Promoting wellbeing through circus
Circus of Positivity
Circus of Positivity CIC is a not-for-profit group based in Newport, South Wales. We aim to promote physical and mental wellbeing in our local community through the provision of juggling and ground-based circus activities.
Many of our directors and volunteers have personal experience of the huge impact circus can have on wellbeing. We have a strong focus on wellbeing and creative expression and provide opportunities for workshop and event attendees to learn circus skills in a relaxed social setting, where every achievement, big or small, is celebrated, and mistakes and setbacks are regarded as nothing but opportunities to learn and support one another.
What our workshops participants say about Circus of Positivity
"We all had a great afternoon learning lots of new skills and most importantly having fun. Thank you so much.”
"This was great fun. I love what you do for the local community. It's always great that parents and carers can take part too as we get a bit of the fun too."
"A brilliant 2 hours trying something new and meeting many people. It has done my wellbeing no end of good through laughter."
LED bonfire night
Saturday 2 November 2024
Circus of Positivity holds an annual LED Night with Octopus Lounge in Newport. This bonfire night alternative event is aimed at those who struggle with typical bonfire night celebrations—for example, due to anxiety or sensitivity to loud noises—and are looking for a more relaxed alternative.
Every November, our volunteers light up the night by demonstrating circus skills with LED equipment outside the bistro and dessert parlour. Inside, the Octopus Lounge team serves up a variety of bonfire-night themed treats.
"We came last year and had a great time. It's something different, you don't usually get alternative events but it's something for all the family to enjoy."
“My little girl has selective mutism and is very anxious. She doesn’t like loud noises but she likes the lights. The sensory element is really good for her and she’s not had any meltdowns. It’s ideal.”
“There are no fireworks or bonfires at the event, just tasty treats, LED circus fun and a positive experience for all!”
Workshops
Community workshops
As part of our National Lottery grant we are able to offer weekly ground-based skills workshops at the Dance Studio, University of South Wales (Newport Campus).
Tuesdays 6.30–9.30pm.
Book your own workshop
Looking for a workshop for your organisation or event? We can offer sessions for a range of ages and abilities, from schools and youth groups to support groups and team-building sessions. Our prices usually start from £100–£150 per hour depending on the size of the workshop and skills requested, however we can tailor our packages and offer bespoke quotes for every event. If you are a charity or not-for-profit organisation, contact us to discuss joint funding possibilities.
Contact us
Email
circusofpositivity@gmail.com