Well – the first week of 2017 has arrived! It’s a fairly quiet start to the new year for The Mill, but there are nevertheless some activities going on and full details of these are below. But … you don’t have to join in an activity … you can just drop-in whenever we are open to view the latest art exhibition, make a cuppa (small donation appreciated), borrow a book from the honesty library, and/or bring your little ones to enjoy all the toys in the playroom. And there’s always someone on reception to welcome you.
All week (except Monday)
You can call in to look at the latest art exhibition on the walls of the living-room – “Can you see what I see?” The Blue Camera Club – an intrepid group of photographers from our Junior Art Club – went exploring at Halloween and the results are beautiful, funny and unexpected. We are very grateful to Waltham Forest Council for funds through the High Street Community Ward Forum.
Monday 2 January
The Mill will be closed all day – and, please note, the usual Monday evening yoga classes will not be start again until Monday 9 January. Meanwhile, you can send an email to find out more about these classes.
Tuesday 3 January
10am-12pm – Real Coffee @ The Mill – kick start 2017 with a caffeine hit for just £1 a cup + free home-made cantucci (almond biscotti).
Wednesday 4 January
10am-2pm – Community Voices – A programme of ESOL, aimed at migrant women of all backgrounds who want to integrate into their community, train as a volunteer, run local community events and gain an ESOL speaking qualification. The level is intermediate, Entry 3/Level 1. For more details please contact Hilary on 0207 2756750
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 – 7.30pm – Move the Body – Still the Mind – This is a moving meditation class, in which you will perform gentle, natural movements based on Chi Kung and Tai Chi practices and principles. Age and mobility difficulties are no obstacle as the exercises are gentle and can be accommodated to any ability. Cost £9. Please bring a bottle of water and wear flat footwear. No special clothing is required, other than that it is comfortable and allows you to move freely. For further information and contact details go to www.simonehealing.com
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 5 January
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
12pm-2pm Asian Women’s Support Group – A group for Asian women to socialise and learn skills. For more information email Amarjit: amarjit786@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 6 January
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.
10am-2pm – Community Voices – see above – Wednesday 4 January – for details.
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 7 January
11.00am-1pm – Gardening Group – Call in to join the team of volunteers who will be working to ensure The Mill’s evergreens continue to flourish, and doing preparation so the garden springs into life soon! To find out more email.
Sunday 8 January
No particular activities, but we will be open as usual – 10am-2pm – so do drop-in.
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