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Events in June 2019

  • Yoga Rise n Shine

    Yoga Rise n Shine


    3 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities

    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8
    Tel: 020 7923 0350
    Monday 9.30 - 11.00 Yoga Rise n Shine

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Lunch Up

    Lunch Up

    All day
    4 June, 2019

    Hackney has a range of thriving lunch clubs that provide healthy and nutritious meals for just a small fee.

    Lunch Up
    Redmond Community Centre,
    Kayani Avenue, Woodberry
    Down N4 2HF

    Tuesdays, 12 noon – 2pm
    Phone Lydia on 07804 693461

    e: lunchup347@gmail.com

    DeafPLUS service for Men over 50 who have a hearing loss

    DeafPLUS service for Men over 50 who have a hearing loss


    4 June, 2019

    DeafPLUS is working in partnership with Action on Hearing Loss to deliver a service for Men over 50 who have a hearing loss.

    DeafPLUS will be delivering two free courses that will support Men who are experiencing some hearing problems.

    Each course will offer the opportunity to find out more about hearing loss, what equipment is available, lip reading tips, develop good copying strategies and meet people like yourself who also have a hearing loss.

    The course is open to Men over 50 (partners / wives / family members are welcome to come too).

    Course 1 starts Tuesday 5th Feb to Tuesday 19th March
    Course 2 starts Tuesday 4th June to Tuesday 16th July

    Both courses start at 10.30 to 12.30. For venue details and course registration contact
    Geraldine O’Halloran – email Geraldine.O’Halloran@deafplus.org
    or call 020 7791 0105 or drop me a line at

    DeafPLUS (Hackney Projects), Trinity Centre, Key Close, Whitechapel, London E1 4HG

    DeafPLUS (Hackney Projects)
    Trinity Centre
    Key Close, Whitechapel
    London, E1 4HG
  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions


    5 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Line Dancing
    Wednesdays 10am -11am

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N

    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    5 June, 2019 6 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    Posh Club Hackney

    Posh Club Hackney


    5 June, 2019

    A weekly glamorous performance and social club for older people.

    Rocking the chapel and queering the cupcake, this east London gaff is the fanciest and rowdiest club

    Wednesdays for about 30 weeks a year

    Current Season, 2019:  8 May until 26 June and then 16 October until 18 December

    Time:  12noon – 3pm, Cost:   Tickets £5

    Booking: 07938 985 644

  • Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    5 June, 2019 6 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    All day
    7 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Table Tennis
    Fridays 2 pm - 4pm

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N
    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Tai Chi

    Tai Chi


    7 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities
    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8 3XW

    020 7923 0350

    Friday 11.45 - 12.45 Tai Chi

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Yoga Rise n Shine

    Yoga Rise n Shine


    10 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities

    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8
    Tel: 020 7923 0350
    Monday 9.30 - 11.00 Yoga Rise n Shine

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Lunch Up

    Lunch Up

    All day
    11 June, 2019

    Hackney has a range of thriving lunch clubs that provide healthy and nutritious meals for just a small fee.

    Lunch Up
    Redmond Community Centre,
    Kayani Avenue, Woodberry
    Down N4 2HF

    Tuesdays, 12 noon – 2pm
    Phone Lydia on 07804 693461

    e: lunchup347@gmail.com

  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions


    12 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Line Dancing
    Wednesdays 10am -11am

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N

    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    12 June, 2019 13 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    Posh Club Hackney

    Posh Club Hackney


    12 June, 2019

    A weekly glamorous performance and social club for older people.

    Rocking the chapel and queering the cupcake, this east London gaff is the fanciest and rowdiest club

    Wednesdays for about 30 weeks a year

    Current Season, 2019:  8 May until 26 June and then 16 October until 18 December

    Time:  12noon – 3pm, Cost:   Tickets £5

    Booking: 07938 985 644

  • Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    12 June, 2019 13 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    Rainbow Mind launch

    Rainbow Mind launch

    All day
    13 June, 2019

    Rainbow Mind is a new service aiming to tackle mental health issues for individuals within the LGBTQI+ community. Rainbow Mind is a collaborative project between Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest (Mind CHWF) and Mind in Salford, so will take place across London and Greater Manchester.

