Creative Pathways to a Smokefree Life is a community arts project supporting adults across Thurrock to explore healthier, smokefree futures in a welcoming, non-judgemental way.

Delivered by Arts Outburst, the project uses creativity as a relaxed starting point for conversations about wellbeing, change, and support—helping people connect with local stop smoking services in ways that feel natural and empowering.

What’s involved?

Across 12 months, we will deliver creative sessions and events in community spaces including Grays, Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, South Ockendon, and Purfleet.

Activities include:
• Creative workshops and informal drop-in sessions
• Smokefree pop-up events in public spaces
• Two larger creative days linked to Stoptober and No Smoking Day

Sessions use art, storytelling, music, and drama to explore wellbeing and personal journeys. Trained staff and volunteers will gently incorporate smokefree messaging and signpost people to local stop smoking services when appropriate.

Why creativity?

Creative activities help create safe, relaxed spaces where people feel comfortable talking, reflecting, and exploring change. This approach reduces stigma, builds confidence, and supports people to take steps towards a smoke-free life at their own pace.

Get in Touch

You can chat to us at any of our events about getting help to become smoke-free. We have useful leaflets and information on hand for you to take away and start your smoke-free journey.

If you can’t make it down to see us, but would like to chat about this project or any other project we are currently running, we would love to hear from you!
Get in touch:

Email: hello@artsoutburst.co.uk
Phone: 01375 386247