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
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
Join us from 10:30am-12pm on the second Friday of the month in Room 1 (first floor) at Manor House Library for a relaxed drawing session for adults with Draw Club. No experience needed, just come along, draw, and enjoy the process.
This is a free session focusing on spending some quiet time slowing down, drawing, and enjoying the process alongside others. The session will begin with a few gentle warm-up drawing exercises to help you get started, followed by unguided time to draw at your own pace.
All materials are provided, including oil pastels, wax crayons, soft pastels, pencils, and charcoal. If you’d like to bring your own materials, please note that dry materials only can be used in the space.
Draw Club is a relaxed, self-guided drawing session for adults – no experience needed. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/draw-club-120624929975?_gl=1*1e57qdu*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcxMjkyMTc3OS4xNzcxODYwNDkz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzE4NjA0OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzE4NjA0OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw)
Join senior arts and communication consultant Dima Karout for a free curated conversation and creative health workshop from 1:45-4:30pm on Friday 8th May at Manor House Library.
1:45pm – arrival, coffee & tea
2:00pm – workshop begins
This workshop is designed as a moment of creative togetherness to respond to divisive narratives and gather potential to expand solidarity, care, and creative health in our communities by combining presentations, discussion, and practical participation. We will discuss the role that arts and culture play in improving our health, the power of libraries and engaging in public spaces to build solidarity and belonging. Then, we will participate in a hands-on art session to breathe outside of the work routine. During the session, we will curate a moment of collective thinking and knowledge sharing to learn from everyone’s experiences.
This workshop is free. It is open to cultural workers, library staff, council teams, and freelance artists who deliver community programs and workshops. All materials are provided. Full details and tickets are (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/2169325)
Boogie, bond and blossom are joyful creative movement sessions for parents and babies up to 18 months. Using rhythm, music and play, each session inspires wellbeing, exploration and meaningful connection.
The sessions naturally flow between being uplifting and energising, as well as gentle and calming. We encourage self-expression, allowing you and your baby to blossom.
Expect self-care, self-expression and flow for yourself, creative discovery with your baby, all in a nurturing and vibrant space. Feed, change, and rest whenever you need. No experience needed. Come as you are.
Book your session on Happity (https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/boogie-bond-blossom-lewisham-manor-house-library-creative-dance-movement-for-parents-babies?tracking%5Bcost%5D=1&tracking%5Bhash%5D=58688bf8d55719cdde41a1860dc79e4a9f9bf01de3a524de0913cd33c7b3bcba&tracking%5Blocation%5D=se13&tracking%5Bnow_booking%5D=false&tracking%5Bposition%5D=3&tracking%5Bpromoted%5D=true&tracking%5Bprovider_id%5D=18138&tracking%5Bschedule_id%5D=129566)
Insatgram: boogiebondandblossom
Email: holatamya@gmail.com
Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Forest Hill Library from 5-7pm on the second Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18. In each sesion, we will look at a few short examples to guide us, and then dive into our own work.
Topic Schedule:
September: Writing the Self
October: Halloween
November: Imagined Worlds
December: Multisensory Writing
January: Inventive & Experimental Forms
February: Non-romantic & Non-traditional Love Poetry
March: Writing Place
April: Structured Poetic Forms
May: Writing in Performance
We welcome writing in any form and genre, and all experience levels are welcome. No prior reading or knowledge required. You are welcome to join us for all sessions, or just a few. Please book each session separately. You can reserve your free spot at www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1822665 (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1822665)
