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There is a season for every activity under heaven

A Cotton Tree member shares some of their thoughts on life under lockdown.
New research reveals adverse effects of discrimination on asylum seeker mental health

Cotton Tree co-founder Sohail speaks about his work on how discrimination and other factors can affect mental health in people seeking asylum.
Doing a simple act this Refugee Week

This Refugee Week, inspired by Counterpoints Arts, we wanted to do a small, simple act to stand with refugees.
The Cotton Tree celebrates black lives.

We're launching a Black Lives Project to honour and celebrate the lives of black people.

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COVID-19 – how can we keep our community safe and connected?

Trees are individual yet connected, like us. During this crisis we shall protect each other through personal and group connections. Regular updates, outdoor meetings, WhatsApp chats, essential funds… We shall be a Cotton Tree forest, and we shall thrive through creative new connections!
Cotton Tree launches Conversations Project

Our Conversations Project aims to alleviate some of the hardships of lockdown. By keeping in close contact, we try to help members through this difficult time.
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Looking after your health & wellbeing

Lots of good advice on how to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Abstract art and powerful feelings

On a wet day in London, Cotton Tree members met at the wonderful Studio Upstairs in Dalston to delve into the art of painting.
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Lockdown diaries: The Blind Men and the Elephant

Confused about the UK Government's new 'Stay Alert’ policy, we talked about meaning and humour on zoom.
Lockdown diaries: Six weeks under quarantine

It has been six weeks since we were told to stay home and social distance to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus.
Lockdown diaries: Prince Ivan’s choice

At our weekly storytelling workshops via Zoom, we often explore stories that can help us navigate our own lives.