Therapeutic yoga classes – accessible to all. Cathy offers the full range of yoga techniques- posture,pranayama ( breathing practices), mantra , mudra and yoga nidra.All equipment provided.6 classes for £80 FREE TRIAL CLASSOr £15 drop in ( if there are spaces )This includes access to zoom classes in addition to live classes.Thursday mornings9.30 – 11amTerm time onlyTo book your space please contact cathynewsam@googlemail.com
About Rosana FioreRosana Fiore, Argentina-born and Italian-raised, is a London-based yoga teacher with a deep passion for conscious living. A long-term BKS Iyengar Yoga practitioner, she blends clear instruction, intelligent alignment, and warm humour, creating a welcoming space for all levels. Her classes help students connect, learn, and grow on the mat.
In-Person ClassesGrounded in Iyengar Yoga, Rosana’s sessions focus on strength, calm, and overall wellbeing. Using props and thoughtful sequencing, her classes are inclusive and adaptable for beginners to advanced practitioners. Expect a balanced practice combining alignment, strength, restorative poses, and breathwork, all within a supportive, encouraging environment that fosters growth and community.
Book your space here: Iyengar Yoga Classes (https://www.rosanafioreyoga.com/classes)
Therapeutic yoga classes – accessible to all. Cathy offers the full range of yoga techniques- posture,pranayama ( breathing practices), mantra , mudra and yoga nidra.All equipment provided.6 classes for £80 FREE TRIAL CLASSOr £15 drop in ( if there are spaces )This includes access to zoom classes in addition to live classes.Thursday mornings9.30 – 11amTerm time onlyTo book your space please contact cathynewsam@googlemail.com
As we get older our bodies change but we still want to be strong and flexible. This class features specially adapted Pilates exercises to improve balance and encourage co-ordination, mobility and strength while being safe for conditions which can affect the over 60s age group, such as osteoporosis, arthritis or joint replacements. This is a mixed ability class, so beginners, both men and women, are welcome as are clients with previous experience. While the class is challenging, there's always room to have a bit of fun!
The class is taught by Liz Murphy who has been working with this age group for a decade. Qualified with both the Pilates Foundation and Body Control, Liz has been teaching all levels of Pilates for more than 15 years and has a particular interest in Pilates for the over 60s. Her aim is to teach varied, challenging, confidence boosting classes where clients leave smiling and feeling good.
All equipment is provided. Feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
COST
£60 for a block of 6 classes which must be taken consecutively
£10 for the first trial class
Join Shereen in the Children's Library every THURSDAY afternoon for our New Baby Bounce sessions from 2pm till 3pm
The Manor House Library Teens Creative Writing Club is back for 2026/2027! This free group is for writers aged 14-18 and is open to any experience level. Join us from 5-7pm in the Baring Room at Manor House Library on the first Thursday of each month for free creative writing workshops.
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or you’ve never written outside of school, all are welcome. There is no homework or advance reading. All materials are provided, and the group is completely free. We welcome writing in all forms and genres.
Full details and booking available via Ticket Tailor. (https://buytickets.at/calico/2348489)
For questions and access needs, please contact Mariana via events@calicoprojects.com
In celebration of East and South East Asian (ESEA) Heritage month, Deptford Library Cinema Club is thrilled to be joined by three poets in association with the London Writers Centre - Helen Bowell, yuwei 魚尾 and Erica Hesketh. The poets have each picked an ESEA film to screen, which they will introduce by reading a selection of their poems on the theme of their chosen film.
For the September 3rd screening, we're delighted to be joined by Helen Bowell, who will be reading poetry exploring the queer migrant experience.
To find out which film she has chosen to screen, as well as the rest of the September schedule, please sign up to our monthly newsletter here. (https://forms.office.com/e/j2VMf5ynjw) Full film schedules are also advertised within the library.
Helen Bowell's debut pamphlet The Barman (Bad Betty Press, 2022) was a Poetry Book Society Choice. She co-directs Dead [Women] Poets Society, edited the first anthology of bi+ poets, Bi+ Lines (fourteen poems, 2023), and is now fourteen poems' co-editor.
A dynamic Vinyasa class designed to energise the body and build strength, with a strong focus on mindful mobility. You’ll be guided safely through creative, flowing sequences that gradually build heat, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness.
Expect an uplifting and invigorating practice that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, balanced, and relaxed—while still having fun along the way.
Every Saturday 8.30-9.30am
Open level .
Cost £13.
To book your spot please email ainalille@yahoo.co.uk (mailto:ainalille@yahoo.co.uk)
Love to paint and create? Stuck on a project? Looking for something new to try?Join local artist Carry Hornby at Sydenham Library for monthly sessions of inspiration and creation. You can bring your own projects to work on, or try out something we’ve arranged for the day. It’s a chance to work in a relaxed atmosphere alongside like minded people.All ages are welcome, though young children will need a parent or carer. And it’s free! Instagram @ArtCarryHornby
Young Gems is a structured weekly Saturday wellbeing group in Forest Hill, designed to support children and young people in building confidence, self-esteem, emotional resilience, and positive friendships within a calm and nurturing environment.
This programme is ideal for young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low confidence, social challenges, or difficulty expressing themselves.
What the programme focuses on:
Healthy self-esteem and confidence
Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
Resilience and positive thinking
Building friendships and social skills
Communication and self-expression
Understanding peer pressure and healthy relationships
Online safety and digital awareness
Each session combines guided wellbeing learning and practical skills development with creative and expressive
