July 2025

🌼 The Calm Corner

A regular check-in for our anxious girls group and their parent/carers

Edition #5 — July 2025

Hello lovely souls 💛

Welcome to the final edition of The Calm Corner before we take a little summer pause. Whether you’re one of our incredible girls or a parent/carer walking this journey beside them, this space is for you - to catch up, reflect, and stay connected.

As we wrap up this chapter, we’re filled with gratitude. The past nine months have been full of firsts, friendships, and quiet, powerful moments of growth. Here’s what July brought to our little community…

🌟 Group Highlights

🐭 Meet Nessie the Therapy Rat

Yes, really - a therapy rat! Nessie visited group this month, and she completely won our hearts. Her presence gives her owner (one of our girls) a beautiful sense of calm and confidence. It was inspiring to see how much love and reassurance one small animal could bring.

🧶 French Knitting Fun

The girls gave French knitting a go this month using traditional knitting dolls. It was a bit fiddly to start, but they absolutely smashed it - and even used their knitted strands to create photo frames with wire. Such creativity and patience on display!

🎨 Fan Decorating

With the heat turning up, we got practical and artistic with hand fans! The girls designed and decorated their own, and they’ve been a fun (and cooling!) accessory during sessions.

💬 Parent Support & Connection

It’s not just the girls who’ve built bonds - watching parents connect, share, and support each other has been incredibly heartwarming. Being a parent/carer of a neurodivergent or anxious child can feel isolating at times, and we just want you to know: you’re not alone. This group is here for the whole family.

👩‍🍳 The End of an Era - Our Final Cooking Session

This month marked the final chapter of our beloved cooking group - and what a journey it’s been since we started in December.

The seven girls who first joined us were shy, unsure, and often quiet. But over time, we've seen them blossom - laughing freely, trying new foods, making friends, and truly coming into their own.

We only captured one photo from the final session - not because we forgot, but because everyone was so present, so in it. Talking, giggling, cooking. What a transformation.

A heartfelt thank you to Ordinary Magic for extending funding when we saw the impact growing. And to the incredible Bethany - thank you for every smile, every recipe, every moment of care you brought to the group. 💖

💛 Shout-Out to Our Amazing New Team Members

We’re feeling so grateful to have welcomed Anne, Claire, Julia, and Vanessa into the Liberty Circle family. Each of them brings warmth, understanding, and real experience supporting anxious children. They’ve already started building beautiful relationships with the girls, and their kindness and calm have made a big impact.

Thank you for being part of the heart of this group - we’re lucky to have you!

🌞 As We Close for Summer...

We just want to say: thank you. To every girl who turned up even when it was hard. To every parent who stayed a little longer, asked a question, or offered a listening ear to someone else.

We’ve seen so much growth. Confidence. Kindness. Connection. It’s been a joy and a privilege to walk alongside you.

Enjoy the break - rest, recharge, and keep an eye out for September bookings, which go live on Monday 21st July. We'll be ready to welcome you back with open arms.

📲 September Booking Info

September bookings will open on Monday 21st July via the website.

Please try to book in advance - once sessions begin, bookings will close online and any new additions will need to be invoiced separately.

Early booking really helps us give each girl the best experience possible. Thank you!

🌼 Kind Reminder

You don’t need to be “fixed” to belong here. You already do. Just as you are. That’s more than enough.

💬 Thought of the Month

"Growth doesn’t always look like a big moment - it often looks like showing up again."And you've all been showing up, in your own ways, again and again. We see you. 🌱

📍 Next Sessions

We’ll be back on Monday 8th September

Visit the website from Monday 21st July to book your September sessions.

Just bring yourself - as you are. If you want to bring a journal, a drink, or something that makes you feel comfy, go for it.

We're just glad you're here. 💛

June 2025

🌼 The Calm Corner

A regular check-in for our anxious girls group and their parent/carers

Edition #4  -  June 2025

Hey lovely ones 💖

Welcome to the June edition of The Calm Corner - our monthly check-in created with love for both our brilliant girls and their supportive grown-ups. Whether you’re new to group or have been with us a while, this is your little space to catch up, reflect, and feel part of everything that’s unfolding.

And wow - what a month it’s been! June has brought creativity, confidence, and some very special moments we can’t wait to share with you...

🌟 Group Highlights

🙋‍♀️ A Warm Welcome to New Volunteers

We’re thrilled to have three new wonderful volunteers join the team! We now have two volunteers supporting sessions on both Mondays and Wednesdays. They’re helping run crafts, supporting the girls with group games, and gently building confidence in all the little ways that matter.

🎨 This Month’s Crafts

We’ve been busy creating beautiful things and having lots of hands-on fun. Here's what we got stuck into this month:

• Soap making (it smelled amazing in the room for days!)

• Coloured air-dry clay - bright, bold, and totally unique

• Candle making for those calming vibes

• Clay creations + painting - hello mini masterpieces!

  
  

✨ A Girl-Led Craft Session!

A huge shout-out to one of our girls who confidently led her own craft activity for the group this month! It was such a beautiful moment of growth and self-belief. If your daughter would like to do something similar, just let us know - we’d love to support her.