    They are hosting a launch event in London on the evening of the 19th of June for the project - the event is free to attend and is a great opportunity to learn more about our services, specifically our upcoming Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) on self-care and mindfulness skills for LGBTQI+ individuals.

    The Mayor of Hackney Philip Glanville will be attending and opening our event, and there will be further panel discussions, activities, and food throughout the evening.

    To find out more, please contact us via contact@rainbowmind.org or visit our website: https://rainbowmind.org/

    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rainbow-mind-project-launch-tickets-62983759119

    More information

  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    All day
    14 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Table Tennis
    Fridays 2 pm - 4pm

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N
    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Chair Disco

    Chair Disco


    14 June, 2019

    Chair Disco is a popular way to exercise for older Hackney residents.

    Weekly Chair Disco sessions are being hosted at Adelaide Court every Friday morning at 10.30 am.

    They run seated exercise sessions for older people – aged 50 and over - in East London.
    Sessions are free and fun and a great way to get active and meet new people.

    One Adelaide Court resident said: “This class has been a hit. I love the music – you can’t help yourself going just a little bit wild”.

    Newcomers are welcome.

    Check online for details of the next session.

    https://www.chairdisco.com/workshops

    More information

    Tai Chi

    Tai Chi


    14 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities
    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8 3XW

    020 7923 0350

    Friday 11.45 - 12.45 Tai Chi

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Yoga Rise n Shine

    Yoga Rise n Shine


    17 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities

    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8
    Tel: 020 7923 0350
    Monday 9.30 - 11.00 Yoga Rise n Shine

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Lunch Up

    Lunch Up

    All day
    18 June, 2019

    Hackney has a range of thriving lunch clubs that provide healthy and nutritious meals for just a small fee.

    Lunch Up
    Redmond Community Centre,
    Kayani Avenue, Woodberry
    Down N4 2HF

    Tuesdays, 12 noon – 2pm
    Phone Lydia on 07804 693461

    e: lunchup347@gmail.com

    Rainbow Grow

    Rainbow Grow

    All day
    18 June, 2019

    Rainbow Grow is an LGBTQI+ led community gardening initiative open to all who support their aims of providing a welcoming space for members of this community to grow edible plants and take part in gardening-related activities.

    Since April 2018 they have been based at Hackney CVS. With lots of hard work and community participation in a short space of time they have turned a neglected courtyard into a productive and very attractive garden. They meet weekly on Tuesday from 5:30 to 8pm.

  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions


    19 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Line Dancing
    Wednesdays 10am -11am

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N

    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    19 June, 2019 20 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    Posh Club Hackney

    Posh Club Hackney


    19 June, 2019

    A weekly glamorous performance and social club for older people.

    Rocking the chapel and queering the cupcake, this east London gaff is the fanciest and rowdiest club

    Wednesdays for about 30 weeks a year

    Current Season, 2019:  8 May until 26 June and then 16 October until 18 December

    Time:  12noon – 3pm, Cost:   Tickets £5

    Booking: 07938 985 644

  • Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    19 June, 2019 20 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    MRS Learn Together Club

    MRS Learn Together Club


    20 June, 2019

    MRS Learn Together Club

    Thursdays, 2-4pm,

    Clapton Library

    18 July to 19 September (inclusive)

    Fun, informal gatherings where older people come together to learn how to use digital technology and the internet to do things they want to do online.

    Contact: hello@learningtogether.club or phone 07423 162019.

  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    All day
    21 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Table Tennis
    Fridays 2 pm - 4pm

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N
    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Tai Chi

    Tai Chi


    21 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities
    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8 3XW

    020 7923 0350

    Friday 11.45 - 12.45 Tai Chi

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Yoga Rise n Shine

    Yoga Rise n Shine


    24 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities

    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8
    Tel: 020 7923 0350
    Monday 9.30 - 11.00 Yoga Rise n Shine

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Lunch Up

    Lunch Up

    All day
    25 June, 2019

    Hackney has a range of thriving lunch clubs that provide healthy and nutritious meals for just a small fee.

