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Henshaws' charity supports people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations.
Just one week to go until our Christmas Craft Fair! 🎄

Join us in Knaresborough on 29th Nov, 12–5pm for handmade gifts, festive activities and seasonal treats, all created with care by our Artmakers. 🧡

#HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #Knaresborough #ChristmasCraftFair #HandmadeGifts 🧡
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Some of our Specialist College students enjoyed a brilliant Bonfire Night experience, thanks to a firework-themed sensory room.💙✨

Time Together hosted the session, giving our students a calming and inclusive way to enjoy the colours and movement of the season.

#SensoryRoom #SENDEducation
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Last month brought a beautifully calming creative moment at the Arts & Crafts Centre. 🎶🎨

Our Artmakers used gentle music to guide their brush strokes, experimenting with inks and paints on a collaborative artwork. So much expression and joy. 🧡

#ExpressiveArt #InclusiveArts
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Quick reminder for your mid-week scroll: blindness is spectrum.💚

From tunnel vision to patchy sight to severe blur, everyone’s sight loss journey is different.

Understanding that spectrum is a simple way to make the world more accessible.

#SightLoss #BlindAwareness #InclusionMatters
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What a roarsome day! 🐯

We welcomed Image Musical Theatre to our Specialist College for a musical performance of The Jungle Book.

Students sang, signed and joined in with the story, surrounded by colourful masks, puppets and plenty of smiles. 💙🎶
#HenshawsSpecialistCollege #TheJungleBook #Inclusion
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄

Join us for our Family Christmas Craft Fair on 29th November, 12–5pm at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, Knaresborough.

Handmade gifts, wreath making, Santa’s grotto, carols and plenty of festive cheer! 🧡
#HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #FestiveFun
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A brilliant day at RHS Garden Harlow Carr! 🌿

Our Artmakers explored the gardens, took in the autumn colours and found inspiration in nature’s textures, shapes and scents. Plenty of smiles all round. 🧡

#HenshawsArtsAndCraftsCentre #InclusionThroughArt #Creativity
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It’s #TrusteesWeek! A time to celebrate the people behind the scenes who guide, support and strengthen charities like ours.

We’re so grateful to our brilliant Henshaws Trustees for their time, expertise and commitment 💗
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Tess has been shining in her work experience placement! 🌟

From preparing customer orders to keeping the café tidy, she’s learning valuable skills and growing in confidence every day. 💙

#HenshawsSpecialistCollege  #WorkExperience #Inclusion #LifeSkills
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Inspired by Hockney 🌸🎨

Our Artmaker Rebecca created her own vibrant piece after visiting his latest exhibition at Salts Mill. A celebration of colour and creativity - her process comes to life in this time-lapse! 🧡
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Accessibility is everywhere... tactile paving, braille on medication, raised dots on keypads.

💚Our latest blog explores these features and how they support people adapting to sight loss:
https://www.henshaws.org.uk/hints-and-tips/accessibility-features-of-everyday-items/

#Henshaws #Accessibility
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What a night! 🎶

Our Henshaws Hotspots performed a stunning version of Yesterday at their latest pub gig, spreading joy, confidence and community spirit through music. 💛

#Henshaws #HenshawsHotspots #LiveMusic #Inclusion
November 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Yesterday, our Digital Enablement Officer, Richard, spoke at the GM Digital Inclusion Summit 2025, where Mayor Andy Burnham gave the keynote. He shared how accessibility is key to ensuring everyone can connect, learn and live independently. 💚

#FixTheDigitalDivide #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM