Tuesday 26th May 2020 – Day Sixty Three
Good morning all, hope that your Tuesday is going well.
I had a tough day yesterday, I won’t bore you with the ins and outs – but I felt low and unmotivated. Many of you have mentioned the term ‘no light at the end of the tunnel’. And I think that was how I felt. Work is always my focus and provides me with structure, but yesterday…….yesterday I missed my sons and friends very much.
Then I remembered a link that Chris Barlow sent me: Action for Happiness. It had an immediate effect on me and, after finding the motivation to do some exercise and go for a walk, my mood lifted – a chat with my eldest son, and I felt more like myself.
My point is this; if you are feeling low, please do give Amber, Genia, Leah, Michaela or myself a ring (number at the bottom of this post). Just sharing these negative thoughts can help – we are here for you, please do make contact.
Action for Happiness website
Dragon Hall are now setting up a number of Zoom sessions through the week
Mondays
Topic: Pilates with Rosie
Time: 11:30 AM London
Please email John for the link
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Topic: Flamenco Dancing with Sam
Time: 1pm
Zoom Meeting details to be confirmed
Please email John for the link
Tuesday
Topic: Meditation with Marcos
Time: 10:30 am
Please email John for the link
Wednesday (tomorrow 2nd session of 6)
Topic: Meditation with Inner Space
Time: 10.00 am
For Zoom Details Please email Leah: meditation@thephoenixgarden.
Thursdays
Topic: Chair Yoga with Marcos
Time: 10:30 am
Please email John for the link
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Topic: Reading Paintings in the Royal Collection
Time: May 28th at 2pm.
Please email John for the link
Sundays
Topic: Social Sunday with Amber
Time: 10.30 am
Please email John for the link
What can I share with you today?
FOOD / SHOPPING
Thank you to everyone who has forwarded their wonderful support and comments to me regarding the Food Bank Project organised by Covent Garden Community Centre / 7 Dials Club. It is really gratifying to hear that so many people are benefiting from the service:
Foodbank – We are flexible with regards to who we can help. If you fit the following criteria, please register.
- Self Isolation due to symptoms
- Isolation due to vulnerable or shielded status
- Income reduction because of lockdown & crisis measures
- Income reduction while waiting for benefits to arrive
- Homeless
Go to Registration Form
From Mary J:
Pizza Toast in 10 Minutes | Easy Bread Pizza Recipe.
It’s an easy and delicious lunch/ dinner recipe that requires very few ingredients. It’s so simple because you can always mix and match with whatever you have available. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
ART & CULTURE
From Emma:
Classic FM to broadcast two exclusive programmes with HRH The Prince of Wales.
Both two-hour programmes will be a celebration of His Royal Highness’s life-long support and enjoyment of classical music – with each piece personally chosen by him – through recordings made by his extensive musical patronages across the UK.
Here’s the Link
From Sarah (Queens Gallery).
Reading Paintings in the Royal Collection
Dawn Purkiss will be leading us in a fascinating study of paintings held within the Royal Collection. Together we will be looking at two paintings each week examining, for example: style, colour, mood, composition, symbolism, mythology, fashion, and medium.
Dawn will help us de-mystify a painting teaching us how to ‘read’ an art work. She will also encourage us to consider extending our studies to objects found at home via art, drama or photography etc. More details will be revealed on the day. If popular, it is hoped that this will become a regular series of Zoom sessions led by Dawn every Thursday at 2pm.
Please email John for the link
HEALTH
From Sue D:
Introduction to HIIT – Workout 1 | NHS.
Using high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance training to burn maximum calories during the workout and for up to 24 hours after, you can expect videos that take you through the correct form of each move, the best HIIT exercises that target both your upper and lower body and interval-style sets that blast your fitness.
From Steven:
Here is a selection of government research and advice on the importance of vitamin D3 for people who are not getting enough sunlight:
Advice on supplements for at risk groups
Vitamin D deficiency migrant health guide
INFORMATION
From Theresa:
Beware of COVID-19 scams.
Unscrupulous criminals are exploiting fears about COVID-19 to prey on members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. National Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19.
Here’s the Link
From Annabel:
For those of you who are using Zoom, an update is available.
Download this document to guide through this update.
Download Document
FUNNY SIDE OF LIFE
From Ruth – Do you Speak Corona?
Are you fully conversant with the new terminology of “Lockdown Lingo”? Corona conversation for the beginner!
Coronials – As opposed to millennials, this refers to the future generation of babies conceived or born during coronavirus quarantine. They might also become known as “Generation C”.
Furlough Merlot – Wine consumed in an attempt to relieve the frustration of not working. Also known as “bored-eaux” or “cabernet tedium”.
Coronadose – An overdose of bad news from consuming too much media during a time of crisis. Can result in a “panicdemic”.
That’s all for now!
You can contact me on 07759 646507 in case of an emergency
Be safe
John