What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a way of living with a full and rich awareness, a way of stepping out of automatic pilot and unconscious mental habits, and coming into the present moment with a skilful and kind attention.  It is a simple but profound training in attention and awareness that is a combination of meditation techniques deriving from ancient contemplative traditions brought together with aspects of modern psychotherapy. By paying mindful attention to sensations in the body, and to thoughts and feelings as they arise, it is possible to develop a day-to-day awareness that is more balanced and centred, even when circumstances of life may be difficult. Read more…

Picturehouse cinemas are working in partnership with The National Autistic Society to hold special film screenings for people on the autism spectrum and their families, friends and carers.

During the film low lights are left on inside the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. It is fine for customers to move around, make a noise or take a break during the film if they need to.

Tickets £3.00 (There are no concessions or free tickets for support workers.)

Wheelchair users MUST book in advance.

NANNY MCPHEE AND THE BIG BANG

• Monday 2 August, 11.00am

The Ritzy

Brixton Oval, London SW2 1JG

Bookings & Info: 0871 902 5739

Clapham Picturehouse

76 Venn Street, Clapham SW4 0AT

Bookings & Info: 0871 902 5727

• Thursday 5 August, 11.00am

Greenwich Picturehouse

180 Greenwich High Road,

London SE10 8NN

Bookings & Info: 0871 902 5732

FURRY VENGEANCE

• Monday 16 August, 11.00am

The Ritzy

Brixton Oval, London SW2 1JG

Bookings & Info: 0871 902 5739

• Tuesday 17 August, 11.00am

Clapham Picturehouse

76 Venn Street, Clapham SW4 0AT

Bookings & Info: 0871 902 5727

• Thursday 19 August, 11.00am

Greenwich Picturehouse

180 Greenwich High Road,

London SE10 8NN

Bookings & Info: 0871 902 5732

For further information or to be added to the mailing list please contact Elinor Walpole on 0207 326 2611/ elinor.w@picturehouses.co.uk

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism. If you need information, advice and support, call The National Autistic Society’s Autism Helpline on 0845 070 4004 (Mon-Fri, 10.00-4.00).

www.autism.org.uk

Have you ever thought….

How could I meet other parents who have a child with additional needs? What things a child the same age as mine may enjoy doing? What support is there for me and my child in Southwark? I wish I could talk to other people about things that interest me

… come and do all of the above in a friendly and safe environment

Many parents say they would like more chances to meet others in similar situations. Parent coffee mornings provide exactly this opportunity, and hopefully a chance to enjoy yourself.

If your child is aged between 5-11, come along on:

21st June from 10am-12pm

19th July from 10am-12pm

If your child is between 12-19,  come along on:

22nd June from 10am-12pm

20th July from 10am- 12pm

All coffee mornings will be held at  54, Camberwell Road, SE5 0EN in the  Contact a Family offices at Walworth Road Methodist Church.
Call Abi on 0207 277 4436 for more details.

It’s your chance to meet your newly-elected councillors, find out what is happening in your area and to have your say about local issues. You can also meet other people from your area and speak to officers and service providers. Snacks will be provided.

The main items on the agenda will be:

• Camberwell Community Council Fund decisions
• Southwark Active Citizens Hub
• Recycling services consultation

In addition there will be the usual updates from the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Community Wardens.
Thursday 24th June  2010

Time:  7- 9pm

Southwark Town Hall

31 Peckham Road

Camberwell SE5 8UB

Details of the last meeting an be found here:

Take Note Newsletter

“Facing up to the Future”

Tuesday 13th July: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Speakers:

Lesley Carter: Regional Older People and Dementia Lead

Sheila Lakey: Carers Programme Lead DH London Region

The London Mental Health Carers’ Network brings together anyone caring for a person affected by mental ill health (including young people, adults of working age and older people) and mental health professionals working with carers in London to share information, ideas and good practice.

We face challenging times ahead – but out of challenge comes opportunity. The aims of this meeting are to ensure that:

• An effective strategy is in place for London’s mental health carers
• Carers and carers services across London are in a strong position  in 2010 and beyond
• The needs of carers and services for all age groups are considered

The meeting will include a short presentation on older people’s Mental Health issues and Dementia, discussion, an interactive workshop and informal networking.

