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Buzzing with Creativity

Supporting The World of Glass

We’ve been working closely with the inspiring team behind The World of Glass to support their crowdfunding campaign, a heartfelt effort to preserve and celebrate the artistry and heritage of glassmaking.

Four photos showing members of the print team working on custom T-shirts for The World of Glass campaign. Activities include heat pressing orange text onto blue fabric and positioning the designs carefully.

To help raise awareness, our print team members Jeff and Aiden created a special run of custom HTV vinyl T-shirts, each one crafted with care and purpose. These navy-blue shirts, featuring a bold orange logo, were proudly worn by The World of Glass staff throughout and beyond the campaign.

Four images showing the process and outcome of creating custom T-shirts for The World of Glass campaign. Includes team members heat pressing, holding up finished shirts, and a close-up of the final navy T-shirt with bold orange logo.”

“We absolutely LOVE our new T-shirts created by your team! We can’t wait to show everyone who comes into The World of Glass! Thank you so much!” — The World of Glass Team

In under three months, £87,000 was raised by the St Helens community, keeping The World of Glass open and thriving.

Winter Ready with Buzz Print!

Our incredible Buzz Print Team were recently tasked with another exciting project for FC St Helens – producing the club’s winter accessories, including stylish hats and scarves for fans to show their support while staying warm.

Four images showing the Buzz Print Team creating winter hats for FC St Helens. The team carefully assembles red bobble hats featuring the club’s badge, using heat-press equipment and hand-finishing techniques.

From start to finish, the team brought creativity, precision, and pride to the project, making sure every item met the club’s high standards. The finished accessories not only look fantastic but are a testament to the skill and dedication of Jeff and Aiden.

Five photos showing Buzz Hub team members creating FC St Helens bobble hats. The process includes assembling red hats, adding white crests, and using a heat press to apply logos.

This latest order highlights how Buzz Hub continues to support local organisations while giving our team members the chance to develop new skills and showcase their talent.

Two Buzz Hub team members proudly wearing and displaying finished FC St Helens merchandise - one holding a red bobble hat and the other wearing a red and white scarf.

Youth Open Art Celebration

Winning entries from the Youth Open Art Competition: a close-up photo of a bee on a pink flower (1st place), colourful mixed media artwork featuring positive words and a sculpture (2nd place), and a painting of a brick building against a blue sky (3rd place).

We’re incredibly proud of our talented artists who took part in this year’s Youth Open Art Competition, creating original artworks that explored what it means to be part of St Helens.

Three artists standing beside their exhibited artworks at the Youth Open Art Competition, each smiling proudly in front of their colourful and varied creations.

In July 2025, St Helens Town Hall hosted an exhibition showcasing the amazing range of submissions from schools, colleges, and community groups, including our very own Buzz Hub artists. Lewis achieved 1st place in the SEND Photography category, Abigail came 2nd in the SEND Collage category, and Aiden secured 3rd place in the SEND Colour category. Each winner received a trophy and a hand-printed tote bag, crafted by our print team.

Buzz Hub artists proudly receiving their awards at the Youth Open Art Competition, including close-ups of trophies and group shots with event organisers and local officials.

As well as participating in the Youth Open Art Competition, our print team had the exciting opportunity to create the tote bag prizes for the winners. A huge thank you to Nicola Ashurst from St. Helens Council for entrusting us with this special part of the competition!

Buzz Hub team members proudly displaying their hand-printed tote bags featuring colourful artwork, with additional images showing a vibrant exhibition of the completed designs laid out on tables and displayed in a hall.

Pawsitive Magnets

Buzz Hub members using tablets and digital pens to illustrate animals for a creative project in support of Max’s Legacy animal rescue, focusing on digital drawing and concentration.

Our talented members recently took part in a creative and heartwarming collaboration with Max’s Legacy, a non-profit rescue run by volunteers passionate about the rehabilitation and rehoming of all animals in need. This project supported their mission to help rescue animals find safe and loving homes.

Buzz Hub members proudly display their digital pet portraits created for Max’s Legacy, showcasing colourful artwork of rescue dogs and cats on tablets and printed formats.

Using iPads and the tracing method, our members drew digital portraits of Max’s Legacy rescue animals, capturing each pet’s unique character and charm. The finished portraits were transformed into over 40 beautiful magnets, each one a celebration of second chances and new beginnings.

Buzz Hub artists proudly present their digital pet portraits of rescue rats and rabbits, displayed on tablets and colourful prints, as part of a magnet-making project for Max’s Legacy.”
Buzz Hub members proudly display their digital pet portraits on tablets, featuring striking dog and cat illustrations created for Max’s Legacy fundraising magnets.

These magnets were proudly sold at Max’s Legacy’s fundraising dog show, displayed on their own dedicated stall, helping to raise vital funds to continue the charity’s incredible work.

Handmade magnets featuring digital pet portraits, neatly displayed on wooden shelves and a wall, ready for sale at Max’s Legacy fundraising event.

Good Day to be Alive

We’re thrilled to share this beautiful new video featuring the Everyone Move Collective, which we at Buzz Hub are proud to be a part of! Our talented performers have combined Makaton and the art of dance to create something truly special. The energy, joy, and teamwork shine through every second of the video, showcasing the dedication and creativity of everyone involved.

Performers and crew from the Everyone Move Collective filming in front of a green screen, using Makaton and dance for a creative video project.

Everyone Move brings communities together through collective sessions, workshops, private classes, and performances. They believe that dance should be inclusive, accessible, and joyful for all, and this project is a perfect example of that ethos in action.

Everyone Move Collective members rehearsing choreography and reviewing footage in a large indoor studio space.

This fantastic project was produced by us at Buzz Hub and features incredible performers from ourselves, Circle Inclusive CIC, The ARC, Zoe’s Place Liverpool and A Chance To.

Buzz Hub performers rehearsing dance routines together in a church hall, showcasing teamwork, energy, and inclusion.

Everyone worked incredibly hard to bring this project to life, and the result is inspiring. Seeing everyone perform with such confidence, creativity, and pride has filled us with so much joy. The video is a beautiful celebration of creativity, inclusion, and community spirit.

Large group of Buzz Hub performers posing and smiling in a sports hall beneath a row of international flags and Olympic rings.

Excitingly, our performers will be dancing alongside this video live at the St. Helens Community Conference, hosted by MenCap Active Community, a fantastic event that aims to support people with a learning disability to get active. The event will take place on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at St Helens Rugby Football Club.

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