Apple Day @ The Mill is at the end of the week on Saturday 24 September and we’re looking forward to welcoming you to this firm favourite in The Mill’s annual calendar to celebrate all things apples. But – read on – because there are lots of other things going on this week … including a new activity – Shiatsu – on Thursday 22 September …
All week (except Monday)
Everyone is welcome whenever we are open. You can borrow a book from the honesty library , bring your little ones to enjoy all the toys in the playroom, make a cuppa and have a chat – and we also have leaflets, flyers and posters on display so you can find out what else is going on throughout Waltham Forest.
And there’s always art on the walls of our living-room. This week you can view the exhibition of postcard-size artworks in The Greatest Little Art Show and Raffle in E17. For full details of this amazing exhibition and your chance to win an original, signed, artwork by a “a very famous street artist” for just £1 click here.
Monday 19 September
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
7pm-9pm – Make Your Mark –The third class of this four-week course. There are sometimes places available for those who have not previously attended. Click here to find out more, and then contact the tutor Jason Hawkridge by email or ring him on 07786 49500 if you would like to start attending or would like to know about future classes.
Tuesday 20 September
10am – 1pm – Sociable Sewing – the group is run on alternate Tuesdays. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or an experienced sewer, all are welcome. You can bring your own sewing, patchwork, darning or mending. Learn a new skill, have fun with fabric or just sew in company. An experienced sewer, Hilary, will be on hand for help and advice, and we have sewing machines available if you need them. £1 donation + small costs for materials. Please contact info@themill-coppermill.org for more information.
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 – This 5-week yoga course geared toward the cyclist continues. The five 1 hour classes are recommended as a course, though drop ins are also welcome (space dependent). To find out more emaill Vicky at yogainthestow@gmail.com
Wednesday 21 September
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 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 22 September
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
4pm-5.30pm –Junior Art Club – After-school sessions for young people aged 6+ who want to have fun making art. There are limited places so, please, click here for more information about how to book.
4pm-6pm – Shiatsu –Shiatsu originates from Japan and means “Finger pressure”. The treatment involves gentle stretching, joint mobilization and perpendicular pressure on specific points in the body. It is received fully clothed, lying on a comfortable mat or similar with support cushions where needed. Treatments can also be received in side or seated positions. For more details and bookings, please contact Rahel Meyer Shiatsu Practitioner (MRSS) – by phone: +44(0)7982220381 – or email: rahelmeyershiatsu@gmail.com or – visit website rahelmeyer-shiatsu.weebly.com
Friday 23 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.
2pm- 5pm – Wellbeing for Seniors – This course is led by Karen Liebenguth Qualified Life Coach and Accredited Mindfulness Trainer, is designed to support seniors to flourish in retirement and old age, to make the most of and appreciate their lives, to keep in touch with their talents and interests and live fulfilling lives. Click here for full information including how to book.
Saturday 24 September
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
1.30pm – 4.30pm – Apple Day @ The Mill – Come along to take a turn on the apple press to make juice from locally ‘srumped’ apples and engage in child-friendly activities including apple-bobbing and making an apple bird feeder to take home. Full details here.
Sunday 24 September
10am-2pm – exhibition of artworks in The Greatest Little Art Show and Raffle in E17. For full details of this amazing exhibition and your chance to win an artwork by a “a very famous street artist” for just £1 click here.
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