Who should attend? Carers, service users, mental health professionals working with carers and families, carer representatives on LITs/Mental Health Partnerships,  LINKs, Foundation Trusts, user-carer forums.

Carers and Mental Health Professionals working with older people are cordially invited to attend.

Please return your booking form to Panna Kotecha: socialcarepartnerships.london@dh.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0207 217 3042 or post the booking form to: 157 – 161 Riverwalk House, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RR

CAG Booking Form

Picturehouse cinemas are working in partnership with The National Autistic Society to hold special film screenings for people on the autism spectrum and their families, friends and carers.

During the film low lights are left on inside the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. It is fine for customers to move around, make a noise or take a break during the film if they need to.

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism. If you need information, advice and support, call The National Autistic Society’s Autism Helpline on 0845 070 4004 (Mon-Fri, 10-4).
Autism Friendly Kids Club at Stratford Picturehouse

Regular Autism friendly screenings to take place at Stratford Picturehouse on the first Saturday of each month as part of their Saturday Kids Club screenings

RATATOUILLE (U, 2007, 111min)

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/ratatouille/

11am, Saturday 5 June

Join up to the Stratford Picturehouse Kids’ Club and get your first screening free!*

Membership is £4 and you can join up on the day.

Non-members prices: £3 children  / £6 adults

Members prices: £2 Children / Adults FREE

G-FORCE 2D (PG, 2009, 88min)

http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/g-force.html

11am, Monday 31 May

The Ritzy Picturehouse

Booking line: 0871 704 2065

G-FORCE 2D (PG, 2009, 88min)

http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/g-force.html

11am, Thursday 3 June

Greenwich Picturehouse

Booking line: 0871 704 2059

G-FORCE 2D (PG, 2009, 88min)

http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/g-force.html

11am, Tuesday 1 June

Clapham Picturehouse

Booking line: 0871 704 2055
Tickets for all screenings are £3.00 per person
(No concessions or free tickets for carers)

Tickets are available to book NOW!

Please Note: Wheelchair users MUST book in advance for all screenings

STRATFORD CINEMA CLUB

in association with Newham People First
Stratford Picturehouse has joined forces with People First Newham – a support group run by and for learning disabled adults – to make cinema going more enjoyable for adults with learning disabilities and other special needs.

On the first Tuesday of every month Stratford Picturehouse will screen 2 films from the main programme with an interval at half time for those of you that find sitting down for a full 2 hours a struggle.

Become a member of the cinema club and receive a membership card entitling you to reduced ticket prices and all cinema club screenings and unlimited free tea/coffee and biscuits!

The cinema doors open at 12noon and the films start at 1pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits are available from the upstairs bar area, before, during and after the screenings so you can chat about the movie with other cinema club members.

SEX AND THE CITY 2 (15, 2010, 148min)

http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/

PRINCE OF PERSIA (12a, 2010, 116min)

http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/princeofpersia/

Doors open 12pm, Tuesday 1 June

Tickets costs £3.50, carers go FREE
To book tickets call: 08707 55 00 61

t: 020 7326 2611
e: elinor.w@picturehouses.co.uk

For Southwark residents aged 40 – 74

Friday 16th April

(provided not already being treated for high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, or have had a heart attack or stroke).

East Dulwich Community Centre, 46-64 Darrell Road, East Dulwich

Contact: Ashley Alcock

Blood Pressure Association

0208 772 4997 07778893500

aalcock@sgul.ac.uk

Lambeth and Southwark are joining forces to promote dance through the Lambeth and Southwark dance network. The dance network has been developed to give dance artists, companies and teachers living and working in both boroughs the opportunity to engage with each other, share ideas and develop partnerships. The network enables the exchange of information and offers support to anyone involved or interested in dance.

Big Dance 2010 is a biennial celebration of dance and dancing, with nine days of dance events in unusual places throughout London, such as shops, parks, galleries and museums, showcasing the diversity of dance styles and attractions from 3 to 11 July. The aim of big dance is to encourage people to get into dance, increase fitness levels and generate a legacy of dance for all.

For more info and application forms

In Southwark we celebrate international women’s day, 8 March, with a month long
programme of events, activities, walks, film screenings, workshops and much more,
that focus on the achievements, contributions, talent and the well being of women.

This year we have a programme full of fun, and inspiring free events for everyone
to enjoy!

Click on the attachment below for the complete list of events for celebrating women
or follow this link for the online listing