Men's Activities
Elemental Project
Background
Bee Wirral CIC Mens’s Projects The story so far
2014
The Silverbacks are formed
2014
2016
Allotment project begins
2017
Woodshop is created
2017
2018
A bit of drama
2019
Allotment handed over
2019
2020
Covid and relocation impacts
2021
Making it elemental
2021
Elemental Project Mission statement
“To reduce isolation of men Wirral through activities and community integration.”
Our
Outcomes
To reduce isolation in men on Wirral
To improve wellbeing in Men who attend our sessions
To improve skills and education
To improve confidence
To give to the community
Our Delivery Principles
Hub based in areas of need
To embed the 5 ways to wellbeing in our delivery
Collaborative partnership
To be inclusive and promote equality
To support venture
Creative Hub
Location: Liberty Church, Birkenhead Town Centre
- Creative art classes
- Stay and Jam sessions
- Poetry
- Performing Arts
- Creative discussion
Woodwork Hub
Location: TBC
A hub for activities related to woodwork
- Joinery for horticulture
- Joinery for wildlife
- Willow weaving
- Supporting Environment projects
Wellbeing Hub
A hub for activities that promote physical activity and wellness
Location: Across Wirral
- Sea Fishing
- Walks
- Coarse fishing
- Cycle rides
- Sports
- Leisure
- Wellbeing services
Green Hub
Location: Birkenhead Landsdowne Place
- Growing vegetables
- Enhancing biodiversity
- Community volunteering
- Horticulture
- Reuse/recycle
- Access to nature
Craft Hub
Location: Liscard (various venues)
- Willow weaving
- Art
- Sewing
- Woodwork assembly
- Other crafts specified by residents
What next
Deliver Liscard Community Grant Funding
Development of the Hubs to provide collaborative support to organisations and service users
Wildlife Corridor Project Bidston to Liscard
Increase attendees and volunteer numbers for our service
Find a wood shop venue
Provide training and support to service proviers to ensure consistency