As The Whiteinch Centre's weekly groups aren't able to meet during this time, we've decided to make a series of videos. Staff and volunteers will put forward ideas about what we can do to keep our minds and bodies active during this time of self isolation! So here goes... Music by scottholmesmusic.com

During lockdown, Pret A Manger has released their vegan Dark Chocolate Almond cookies recipe and our volunteer Lauren is trying it out! See below for the written recipe and link to their website! :) Check out our channel and subscribe for updates from Lauren and all our other staff and volunteers sharing what they've been up to during these self isolating times! PRET RECIPE: https://www.pret.co.uk/en-gb/pret-recipes/dark-chocolate-vegan-cookie-recipe INGREDIENTS 43g Caster sugar 112g Soft light brown sugar 4g Salt 40g Almond pieces (For best results, use flaked almonds lightly smashed up, but whole almonds, chopped into small pieces will also work) 112g Dark chocolate pieces 205g Plain flour 20g Cocoa powder 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda 65g Coconut oil 72g Almond butter 100g Golden syrup 40g Water METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. 2. Pour the caster sugar, soft light brown sugar, flour, almond pieces, salt and chocolate pieces into a large bowl. (For best results sieve the cocoa, flour and bicarbonate of soda). 3. Mix the almond butter, oil, water and golden syrup together and add to the bowl. 4. Mix together with a wooden spoon and then bring the dough together using your hands. 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Split your dough into 8 golf ball-sized balls and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. 6. Bake for 8-10 minutes (This will vary depending on thickness – if the edges of cookie feel firm but centre is still soft, it should be ready to take out). music by scottholmesmusic.com

Do you have an old train or subway ticket lying about? Watch this video from our volunteers Suzie to fold it into a frog that hops! Remember to subscribe to our channel for more videos from Suzie and other volunteers, and email elenaharris@whiteinchcentre.org.uk if you have any ideas about things to go on our channel!

Thanks so much Paige for sharing this simple stretching video with us! This will be a series of exercise videos, so we look forward to seeing what comes up next. Subscribe to the channel to see what's up next! Tp get involved in our creativity connects programme just email at elenaharris@whiteinchcentre.org.uk or call 0141 950 4434. Stay well! Music by scottholmesmusic.com

In this video, we take you through how to make a paper flower! We will also be sending out materials for these in our creative postal packs so if you would like to get involved please just call us on 0141 950 4434 or send an email to me at elenaharris@whiteinchcentre.org.uk Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Kyle is one of our new volunteers for The Whiteinch Centre's Creativity Connects channel! He's been getting through social isolation by cooking so he's going to be sharing some recipes with you. He is also looking for recipe suggestions, so send them our way at elenaharris@whiteinchcentre.org.uk or call 0141 950 4434 Subscribe to see what he gets up to next! Music by scottholmesmusic.com and melodyloops.com

Our Centre Supervisor is back with the second of his Introduction to meditation series! Hopefully we can bring some relaxation in these lockdown times. Subscribe to see more form Ade and our other staff and volunteers! And remember if you want to get involved in the Whiteinch Centre's Creativity Connects project, then just pop an email over to elenaharris@whiteinchcentre.org.uk and help us get connected! Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Whiteinch Centre volunteer Nicholas has been walking his dog Bruno during self-isolation. He has made this video as a reminder of nature being so fragile and beautiful. We hope this brings a little peacefulness to your day! Subscribe to the channel to see more from Nicholas and other volunteers at the centre! Music by scottholmesmusic.com and bensound.com