<![CDATA[welllondon]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk Animalcarpet RSS Feed generator <![CDATA[Hackney, Woodberry Down]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1518 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1518 <![CDATA[Projects and Activities]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1463 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1463 <![CDATA[There is lots happening in Woodberry Down which you can see on the programme below. Please contact Kevin or Kristina for more information about the activities taking place, and remember these activities are open to all residents of Woodberry Down! You can phone your local coordinators on: 020 8802 7580/7584 Or email: kevin: kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk Kristina: Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1464 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1464 <![CDATA[Hackney.jpg]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1938 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1938 <![CDATA[   Type of Project Project description Get Active Projects Blema Dancers Join the Belma’s Dancers fun and flamboyant African drum and dance workshops. They take place every week and are open to people of all ages and abilities. Their sessions are a great way to increase your fitness, meet new people and have fun. You will learn upbeat routines and you will also have the opportunity to be part of a performance at the end of the course. For more information contact Kevin or Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king@mhdt.org.uk and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Wheelytots Did you know that a child can learn to ride once they are able to walk? Wheelytots will be introducing toddlers to cycling on their amazing new balance bikes. If you are a parent or carer this would be a great activity to keep your toddler active, meet other parents who are supporting their children to become confident cyclists. For more information contact Kevin or Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king@mhdt.org.uk and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Feel Good Eat well Projects Luncheon Club Are you an older person living on the Woodberry Down estate with free time on Tuesdays? If you are ever stuck for ideas on what you might do for lunch then come along to the Redmond Community Centre for lunch. The luncheon club is really popular and provides delicious meals. If you have difficulty getting out then they can bring your lunch to you. If you would like to access this service then contact Kevin or Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Made in Hackney Love cooking or hate it Made in Hackney will get you passionate about cooking. Learn how to cook healthy and tasty meals for family and friends. There will be sessions for parents in creating exciting and healthy packed lunches and it’s a great opportunity to meet new people. Spaces are limited so register your interest as soon as possible. For more information contact Kevin or Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk  and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Giving and Sharing Projects Universal Board Games We all love playing games and Universal Board Games have more games than you could possibly imagine. They will be running sessions that are suitable for all ages.  Come along and play old classics, outdoor games and explore traditional games that are played throughout the world. Sessions will be held after school and during the half term where families can spend quality time together in a vibrant and fun environment. For more information contact Kevin or Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk  and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Beyond Feeling s Community Counselling If you are an older person you will be pleased to know that Beyond feelings will be running weekly singing and massage sessions. If you are worried about multitaskingyou won’t need to do both at the same time. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet people in your community and share a song or two. For more information contact Kevin or Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk  and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Love your Space Cordwainers Garden There is so much going on with the Corwainers Garden. Not only will you be able to learn about growing food but how to use what you grow in interesting ways like making tea bags, dying fabrics, making natural cosmetics and much more. For more information about signing up for these sessions contact Kevin and Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk  and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk Art for Health Tado Ceramics Tado Ceramics will be running intermediate to advanced ceramics course for local residents living on the Woodberry Down estate. Learn how to make beautiful works of art. For more information about signing up for these sessions contact Kevin and Kristina on 020 8802 7580/7584 or email kevin.king:mhdt.org.uk  and Kristina.georgiou@mhdt.org.uk PACT Knit and Natter Join Knit and Natter every Monday at the Redmond Community Centre. Meet other knitters where you can learn from each other, share tips and patterns. It’s a great place to meet friendly and interesting people in your area ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1627 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1627 <![CDATA[ Hackney (Phase 1 - Completed) The following Well London activities took place in the Brownswood (Woodberry Down) target area during the Well London Programme. Themed Projects Be Creative, Be Well Immediate Theatre: Creative workshops and a 'Festival of Light'. The community garden is GREAT and has really taken off. The singing has been a real joy and creative space” (Project Participant) Buywell Food co-op started end Sep; Food Access Steering Group. Eatwell Cook & Eat courses. Community Feasts were delivered in July 2009 and March 2011. I thought this class would be boring but my mum made me come, now I am here I really like it - it's really fun DIY Happiness Eight DIY Happiness sessions.  Changing Minds Mental health awareness sessions took place on a variety of subjects including: Understanding mental health conditions. Wellbeing for local residents. Relaxation session Stress Management Healthy Spaces The Woodberry Down Community Garden For my mother you don't just go for a walk you need a purpose for it. The garden was perfect for getting her out of the house. It had made a big difference. Activate London Healthy Walks Young peoples canoe sessions Week of taster activities Cycling Work shop Young people bushcraft Young peoples dance sessions Intergenerational cycling proficiency course Immediate Theatre youth.com project Estate football sessions Cycle picnic Turkish Gardening Group Heart of the Community Projects Training communities This project provided training for the following Well London groups: WLDT members Well London Activators MWIA facilitators Young Ambassador Training Communities also offered Personal support packages (PSPs).  Examples of training people chose included the following: Electrical Inspection and Testing. TESOL level 2 with business. Mental Health first aid. Stress management. Weight management. Complimentary therapy testing. DIY Course for women Youth.com Dance sessions. A dance performance at the Woodberry Down Community Festival. Related links Well London Delivery Team WellNet Active Living Map Participant Data Total participants; 699 559 people reported an increase in healthier eating. 526 people reported increased access to affordable healthy food. 496 people reported an increase in levels of physical activity. 559 people reported that they felt more or much more positive. Margaret Lewis, Woodberry Down estate Hackney Margaret Lewis has lived on the huge Woodberry Down estate in Hackney for the past 20 years. It hasn't always been a happy time. "I've had problems on this estate," Ms Lewis says. Her house has been burgled, and she has been on the receiving end of harassment and intimidation - but becoming involved with Well London has, she says, made her feel much better about herself and about living here. This morning, as she does every Thursday, Ms Lewis joined the Well London walking club for their weekly constitutional around Finsbury Park. "I've also done the [community] gardening, the healthy eating courses… it’s brilliant. Absolutely brilliant,’ she explains. ‘I did DIY Happiness, too, and every class was different. It was like going forwards, instead of going backwards. I’ve come out of my shell now. It’s just the best. "I go walking every Thursday, I help out and volunteer with the over-60s, and I'm meeting more people on the estate too… Other than coming here [Robin Redmond community centre, the base for Well London’s Woodberry Down projects], I wouldn’t meet other people. You just don't, otherwise." Ms Lewis has been involved with Well London for the past two years. She is full of praise for the programme, and in fact, her only complaint is that it has not had long enough. "I don’t think Well London should stop. It has drawn people together. But it needs to run for a number of years. People here are still learning that it exists, so how can it leave a legacy? Some of us will carry on walking but it will depend how it goes." For Ms Lewis personally, though, the legacy is already assured. "I'm a lot, lot better than I used to be," she says with a smile. ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1033 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1033 <![CDATA[   Name and Details of Project Where and When Who can Come? Mother and Toddlers Group Once a week on Wednesdays at the Redmond Centre Mothers with their toddlers IT Drop in classes Finished in April 2014 All residents welcome ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1465 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1465