June 2016 opening doors london events listings

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2016 Opening Doors London June groups and activities Highlights of the month‌

Saturday 25th June 2016: Pride in London Attending Pride in London is one of the biggest events in the ODL calendar. Some of you will have been many times before. For others this will be your first Pride ever. Come and join the fun with ODL! See back page of listings for details

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Would you like to run 10k to raise money for Opening Doors London?

On Saturday 13th August in Victoria Park (east London) the London Frontrunners are hosting a 10k Pride Run and donating all the registration fees to Opening Doors London.

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Members of London Frontrunners, the UK’s largest LGBT+ running club, range from recreational joggers to competitive road racers and marathon runners.

Would you like to join their annual 10k run for ODL? Please contact us on 020 7239 0400 or ODL.Info@ageukcamden.org.uk to get involved.

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Every Friday 10am – 12pm Tuesday 7th June

Anchor Housing/ ODL Mixed Art Group Chigwell Court, 99 Balance Road London E9 5SQ. The art group will be held in the communal room. Basic materials will be provided for the informal drop-in session.

Volunteer artists on hand.

2pm – 4pm Men’s Pimlico Social Pimlico Room, back of St. Saviour’s Church, St George’s Square, London SW1V 3QW. Friendly drop-in coffee evening.

6pm – 9pm Thursday 2nd June ‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Our LGBT* friendly drop-in session provides you with an opportunity to receive IT assistance and guidance from knowledgeable volunteers and staff. For more information please contact Tony on 020 7239 0400.

Every Thursday 10am – 1pm Friday 3rd June Mixed Friday Coffee and Cake Club Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Come in for a chat at this peer led social group. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café.

Please feel free to bring your own cakes and biscuits.

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Monday 6 June Peer led coffee and tea social at The Breakfast Club in Battersea Rise The Breakfast Club, 5-9 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG The team from The Breakfast Club are providing free tea and coffee for ODL members at this peer led monthly social.

Just turn up to meet other ODL members. Sometimes The Breakfast Club team will be able to pop in to say hello too.

Travel: 0.5 miles walk from Clapham Junction Railway Station. Buses 35 and 37 pass Clapham Common Northern line underground station 1.1 miles away and stop outside the café at the “Eccles Road” bus stop.

4 – 6pm Mixed Tower Hamlets ODL East Drop-in An ODL event held at Positive East, 159 Mile End Rd, London E1 4AQ. Come and join our friendly East London afternoon social.

We will include ‘A Voice for Older People’ as a regular slot in the last half hour of our drop-ins. This is an opportunity to give your views on services in Tower Hamlets, whether you live, work, or socialise in the borough and this will be fed back to the Older People’s Reference Group. Kate will be attending to look at questions that arose in the last meeting which was in April.

Drop in any time between 4pm – 6pm

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FULL DAY WALK Mixed Exercise Walk Enfield Lock to White Water Centre and Waltham Abbey along the River Lea, Returning via Gunpowder Park.

There will be two main stops on route. White Water Centre which will be fun to visit especially on a hot day. If you’d like to end the walk there you’ll be able to. Or you can head on for the longer walk with a longer lunch, rest and sunbathing stop at Waltham Abbey where members can explore the town centre. You may choose to end the walk at Waltham Abbey whilst others can continue a longer walk stretching into the evening as we pass through Gunpowder Park back to Enfield Lock before stopping for a pint at the end.

Cost: Please top up Oyster cards as there is transport in the middle of the walk which is outside the Freedom Pass zone.

Meeting point: Enfield Lock Station.

Walk start time: 11.30am Walk end time: 2.30 pm at Waltham Abbey. Or later in the evening for those who wish to have a longer walk.

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Miles: 5 to 7 End Location point: Waltham Abbey or Enfield Lock station.

No booking necessary

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Wednesday 8th June

‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in See the first Thursday of the month for more details.

Every Thursday 10am – 1pm

Mixed Islington Older LGBT* Drop-in London Friend, 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN. In partnership with London Friend, this social group is a place to meet friends for a coffee, chat and optional board games!

2pm – 4pm Intergenerational Green-Man Drop Green Man (Phoenix Community Housing) 355 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2RP This is a social drop-in where we meet and chat and share information for LGBT* people about what’s happening in and around Lewisham and across London. ODL will be there supporting older LGBT* people and looking for new ideas and suggestions! We look forward to meeting old members and new. 6pm – 8pm Feminist Reading Group Tavis House Café, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA. We are setting up a monthly reading group. The first title will be ‘Headscarves & Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution’ by Mona Eltahawy. We are looking to read the first 3 chapters for next meeting. Please let Kate know if you are interested kate.hancock@ageukcamden.or

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Friday 10 June Mixed Friday Coffee and Cake Club See first Friday of the month for more details.

