Lychee Red celebrates the Year of the Horse

Lychee Red held a Lunar New Year celebration on 16 February with dumpling-making, Chinese calligraphy, singing, dancing and lantern crafting that brought multiple generations together; the volunteer-led group meets weekly at Beeston Village Community Centre and is supported by Health For All.

Lychee Red held a Lunar New Year celebration on 16 February to welcome the Year of the Horse. The event included dumpling making, Chinese calligraphy, singing, dancing and lantern crafting. People of different ages attended and took part in activities together. The Lychee Red Group runs a volunteer-led community space for Chinese seniors at Beeston Village Community Centre and receives support from Health For All. Event highlights: - Date and occasion: a Lunar New Year celebration on 16 February for the Year of the Horse. - Activities: dumpling-making, Chinese calligraphy, singing, dancing and lantern crafting. - Attendance: people from multiple generations joined the event to share culture and community. - Group information: Lychee Red is volunteer-led, supported by Health For All, and provides weekly sessions for Chinese seniors at Beeston Village Community Centre. Summary: The celebration brought neighbours of different ages together to share cultural activities and social time, reinforcing local community ties. The Lychee Red Group continues to operate weekly sessions aimed at socialising, staying active and supporting wellbeing.