Below are details of activities this week which are open to newcomers – with information about whether you need to book or if you can just drop-in, if the activity is free or if there is a charge, and contact details so you can find out more. And, don’t forget, whenever we are open (check opening times elsewhere on this website) you can just drop-in to:
- Use the honesty library (a great selection of books donated by local residents which you can take away to read, and then return or not … we don’t check!)
- Make a cuppa (tea and coffee supplies are available for a small donation of 50p)
- Bring your little ones to enjoy all the toys in the Childrens’ Playroom, or
- Just come in for a chat – there’s always someone on the reception desk to welcome you.
- View the latest art exhibition in our living room …
All week whenever we are open …
Sketched & Drawn is our current art exhibition. Walthamstow residents of all ages have been invited to show their sketches and drawings for our latest exhibition which has been co-ordinated by local artist Jason Hawkridge. The exhibition will finish on Saturday 21 May. So, do drop in this week (check opening times elsewhere on the website) and view the artworks on the walls of the living room. To find out more about exhibitions at The Mill contact artworks@themill-coppermill.org.
Monday 16 May
6pm-7pm – Gentle Yoga Learn some gentle healing poses and relaxation techniques, which you can also do safely at home. Classes are small (up to 8 students), so you will get plenty of individual attention. £10 drop in or £9 with a loyalty card. For more information and to book your place send an email to:josettayoga@hotmail.co.uk
7pm-8.30pm Ashtanga Yoga This class is also led by Josetta who specialises in teaching beginners this dynamic style of yoga, but all levels are catered for.Regular students buy ten week loyalty cards for a discounted £10 per class. Drop-ins are also welcome, space permitting for £11. This class is for anyone with little or no experience of either yoga or Ashtanga yoga, as well as for those who wish to develop their practice. For more information and to book your place send an email to: josettayoga@hotmail.co.uk
Tuesday 17 May
10am-1pm – Social Sewing Group Bring your sewing projects to The Mill and sew along in company with others. All sewing projects welcome: patchwork, mending, darning. Come and learn a new sewing skill, have fun with a new fabric project or come to sew surrounded by others doing the same and have some fun. An excellent teacher will be on hand to help and give advice. £1 donation + small costs for materials Please contact info@themill-coppermill.orgif are interested in attending.
Wednesday 18 May
12pm-2pm – Laughter Club Meets weekly and is for people to socialise and make new friends and enjoy pleasant company. Set up originally for people who are on employment support allowance on the work programme with SEETEC, but others are welcome. For more information contact Julie: julie.ayres@twist.co.uk or 07521 945 701
2pm-2.30pm – Mindfulness Training Robert Beard has been training in mindfulness practice for over 30 years. He is offering a drop-in taster session on Wednesdays which consists of a lead practice called ‘bringing the senses home’. It last for half an hour with a prompt start time and a brief introduction to the nature of mindfulness. Attendance by donation (suggested minimum £5).
6.30pm-8pm – Knitting Drop-In Suitable for experienced knitters or the complete beginner. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome for £1 donation. For more information contact: knitmillers@gmail.com, or just come along.
Thursday 19 May
12pm-2pm Asian Women’s Support Group A regular, weekly, group for Asian women to socialise and learn skills. For more information contact Amarjit: amarjit786@hotmail.co.uk
12pm-1.30pm – Words, Conversation and Scrabble group Come along to gain confidence in spoken English, or simply if you enjoy a good game of Scrabble to help improve your vocabulary. All nationalities welcome. For more information contact Adele Tinman: tinman.adele@yahoo.com
3.30pm-5pm – Kids’ Art Club Themed sessions of art activities for children. Aged 3 and upwards. Can be messy. We try and tailor the sessions to accommodate the younger children from 3.30 – older children from 4.15 but we are very relaxed and flexible! Donation of £1 per child please. For more information contact:artworks@themill-coppermill.org
Friday 20 May
10.00am-1pm – Knitting Group Suitable for experienced knitters or the complete beginner. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome for £1 donation. For more information contact: knitmillers@gmail.com, or just come along.
Saturday 21 May
10.15am-12.15pm Tales from The Marsh – for Mothers & Daughters Tales from the Marsh is part of a research project supervised under the Drama and History departments at Royal Holloway University of London. It is funded through a Waltham Forest Arts Development Grant and a Royal Holloway University of London research scholarship. Places are limited so please contact workshop facilitator, Siobhan O’Neill for further information or to book a place. Call 0798 951 9522 or email Siobhan.ONeill.2014@live.rhul.ac.uk
10.30am-11.30am – Launch of Forever Living Products – Aloe Vera. Want to feel fresh and great? Want your family to feel great? Come and try some of Aloe`s luxurious pro-health best sellers. Nourish, pamper and educate yourself and have the opportunity to find out how you can soar in this industry. To book a free place, please contact the organiser on 07593 076010 or nrfliving@outlook.com.
Sunday 22 May
7.00pm-8.30pm – Restorative Relaxing Yoga Start the week feeling refreshed and relaxed. This is a relaxing and restoring yoga class combining a mixture of yoga styles including gentle Vinyasa, yoga nidra, mind/body awareness and breathing practices. Suitable for all abilities. £11 per class (concessionary price £8.00), or £50 for 5-class pass. All places must be reserved in advance – contact: thelivinglab@hotmail.com / 07736700702