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Welcome to The Buzz!

Here you will find videos with activities that you can do at home.

The activities will be things like art, exercise, cooking and learning.

The videos will be led by really good community enterprises that have worked with Community Catalysts. They are all experienced in running inclusive and accessible, fun sessions!

We will post new videos every Friday – so make sure you check back each week.

We also have a Facebook Group where we post the videos. If you have a Facebook Profile you can join the group: www.facebook.com/groups/hellothebuzz

Useful links

• Here’s a link to an easy read invitation to join The Buzz
• This is an easy read document from Disability Wales about using social media safely. It has information about using Facebook.
• Blog: A little colour in Covid times – 6 weeks of The Buzz

New videos this week!

Previous videos

Please take care when doing any of the activities and get help with any of the steps if you need it. Here’s a helpful video from Funky Fitness & Fun which covers some good health and safety tips.

Cooking

• Rice Krispy cakes with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. To make the cakes, you will need:

• • 100g milk chocolate
  • 50g dark chocolate
  • 100g butter
  • 4 tbsp golden syrup
  • To decorate: smarties, chocolate buttons or mini eggs
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here. 🎼 Music from bensound.com
• Baking biscuits with Space Inclusive. Space Inclusive were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire. To make the biscuits, you will need:
  • 100g butter
  • 200g sugar
  • 300g self-raising flour
  • Any extra flavours that you choose
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Baking fairy cakes with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham.  You will need:
  • 100g room temperature butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 100g self-raising flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla or lemon extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Cooking soup with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • Red peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • 2 x garlic cloves
  • Onion
  • 2 x tinned tomatoes
  • Stock cubes
  • Oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • Herbs & spices
  • You can watch with video on YouTube here.
• Cooking Spaghetti Bolognese with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You will need:
  • Tomato puree
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Spaghetti
  • Mince (meat or veggie)
  • Onion
  • Mushrooms
  • Cheese
  • Salt, pepper & herbs
  • Oil
  • Please take care when cooking and get help with any of the steps if you need it. Here’s a helpful video from Funky Fitness & Fun which covers some good health and safety tips.
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Cooking peanut butter biscuits with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. To make them you will need: You can watch the video on YouTube here.
  • 240g peanut butter
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 1 egg
• Baking a carrot cake with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • Self-raising flour
  • Sugar (Emma uses coconut sugar for hers)
  • Nutmeg/cinnamon/bicarbonate of soda
  • Sunflower oil
  • 3 x eggs
  • 1 x orange
  • Carrots – for the cake + extra to colour the icing
  • Icing sugar
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Nuts
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Cooking apple pies with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • 100g flour
  • 50g butter
  • 1 egg
  • Splash milk
  • Tinned or fresh apples
  • Pie cases
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Cooking blackcurrant crumble with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • 120g flour
  • 60g + 30g sugar
  • 60g + 30g butter
  • 2 x apples
  • 200g blackcurrants or other fruit
  • Cinnamon
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making banana split with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. To make yours you will need:
  • A banana
  • Ice-cream in your favourite flavour
  • Toppings you like such as fruit, nuts, chocolate and sprinkles
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making a healthy chickpea salad with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You can make your salad with the things you like. Here’s some good options:
  • Goats cheese
  • Dates
  • Chickpeas
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Roasted peppers
  • Parsley
  • Mint
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Cooking ‘melt in your mouth’ biscuits with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. (These are not very healthy but a nice treat!) You will need:
  • 225g butter
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 1/2 tin condensed milk
  • 350g s-raising flour
  • Cocoa or chocolate chips
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Sport and Fitness

• Football skills with Social Eyes. Social Eyes were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You will need a ball and some markers. You can watch the video here.
• Boxercise style fitness with Envolve Wellness. Envolve Wellness were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You can watch the video here
• Chair exercises with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need two tins – it doesn’t matter what is inside! You can watch the video here.
• Boxercise fitness with Envolve Wellness. Envolve Wellness were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Exercise with Space Inclusive. Space Inclusive were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Cardio exercise with Imagination Arts. Imagination Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Fast paced interval training exercise with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. There are two options for all the moves depending on how hard you want it to be. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Relaxed stretching exercise on a chair with Imagination Arts. Imagination Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A gentle exercise routine to a classic Frank Sinatra song! With Imagination Arts who were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Exercising with Candice from Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You will need two items, such as tin cans. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Exercise session with Impact4Life who were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A seated exercise session with Impact4Life who were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Seated exercise with Imagination Arts. Imagination Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. All you will need is a chair. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Zumba fitness session with Karen from Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A 15-minute fitness workout with Candice from Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Dance

