Monday 25 November 2024
Community Activities – December 2024
Community Activities are organised by Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust and Covent Garden Community Centre.
Our newsletter keeps you informed!
Activities in December 2024 and coming up later in the year…
Please use these contact emails
Sessions at CGCC please contact Phil – manager@cgcc.org.uk
Sessions at Phoenix Gardens please contact Louise – louise@thephoenixgarden.org
Sessions at Dragon Hall please contact Keeley – keeley@dragonhall.org.uk
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When: 10:00 – 12:00; Every Thursday from January 16th
Where: Dragon Hall, Podcasting Studios
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Christmas Lunch Ticket Collection: Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd December
Tickets can be collected from CGCC/7 Dials Club between 12 noon and 3pm on the above dates. If you can’t make it, it’s fine for friends to collect on your behalf.
We will have hot drinks and mince pies available.
On collection day you will be asked if you want a veggie option or Turkey. The starter and main course are 100% GF. We are unable to accommodate other special requests.
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Lunch: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th December
Doors open at 11.30am, Lunch will be served at 1pm
Christmas Prize Draw – We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away for Christmas lunch on Tuesday 17th December. The only rule is that you must be a member to enter.
You can become a member by filling in the form found here:
Questions I know I’ll be asked:
1. If I’m coming on Monday can I enter the draw to come on Tuesday also? Yes, no problem
2. I have a ticket already, can I enter the draw and if I win get a refund on the purchased ticket? No
Email Phil to be entered in the draw!
manager@cgcc.org.uk.
Lunch Club Menus
There is no lunch club on Friday 29th November
Friday 6th December: Salmon Fillet
Booking opens Fri 29th Nov via email to Phil at manager@cgcc.org.uk
Fri 13th December: Cottage pie
Booking opens Fri 6th December via email to Phil at manager@cgcc.org.uk
January 2025
The first lunch will be Friday 10th January. Booking will open on Monday 6th January and there will be a new booking process.
Details will be in a separate newsletter after New Year
Lunch Club 2025 News
From January 2025, Lunch Club will be unable to cater for specific dietary needs other than offering a vegetarian alternative to a meat or fish based dish.
We are able to keep the costs low because we have one member of staff running the kitchen who’s role is to produce a single main course that is suitable for all. We are not a restaurant and do not have the resources to produce alternative options.
From January, the newsletter will outline what the main course and dessert will be each week which will then allow you to make an informed decision about whether or not you choose to attend. As always, we will of course try our best to ensure that all meals are relatively GF, however we won’t be able to cater to individual requests.
Lunch Club Booking & Payment
Booking and payment will move online from January 2025. Booking will be via a specific page on the clubs website, further details will follow in the December newsletter
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning at Two Temple Place.
Would you like to meet fellow historians or learn about 2 Temple Place? Short lecture on Nancy Astor
Wednesday 11th December at 10am – To book your place email Keeley
Richards Games @ CGCC/7 Dials Club
Dominoes: Monday 9th Dec 1.30-4.30
Booking Not Necessary
Bridge: Monday 2nd Dec 1.30-4.30
Booking essential – email manager@cgcc.org.uk
Whist: Tuesday 10th Dec 1.30-4.30
Booking not necessary
Tea Dance @CGCC/Seven Dials Club
Friday 13th December Last one of 2024
Doors Open @ 2pm, Dance starts 2.30pm,
Cost £2.00
Tea Dance – use this form to book and pay – individual form and payment for each person please!
Christmas Disco@CGCC/Seven Dials Club
Friday 6th December 2024
Free disco will be at 7 Dials club starting at 2.30pm and finishing at 4,30pm. Please fill in the form to secure a place and here’s the important bit, if you submit a form it means you have a place so won’t receive a confirmation email from Phil.
If the form has stopped working, the disco is fully booked and we won’t be having a waiting list so book quickly
Pirates of Penzance @ the ENO
We have some tickets to see Pirates of Penzance kindly donated by our friends at the ENO. If you would like a chance to see the show on Friday 29th November @ 18:30pm, please fill in the form below: Please only apply if you are able to attend on the above date, as we have limited tickets available.
If you haven’t heard from Phil by Tuesday 26th November you have been unsuccessful.
Health & Wellbeing Workshop
Sunday 15th December, 11:00-14:00 – Camden residents only
Looking for ways to feel more energised, relaxed, and balanced? Join us for our Health and Wellbeing Workshop, a refreshing session designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Details to follow.
