Moving Words
A 90-minute open workshop for mothers with babies or pre-schoolers to gently explore movement and writing as part of their caring journey. Mothers are invited to come for as long or as little as they want and can; the space is open throughout the duration of the workshop.
Moving Words in St Matthews Church, Norwich – part of The Playtime Project
In a calm, welcoming space, we’ll move, rest, write, and reflect—connecting with our shifting bodies, emotions, and identities through simple guided exercises. Babies and young children are welcome to be with you throughout, whether playing, cuddling, feeding, or snoozing.
This is not about doing it ‘right’—it’s about giving space to your story, your rhythm, and your creativity, just as you are.
“I feel proud to take time for me. I now have a lot more space in my head for creative thinking.”
“I feel Joy, Relaxed and Inspired.”
“Space for me always makes me feel like a better mother!”
“My body feels good to move a little.”
“Feeling lighter, feeling seen and held.”
Workshop Facilitators
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Helen Vine is a Norfolk based poet and actress.
She was awarded an ACE funded DYCP grant to develop her practice further as a poet in 2020.
Helen was BBC Radio Norfolk’s Friday Night Poet in Residence, June 2021 and a 2022 Kendal Poetry Festival Bursary recipient. She was poet in residence at Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich (2022-2024) and has performed her work at the National Centre for Writing and Norwich Puppet Theatre. Helen’s debut collection of poetry, Turbulent Flow, was published in April 2024.
Helen is a regular creative practitioner at Norwich Theatre where, for the last two years, has run community poetry workshops for mothers. Helen has also run poetry workshops for women in various arts venues including outdoor site specific workshops e.g at Raveningham Sculpture Trail (an established annual exhibition of contemporary artworks), local care homes and with the charity ‘Get Me Out The Four Walls’ which offers peer support and informal social meets for parents and carers, living in Norfolk and Suffolk to overcome social isolation.Writing Award Nominations:
2024: Shortlisted for the the Jarrold New Writing Award (2024 Norfolk Arts Awards)
2023: Shortlisted for the Jarrold New Writing Award (2023 Norfolk Arts Awards)
2022: Shortlisted for the 2022 National BBC Upload Festival
2021: Runner up; Broadcast and Media Award (2021 Norfolk Arts Awards)
Either as a one-off event or ongoing series – Moving Words is ready to come to your parent community. Get in touch to learn more and start the conversation!
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Emma Zangs is a choreographer, performer and communication coach.Since 2018, Emma has facilitated dance workshops with refugees living in the UK, to help overcome trauma, regain self-confidence and recreate a sense of belonging and community. In 2019, Emma delivered her TEDx talk ‘We Are All Dancers’, as part of TEDxWomen. Through her work with business owners and refugees, she shared the message that dance unites us all and has a unique power to repair and reshape our lives beyond the physical.
Emma studied Art History and Film Studies at Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris and has an MA in Choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. She was also a Resident of Sadler’s Wells Artist Development Programme (2015-18). Born in Paris, France, she grew up in the Normandy countryside and now lives in Norwich, Norfolk.
Recent Awards:
Norfolk Arts Awards 2023 for ‘Sanctuary on the Faultlines.’
Troop New Ideas Award from Cambridge Junction 2025 for ‘The Lost Nose’.
