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 Louise Lambert Yoga for a community beginners yoga class starting on Thursday 3rd April. This is a pay what you can afford session, suggested donation £5.
Please bring a yoga mat.
Join Shereen in the Children's Library every THURSDAY afternoon for our New Baby Bounce sessions from 2pm till 3pm
Join us in January for a selection of forgotten blockbusters! All of January's films are big in some way, either they made a big impact, were made by big names, made big money etc... But more importantly, all of them have in some way fallen off the radar since their release, so we're excited to bring them back to your attention!
SCREENINGSWatch a selection of films every Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm and every last Friday of the month at 2:00pm, programmed to a new theme every month, voted for by newsletter subscribers.DISCUSSION GROUPThe discussion group takes place every last Thursday of the month 6:00-7:00pm. Come and discuss the movies in a relaxed and informal setting, with biscuits and fellow film fans!The screenings and discussion group are free to attend and open to all – no need to book, and please do bring along a friend if you’d like. Screenings are held in meeting rooms 1&2 on the ground floor of the library, and we always use subtitles when available.To see the full film schedule, as well as the chance to vote on next month's film program,
Dandelions is run by volunteers from Ichthus Forest Hill Church. Their aim is to create a safe and loving environment for parents and young children in our community to have lots of fun with songs, stories and toysFridays 10:15am-11:30am. Term Time only
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month with a Queer Zine Workshop & Social in collaboration with Sassify Zine! Whether you’re an experienced zinester or want to learn about zines for the first time, all are welcome at this free, 16+ event.
Join Jason to hear about the history of zines, learn how to fold a simple zine, and create your own about any topic! You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the Lewisham Community Zine Library for examples and inspiration. While you work on your zine, you'll be able to socialise with other participants over light refreshments.
Free, all materials provided, 16+. Book your free spot at buytickets.at/calico/2006837 (https://buytickets.at/calico/2006837)
Jason is a queer creative who runs Sassify Zine. Sassify Zine aims to create safe spaces and community engagement, using zines as a tool for connection, reflection, and healing.
What is a zine? Zines are small, self-published works with a decades-long history of publishing outside the mainstream, focusing on anything from art, pop culture, writing, politics, and more! They’re a great way to document and celebrate cultur
Discover the secrets to crafting powerful short fiction with award-winning author Ola Awonubi in a free workshop perfect for new writers and anyone ready to see their stories in print.
This beginner-friendly workshop, held on Saturday 21st February from 1:00-2:30pm at Sydenham Library, will cover plot, characterisation, setting, and how to polish your work for competitions and anthologies. You’ll also learn where to find writing groups, how to use feedback effectively, and resources for publishers who welcome short stories.
Ola is the author of the Amazon bestsellers The Marriage Monitoring Aunties Association, The Nurses Tale, and the short story collection Naija Love Stories.
Free, 18+. Reserve your place and start your journey toward becoming a published short story writer. (https://buytickets.at/calico/1975759)
Every Saturday at Sydenham Library, the Knit & Natter circle comes together to knit (or crochet, sew, stitch, embroider…) and also, and much more importantly, to natter.Led by Wendy, this is a friendly group of like-minded crafty souls, and a fixture in the library’s week. Bring your own projects along and get some advance, admire other people’s handiwork, and swap tips and stories.Knit & Natter is free and there is no need to book. However spaces at the library are extremely limited at the moment, so it may be worth calling ahead on 020 8778 1753.Knit & Natter run a second weekly session at Ignition Brewery from 2-4pm on a Thursday, which currently has more spaces available.Knit & Natter runs every Saturday except when the library is closed – please do check around holiday times, etc.
Hartbeeps put your child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. We offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions, stay & play with baby discos, and fabulous children’s parties. We offer three different classes for different stages of development.
£10 per session if you are booking for the term, £13.50 per session if booking Pay As You Go.
Monday Mornings
9:30 Happy House: Confident walkers – (18 months – 5 years)10:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers 6 – 18 months)11:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers (6 – 18 months)12:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)13:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)
For more information on each class and to book your session, click the link below!https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4 (https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4)
