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Why Experiential Learning Helps Leadership Teams Collaborate More Effectively

How experiential learning workshops help leadership teams collaborate, share expertise and solve challenges together through hands-on creative tasks.

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When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

How Live Cheshire brought trustees and senior leaders together through a creative team day. A UK charity case study on collaboration, wellbeing and governance.

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When Everyone Is Brilliant, Why Do Teams Still Work in Silos?

High-performing teams often work in silos despite deep expertise. This article explores why that happens and how leaders can create better conditions for shared thinking.

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Are You Leading or Just Reacting? Why Space Is Key to Sustainable Leadership

Constant busyness is not the same as effective leadership. Learn the signs of reactive leadership and how creating space improves clarity, decision-making, and sustainable performance.

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How to Choose the Right Away Day for a High-Performing Team

Planning a team away day? Learn how to choose the right workshop for a high-performing team, avoid novelty activities, and create meaningful connection and collaboration.

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Why We Stopped Buying Christmas Presents and What We Do Instead

Every year we’re encouraged to buy more, wrap more, and give more. But a few years ago, we decided to do Christmas differently. No presents. No pressure. Just time together and experiences we’d actually remember. This is the story of how that decision changed everything — for us, our friends, and many of the people who now join our workshops.

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From Good to Exceptional: Why Innovators Invest in Creativity All Year Round

Discover why innovative, future-focused organisations are embedding creativity into their people strategy all year round — and how quarterly creative experiences drive measurable improvements in wellbeing, confidence and performance.

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Creative Team Building Case Study | Apollo Care Franchising Away Day

When the Apollo Care national team needed a way to reconnect and spark fresh energy ahead of their Apollo 2026 strategy, they joined us for a Creative Away Day in our Cheshire chapel studio. In this case study, discover how a hands-on workshop helped their remote-working team slow down, rediscover creativity, strengthen relationships and leave with renewed clarity and confidence.

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From a Birthday Gift to a New Beginning: Ros’s Journey Into Creativity

In 2021, Ros unwrapped a birthday present from her husband — a Crate Workshop at our chapel. She came expecting a fun creative day out… but it turned into something much more meaningful.

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Connection, Creativity and a Moment I’ll Never Forget

A look back at CIPD: a whirlwind of creativity, connection, and one emotional moment I’ll carry forever.

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A Simple Way to Help Your Team Start January Clear, Calm and Ready | Creative Team Building Workshops in Cheshire & the North West

Discover how a creative pause in December helps teams in Cheshire and the North West reset, reconnect and start January feeling clear, calm and ready for the year ahead

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Creative Team Building Case Study: P3 People Management’s Away Day

Discover how P3 People Management used a creative away day to boost confidence, wellbeing, and strategy. See results: +75% creative confidence, +28% wellbeing.

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Why Experiential Learning Helps Leadership Teams Collaborate More Effectively

How experiential learning workshops help leadership teams collaborate, share expertise and solve challenges together through hands-on creative tasks.

Blog, People, Process & Performance, Team Building, Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

How Live Cheshire brought trustees and senior leaders together through a creative team day. A UK charity case study on collaboration, wellbeing and governance.

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When Everyone Is Brilliant, Why Do Teams Still Work in Silos?

High-performing teams often work in silos despite deep expertise. This article explores why that happens and how leaders can create better conditions for shared thinking.

Emma Semper Hopkins sat on a sofa in her home, that she has upholstered.

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Nine Years of Purpose: My Five Top Tips on Building a Meaningful Business.

This week marks a significant milestone for me—nine years in business! As I reflect on this journey, I want to share how I've built a purpose-driven enterprise and offer five tips for anyone looking to do the same

Jenny and group participants smiling and holding their completed upholstered pin boards at the end of the team building workshop

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Embracing Creativity: Jenny Allcock’s Journey at the Upholstery Workshop

Discover how Jenny from Creating Adventures embraced creativity and enjoyed a relaxing upholstery workshop making a new noticeboard.

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Overcoming Fears and Discovering Strength: My Transformational Weekend Retreat

Dive into my journey of transformation at a cold water retreat in Anglesey! Overcoming fears and embracing discomfort, I discovered new strength and connection. Join me as I share my unforgettable experience and the tools I gained for the next steps in my journey.

