Please note we will be closed all day on Thursday 23 June as the Mill will be the local polling station for the EU Referendum so access will be for voters only.
New activities this week are Introduction to Therapeutic Play on Monday 20 June and Healthworks Pilates Retreat on Sunday 26 June. More details of these and all other activities are below. And, don’t forget, whenever we are open this week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-6pm – and Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm – 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!)
- View the latest art exhibition on the walls of our ‘living room’
- 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.
All week – (except Monday and Thursday)
“Happiness” – is our current art exhibition. We’re delighted to be working again with Whitefields Schools (part of Whitefield Academy Trust) to showcase work by the school’s students. Expect a variety of colourful and characterful images, pictures of favourite things and enjoyable techniques. You can call in whenever we are open to view this exuberant exhibition on the walls of our living-room . Everyone welcome – just drop-in.
Monday 20 June
9.30am-3pm – Pop-Up Monday – The Living Room at The Mill is reserved during these hours for local business people looking for space for work and networking. For more information click here.
9.30am-12.30pm – Introduction to therapeutic play. Renetta Fake is running a workshop for anyone who works with, lives with or is responsible for children. You will learn the difference between other play and therapeutic play; you will experience some of the ways therapeutic play is used and so feel the difference too. The course is just £15 for three hoursand is designed for professionals and parents to learn about how non-directive play can help children to communicate and process emotions. Details here. Please make sure you register as spaces are limited and pre-payment must be made otherwise your space cannot be guaranteed.
7pm-9pm – Make your Mark – Escape from the daily rigours of life and disconnect from smartphones, tablets and computers and join Make Your Mark. , a 4-week drawing course for all abilities, led by artist Jason Hawkridge. Participants will explore drawing techniques through studying dynamic installations and life models, allowing various drawing styles to emerge. The will take place in the back room of The Chequers and at The Mill on alternate weeks, on 20 June we’ll be at The Chequers. A relaxed approach will allow individuals to develop at their own pace and will encourage participants to explore their own ‘ways of seeing.’ Paper, pencils charcoal and pens are supplied, however having an A3 sketchbook is advisable. The course cost is £45 to be paid in advance to secure booking. Reductions are available for loyal past participants. Book your place by emailing Jason on: jasonhawkridge@yahoo.co.uk
Tuesday 21 June
10.30am-1.00pm Tales from The Marsh –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
4pm-7pm – Community Acupuncture Clinic – This community clinic offers low cost, highly effective and professional acupuncture treatments making treatments affordable to everyone without compromising on quality and care in a calm and relaxing multi-bed clinic setting. 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 and there are limited spaces, so to book visit: www.daonuacupuncture.com or phone: 07809211013.
Wednesday 22 June
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 lasts 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 email – or just come along.
Thursday 23 June
The Mill is closed all day as it is the local polling station for the EU Referendum and access will be for voting only.
Friday 24 June
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 email – or just come along.
Saturday 25 June
10am-11am – Spanish for You – Español para usted. Classes run by a native Spanish speaker for beginners and improvers (of any age) The cost is £6 per session (6 week terrm payable in advance). You are welcome to come along to a class and try it out. For more information or to enrol please contact: Roxana – 07709937543 – roxanaspanish@yahoo.co.uk
10.15am-12.15pm Tales from The Marsh 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
Sunday 26 June
9.30am-4.30pm – Pilates Retreat – A one day retreat with Catarina Catarino of Healthworks. There will be lots of pilates plus a special nutritional session. The price is £99 which includes handouts and refreshments. Places are limited to the first 8 people who book via a Doodle poll – please click here.
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