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.
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Unleash Your Team’s Potential with Our New Creating Performance Workshops

Is it time to re-energise your team and build stronger leaders while doing something truly memorable together? We’re thrilled to introduce our Creating Performance Workshops - a completely fresh approach to leadership and team development that combines hands-on craft with powerful behavioural science.
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Creative Team Building Activities: A Fun Upholstery Workshop for the Tropic Team

The Tropic team enjoyed a fantastic creative team building day, crafting stunning storage boxes at our upholstery workshop. A heartfelt treat from their Diamond Leader, Marie-Claire, this memorable experience celebrated teamwork, creativity, and friendship, with everyone carrying their handmade furniture and big smiles.
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Craft Date Ideas: A Unique and Memorable Couples Day Out in Cheshire

Experience the joy of connection and creativity at one of our unique date ideas for couples, crafting beautiful furniture in our Cheshire workshop whilst making lasting memories.
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.
Upholstery Workshop with Gill Fox
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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.
wreath making class
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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.
Upholstery workshop cheshire
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A Day of Furniture Making and Skill-Building in an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

We were joined in Cheshire by brothers and best friends for an upholstery workshop, making furniture and skill-building.
8 attendees holding their fabric pinboards at a Creative Team Building Workshop in Cheshire
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Elevate Your Team’s Wellbeing, Confidence, and Creativity. Sarah Smithson, CEO of Stick ‘N’ Step shares her story.

Recently, Sarah Smithson, CEO from Stick 'n' Step had the pleasure of participating in an upholstery workshop designed to enhance wellbeing, confidence, and creativity. She shared her experience with us.
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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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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.
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Join the Festive Fun: Christmas Wreath Workshops at the Chapel in Cheshire

Start off the season spending a few hours creating your very own luxury Christmas wreath at a workshop in Scholar Green, Cheshire.
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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.
Blog > From Good to Exceptional - Why Innovators Invest in Creativity All Year Round > Featured Image
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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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