Group photo of charity leaders with their finished upholstered noticeboards at one of our wellbeing workshops

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Meaningful Contributions – The Impact of Wellbeing Workshops for Charity Leaders

Our latest blog discusses the impact of charitable donations and conscious giving. It highlights our partnership with Cheshire Connect and pro bono wellbeing workshops for micro charity leaders, focusing on measuring success through confidence and creativity.

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Embracing Creativity: Gill Fox’s Experience at Our Upholstery Workshop

Gill Fox share's her experience of an upholstery workshop. She made a bench for her health practice at The Nantwich Clinic. Gill shares her experience and why it is so important to take time out for yourself.

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Embracing Creativity: Charlotte Dean’s Experience at a Team-Building Wreath Making Workshop

We were joined at Christmas by P3 People Management for an afternoon of wreath making. This team activity was filled with learning a new skill, and having fun.

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Why Experiential Learning Helps Leadership Teams Collaborate More Effectively

How experiential learning workshops help leadership teams collaborate, share expertise and solve challenges together through hands-on creative tasks.

Blog, People, Process & Performance, Team Building, Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

How Live Cheshire brought trustees and senior leaders together through a creative team day. A UK charity case study on collaboration, wellbeing and governance.

Blog, Team Building, Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

When Everyone Is Brilliant, Why Do Teams Still Work in Silos?

High-performing teams often work in silos despite deep expertise. This article explores why that happens and how leaders can create better conditions for shared thinking.

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We are delighted to announce that Semper Hopkins Upholstery is officially a B Corp™ certified business!

As a B Corp™ we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

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Cheshire East upholstery business recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign

We've been recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign I'm extremely excited to announce that SEMPER HOPKINS UPHOLSTERY & INTERIORS LIMITED has been selected as one of the UK's top 100 small businesses by the Small Business Saturday UK #SmallBiz100

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August Adventures: Striking the Perfect Balance between work and play

I love doing my monthly round up. It's an opportunity for me to take a moment to reflect back on what we’ve been up to and celebrate my accomplishments.

Blog, People, Process & Performance, Team Building, Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

How Live Cheshire brought trustees and senior leaders together through a creative team day. A UK charity case study on collaboration, wellbeing and governance.

Why Experiential Learning Helps Leadership Teams Collaborate More Effectively

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

When Everyone Is Brilliant, Why Do Teams Still Work in Silos?

Are You Leading or Just Reacting? Why Space Is Key to Sustainable Leadership

How to Choose the Right Away Day for a High-Performing Team

Why We Stopped Buying Christmas Presents and What We Do Instead

From Good to Exceptional: Why Innovators Invest in Creativity All Year Round

Creative Team Building Case Study | Apollo Care Franchising Away Day

From a Birthday Gift to a New Beginning: Ros’s Journey Into Creativity

Connection, Creativity and a Moment I’ll Never Forget

A Simple Way to Help Your Team Start January Clear, Calm and Ready | Creative Team Building Workshops in Cheshire & the North West

Creative Team Building Case Study: P3 People Management’s Away Day

Why Experiential Learning Helps Leadership Teams Collaborate More Effectively

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

When Everyone Is Brilliant, Why Do Teams Still Work in Silos?

Nine Years of Purpose: My Five Top Tips on Building a Meaningful Business.

Embracing Creativity: Jenny Allcock’s Journey at the Upholstery Workshop

Overcoming Fears and Discovering Strength: My Transformational Weekend Retreat

Meaningful Contributions – The Impact of Wellbeing Workshops for Charity Leaders

Embracing Creativity: Gill Fox’s Experience at Our Upholstery Workshop

Embracing Creativity: Charlotte Dean’s Experience at a Team-Building Wreath Making Workshop

Why Experiential Learning Helps Leadership Teams Collaborate More Effectively

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

When Everyone Is Brilliant, Why Do Teams Still Work in Silos?

We are delighted to announce that Semper Hopkins Upholstery is officially a B Corp™ certified business!

Cheshire East upholstery business recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign

August Adventures: Striking the Perfect Balance between work and play

When Trustees and Senior Leaders Step Out of Role and Into Relationship

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