Mycenae House Magazine Jan-Jul 2024

Mycenae Ho u s e & Gardens

MAKE 2024 GREAT January - July 2024

Health

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Bo Peeps Pre-School Tiptoes & Tappers Baby Sensory Hello Baby Massage BananaDrama JK Performing Arts

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9am-3.30pm 10am+4.15pm 10.30 + 11.30 1pm 1.15pm 4 - 6pm

Tiptoes & Tappers Mini Musicians Theatretrain Greenwich JK Performing Arts Theatretrain Minis Bulgarian School LAMDA Private Lessons

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9am 9am 10am 10am 12pm 2pm call for info

TUES WED THURS

9am-3.30pm 10 + 11am 4pm 4pm + 5pm 4.30pm various times bachtobaby.com view website

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Bo Peeps Pre-School Baby Sensory Lego Robotics Club JKPA Street Dance London Eagle Karate Club Mini Musicians Bach to Baby (concert)

9am-3.30pm 10 & 11am 3.45pm 4.30pm 4 - 7pm

WED

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THURS

Bo Peeps Pre-School diddi dance PAC After-School Club London Eagle Karate Club Tiptoes & Tappers

Iyengar Yoga for Adults Kind Retreats Fitness Class Contemporary Dance Shadow Warrior Ninjitsu Greenwich Morris Men

FRI

07935 373 239 9am-3.30pm singandsign.co.uk 10 & 11am 07864 827 745 3.45pm 07841 342 874 4pm 07900 242 161 4 - 7.30pm 07585 334 284 5.30pm

Ballroom Burn Tai Chi Shadow Warrior Ninjitsu NCT Antenatal Class

Mandy Brown Pilates Iyengar Yoga Dance for Over 50’s

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Bo Peeps Pre-School Sing and Sign PAC After-School Club Capoeira for children Tiptoes & Tappers Force 5 Taekwondo

Body Orchestra Pilates Plus Tai Chi Innerstillness Yoga

Barre Concept Iyengar Yoga with Priscila Mandy Brown Pilates (50+) Mandy Brown Pilates Zumba Gold (beginners) Mandy Brown Pilates Aikido

Aikido Councillors Surgery monthly

Reach Contact 020 8305 0922 for Reach Out

07935 373 239 9am-3.30pm 07973 982 790 10 & 11am 07957 652 380 10.30am 07973 982 790 12.30pm 07910 696 174 3.45pm 07909 964 971 4 - 8pm 07775 943 723 4.30pm 07585 334 284 5pm 020 8850 7866 6.30pm Ukegroup.org various times 020 8851 7591 call for info

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Bo Peeps Pre-School diddi dance Phonics Stars diddi debutantes Drama for 8-11yrs JK Performing Arts Irish Dancing Force 5 Taekwondo Junior Chess Coaching Ukulele for children Woodcraft Folk

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Children & Learning

Make Art with Xavier White Carers Hub Oxleas NHS Games & Gabber Seated Exercise Mycenae Music Club Chill & Chat Everybody Sing Exploring Identity (Feb/Mar) Help With Your Gadget Wellbeing Cafe & activities: Hearing Loss help monthly Bingo monthly Crafts monthly Music & Poetry Group

Wellbeing

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9.30am 9.30am 2pm 3pm 5.30pm 7 & 8pm 7pm

rosanafioreyoga.com

9.30am 11.30am 6.15pm 8pm 8pm

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07986 671168 9 + 10am 020 8690 3818 10am 07709 952 215 11am 07890 672 980 020 8921 5047

10am 10am (1st)

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10.30am 12.30pm 8pm call for info

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2pm 6.30pm 7pm call for info call for info

TUES

07711 255 932 07507 475 493 07813 838 711 020 8752 9125

Mycenae Bingo Club The Art of Self Expression Charlton Chess Club Local History Group Blackheath Centre for Singing Choirs Spanish For Fun Short Mat Bowls Italian For Fun French For Fun Spanish For Fun Ukulele intermediate Botanical Art Class Blackheath Wine Club

07812 081 360 020 8858 3551 07812 081 360 07812 081 360 07812 081 360 ukegroup.org 07827 863 703 07802 183 638

10+11.30am 2pm 6.30pm+8pm 6.30pm+8pm 6.30pm+8pm 6.30pm call for info call for info

WED

10.30am 12 & 1.30 7.45pm

Blackheath Bridge Club 020 8319 1312 Spanish For Fun 07812 081 360 Italian For Fun 07812 081 360 French For Fun 07812 081 360 Citizens of the World Choir 07849 969 062 Blackheath Centre 07986 582 844 for Singing choirs

1.15pm 6.30pm+8pm 6.30pm 8pm call for info call for info

THURS

07966 741 296 07507 475 493 07962 470 611

Arts & Leisure

French For Fun Blackheath Bridge Club Ukulele beginner class Poetry Workshop biweekly Creative workshop Ferrier Operatic Society The Seasons Art Class Blackheath Wine Club

6.30pm+8pm 6.15pm 6.30pm 7pm 7pm call for info call for info call for info

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Flower Arrangers 07887 790 028 1pm (3rd) Senior Citizens Friday Club 020 8858 1749 2pm (2ⁿd/4th) B/heath Scientific Soc. 020 8854 3389 call for info

Mondays Mondays Mondays Tuesdays Last Tues/month Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Thursdays One Thurs/month One Thurs/month Last Thurs/month Friday/monthly

10am 11am 2-4pm 12.30-1pm 7.30pm 1.30-3pm 2-3pm 1-3pm 1-2.30pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 10.30am

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Out Projects

Face Painting Courses

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01474 812524 call for info

Regular Programme Mycenae House Programme for January 2024 Information subject to change, call numbers listed above before attending

020 8858 1749 @mycenaehouse

mycenae.house

Thank you to Midpoint Restaurant A massive thank you to The Midpoint Restaurant who funded our fully booked Reach Out Christmas party in December.

We are incredibly touched by the generosity of The Midpoint Restaurant at 3 Anchor Iron Wharf, London SE10 9GL in supporting The Reach Out Project Christmas celebration.

During Covid The Midpoint Restaurant prepared food for the NHS staff at the University Hospital Lewisham.

Applause needed!! Book a table online via their website and food delivered to you too.

www.midpointrestaurant.co.uk

News

Thank You Dunelm, the Home of Homes Dunelm, the countrys leading home furnishing stores have generously rewarded our Reach Out our volunteers and 65 community members with luxurious Christmas gifts. They provided 2 whole trolley loads of gifts ranging from home furnishing, throws, slippers, to smellies, to picture frames and more (and all beautifully gift wrapped) Since opening their Greenwich Peninsular branch they have been super generous in supporting our community work and we are always overwhelmed and super grateful.

Thank You Roger Thank you to our great friend and tireless supporter Roger Minton, the host, magician, dj, entertainer, fundraising guru and supporter of the Reach Out projects. Roger regularly supports the Thursday Wellbeing sessions and senior citizen events with his hosting skills, entertainment services, raffle prizes and his equipment. He’s a skilled and tireless professional who is found at www.allaroundmagic.co.uk

New activities for 2024: Betty & Petra from Kind Retreats will be running two brand new sessions here at Mycenae : Rejuvenation Fitness Class on Thursdays 11.30am : Creative Workshops on Thursdays 7pm Visit www.kindretreats.co.uk for details In addition to their popular Baby Sensory classes, Natalie is now running 5 week Hello Baby Massage Courses here on Fridays 1pm, suitable for babies from Birth to 3 Months. To book visit https://www.babysensory.com/woolwich-greenwich/ Learn to speak with presence and commitment and gain vocal confidence at Emma Bond's 'Find Your Inner Voice' course on Tuesday evenings. Email emmabondarts@gmail.com for details.

If you have a Spanish holiday to look forward to this Summer and want to want to learn the basics FAST before you go Language for Fun's Intensive course in April/May is for you! Visit https://languageforfun.org/courses/summer-intensive-spanishcourse/ Need activities to entertain the children during the school holidays? Stay tuned via our website www.mycenaehouse.co.uk to find out what's planned with classes from Engineering Minds, LinguaPlay, JK Performing Arts, Greenwich Music School and more!

