Calico Libraries invites writers from across the borough and beyond to enter its inaugural writing competition!
We’re seeking short works of fiction (1,500 words or fewer) responding to the theme Imagined Worlds. Whether your story explores a reimagined reality, a speculative future, or an entirely original landscape, we’re looking for creative and distinctive interpretations of the theme.
Winning and highly commended entries will be published both in print and online, and will each receive a contributor copy of the physical pamphlet.
Submissions are open from 1st November until 31st December!
For submission guidelines and to submit your work, please visit calicoprojects.com/calico-creative-writing-competition/
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 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
Our lovely volunteer Sheelagh will read from new and classic books for children 4 to 7 years (all ages welcome). Readings will be in the children’s library. Come along and discover some great stories! Every Thursday at 3.30pm
This November, watch a specially curated selection of films in celebration of Lewisham Libraries' Imagined Worlds events season.
Deptford Library Cinema Club:
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.
All events are wheelchair accessible and all films will have subtitles where possible. Accessible toilets are also available throughout the screenings. If you have any other accessiblity needs or questions about the event please do let us know by calling 020 8314 7299 or emailing us at deptfordlibrary@lewisham.gov.uk (mailto:deptfordlibrary@lewisham.gov.uk)
Lucie's focus as a teacher is on the holistic nature of yoga and on community in her weekly SE13 class. The classes are less about flexibility and acrobatics - something that has become the norm in Western culture - and more about the true origin of yoga; ‘Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self’ (Bhagavad Gita), a lifelong journey within. Whilst yoga asanas (poses) are a crucial part of yoga, they are not the whole part - breath work and meditation amongst other elements are just as important. Her classes aim to reflect the ancient and ‘true’ meaning of yoga and as a result help you come back to yourself - in mind, in body, in breath.
To book your space Please click the link below:
https://www.yogawithlucie.com/book-yoga
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 toys
Fridays 10:15am-11:30am. Term Time only
Singing rhymes with babies helps with language development and bonding between parent or carer and child.
Join us most Friday's at 10:30am for a 30 minute Baby Bounce and Story, a singing and rhyming session for under 2’s designed to engage little ones and develop language and motor skills.
The event is free and spaces are limited so please book your place in advance Ticket Tailor:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1547627
Only one adult per child please, and if at all possible leave large buggies at home and bring a sling.
If you want to help out and volunteer to run these amazing sessions please get in touch with us at reception or through our email address: contact@croftonparklibrary.co.uk
Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Manor House Library from 5-7pm on the first Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18. In each session, we will look at a few short examples to guide us, and then dive into our own work.
Topic Schedule:
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 buytickets.at/calico/1822417 (https://buytickets.at/calico/1822417)
