The Stuart Low Trust
bringing people together for better health and wellbeing
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday Evening Event
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Saturday Workshops
8th April – Self Massage & Gentle Mindful
Highlights
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APRIL/MAY 2017
Movement
Discover how a blend of Eastern and Western relaxation
techniques can help stress, pain and anxiety. Massage
therapist Maurizio Lodato will lead focussed relaxation,
gentle mindful stretching and self-acupressure massage, all designed to generate a feeling of wellbeing.
April
An Exploration of
Hearing Loss
15th April – Chi Kung
21st April
Human Rights
and Mental
Health
5th May
With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial
arts, Chi Kung (or Qigong) is a practice aligning body,
breath and mind for health and meditation. Please wear
loose, comfortable clothing. Led by Belinda Ackermann.
22nd April – Social Intelligence
Social Intelligence is an ability that helps us understand
the people around us and manage our relationships with
them effectively. Reza Zolfagharifard will discuss the
key factors which affect our social intelligence and the
ways we can develop this useful ability.
6th May – Mindfulness and Compassion
Roman
Led by experienced mindfulness meditation coach
and Stuart Low Trust Friday Evening Event host Katy
Connell, this informal workshop will explore how practising mindfulness and compassion with ourselves and
others can help bring us more peace and contentment.
London
12th May
Mrs H & the
Sing-along
Band
13th May – Let’s Dance
If you’ve never tried dance before, this is the session for
you! Experienced dance tutor Mark-Anthony Esau will
gently guide you through various dance styles. You can
be assured of leaving with a spring in your step and a
smile on your face!
20th May – Cultural Intelligence
19th May
Rona Topaz
See inside for more Friday
Evening Events!
Society is increasingly a melting pot of diverse cultures.
Cultural Intelligence is our ability to cross the boundaries
of difference and thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
Reza Zolfagharifard returns to discuss the ways in which
we can communicate effectively with people of different
backgrounds and build diverse networks to help us to
live a better life.
Venue for all Saturday Workshops: St Mary’s
Neighbourhood Centre, Upper Street, Islington N1 2TX
(same venue as our Friday events — see map inside)
Time: 2.30 - 5.00pm
Book: On 020 7713 9304 or email [email protected]
Cost: Free
Friday Evening Events
Free, sociable gatherings in a friendly environment
Refreshments provided — all welcome!
WHEN: every Friday (including public holidays) 6.30pm to 9.00pm
SCHEDULE:
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Tea/ coffee/ infusions from 6.30pm
Freshly made sandwiches and fruit juice at 7.00pm (veggie option)
Presentations start at approximately 7.30pm, duration one hour
April
Friday
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Bowel Cancer Awareness
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, after breast,
prostate and lung cancers. Over 41,000 people are diagnosed with bowel
cancer every year in the UK. Presented by Jayne Sutton of Bowel Cancer
UK.
Friday
An Exploration of Hearing Loss
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Meet Jean Straus, retired eavesdropper. Blighted at the youthful age of 62
into a world of hearing loss, Jean recounts her experiences with this highly
unglamorous disability. You can’t see it, to cure it is only a dream, and you
miss almost every other punch line! Jean will talk about the charity Action on
Hearing Loss as well as the myths, realities and consequences of hearing
loss.
Friday
Human Rights and Mental Health
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Emily Graham from the British Institute of Human Rights will be talking about
how the Human Rights Act is relevant for mental health and mental capacity
services and sharing some real life examples from a recent project.
Friday
Bank Job
28
Lester Hillman is back to tell us all about £563m being poured into a hole
next to the Bank of England to upgrade the tube service. With a new ban on
almost all road vehicles at Bank this presentation could not be more timely!
