Bloomin’ Arts Royal Visit

HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO delighted participants at Surrey based arts charity Bloomin’ Arts when he came to visit the centre on Wednesday 22 September to hear about Bloomin’ Arts hard work throughout the pandemic and unveiled a plaque to celebrate 10 years they have operated as an incorporated charity.

Bloomin’ Arts (BA), based in Lingfield, offers opportunities for people with learning disabilities to enjoy, develop skills, perform, and work in the arts and have shown superb resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, quickly and efficiently adapting their services to a digital offering, to ensure participants and the wider community stay connected and creative in an inclusive and accessible way, whilst providing vital physical and mental health support.

After being formally welcomed by the trustees, staff and participants, the Duke was invited to view some of the work created from ‘Our World of Colour’, an online exhibition created during the pandemic. He also spoke to members of the Theatre Company, and even joined in a drama warm up.

BA General Manager Hayley Bull said:

“We are thrilled that HRH The Duke of Gloucester has taken the time to visit us and is a huge recognition of the vital creative work and practical support Bloomin’ Arts achieved through lockdown”

To find out more about Bloomin’ Arts www.bloominarts.org.uk