Join in our weekly sessions in Chester, supporting local people in recovery from addiction and those living with a mental health conditions to transform their lives through movement, creativity and connection. For regular attendees, we also offer a progression pathway to develop skills further.

All participants can optionally take part in regular community performances across the Northwest of England.

Booking is free of charge and required for attendance. To reserve your space, please complete our referral form or contact hello@fallenangelsdt.org.

Term dates can be found at this link.

Weekly Movement Workshops

When: Mondays, 12:00pm-2pm

Where: Storyhouse, Chester

What: Moving Recovery Workshops and projects are led by professional dance artists from Fallen Angels through the artistic direction of Paul Bayes Kitcher – himself in recovery from addiction, with over 30 years professional experience in dance.

You can expect a high-quality experience including:

• Physical warm-up
• Exploration of our stories through creative movement
• Cool down and stretches
• Fun and laughter

The emphasis is on the group experience and achieving something special together. Some of our projects lead to performances when members of the group are ready and feel confident.

Weekly Wellbeing Sessions

When: Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Where: Storyhouse, Chester

What: A small group activity that explores themes relating to lived experience and recovery through various desk-based media, including arts, crafts, and creative writing.

Progression Pathway Sessions:

When: Mondays, 10:00am-11:30am

Where: Storyhouse, Chester

What: Once you have been attending regularly for at least 6 months, there is chance to develop your skills further:

• Volunteer Supporting Angels take part in free training to build skills in how to support participants and creative work during workshops. There is also the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 qualification in peer mentoring.
• Recovery Artists – for those who display a particular flair in their movement and creative work, and would like to advance their skills in choreography, creativity, dance technique, and performance further.

Additional activities include:

• Occasional group cultural visits, including theatre trips at local venues
• Recovery social events
• Nationwide performance opportunities

Contact us:

To take part, please contact hello@fallenangelsdt.org for more information.

You can find out how to refer someone here.

We can also offer taster sessions with local partners so your group can try out our workshop in your organisation.

This project is made possible through funding from National Lottery Reaching Communities, Chester Bluecoat Charity and Sanctuary Housing.