Below are details of the activities taking place this week which you can join as a newcomer – and information given includes if you can drop-in, if you need to book, if there is any cost and who to contact if you need more information. But – you don’t have to join in a particular activity because from 10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday, and 10am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday we are open to welcome everyone 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.
- Just come in for a chat – there’s always someone on the reception desk to welcome you.
All week (except Monday)
“Home” our latest exhibition of art is on the walls in the ‘living room’. The exhibition explores how amazing our little piece of the world really is and why so many of us have chosen to live here. “Home” is an emotive thing – people have been inspired to paint, draw, write poetry and wax lyrical in many paintings and songs about what it means to them. The exhibition will be particularly relevant as we now all wonder what will be the impact of the ‘Brexit’ vote on all the people from other countries who have chosen to make Walthamstow their home. For more information contact the exhibition’s curator – Nat Di Maggio – by email.
Monday 25 July
The Mill is closed on Mondays.
Tuesday 26 July
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.
7.30pm-8.30pm – Yoga for Cyclists – a 5-week yoga course geared toward the cyclist, but suitable for all. Classes will aim to work core muscles and improve flexibility in areas typically tightened through cycling. They will also provide useful stretches that you can use before and after a ride on your bicycle. The pace is moderate, with select poses being held for longer. The five 1 hour classes are recommended as a course, though drop ins are also welcome (space dependent). £10 per class or £45 in advance for all 5 weeks. There are limited spaces and class size is small, so booking is advisable. Blocks and straps will be provided. Mats available at request, but please bring your own if possible. To reserve your space please email Vicky at yogainthestow@gmail.com
Wednesday 27 July
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 28 July
9.30am-12.00pm – The New Parents Social Drop In is an informal coffee morning for mothers of pre-crawling babies to get to know others who are also welcoming a new little person into their family. £1 donation to The Mill plus honesty box for tea/coffee. Open to parents of pre-crawling babies. Places may be limited by available space. Contact Jo at jobardsley@hotmail.com for further information.
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
Friday 29 July
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.
1.30pm-2.30pm – Learn Urdu – Asima Baig is a qualified experienced Pakistani Urdu teacher. £1 donation to The Mill. For more information email: :asima76baig@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07450 282735
Saturday 30 July and Sunday 31 July
No particular activities this weekend but we are open 10am-2pm for you to drop-in and look at the exhibition, use the playroom, borrow a book from the honesty library or just make a cuppa, read the newspapers and have a chat.