• Dance in Bollywood and Jive styles with Dance4U. Dance4U were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Birmingham. You can watch the video here
• Disco style dance with Imagination Arts. Imagination Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here
• A dance inspired by fish from Dance Syndrome. Dance Syndrome were supported by Community Catalysts in Lancashire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A dance from Imagination Arts. Imagination Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You can use two scarves if you like. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Hip hop dance with Green Shoes Arts. Green Shoes Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Barking & Dagenham. You can watch the video here.
• A cheerleading dance with Dance4U. Dance4U were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Birmingham. ** Warning – this video has intermittent loud music. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A dance inspired by colours with Dance Syndrome. Dance Syndrome were supported by Community Catalysts in Lancashire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A rock and roll dance routine with Dance4U. Dance4U were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Birmingham. You can dance sitting down or standing up. This is a fun dance to follow along with, don’t worry about getting all the moves right! You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A dance with a scarf from Pulp Friction CIC. Pulp Friction were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Nottinghamshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Dance with Jodie, Claire & Anna from Dance Syndrome. Dance Syndrome were supported by Community Catalysts in Lancashire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Creative dance with Green Shoes Arts. Green Shoes Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Barking & Dagenham. You will need:
  • A scarf or t-towel
  • Feathers (or pieces of paper)
  • A towel
  • Socks rolled up!
  • You can watch the video here.
• Dancing with Dance Syndrome. Dance Syndrome were supported by Community Catalysts in Lancashire. Pauline and Helen lead us in a boogie! You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Music

• A song from the choir at Pulp Friction CIC. Pulp Friction were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Nottinghamshire. You can watch the video here
• A song on the ukulele with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You can watch the video on YouTube here
• Learn how to write a song with Green Shoes Arts. Green Shoes Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Barking & Dagenham. You can join in with your own musical instrument if you have one! You can watch the video here.
• A medley of songs to sing with Leaf Creative Arts CIC. Leaf Creative Arts worked with Community Catalysts in Birmingham. The Leaf team surprised Eileen and put a smile on her face singing her favourite Doris Day songs! You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A fun song to sing along with from Notes of Joy. Notes of Joy were supported by Community Catalysts in Rotherham. You can watch the video here.
• Learn how to beatbox! With Edwin from Pulp Friction CIC who were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Nottinghamshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Writing

• Writing with Leaf Creative Arts CIC. Leaf Creative Arts worked with Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You will need:
  • Paper and a pen
  • Or a phone or computer that you could type with
  • Or something to record you speaking
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here
• Writing a poem about the NHS with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You can see the task here. Here’s an example from a member of ArtWorks to get you started!
• Writing poems about life after lockdown with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You can see the poetry challenge here.  Here is an example to get you started.
• How to make a journal with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. To make yours, you will need:
  • A notebook
  • Pens
  • You can watch the YouTube video here.
• A creative dance class with Jen and Donna from Dance Syndrome. Dance Syndrome were supported by Community Catalysts in Lancashire. The theme for this dance is flowers! You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Art