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‘An Exceptional Venue …for hire’ “South East London’s best venue & garden bar none”

“Such a kind and professional team” ‘Knowing that our event also benefited their wider community work was such a game changer for our family’

Explore your event with on 020 8858 1749 or email: info@mycenaehouse.co.uk 16 flexible rooms available for hire for 4 people upto 120 people Free Parking : Train Station 500 yds : A2/Blackwall Tunnel close : Transport Hub Cafe : Bar : Kitchen : Lighting : Sound : AV : Staging : Equipment

Receptions Parties Celebrations Conferences Meetings Demonstrations

Film Presentations Product Launches Performance Rehearsals Workshops Photo Studios Auctions

Workouts Mediation Wellbeing Sessions Discussions …and if its not listed we still do it

020 8858 1749 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE Committed to the development of your community. It is a place for learning, wellbeing, culture, support and socialising. We hire halls for Celebrations and Family Parties, activites, meetings, events and all manner of things! We are a not for profit charity .

FIND US

www.mycenaehouse.co.uk

The Reach Out Programme offers social and support activities for the community, particularly the isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the community.

All sessions are free and accessible (upstairs rooms with stair lift access). Refreshments are available at cost in our cafe/bar area.

www.mycenaereachout.co.uk 020 8305 0922 mycenaeoutreach@gmail.com

Games & Gabber Group Monday 1pm-3pm With Oxleas NHS’s Greenwich Community Mental Health Rehabilitation & Enablement Team.

Greenwich Carers Centre Monday 11am-12pm Advice for Carers. Just pop in, no need to book.

Room 1 (Ground Floor/accessible)

Seated Exercise Tuesday 12.30pm-1pm

Room 7 (1st Floor, stairs/stair lift)

Aimed at those with poor mobility. Booking essential (health questionnaire to be completed) Main Hall (Ground Floor/accessible)

Mycenae Music

Chill & Chat

Last Tuesday of month 7.30pm Discussing music albums, meet with Phill in Cafe/ Bar area. Buy own refreshments.

Cafe/Bar (Ground Floor/accessible)

Unlocking Identities

Wednesday 1pm-3pm

On 14 / 21 / 28 Feb + 6 / 13 / 20 Mar with The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Cente, booking essential. Room 7 (1st Floor, stairs/stair lift)

Wednesday 1.30-3pm Social group with tea and chat, book in advance Room 1 (Ground Floor/accessible)

Everybody Sing Wednesday 2pm-3pm For adults with learning disabilities + carers, book in advance. Room 10 (1st Floor, stairs/stair lift)

Help with your Gadget Thursday 1-3pm

Wellbeing Cafe Thursday 1pm-3pm

Support with your devices with Paul Clayton & Jon from Comfortably Digital, no need to book.

Room 1 (Ground Floor/accessible)

For those who are isolated / lonely, or with poor physical / mental health. No need to book.

Main Hall (Ground Floor/accessible)

Monthly Crafts

Monthly Hearing Loss Help

Thursday 1pm-3pm On 29 Feb / 28 Mar with Jane’s Craft Corner, no need to book. Main Hall (Ground Floor/accessible)

Monthly Seated Exercise

Thursday 1pm-3pm

On 8 Feb / 14 Mar with a Hearing Link volunteer from Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, no need to book.

Main Hall (Ground Floor/accessible)

Monthly Bingo

Thursday 1.30pm-2pm

Thursday 1pm-3pm

On 15 Feb / 14 Mar / 11 Apr / 16 May / 13 Jun / 11 Jul / 15 Aug with Darren Holness.

Main Hall Ground Floor/accessible)

On 22 Feb / 21 Mar / 18 Apr / 23 May with All Around Magic. No need to book.

Main Hall (Ground Floor/accessible)

Music Lessons

Music & Poetry Group

Fortnightly on Thursday 10am-1pm On 8 + 29 Feb / 14 + 28 Mar with Ignition Music, 30 min lessons for those on reduced income.

Booking essential. Basement (stairs/stair lift)

Monthly on Friday 10.30am-1pm On 2 Feb / 1 Mar / 3 May, performers and others welcome. Room 10 (1st Floor, stairs/stair lift)

The British Citizen Award was established in 2015 to recognise exceptional individuals who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact on their communities and society.