Contact Louise
A Special Christmas Play
You’re Invited: A Special Christmas Play by Our Young People!
Friday 20th December, 16:00 at Dragon Hall
This holiday season, our After School Club is spreading cheer with a heartwarming, homemade Christmas play—and we’d love for our cherished you to join us! It’s our way of celebrating the season together and sharing the holiday spirit across generations.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sign up now by completing the form below
Jewellery Class 2025 @ CGCC
We don’t have the dates yet, we will open applications in a New Year newsletter
Back to Nature @ Phoenix Garden
For further details or to register for a workshop, contact louise@thephoenixgarden.org
3rd December: Embrace your creativity with a DIY card-making session
10th December: Charcoal sketching with artist Valentino Vannini.
17th December: Christmas in the garden! Join us for some hot chocolate and Christmas treats.
7th January 2025: Making bird feeders. You can take them home for your local bird population or help us hang them in the garden.
Tuesdays 12:30-14:40
Christmas Market & Movie
Saturday 7th December, 12:00, Movie at 16:00 @ Phoenix Garden
Stalls selling Christmas gifts, wreath making workshop (£5, £7.50 or £10), mulled wine, games, live music and food.
We’ll be showing “The Last Christmas” at 4pm, booking is essential. Admission by donation – pay what you can.
Join Our Festive Film Club!
Get into the holiday spirit with our next Film Club meeting! This time, you get to choose the movie. Pick from these festive favourites:
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – A heartwarming classic about believing in the magic of Christmas.
Last Christmas (2019) – A modern romantic comedy based in Covent Garden and Central London filled with holiday charm and George Michael hits.
Home Alone (1990) – The hilarious, action-packed adventure of Kevin vs. the burglars!
When: Thursday 12th at 3:30pm
Where: Dragon Hall
Cast your vote and join us for a cozy, fun-filled movie night! Snacks provided.
Sign Up for Digital Improvers – Stage 2
Digital Improvers Stage 2 : More Creating & Editing
Get creative and take your digital skills to the next level with our long-running group in Covent Garden!
Priority to Camden Residents
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm; Every Thursday from January 16th
Where: Dragon Hall, Green Room
Digital Creatives – Create & Edit Short Films for Social Media : Beginner
Get creative and take your digital skills to the next level with our long-running group in Covent Garden!
Priority to Camden Residents
When: 13:00 – 15:00; Every Thursday from January 16th
Where: Dragon Hall, Green Room
One to One Advice Sessions
One to One Advice Sessions every Thursday. Get help with debt, benefits, housing or other general issues.
Last advice session 12th December
One hour Free. Appointments essential.
Emergency Food Provision
Our Food Bank operates on Fridays, collection only.
Apply by clicking the button below, you will be given an appointment to collect a parcel.
Appointments essential.
Speak to your Councillor (Camden)
1st and 3rd Friday of each month
Holborn Community Centre
35 Emerald Street
London, WC1N 3QW
6.30-7.30pm
Speak to your Councillor (Camden)
Last Friday of each month
Dragon Hall
17 Stukeley Street off Drury Lane
London, WC2B 5LT
6.30-7.30pm
Regular Activities at Dragon Hall & CGCC
Monday
- 9:00 – 10:00 – Line Dancing (On Zoom)
- 12:00 – 15:00 Badminton & Table Tennis (Fully Booked)
Tuesday
- 12.30 – 14:30 Back 2 Nature @ Phoenix Gardens (to book contact Louise)
Wednesday
- 11:15 – 12:15 Pilates (at Phoenix Garden – £5.00)
- 11:00 – 12:00 Qi Gong (at CGCC)
- 12.30 – 16:30 Social garden for Camden residents @ Phoenix Gardens (to book contact Louise)
- 14:30 – 15:30 Tai Chi (at CGCC, spaces available, Free)
- Advice one-to-one sessions by appointment
Thursday
- 10:00 – 12:30 Digital Inclusion (at Dragon Hall, Free, fully booked)
- 12:00 – 13:00 Flamenco (at Dragon Hall – £5.00)
- 13:00 – 15:00 Creative Digital (at Dragon Hall, Free, fully booked)
- 13:00 – 16:00 Badminton & Table Tennis (at Dragon Hall – fully booked)
Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30 1-1 Digital Support with Elliot (at Dragon Hall, Free)
- 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Club (at CGCC – booking essential)
- Food Bank Collections by appointment
Saturday
- 10:00 – 14:00 Volunteer at the Phoenix Gardens (to book contact Louise)
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