🧁 Cooking – With a Twist!

This month, we switched things up with a bake-off challenge between the girls and their mums! Not only was it full of laughs (and icing sugar), it also helped us gently explore how ready some of the girls might be to take part in sessions without their parent present. So much courage and growth on show.

🥊 Boxersen with Nora

Nora from Boxersen returned to group and brought her brilliant energy (and equipment!) for another fun session. It’s been amazing to see the girls giving something new a try.

🎤 Born2Sing – Could This Be Your Girl’s Thing?

We had a lovely visit from Gemma from Born2Sing, who shared more about what they offer. If your daughter finds comfort in singing, music or performing, this could be something really special to explore.

🎟 Save the Date – Fundraiser Incoming!

We’re holding a summer fundraiser on Saturday 2nd August - pop it in your diaries now! Tickets will be available soon, and it’ll be a fun way to celebrate, connect, and raise support for everything we’re building together. 💛

📲 Booking Reminders

July bookings are now open on the website - please remember to book in advance where possible. Once sessions begin, online bookings will close and any late additions will need to be invoiced separately. Early booking really helps us plan and make sure every girl is supported.

🌼 Kind Reminder

Your daughter’s journey is unique - and so is yours. Some days will feel smooth, others bumpy. Both are okay. You’re doing your best, and that’s more than enough.

💬 Thought of the Month

"Confidence doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you keep going, even when you are."And that’s exactly what we see in this group - quiet bravery, every single week.

📍 Next Sessions

Every Monday and Wednesday

Just bring yourself - as you are. If you want to bring a journal, a drink, or something that makes you feel comfy, go for it. We're just glad you're here. 💛

May 25

🌼 The Calm Corner

A regular check-in for our anxious girls group and their parent/carers

Edition #3 — May 2025

Hey you beautiful bunch 💫

Welcome to The Calm Corner—a little space just for you, whether you're one of our amazing girls or a supportive parent/carer. This newsletter is here to keep you in the loop, help you feel connected, and remind you that you're part of something special.

May has brought blooming flowers, longer days, and a whole lot of growth—from nature and from you. We’ve noticed the little things: the way you’re checking in on each other, showing up even when it’s tough, and slowly letting yourselves be seen. That’s not small. That’s huge. 🌱

Whether you’ve been loud and laughing or quietly listening, you’re part of the magic that makes this group feel like home.

🌷 Group Highlights

💍 Shelley got married!

Big love and even bigger congratulations to our wonderful Shelley, who tied the knot with Steve this month! We’re all sending you both so much joy and happiness—what a beautiful celebration. 💐

🧁 The Cooking Group is Flourishing

Our cooking crew has truly grown in confidence. From shy beginnings to kitchen superstars, it’s been so heartwarming to watch. We’re hoping to bring it back in September—fingers crossed for funding!

🎨 Slime, Trinket Boxes & Paint Galore

Crafts have been on fire this month—we’ve made slime, decorated trinket boxes, and painted the cutest money boxes. Pure creative chaos (in the best way).

📦 Craft Box Donations from EHE Solihull

A big thank you to EHE Solihull for their donation of little crafter boxes! These will be used in upcoming sessions—keep an eye out to book yours soon.

🌱 BIG NEWS:

Soroptimists Support

We’re thrilled to announce that the Soroptimists have chosen to support us for the next 12 months! They’ve already made a generous donation and will be helping in amazing ways—from volunteering at group, to setting up a gardening project, to fundraising and more. We're so grateful.

🌐 Website Launch

We’re live! Our shiny new website is now up and running. You can check session dates, book activities, and more. And if you spot a survey up there—please do fill it out and let us know how we can better support you.

🎨 Next Month’s Crafts – Booking Now Open

We’ve got some fun new projects lined up for June! Booking is now open on the website—snap up your spots early so you don’t miss out.

🤝 Visitors & Special Guests

🗣️ Natasha Sutton from Solihull Action Through Advocacy

Natasha popped in recently to meet the girls and learn about the group—she’ll be back on Wednesday 4th June to chat with parents about how she can support your daughters. Definitely one to attend!

🥊 Boxersen with Nora – Wednesday 11th June

We’re welcoming Nora from Boxersen to our group! She’ll be bringing equipment for the girls to try and chatting with parents about the brilliant classes she runs. A great chance to try something new and empowering!

📲 Important Booking Info

To keep everything running smoothly, we kindly ask that you book all sessions via the website—and please try to do this a month in advance where possible. Once a month’s sessions begin, online booking will close and any late bookings will need to be invoiced separately.

Early booking helps us plan, prepare resources, and make sure every girl gets the most from the group. Thank you so much for helping us stay organised!

🌼 Kind Reminder

Your feelings are valid—even the ones that don’t make sense right away. There’s no “right” way to feel here. Come as you are. You are enough.

💬 Thought of the Week

"You don’t have to believe everything you think."

Sometimes your mind gets noisy. That’s okay. You’re learning to listen and let go.

📍 Next Sessions

Every Monday and Wednesday

 Just bring yourself—as you are. If you want to bring a journal, a drink, or something that makes you feel comfy, go for it. We're just glad you're here. 💛