Here at Holloway Neighbourhood Group, we are interested in the links between physical and mental health. Many of our service users said that they would like to participate in Pilates, so we decided to run some pilot classes. We encouraged people who experience mental health issues to give it a go, and overall 33 people attended. We asked participants to complete questionnaires at the beginning and end of the 6 week course, and the results were fascinating.
75% of participants recorded a decrease in their anxiety levels, 79% said that the class improved their mobility, and 64% said that they felt happier. One attendee commented that the class was “Very strengthening, centering and therapeutic”. The results were so impressive that The Arsenal Foundation have kindly agreed to support our classes for the next year. They take place on Mondays, 1.30 to 2.30 pm at the Old Fire Station, and are free of charge. The class is suitable for people of all abilities, and you don’t need to book ahead. So, come on down to our friendly community centre to join a class that is proven to help with stress and anxiety, and to generally lift your mood. Lucy Bingham, HNG Chief Executive Great to have had the Almeida here at the Old Fire Station talking to our senior ladies about they experiences as mothers and daughters. And lovely to have them here again today giving the ladies an update about the new play they are writing as a result.
We are also really looking forwards to our visit to see the play being performed! All abilities welcome! |
Well, tomorrow is nearly upon us and this afternoon we will be flat out at the Old Fire Station making the final preparations for our Halloween Fair and Jumble. I particularly want to say a massive 'thank-you' to our wonderful volunteers who have given up so much of their own time to plan, shop, print, make things, pull in favours and keep everything (me included!) on track for tomorrow. Volunteers are the glue that holds the Old Fire Station together. Time is a precious commodity. Thank-you all so much! Final details for tomorrow!!! face painting, halloween fancy dress competition and photo booth, biscuit decorating, spooky colouring-in bric-a-brac, jumble, second-hand clothes stall, tombola, plant sale, pumpkin products, free therapy tasters - acupuncture and reflexology halloween cafe tell us what you like to do and get entered into our great raffle! |
Just a few days to go before our fund raising event this Saturday 31st October at 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Come and grab a spooky bargain !
There will be children's activities, a jumble, bric-a-brac, tombola, a raffle and refreshments available. Tea, coffee and cakes. What's not to like !
Please help us by donating or volunteering or just come along & enjoy yourselves. It's FREE !
The Old Fire Station
84 Mayton Street
London N7 6QT
020 7607 9794
Please drop any donations into the reception between 10.30 and 4.30 this week. Thanks !
We are delighted to announce the new Holloway Neighbourhood Group website is now online.
As before, there is lots of useful information about HNG and all the events, classes and activities we run.
Please check it out and let us know what you think. There are still a few things to tweak so be gentle with us ! We hope to hear from you soon.
Remember that the Stress Project also has its own website at www.stressproject.org.uk with loads of info about all the therapies available.
Lucy
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