Mycenae employee is honoured with The British Citizen Award for Services to Community

Jennifer Allen BCAc

Deborah Fitzpatrick BCAc

The John Roan School

Mycenae Reach Out Projects

Projects

We are proud to announce that Deborah Fitzpatrick ( Reach Out Project Manager) has been awarded The British Citizen Award at a glamourous ceremony in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster.. The BCA medals are awarded to just 28 people a year ‘in recognition of their exceptional positive impact on society and as an inspiration to others’. Anyone who has worked with Deborah at Mycenae House knows how special she is and what great work she does.

The work in partnership with Jennifer (Community Librarian at John Roan School) in developing intergenerational partnerships between senior citizens and young people from the school has now been recognised at the highest level. Nominated by Bernadette Williams & William Bruce, a big Reach Out supporter.

As a parent, deciding which extracurricular activities to invest time and money in can be daunting. Why should you choose dance?

Dance has long been recognised as a benefit, not just to health and fitness but also, emotional development, socialization, creativity and cognitive development.

Physical health Dancing is a great form of exercise, and a love of dance from an early age can help motivate kids to stay active as they grow into adults.

Emotional Development When your child experiences the joy of dancing, he or she learns about expressing themselves in a way that’s beneficial to their physical and mental health.

Socialization Dance is a highly social activity. In a dance class, children learn how to work as part of a team, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation, and make new friends.

Encourages Creativity No matter the style, dance encourages children to be more creative and to express themselves in many ways. By encouraging creativity and imagination, children learn to build trust, effective relationships, and how to think critically.

Cognitive Development Attending dance classes allows children to learn self-discipline and time management. As they get older, dancer must learn how to balance school, dance, extracurricular activities, and their social life.

Booking info & contact

www.tiptoesandtappers.co.uk

our school ethos is

“dance for all” Free trial classes

"I feel confident that my child is always looked after properly and is always being challenged in an enjoyable manner. I cannot recommend these classes highly enough!" Emma - Mother of Victoria 7 yrs & Caitlin 3 yrs

Hosted & co-produced by Linda Moylan, Louise Hatch & Mycenae House

HER VOICE Showcasing & featuring the talents of local singers, poets, musicians, storytellers & speakers

A concert in celebration of International Women’s Day

Jaelee Small

Dayo Ade

Louise Hatch

Clara Gatti Comini

Linda Moylan

Blues Spirit Blues

Jo Girdlestone

Jade Ruby Foreman

Thursday 7 March 2024 7.30pm Mycenae Ballroom

Donation £12.00

In support of

International Womens Day Friday 8 March 2024

Vintage Voices present

A celebration of Women Workshops / Discussions / Exhibition / Networking & Social

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- A debate lead by local womens writer Jane Grant exploring the impacts of great local women

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… giving survivors a space to gain support, skill and share experience in safe spaces ( places to be booked to provide confidentiality)

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. With the opportunity to have a 1-2-1 scan assessment. The opportunity to book or discuss womens health issues.

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Five local women artists showcasing their art as an exhibition within Mycenae House

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opportunity with women organisations/ projects to make contacts/friends, share information, resources and services and towards creating a directory & on line resource

All times TBC. Visit www.mycenaehouse.co.uk for more information Event produced by Doreen Whitter, Creator of Vintage Voices

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Friday 16 February Mycenae Crew With Andy Richardson

Manouche Reimagined With Hope Augustus

8.00pm - 10.30pm £8 entrance £4 open mic Swop is a live music extravaganza with a mixed line up of guest artists and open mic performers. The music ranges from Swing, Latin, Soul, Blues, Rock & Roll and the rest!

Holly’s Buddies Duo

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presenting the best acoustic live music from South East London since 2003 All shows feature a blended multi artist bill picked from the cream of songwriting and musical talent, guaranteeing an enjoyable evening

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Friday 3 May

John Sloman

‘one of the great voices of the British rock’ Former Lone Star and Uriah Heap singer, John has also recorded with Robert Palmer, Mike Oldfield, UFO, Lloyd Cole, Belinda Carlisle, Balaam & The Angel, Paul Young & Jools Holland. Based round the corner from Mycenae House, John has chosen to launch his tenth solo album here featuring his new band . This will be a special evening.

