JULY Competition Entries

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Remember how it felt to spend an hour or two colouring?  What did the experience bring you?    As adults we tend to think of colouring as being second best to some greater artistic achievement, but the simple act of colouring is becoming recognised as  a powerful therapeutic tool in its own right.

Firstly , from  a psychological point of view, it can take you back to those simple days of childhood; days of less responsibility and concern.  It calms and focusses the mind and can be a creative outlet for frustration and aggression.  And it helps to maintain eye to hand co-ordination.

It is then, more of a "child like" rather than "childish activity"  and certainly has a vital part to play in reminiscence.

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COLOURING COMPETITION

This month the focus is on flowers. There are two different pictures to download and colour . ROSE MANDALA
             FLOWERGIRL

and you will need an

  ENTRY FORM

                            SEND IN COMPLETED ENTRIES BY  31 JULY  

                               Ist PRIZE for each  class is a £5 M&S voucher



                          The winners of the MAY COMPETITION are

Mabel Lawrence from Cottenham, Cambs  [butterfly mandala]
Jenifer Pottle   from Elstree, Herts

Congratulations !  Both have been sent a £5 M&S gift voucher

Thanks to all who entered.

Here are a few of the wonderful entries

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