The British Museum

Tuesday 1 October 2024

Community Activities – October 2024

Community Activities are organised by Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust and Covent Garden Community Centre.

Our newsletter keeps you informed!
Activities in October 2024 and coming up later in the year…

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Good bye & Good Luck!

Some of you may have heard that John has accepted a new position with another charity and will be leaving Dragon Hall as of October 11th. We are sad to see him go, but excited for the new opportunities that lay ahead for him. Thanks for all your help over the years – the very best wishes for the future…


With John off to pastures new you will now need to 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

We will continue to run our activities for you all and look forward to seeing you!

Lunch Club

Friday Lunch Club

Please Remember…
Booking in advance for your place at the Lunch Club is ESSENTIAL!
We open booking one week before – no exceptions!

To Book your place send an email to: manager@cgcc.org.uk

Lunch Club Menu – October 2024

Friday 4th October: Sausage & Mash and Onion Gravy:
Booking opens Friday 27th Septembe

Friday 11th October: Pasta Carbonara
Booking opens Friday 4th October

Friday 18th October: Roast Chicken Breast with Seasonal Vegetables
Booking opens Friday 11th October

Saturday 26th October: Brunch will be served @ 11am
Doors open at 10am

Booking opens Friday 18th October

Dancing Man

Christmas Lunch – Day 2,
Tuesday 17th December

Day 2 Bookings…

We are now taking bookings for Day 2 of the Christmas Lunches on Tuesday 17th December.

Fill in the form below to reserve and pay for your ticket – the form only takes individual applications – one form, one ticket.
(NOTE: if you have a ticket for Day 1, no, you can’t have a ticket for Day 2!!)

Tickets this year will cost £12.50.

Chair Yoga

Exercise @ CGCC

We have a new Qi Gong class starting on Wednesday 2nd October with a new tutor. To sign up for the first class please email manager@cgcc.org.uk

Wednesday 2nd Oct: Qi Gong: @ 11:00
Wednesday 2nd Oct: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 Just turn up…
Wednesday 9th Oct: Qi Gong: @ 11:00
Wednesday 9th Oct: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 Just turn up…
Wednesday 16th Oct: Qi Gong: @ 11:00
Wednesday 16th Oct: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 Just turn up…
Wednesday 23rd Oct: Qi Gong: @ 11:00
Wednesday 23rd Oct: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 Just turn up…
Wednesday 30th Oct: Qi Gong: @ 11:00
Wednesday 30th Oct: Tai Chi: @ 14:30 Just turn up…

New Chair Yoga Class starting Tuesday 15th October at 1pm

Please join Claire, our new Chair Yoga tutor for a gentle and inclusive chair yoga class for over 55s!  Claire is a qualified yoga therapist, you will be guided through sequences that are designed to improve strength, flexibility and breath awareness, improve balance and help you to connect with your body and energy.

Spaces are limited to 10 per class so booking via Phil will be essential every week. Book now at manager@cgcc.org.uk

Card Game

Richard’s Games

Dominoes: Monday 7th October: 13:30
Booking Not Necessary

Bridge: Tuesday 15th October: Bridge 13:30
Booking essential – email manager@cgcc.org.uk

Violas Quiz: Monday 21st October 13:30
Booking essential – email Phil: manager@cgcc.org.uk

Whist: Monday 28th October 13:30
Booking not necessary

Seven Dials Club

Tea Dance @CGCC

Friday 18th October

Doors Open @ 2pm, Dance starts 2.30pm,

Cost: £2.00

A few spaces left for the Tea Dance – use this form to book and pay – individual form and payment for each person please!


Find out more about Edurne from her website – Vera the Diva!


Speak to your Councillor (Camden)

Last Friday in the month at Dragon Hall is LB Camden Council Surgery – from 18:30 to 20:00. Councillors are available.

Drop into these sessions. 

Fridays – 1 to 1 Digital Support with Elliot

Issues with your devices? Need advice on technology? Want help with your phone, laptop or tablet, Digital 1-1 support sessions every Friday from 12:00 to 14:30 at Dragon Hall.

To book please email: elliot@dragonhall.org.uk

The British Museum

October one-off Special Museum Visits

If you would like to be added to the reserve list for these visits please email John (before 11th October).

Thursday 3rd October, 13:30 to 14:30 – Visit to Bow Street Museum

Thursday 10th October, 11:00 – Visit to London Transport Museum

Sunday 13th October, 12:00 – Visit to British Museum

Advice help guidance support

One to One Advice Sessions

One to one advice on debt, benefits, housing or other general issues. Free

Sessions are on Wednesdays and last one hour. Appointments are essential.

Covent Garden Food Bank

Emergency Food Provision

Apply for support by clicking the button below. You will be given an appointment to collect a food parcel.

The Food Bank operates on Fridays and is collection only. Appointments are essential.

Regular Activities at Dragon Hall & CGCC

Monday
9:00 – 10:00 Line Dancing (On Zoom)
12:00 – 15:00 Badminton & Table Tennis (at Dragon Hall – Free)

Wednesday
10:00 – 11:00
Yoga (at Phoenix Garden – £5.00)
11:15 – 12:15 Pilates (at Phoenix Garden – £5.00)
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, restarts on September 26th)
10:30 – 12:30 Indoor Gardening (at Phoenix Garden)
12:00 – 13:00 Flamenco (at Dragon Hall – £5.00)
13:00 – 15:00 Creative Digital (at Dragon Hall, Free, restarts on September 26th – email to be added to reserve list)
13:00 – 16:00 Badminton & Table Tennis (at Dragon Hall – Free)

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

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