FRIDAY EVENING EVENTS
WHERE: St Mary’s Community
Centre, Upper Street, Islington
N1 2TX (between St Mary’s Church
yard and Dansk Florists)
HOW TO GET THERE: St Mary’s is
a ten minute walk from Angel and
Highbury & Islington stations;
Buses 4, 19, 30, and 43 stop outside
May
Friday
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Roman London
The Romans came to these sceptred isles in AD 43 and established the
capital of England in London seven years later. Just like today, the city was
based on trading. Presented by City of London Guide Zena Sullivan.
Friday
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band
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Mrs H and her six-piece band invite you to join in with their intoxicating brand
of entertainment, bringing together elements of folk, soul, Afro, Latin and dub.
Supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Friday
Rona Topaz
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Rona Topaz is a classically trained singer who believes in the power of
showmanship to heal and uplift! She will be singing a mix of jazz, pop and
show tunes from the 1950s up to the present day. Audience participation is
warmly encouraged.
Friday
All On Board!
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Chris McCabe will be here to chat about the different activities available at
Islington Boat Club — on and off the water — including the UpperDeckers
programme for over 50s and the All On Board project for people of all ages
with disabilities, including those with special needs and mental health issues.
Other Stuart Low Trust events and activities
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Activities are free unless stated otherwise. All are welcome to take part.
For more details and to book (where required) call 020 7713 9304 or email
[email protected]
Please note that outings and trips involve some walking and usually steps
Emirates Stadium Outing
The Emirates Stadium is the third-largest football
stadium in England and has been the home of
Arsenal Football Club since 2006. This guided
tour of the stadium includes a visit to the Arsenal
Museum. Places are limited and we expect this
trip to fill up quickly. Meeting place and further
details will be provided upon booking.
Art Workshop
Join the Estorick Collection of modern Italian art
for a creative workshop exploring the artworks
and themes in their exhibition Giacomo Balla:
Designing the Future (5th April - 25th June) and
offering the chance to learn new techniques and
methods for making your own works of art.
Wonders of Weaving
When: Wednesday 17 May
Tuesday 9th May
Meet: 1.15pm — full details on booking
1.30—4.00pm
Book: On 020 7713 9304 or email [email protected] Explore Futurist artist
Giacomo Balla's approach to
textile design and learn how
to make a loom and use
weaving techniques to create
Come and help out with light gardening duties
your own woven artwork
and socialise at our award-winning plots!
using a variety of textiles
and recycled materials
When: Every Thursday, 2.00—5.00pm
Where: Meet Robin and Jane at the Tea Hut,
Venue: The Estorick Collection of modern Italian
Culpeper Community Garden, 1 Cloudesley Road,
art, 39a Canonbury Square, Islington, N1 2AN.
Islington, N1 0EG.
Entrance on Canonbury Road — ring buzzer at
gate for admission.
Book: 020 7713 9304 or email [email protected]
Gardening Project
Philosophy Forum
Our friendly philosophy group meets Sundays
from 4.00 to 6.15 pm in Archway, N19. Get in
touch for details. Final session before Easter 19
March, resuming 23 April. No session 28 May.
Singing Group
SLT’s choir meets 6.00 to 7.30pm on Tuesday
evenings in Archway, N19. First session free,
then voluntary donation of £2 per session. All
welcome — contact us for details.
No sessions on 4, 11 & 18 April and 9 May.
Narrowboat Trip
A relaxing day out on Regent’s Canal. Lunch and
refreshments included. This trip is offered in
partnership with Islington Adult & Community
Learning Service and is for Islington residents on
a low income.
When: Tuesday 23 May, 10:00am—5:00pm
Book: 020 7713 9304 or [email protected]. We will
then send details, including meeting place.
We will be running a trip open to all in June!
About The Stuart Low Trust (SLT)
The Stuart Low Trust provides social events where people can make friends and feel part of a wider
community. No formal arrangements are necessary, just come along to our events and check us out!
You can contact us at: Office 3, Claremont, 24-27 White Lion Street, Islington, N1 9PD
Telephone: 020 7713 9304 Email: [email protected] Website: www.slt.org.uk
Charity registered in England & Wales No. 1102325
Limited company registered in England No. 5001948