Butterfly Beacons 

Butterfly Beacons is a women-led Community Interest Company (CIC) based in South Wigston, Leicester, that provides a supportive and creative space for women and families. The group focuses on improving mental wellbeing through creative activities, upcycling workshops, and community connection. 


Core Activities and Services

• Creative Upcycling: Participants turn textile and furniture waste into new items, such as draft excluders, to reduce landfill waste.
• Supportive Spaces: The group offers "creative circles" and safe environments for women to share lived experiences and seek advice without judgement.
• Mobile Outreach: They operate a community bus named "Rosa" for mobile sessions and drop-in events.
• Community Events: They participate in local events like Christmas Capers in South Wigston, offering free crafts and selling handmade gifts to support their mission. 
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Meeting Times and Locations

The group primarily meets at Elliott Hall in South Wigston but also hosts sessions on their mobile bus. 

• Weekly Meetings: Every Friday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm at Elliott Hall, Albion St, South Wigston, LE18 4SA.
• Mobile Bus Sessions: Occasional fortnightly sessions on Mondays between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at locations such as the Wigston Thythorn centre bus stop.
• School Drop-ins: They have previously hosted morning drop-in sessions at Parkland Primary School. 
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For further updates and specific event details, you can visit the Butterfly Beacons Facebook page.