This week there’s new activity – open to all on a drop-in basis. See details below for “Home: The Conversation Game” on Thursday 1 September. But there are lots of other activities you can join in as a newcomer, and details below are in date and time order. Information given includes whether you need to book, if you can just drop-in and if there is any fee. But … Remember you don’t have to join in an activity to call in at The Mill – everyone is welcome whenever we are open 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)
“Wish you were here” – The Postcard Raffle Returns … Call in to buy a raffle ticket for just £1 to win a signed, mini-masterpiece. Artists who’ve donated their work include local ‘luminaries’, pupils of Whitefields Academy, established artists – and, one ‘very famous’ street artist. You could get lucky – and all proceeds will go The Mill and Forest Night Shelters. Click here to find out more.
Monday 29 August
The Mill is closed during the day. Please contact josettayoga@hotmail.co.uk to confirm if the usual Monday evening yoga classes are taking place.
Tuesday 30 August
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 31 August
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). For more information email.
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 1 September
9.30am-12.00pm – The New Parents Social Drop In is an informal coffee morning for parents of pre-crawling babies to get to know others who are also welcoming a new little person into their family. . 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
1pm-3pm –Home: the conversation – Local artist Pippa Davisomoon brings her innovative game to The Mill. It’s s a fun and interesting way to get to know other local residents or discover things about people you already know! Open and accessible to all, come along on your own or with a friend. No need to book – just drop in. More information here.
Friday 2 September
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 3 September
11.00am-1pm – Gardening Group – Call in to join the team of volunteers who help keep The Mill’s garden flourishing. You don’t need green fingers – just enthusiasm … !
To find out more email.
Sunday 4 September
11.00am-1pm Chess Club – A drop-in session for beginners and improvers. Everyone aged 11+ is welcome. Attendance is by donation of £2 (all proceeds to The Mill). A few chess sets will be available, but if you have one, please bring your own set.
11am-1pm Mill Bike Group – A gentle 2 hour cycle paced well for all ages and abilities to join, exploring the River Lea and surroundings and stopping for a cup of tea to say hello and stick our noses into the sun. Meet at 11am in front of The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane for departure at 11.15am. For more information contact Katja by email: or ring her on 07799 411 587