We’re closed on Monday – but from Tuesday there’s a full programme of activities and a new art exhibition to kick-start the Autumn season at The Mill. The separate calendar on this page (righthand side if viewing from a desktop/laptop – elsewhere if viewing from a mobile device) lists everything in date and time order – and here’s a list grouped by category …
Art
- Thursday 22 October – Sunday 6 December (during Mill open hours). Transform is an open and free exhibition of artworks by local artists on the theme of changing seasons, the cycles of life, decay, re-birth, and magic. On the evening of the first day – 22 October 6-8.30pm – you can meet the artists and enjoy some nibbles and drinks.
Business Skills Workshop
- Friday 23 October – 10:00-13:00. Facebook for Business. Lots of practical tips on using Facebook effectively to promote your business. Booking is essential by contacting Jane Walker –by phone or email 07771691194 – info@walkerwebsco.uk
Health, Well-Being and Support
- Tuesday 20 October – 16:00-19:00 – Community Acupuncture Clinic. Patients receive treatments in small groups in comfortable reclining chairs or massage tables distributed in the same room. You decide what you can afford on a sliding scale between £20-£40. No income verification or questions asked. Bookings are by appointment only as there are limited spaces, so please go to www.daonuacupuncture.com or phone: 07809211013 to book.
- Thursday 22 October – 12:00-14:00 – Asian Women’s Support Group. Contact amarjit786@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.
Knitting
- Wednesday 21 October – 18:30-20:00 and Friday 23 October – 10:00-13:00. The Knitting Group is for experienced knitters or the complete novice. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome. £1 donation to The Mill appreciated. You can just drop-in.
Language, communication and literature
- Tuesday 20 October – 19:00-21:00 – English for Beginners/Improvers is a class for beginners and elementary level, working towards IELTS and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. The course fee is payable in advance – 10 weeks – £170.00 or 12 weeks – £195. Please contact easyenglishe17@gmail.com to find out more and book a place.
- Tuesday 20 October – 19:00-21:00 – Mill Book Club. This month’s book is : ‘Waiting in the Twilight’ by Joan Riley. If you’ve read it, do come along – if not, come along to find out what next month’s book will be and how you can join in.
- Wednesday 21 October – 10:15-11:45 – Tiny Talk is an award winning baby signing class which helps helps babies to learn to communicate before they can talk. Please get in touch to reserve your place by emailing rosev@tinytalk.co.uk or phoning 07770 531 075.
- Thursday 22 October – 12:00-13:30 – English Conversation Group is for all nationalities to gain confidence in spoken English. Contact tinman@yahoo.com to find out more.
- Sunday 25 October – 10:00-12:00 – English for Beginners/Improvers – details as for Tuesday 20 October.
Socialising
- Wednesday 21 October – 12:00-14:00 – Laughter Club. This is a club where people can meet to socialize and make new friends and enjoy pleasant company. At the start it will be for people who are on employment support allowance on the work programme with SEETEC, but as the group evolves over time and gets more successful it will be open for the whole community. We aim to cater for up to 25 people per session. Contact Julia 07521 945 701 for further information.
- Sunday 25 October – 11:30-13:00 – Community Breakfast – Just drop-in to meet your neighbours. Bring food to share and relax in The Mill’s Living Room. Supplies for making coffee and tea (including herbal) available for a small donation.