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🎨✨ Turning Old Bottles into Beautiful Creations! ♻️🌿

📅 29 September 2026

What a wonderful and creative session with the CAF team! 💚
Our Arts & Crafts – Bottle Painting session was a huge hit! The women were fully immersed in their artwork, showing incredible creativity and concentration as they transformed old bottles into colourful, unique pieces. 🖌️🎨

The session was led by Nazma Rahman, CAF Project Officer, who encouraged everyone to get creative using things already available at home — old bottles, leftover paint, and those little bits and bobs we often have lying around! 🏠✨

But this session was about more than just art. 🌍💚
It was also a great opportunity to talk about the importance of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, reducing waste, protecting our environment and taking simple steps to reduce our carbon footprint.

♻️ Who knew that something we might normally throw away could become something beautiful?

A big thank you to everyone who joined in, got creative and made the session so enjoyable! 🌱💚

Small actions. Creative ideas. A greener future. 🌍✨

🌱 Nurturing Little Minds. Growing Bright Futures. 💛
At NKS Nursery, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life.

Through care, creativity, play and purposeful learning, we create a nurturing environment where children can explore, discover and develop at their own pace. ✨

🧠 Supporting developing minds
🎨 Learning through fun & creativity
🤝 Building confidence & social skills
🌱 Encouraging independence & growth
💛 Creating strong foundations for the future
Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, make friends and shine. 🌟

Give your little one a place where they can feel safe, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

🏡 NKS Nursery — where little minds grow, and bright futures begin.
📩 Get in touch today to find out more or arrange a visit!
📞 0131 221 1915
📧 [email protected]

🎨 Dementia Awareness Art & Painting Session – 29 September 2026 💜

We had a lovely and meaningful time at our Dementia Awareness Art and Painting Session with Nila Joshi’s group at Iqra Masjid. 🌸
Dementia is more than memory loss. It can affect thinking, concentration, communication, mood and the ability to carry out everyday activities. People living with dementia can still experience creativity, emotions, connection and enjoyment. Meaningful, familiar, and enjoyable activities can create opportunities for self-expression and social connection.

For some of the ladies, it had been over 40 years since they last painted! 🖌️ The session brought back happy childhood memories and gave everyone an opportunity to reconnect with their creativity.

Although some participants were initially hesitant, a little encouragement soon got them engaged, and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
🎨 How art can support people living with dementia:
💜 Stimulates memories and encourages reminiscence
🌷 Supports concentration and attention
🖌️ Encourages creativity and self-expression
🤲 Supports hand coordination and fine motor skills
🌿 Can promote relaxation and a sense of achievement
🌟 Helps build confidence and enjoyment
🤝 Creates opportunities for conversation, social interaction and connection
🧠 Provides a positive way to talk about dementia and reduce isolation

It was wonderful to see smiles, creativity and confidence grow throughout the session. The feedback was very positive, and it was heartwarming to see how art brought everyone together.
A big thank you to Nila Joshi and her group at Iqra Masjid for their warm welcome and enthusiastic participation. ❤️

Dementia does not take away a person’s need for creativity, connection, dignity and joy. Sometimes, a paintbrush can unlock a memory, start a conversation and create a moment of happiness. 🎨💜

🎨 Dementia Awareness Art & Painting Session – 29 September 2026 💜

We had a lovely and meaningful time at our Dementia Awareness Art and Painting Session with Nila Joshi’s group at Iqra Masjid. 🌸

Dementia is more than memory loss. It can affect thinking, concentration, communication, mood and the ability to carry out everyday activities. People living with dementia can still experience creativity, emotions, connection and enjoyment. Meaningful, familiar, and enjoyable activities can create opportunities for self-expression and social connection.

For some of the ladies, it had been over 40 years since they last painted! 🖌️ The session brought back happy childhood memories and gave everyone an opportunity to reconnect with their creativity.

