Play Grow Do has been my email address since 2010, apart from this I made a facebook page and began dreaming of the social enterprise I imagined this idea could become.

Play Grow Do was established in 2024 with the aim of supporting the delivery of the grassroots project Communi-tea, focusing on creative health, wellbeing, and social connection for those most vulnerable to isolation. Our core mission is to provide inclusive activities that support physical, mental, and social wellbeing, especially for at-risk, isolated, socially excluded, and older community members.

Our values are built around three pillars:

• Play: Encouraging playful enjoyment for all stages of life by offering activities that promote wellbeing. Inspired by the concept of ‘flow state’ an experience where one is entirely consumed by the experience they are having.
  

• Grow: Promoting environmental awareness and supporting biodiversity through initiatives like restorative horticulture, food supply programs, and creating ornamental and edible gardens in urban environments like community and private gardens, orphan sites and unused lawns.
  

• Do: Supporting positive change and learning through in-person and online sessions that combine exercise, socialising, and creative activities. Always looking to how can I/we do better. Development for the benefit of all. Inspired by the mantra Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu [May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.]

Since then we have successfully run several pilot projects embraced by the local community, including Communi-tea. This delivery model has proven to be both unique and effective, with strong engagement and positive feedback from participants. Through these activities, we’ve cultivated a sense of community, reduced isolation, and supported the personal growth of all those involved.

Communi-tea Winter/Spring 2026!

Welcome to the home of Communi-tea weekly sessions of physical, social and creative health and wellbeing.

We meet every Thursday from 2pm - 4.30pm in the Annex at Good Shepherd Studios. Below is our current schedule. Sessions are free as they are supported by the National Lottery - Community Fund.