Friday 17 May

Mississippi Macdonald “Ollie represents the next generation of great guitarists who hail from the UK….wholly authentic, he’s earned the right to claim the name” Having been named in the top 10 Blues Albums of 2022 in Mojo Magazine and recently returned from Memphis where the new album is recorded and in the can Mississppi MacDonald returns with his first class band

Friday 24 May

K.T. Bush Band As seen through the eyes and ears of Brian Bath, her original guitarist and vocalist, performing on her early singles, recordings, first tour and tv shows and on many offical videos. Hear first hand the many stories that propelled this remarkable, unique and enchanting lady to world fame.

Friday 7 June

Sonic Blue SONIC BLUE play an exciting brand of funky, R&B & rock-blues, with a track record that covers festivals, and gigs at every level, including festivals, blues clubs, sessions, TV and recording. Their new album ‘Shake The Blues’ was released by APM records in 2023 to great aclaim and features band leader Steve Brayne along with Steve Shone, Matt Withey and producer /drummer Richard Marcangelo

All shows 7.30pm - 10.30pm

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Exposure Greenwich Photography Collective Theme: “Water, Water Everywhere…”

January – February 2023 Exposure is an amateur photography group made up of eight diverse local amateur photographers - Angela Fletcher, Malcolm Fletcher, Melanie Godson, Catherine Riney, Lorena Cuervo, Miranda Beard, Guy Morgan, Caroline Williams. This will be their 10th exhibition together. They always like to work with a theme, this time it is “Water, water everywhere…”, showing how each photographer uniquely interprets it through their own lens on the world around them.

Global Fusion Music & Arts present

www.wegottickets.com/location/13865

Blackheath Centre for Singing Singing in a choir has been widely reported to promote happiness and well-being through social interaction and a sense of being part of a community. Research suggests music making improves breathing, posture and muscle tension and may even help sustain a healthy immune system by reducing the stress hormone cortisol.

Blackheath Centre for Singing run 3 friendly choirs at Mycenae House ● Find Your Voice : ideal for anyone new to singing in a choir. ● Sing for Pleasure : suits singers with some choral experience. ● Chamber Choir : repertoire from early music to contemporary masterpieces

Joel Thomas

Joel Thomas is the founder and director of BCS, an award winning conductor and graduate of the Northern College of Music. He also leads workplace choirs for JP Morgan and Reuters.

The BCS Chamber Choir travelled to Portugal for the Lisbon Songs 2023 festival and were awarded the Silver Medal.

There were 35 choirs from around the world performing.

www.blackheathcentreforsinging.com

Offering Term-Time care for all 2,3 & 4 year olds.

Bo-Peeps

Pre-school

Get your place for 2024 ● 15 hour funding ● 30 hour funding ● Two year old funding ● Lunch cover ● Flexible sessions For more information contact: Kathryn : 07935 373239 kathryn.algar@btinternet.com

“A rich and stimulating learning environment that will help nurture young people into capable individuals”

Facebook.com/BopeepsPreschool Twitter @Bopeeppreschool OFSTED : EY547921

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16 SWOP featuring Manouche Reimagined, Hollys Buddies & Mycenae Crew 23 Cajun Night ( Live music with food ) Global Fusion Music & Arts ● March 7 International Womens Day Concert (Thurs) produced by Linda Moylan, Louise Hatch 15 St Patricks Day Celebrations Global Fusion Music & Arts 21 Icarus Acoustic Club (Thurs) - The best in acoustic songwriters since 2003 ● April

19 SWOP - foot tapping, finger snapping, jazz, soul, blues and Latin with an acoustic tinge ● May

3 John Sloman - One of rocks great voices launches his new album 17 Mississippi MacDonald - Top 10 artists in Mojo returns with his brilliant band 24 K.T. Bush Band - Songs of Kate Bush performed by members of her early band ● June

7 Sonic Blue - An exciting brand of funky, R&B & rock-blues 14 Caribbean Night Global Fusion Music and Arts 21 SWOP - foot tapping, finger snapping, jazz, soul, blues and Latin with an acoustic tinge ● July

19 Icarus Acoustic Club - The best in acoustic songwriters since 2003 ● August

2 Summer Solstice hosted by the Kimberleys Tickets from www.wegottickets.com/location/13865

020 8858 1749 www.mycenaehouse.co.uk Mycenae House & Gardens, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, LONDON, SE3 7SE