Although some participants were initially hesitant, a little encouragement soon got them engaged, and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
🎨 How art can support people living with dementia:
💜 Stimulates memories and encourages reminiscence
🌷 Supports concentration and attention
🖌️ Encourages creativity and self-expression
🤲 Supports hand coordination and fine motor skills
🌿 Can promote relaxation and a sense of achievement
🌟 Helps build confidence and enjoyment
🤝 Creates opportunities for conversation, social interaction and connection
🧠 Provides a positive way to talk about dementia and reduce isolation

It was wonderful to see smiles, creativity and confidence grow throughout the session. The feedback was very positive, and it was heartwarming to see how art brought everyone together.
A big thank you to Nila Joshi and her group at Iqra Masjid for their warm welcome and enthusiastic participation. ❤️

Dementia does not take away a person’s need for creativity, connection, dignity and joy. Sometimes, a paintbrush can unlock a memory, start a conversation and create a moment of happiness. 🎨💜

🌸 YESTERDAY AT NKS
🎨 Arts & Crafts Session – Reusing & Upcycling Old Bottles
Our Health & Wellbeing and Breaking Silence Group enjoyed a relaxing and creative bottle painting session with Nazma Rahman, Climate Change Fund Project Officer.

The session gave everyone the opportunity to relax, unwind and get creative, while also raising awareness about the importance of reusing and upcycling everyday items. ♻️🎨

Instead of throwing old bottles away, we gave them a new lease of life by transforming them into beautiful, colourful pieces of art. 🖌️✨
Through simple activities like this, we can all do our bit to help tackle climate change, reduce waste and raise awareness of how small changes in our everyday lives can contribute to a more sustainable future. 🌍💚

A big thank you to everyone who took part and made the session so positive, creative and inspiring! 🌷

💜 Dementia Awareness & Community Connection 💜
📅 16.09.26 | We had a valuable and engaging Dementia Awareness Session with the Iqra Mosque Ladies Group.

We explored what dementia is, how it can affect individuals and families, the importance of early understanding, and ways communities can provide greater support and inclusion. 🌿

The session also included dementia-friendly games and activities, encouraging conversation, memory, creativity and social connection in a fun and relaxed environment. 🎲🧩

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, share experiences, and promote greater awareness, understanding, and compassion for people living with dementia and their families.

🌿 Managing Chronic Illnesses: Knowledge for Better Health 🌿
On 17.09.26, we held an informative session on managing chronic illnesses, including hypertension, diabetes, and other long-term conditions.

A heartfelt thank you to Rubina Iqbal from the NHS for sharing her valuable knowledge, answering questions and helping our participants better understand how to manage their health. 💚

🌿 NKS Celebrates South Asian Heritage in Scotland 🌿
📅 17.09.26
NKS was honoured to showcase its South Asian Heritage Exhibition at the prestigious Playfair Library, University of Edinburgh, as part of the India–Scotland Dialogue.
The exhibition highlighted the rich history and contributions of South Asian communities in Scotland and provided a powerful backdrop to renowned historian and author William Dalrymple’s talk on the historic connections between India and Scotland.
With around 200 distinguished guests in attendance, the exhibition was warmly received.
✨ A significant milestone for NKS in preserving, showcasing and celebrating South Asian heritage and its contribution to Scotland. 🇮🇳🏴

🌿 Understanding Autism, Building Compassion, Creating Change
On Wednesday,16.09.26, we welcomed Sofia from Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) for a meaningful Autism awareness session.

We explored PDA, crisis and distress responses, ways to support Autistic people, and the different transitions Autistic children and adults may experience. We also learned about helpful resources from Autistic Consulting.

The session created a safe space for discussion, with ladies sharing experiences of supporting their Autistic loved ones. Everyone also took away Autism Myth books in Urdu and English to continue learning. 📚

One participant shared a powerful reflection:
💜 “The problem is not that the person is Autistic, but how we as family and community members behave with them.”

Understanding instead of judging. Listening instead of assuming. Supporting instead of excluding. 🌈

Thank you, Sofia and SEMA, for helping us build greater awareness, compassion and understanding within our community. 💜

🎭 Relive the Magic of NKS’s First-Ever Stage Play! 🌍✨

We’re delighted to share a video from our first-ever stage play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performed on 19.08.2026! 👏🎬

Through humour, storytelling and a South Asian family setting, our talented performers brought an important message to life — highlighting the impact of food waste and climate change. 🌱♻️

🎥 Watch the video and enjoy a glimpse of this brilliant performance by clicking the link below!

https://youtu.be/K_SCwIuq3mI?si=77sURhQPL8Q9oP1O

A huge well done to everyone involved for making this such a memorable and meaningful experience. ❤️👏
Small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference to our planet. 🌍💚

NKS Edinburgh Fringe 2026 🎭 Relive the Magic of NKS’s First-Ever Stage Play! 🌍✨We’re delight...