Online classes and activities
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The Open Door reading group
After a successful trial, our reading group will be meeting for lively discussions via Zoom at 2pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Here’s what’s coming up:
24 June – Restless by William Boyd (An easy-to-read, unusual take on the consequences of spying; his best ever novel?)
29 July – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christa Lefteri (‘Courageous, provocative, haunting’)
26 August – The Soul of Kindness by Elizabeth Taylor (Can anyone be too kind?)
30 September – Snobs by Julian Fellowes (A wonderful, slightly, cynical comedy of manners from the creator of ‘Downton Abbey’)
Due to the lockdown of public libraries, we can’t use the library book group scheme, so all the books are available, new and used, at a variety of online retailers (Amazon, eBay etc.) and are usually on Audible.
Email Jane Ellen at fredcharliej@gmail.com for further details on how to join the group (it’s free to everyone) and to register your place. Jane can also provide further details about the reading books and information on using Zoom.
Drawing classes
Winkwell Artists are offering free online drawing classes every Wednesday from 7pm to 7.40pm, term time only – starting back again on 10 June. If you’d like to take part, drop Angela Rossi an email at winkwellartists@gmail.com by the Monday before the class.
Art with Edwina
Please follow Edwina on Facebook to join her online classes, and for inspiration on starting your own projects.
The Canvas Crew weekly challenges
Catherine and Katie are videoing weekly creative challenges to demonstrate techniques and share ideas for fun things to try. Join their ‘Canvas Crew at home’ Facebook group to watch the challenges and share your pictures.
Yoga with Hilary
Hilary Warrell is running chair yoga classes via Zoom every Monday and Thursday, from 10am to 11am, with the opportunity to stay for a social virtual cuppa and chat afterwards.
Join her for an hour of functional and fun mindful movement and breathwork, designed to improve joint mobility, strength, balance, coordination, confidence and mood. It’s suitable for all ages and designed to be very inclusive.
She’s also continuing to run her regular yoga classes via Zoom on Wednesdays at 9.15am and Thursdays at 6.30pm.
If you’d to join Hilary and try your first class for FREE please contact her on 07963 252577 or hgwarrell@hotmail.co.uk.
Pilates
Michelle Selinger is running two 45-minute sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.30am. There is no charge for these online classes but if you wish, you can to make a donation to one of the charities supporting the NHS and other emergency services.
The link to join the Zoom meeting is: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/833307656 (you can join from 9.20am onwards). If you have any questions before or after the class, please email Michelle at michelleselinger@outlook.com
Please make sure you have a mat or towel, or at least a carpeted surface. Please don’t wear shoes - just bare feet or socks. You may like to have a cushion to hand.
Please go to ‘speaker view’ not ‘gallery view’ so you can see Michelle on a full screen
Everyone will be muted once the class starts
Relaxing yoga with Raccine
Raccine has kindly sent us some yoga videos – to follow at home at a time that suits you. Enjoy!
Twist and release
Energy Balance
Upper Body and Relaxation
Gentle Yoga
Little Signers Club
Anna's expertly taught online signing classes are suitable for babies from 3 months, toddlers and children up to age 3. Discover the huge benefits of using British Sign Language signs with your baby or toddler, learn a new skill and have fun together whilst doing so. Live online classes are supported by an incredible online membership site which provides a plethora of resources, songs, tips and videos.
Anna offers regular free taster sessions and meetups for new parents. Customers can choose to add an optional donation to free or paid classes, which raises money for Open Door, as well as 2 other local charities, to support our local community at this time.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with anna@littlesignersclub.co.uk Full details of all classes can be found on the Little Signers booking site.
The Open Door reading group
After a successful trial, our reading group will be meeting for lively discussions via Zoom at 2pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Here’s what’s coming up:
24 June – Restless by William Boyd (An easy-to-read, unusual take on the consequences of spying; his best ever novel?)
29 July – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christa Lefteri (‘Courageous, provocative, haunting’)
26 August – The Soul of Kindness by Elizabeth Taylor (Can anyone be too kind?)
30 September – Snobs by Julian Fellowes (A wonderful, slightly, cynical comedy of manners from the creator of ‘Downton Abbey’)
Due to the lockdown of public libraries, we can’t use the library book group scheme, so all the books are available, new and used, at a variety of online retailers (Amazon, eBay etc.) and are usually on Audible.
Email Jane Ellen at fredcharliej@gmail.com for further details on how to join the group (it’s free to everyone) and to register your place. Jane can also provide further details about the reading books and information on using Zoom.
Drawing classes
Winkwell Artists are offering free online drawing classes every Wednesday from 7pm to 7.40pm, term time only – starting back again on 10 June. If you’d like to take part, drop Angela Rossi an email at winkwellartists@gmail.com by the Monday before the class.
Art with Edwina
Please follow Edwina on Facebook to join her online classes, and for inspiration on starting your own projects.
The Canvas Crew weekly challenges
Catherine and Katie are videoing weekly creative challenges to demonstrate techniques and share ideas for fun things to try. Join their ‘Canvas Crew at home’ Facebook group to watch the challenges and share your pictures.
Yoga with Hilary
Hilary Warrell is running chair yoga classes via Zoom every Monday and Thursday, from 10am to 11am, with the opportunity to stay for a social virtual cuppa and chat afterwards.
Join her for an hour of functional and fun mindful movement and breathwork, designed to improve joint mobility, strength, balance, coordination, confidence and mood. It’s suitable for all ages and designed to be very inclusive.
She’s also continuing to run her regular yoga classes via Zoom on Wednesdays at 9.15am and Thursdays at 6.30pm.
If you’d to join Hilary and try your first class for FREE please contact her on 07963 252577 or hgwarrell@hotmail.co.uk.
Pilates
Michelle Selinger is running two 45-minute sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.30am. There is no charge for these online classes but if you wish, you can to make a donation to one of the charities supporting the NHS and other emergency services.
The link to join the Zoom meeting is: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/833307656 (you can join from 9.20am onwards). If you have any questions before or after the class, please email Michelle at michelleselinger@outlook.com
Please make sure you have a mat or towel, or at least a carpeted surface. Please don’t wear shoes - just bare feet or socks. You may like to have a cushion to hand.
Please go to ‘speaker view’ not ‘gallery view’ so you can see Michelle on a full screen
Everyone will be muted once the class starts
Relaxing yoga with Raccine
Raccine has kindly sent us some yoga videos – to follow at home at a time that suits you. Enjoy!
Twist and release
Energy Balance
Upper Body and Relaxation
Gentle Yoga
Little Signers Club
Anna's expertly taught online signing classes are suitable for babies from 3 months, toddlers and children up to age 3. Discover the huge benefits of using British Sign Language signs with your baby or toddler, learn a new skill and have fun together whilst doing so. Live online classes are supported by an incredible online membership site which provides a plethora of resources, songs, tips and videos.
Anna offers regular free taster sessions and meetups for new parents. Customers can choose to add an optional donation to free or paid classes, which raises money for Open Door, as well as 2 other local charities, to support our local community at this time.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with anna@littlesignersclub.co.uk Full details of all classes can be found on the Little Signers booking site.