• Make a collage with Art Spa. Art Spa were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You will need:
  • Coloured paper
  • Old wrapping paper, newspaper or magazines
  • Scissors
  • Pen or pencil
  • You can watch the video here
• Drawing with Leaf Creative Arts. Leaf Creative Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You will need:
  • Paper
  • Pens
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Make a friendship jar with Pulp Friction CIC. Pulp Friction were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire. You will need:
  • A jar with a lid
  • Glitter
  • Any small coloured object
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Paint in the style of Picasso with Art Spa. Art Spa were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. You will need:
  • Paper
  • Paints
  • Brushes
  • Pencil
  • You can watch Part 1 here.
  • You can watch Part 2 here.
• Making coloured patterns from leaves with Pulp Friction CIC. Pulp Friction were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire. You will need:
  • Paper
  • Leaves
  • Coloured pencils or crayons
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making clay models in the style of Barbara Hepworth with Leaf Creative Arts CIC. Leaf Creative Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You will need air-drying clay. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Intuitive painting with Green Shoes Arts. Green Shoes Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Barking & Dagenham. You will need:
  • Paper
  • Art materials such as: paints, chalks, ink or you can improvise with nail polish and spices!
  • Art utensils such as: brushes, sponges or plastic forks and hands!An object that interests you
  • You can watch the video here.
• An activity to draw what is outside your window with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham.
  • You can see the task here.
  • Here is an example.
• Making flower headdresses with  Leaf Creative Arts CIC. Leaf Creative Arts worked with Community Catalysts in Birmingham.You will need:
  • Wire – thick and thin
  • Floristry tape or masking tape
  • Scissors
  • Flowers
  • Greenery
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making an art journal with Art Spa. Art Spa were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. To make your own journal you will need:
  • A notebook
  • Art materials like pencils or paints
  • You can watch the video here.
• Make a woodland art piece with Pulp Friction CIC. Pulp Friction were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Nottinghamshire. You will first need to go for a walk and collect items like:
  • Leaves
  • Twigs
  • Bark
  • Feathers
  • And you will need a big piece of paper
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making paper wind turners with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Colouring pencils or crayons
  • Stapler
  • Cellotape
  • String
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Drawing nature with Leaf Creative Arts. Leaf Creative Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You will need:
  • Paper
  • Pencil & rubber
  • Pen
  • An image of nature
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making paper beads with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • A scoobie or thread
  • Paper or old magazines
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • A small stick
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Adding to your art journal with Art Spa. Art Spa were supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire. Check out the previous video from Art Spa where Mia shows how to start your art journal. For this activity you will need:
  • A notebook
  • Art materials
  • You can watch the video here.
• An image of a pet or animal you likeHow to draw your pet or favourite animal with Leaf Creative Arts CIC. Leaf Creative Arts worked with Community Catalysts in Birmingham.You will need:
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Pens
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Crafting with Funky Fitness and Fun CIC. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. Danielle shows us how to make mouse finger puppets! You will need:
  • Colouring pencils
  • Paper
  • Tape
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Something Circular e.g. plate or a tin
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making jumping origami frogs with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You will need paper that is any colour, cut into a square. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Making a stained-glass window style picture of your pet or favourite animal with Leaf Creative Arts. Leaf Creative Arts were supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You will need:
• A picture of a pet / animal
• Card
• Coloured or patterned paper (you could use newspapers or magazines)
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Glue
• Black pen
• You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Games

• A game with Space Inclusive. Space Inclusive were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire. You can watch the video on YouTube here
• A ping pong game with Social Eyes. Social Eyes were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You can watch the video here.
• Learn how to juggle with Funky Fitness and Fun. Funky Fitness and Fun were supported by Community Catalysts in Oldham. You will need:
  • 3 juggle balls… or 3 socks!
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A fun challenge with Social Eyes. Social Eyes were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You will need various items that can stack! You can watch the video here.
• A fun drawing game with Social Eyes. Social Eyes were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You will need paper, a pen and a blindfold. You can watch the video here.

Relaxation

• Relaxing Qi Gong exercise with Satpal Yoga Fit. Satpal was supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Yoga to relax your neck and shoulders with Yoga Antics. Yoga Antics were supported by Community Catalysts in Hertfordshire. You might like to use:
  • a strap or scarf
  • a blanket to sit on
  • You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Relaxing meditation with Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• Positive relaxation with Rupert from Art Works. Art Works were supported by the Community Catalysts project in Rotherham. You can watch the video on YouTube here.
• A relaxing Tai Chi video from Satpal Yoga Fit. Satpal was supported by Community Catalysts in Birmingham. You can follow along with the moves or enjoy watching. You can watch the video on YouTube here.

Learning

• Learning to sign with Space Inclusive. Space Inclusive were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire.
  • This video is about signing the weather.
  • This video is about signing different activities.
• Learning to sign with Space Inclusive. Space Inclusive were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire.
  • This video is about how to sign our emotions.
  • This video shows us how to sign the 5 senses.
• Learning sign language with Space Inclusive. Space Inclusive were supported by Community Catalysts in Nottinghamshire.
  • This video is how to sign pets.
  • This video is how to sign different colours.