CoolTan Arts » Image Gallery http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk CoolTan Arts believes that wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity. It exists to inspire the well-being and creative participation of a diverse range of people through the production of quality art. CoolTan is run by and for those with mental distress. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:33:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 2006-2007 kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk (CoolTan Arts) kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk (CoolTan Arts) posts http://cooltanarts.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg CoolTan Arts » Image Gallery http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk 144 144 Just another WordPress weblog CoolTan Arts CoolTan Arts kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk no no CoolTan Arts Christmas Party 2011 http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/2012/01/cooltan-arts-xmas-party-2011/ http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/2012/01/cooltan-arts-xmas-party-2011/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:45:47 +0000 volunteer http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/?p=6527 The CoolTan Arts Christmas Party took place on December 20th 2011. It provided an opportunity for participants, volunteers, staff, trustees, family and friends to come together and celebrate the festive season.

The Deputy Mayor of Lambeth, Cllr. Clive Bennett, began proceedings by congratulating CoolTan Arts on its valuable work and listening to the concerns of staff, volunteers and participants.

There was music, dancing and karaoke, along with a wonderful selection of food and drink. Volunteers each received a gift, generously donated by Team London Bridge, and celebrations continued long into the night.

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See the full slideshow on the Guardian Society website here, or download a PDF (1.7 MB) version here.

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The show is accessible, although entrance is by appointment only.
Please contact WPF Therapy reception for enquiries 020 7378 2000
Address: WPF Therapy, 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN
All work is for sale.

The show is accessible, although entrance is by appointment only. Please contact WPF Therapy reception for enquiries 020 7378 2000

Address: WPF Therapy, 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN

All artworks are for sale.

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