 part Monoprinting Workshop this week.

Such wonderful prints made by our visitors here in Blackwood!

Everyone’s invited! ✨

#oneconversationatatime #everyonesinvited #blackwood #caerphillycounty #ragrugging #creativeworkshop
May 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Next week at The Talking Shop…☕️

We have lots of FREE creative activities going on for the whole week of May half term.
Plus: An exciting Virtual Reality Experience the Open University

Everyone’s invited!
We can’t wait to welcome you! ✨

#everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime #blackwood
May 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
New art exhibition‼️

A Community Patchwork Banner made by our visitors in the Blackwood community.

A vibrant tapestry of shared stories. Our collaborative banner brings together the hands and heart of our community.

#everyonesinvited #oneconversationatatime #blackwood #patchwork #artexhibition
May 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Step into Tuesday and unleash your creativity at our FREE Embroidery Workshop next week, the 27th May 10:30-12:30pm.
Learn essential stitches, explore unique patterns and craft your own textile.
Perfect for complete beginners or if you’re looking to refine your skills.
#everyonesinvited #blackwood
May 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM