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
Join us on Thursday 13th August at Crofton Park Library to make your own rainstick and use it in an interactive story session!
Led by volunteer Jacqui, children will make a simple rainstick from household materials, decorate the outside, then join Jacqui to make the sounds of rain and talk about its cultural and ecological significance with an interactive storytime.
If possible, we ask each child to please bring their own paper towel tube or similar cardboard core (although we will have a few available on a first-come, first-served basis). All other materials for the craft will be provided.
This activity is free and all ages are welcome, but please note that we will use small items (such as beads, dry beans or rice, etc.) to fill our rainsticks. These small items can be a choking hazard, so this activity may not be suitable for babies or toddlers, and young children must be supervised at all times.
Free, no booking needed – just drop in!
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
SCREENINGSWatch a selection of films every Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm, 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.To see the full film schedule, as well as the chance to vote on next month's film program, you can sign up to our monthly newsletter here. (https://forms.office.com/e/j2VMf5ynjw) Full film schedules are also advertised within the library.
You can also follow us on Letterboxd (https://boxd.it/dAXVl), where you'll be able to see our Letterboxd Top Four (the club's most voted for films), as well as every film we've ever screened! You’ll also be able to leave comments on our monthly shortlists as well as the new schedule – let us know your favourites!
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)
Join percussionist and music teacher Owen for a creative rhythm workshop about the power of sounds and syllables. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to try out a few different percussion instruments, explore how rhythms and syllables work together, and have a percussion jam session!
Ages 5-10. Free, all materials provided. No need to book - just drop in!
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
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.
Sound Bath Meditation
Are you looking to reduce stress, alleviate pain, relieve anxiety, increase focus or improve sleep? Sound baths offer an opportunity to calm your mind and achieve deep relaxation. Immerse yourself in the relaxing, rejuvenating and therapeutic sounds of gongs, singing bowls, flutes, drums, voice and other instruments. Allow yourself to de-stress, quiet your mind and be transported to a place of self-reflection, healing and harmony.
These sessions are open to all. The only requirement is that you are able to remain quiet and as still as possible for about an hour in order to maintain a calm and peaceful environment for all attendees. Anyone under the age of 18 will need their own ticket and to attend with a ticket-holding parent, legal guardian or formally approved chaperone.
For Further information on the sessions: https://www.harmonycomplementarytherapy.com/sound-baths
To book your space: https://www.darrenlordmusic.co.uk/sound-bath-bookings
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