    Lunch Up
    Redmond Community Centre,
    Kayani Avenue, Woodberry
    Down N4 2HF

    Tuesdays, 12 noon – 2pm
    Phone Lydia on 07804 693461

    e: lunchup347@gmail.com

  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions


    26 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Line Dancing
    Wednesdays 10am -11am

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N

    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    26 June, 2019 27 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    Posh Club Hackney

    Posh Club Hackney


    26 June, 2019

    A weekly glamorous performance and social club for older people.

    Rocking the chapel and queering the cupcake, this east London gaff is the fanciest and rowdiest club

    Wednesdays for about 30 weeks a year

    Current Season, 2019:  8 May until 26 June and then 16 October until 18 December

    Time:  12noon – 3pm, Cost:   Tickets £5

    Booking: 07938 985 644

  • Hoxton Health exercise classes

    Hoxton Health exercise classes


    26 June, 2019 27 June, 2019

    Fun, social exercise classes, run on a drop-in basis, so you can come along without booking. There is a £2 per session charge for classes, unless otherwise stated. All venues are accessible. For details phone Hoxton Health 020 7739 2533

    Chair-based exercise Gentle but challenging exercise class to music.

    Wednesdays 10am – 11am

    (Please check over the holiday period to see if the sessions are running).

     

    Arden Estate Community Hall
    Regan Way
    London, N1 6PH
    MRS Learn Together Club

    MRS Learn Together Club


    27 June, 2019

    MRS Learn Together Club

    Thursdays, 2-4pm,

    Clapton Library

    18 July to 19 September (inclusive)

    Fun, informal gatherings where older people come together to learn how to use digital technology and the internet to do things they want to do online.

    Contact: hello@learningtogether.club or phone 07423 162019.

  • Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    All day
    28 June, 2019

    Better Club dementia friendly sessions

    Table Tennis
    Fridays 2 pm - 4pm

    King’s Hall Leisure Centre, E5 0N
    t: 020 8985 2158 or
    e: josephine.cox@gll.org

    King's Hall Leisure Centre (GLL)
    39 Lower Clapton Road
    Hackney
    London , E5 0NU
    Chair Disco

    Chair Disco


    28 June, 2019

    Chair Disco is a popular way to exercise for older Hackney residents.

    Weekly Chair Disco sessions are being hosted at Adelaide Court every Friday morning at 10.30 am.

    They run seated exercise sessions for older people – aged 50 and over - in East London.
    Sessions are free and fun and a great way to get active and meet new people.

    One Adelaide Court resident said: “This class has been a hit. I love the music – you can’t help yourself going just a little bit wild”.

    Newcomers are welcome.

    Check online for details of the next session.

    https://www.chairdisco.com/workshops

    More information

    Tai Chi

    Tai Chi


    28 June, 2019

    The Sharp End Weekly Activities
    All our classes are at:
    Queensbridge Leisure Centre, 30 Holly Street, E8 3XW

    020 7923 0350

    Friday 11.45 - 12.45 Tai Chi

    The Sharp End
    Queensbridge Sports & Community Centre
    30 Holly Street
    London, E8 3XW
    020 7923 0350
  • Silver Saturday

    Silver Saturday

    All day
    29 June, 2019

    Silver Saturdays is a social club, bringing older people together for fun and creative activities at Mind's Wellbeing Centre. Once a month people from all over Hackney come together and enjoy a delicious home-made lunch and exciting activities which we alternate on a regular basis – such as mindfulness, bingo, line-dancing and quizzes.

    Participants are welcome to join for the whole day, or they can come along for a particular activity. Carers are also welcome to come along to accompany individuals

    For more information and details on when sessions run, please contact: spoe@mindchwf.org.uk

  • Made in Hackney: One Pot Wonders

    Made in Hackney: One Pot Wonders


    30 June, 2019

    Made In Hackney Class – One Pot wonders

    30th June 12:30pm - 3:00pm

    You will learn with nutritionist Deepa how to cook tasty dishes packed with healthy grains and pulses without the need of fancy
    equipment. Just a hob will do!

    To book:
    t: 0208 442 4266 or
    e: info@madeinhackney.org
    (Suggested minimum donation £5 per class but no one turned away due to lack of funds).
    Venue Address:
    Made In Hackney, Food For All
    Basement, 3 Cazenove Road,
    London N16 6PA

    3 Cazenove Road
    3 Cazenove Road
    N16 6PA
    020 8442 4266