Every Friday 10am – 12pm Mixed ODL East Dinner Club An ODL event held at Positive East, 159 Mile End Road, London E1 4AQ. £6 for a delicious meal and great company. Please RSVP by 5pm on Wednesday 8th June to Fiona: Fiona.addison@ageukcamden. org.uk or text/call leaving a message: 07435 356 951 Start: 6pm Dinner: from 7pm Ends: 9pm Sunday 12 June Outing to the St. Albans Organ Theatre

320 Camp Road, St. Albans, Herts. AL1 5PE ODL member Tony Smith is

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organising a visit to the St. Albans Organ Theatre open day which runs from 2.15pm to 4.30pm. Tony says: "They have assembled a wide range of different mechanical instruments, some loud and some quiet; fairground and cafe organs, musical boxes, gramophones, player pianos and two fully working cinema organs and lots more. A brief explanation of each instrument is given before it is played."

Museum admission: £7/ £6 Meeting point: St. Pancras station by ticket barrier to platforms A and B. Please purchase your ticket before arriving at the meeting point.

Meeting time: 12:45 in order to catch the 13:06 train arriving at St. Albans at 13:38 Train ticket: Return ticket St. Pancras to St. Albans £8.50 (£3.50 with Freedom Pass if you ask for Elstree to St.Albans and a Senior Railcard). It's also possible to catch this same train at previous stations, eg.

Elephant and Castle at 12:52.

Double check times and prices!

Walking: From St. Albans station, there is an approx. 1 mile walk to the Museum.

(Taxis, at your own expense, are available at the station.)

Toilet facilities available: On the train, and at the museum.

Returning to central London: Trains from St Albans back to St. Pancras run every quarter hour. http://www.stalbansorganthe atre.org.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=YTM8eH_cEQY

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Mixed 'Second Sundays' Social Group: Brighton day trip The Second Sundays group will be taking a trip to Brighton!

Join us for a fun day out at the seaside. We'll be taking the 10:37am train from London Bridge, arriving in Brighton at 11:48am. We will leave at 16:44 from Brighton, arriving back at London Bridge at 17:50. If you'd like to make your own way there please let me know and we will arrange a meeting spot in Brighton. We will meet at the main ticket office in the station at 10:10am.

Members will need to buy their own train tickets. Tickets can be bought from: www.thetrainline.com If you require any extra assistance to participate in this outing please get in touch with Fiona.

This trip will replace the usual meeting at The Mona Lisa Cafe and Chelsea Theatre this month.

Please RSVP by Friday, 10th June to fiona.addison@ageukcamde n.org.uk or text/ call and leave a message on 07435 356 951.

Monday 13 June Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café, 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RS On the second and fourth Monday of the month the wonderful Black Olive Cooks at the lovely Lumen Café will provide space for ODL members to play Bridge and Scrabble. If you’d like to join in

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a game of Bridge just bring two packs of playing cards, a pen and scrap paper.

Beginners welcome! Scrabble boards will be provided.

Lumen Café are offering ODL members discounted tea for 50p and filter coffee for 80p.

Beginners welcome.

Transport: 0.3 miles from Russell Square underground station or 0.4 miles from King's Cross St. Pancras London station. No need to book.

2pm – 4pm Mixed Tea Line Dance Tavis House Café, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA. Join us for our tea dances whether you are an experienced dancer, a beginner or have never danced before – there is room for all!

Peter will instruct and lead us in Line Dancing. Please bring LGBT* friends of any age.

5.30pm – 7.30pm Tuesday 14 June Women’s Walking & Herstory Group: Walking in Bloomsbury A walk around Tavistock Square and on to Gordon Square. We have covered some of this area before, but Bloomsbury is so stuffed with arts and politics her/history we can return again and again.

We will pause for refreshment along the route.

Meeting point: Tavis House café Meeting time: 10.30am Walk starts: 11am prompt

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Men’s Walking Group

Much beloved by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, our June walk takes us to one of London's three World Heritage Sites, Greenwich Maritime. In the hands of Greenwich expert Guide, Muhsin Mustafa, Peter and his team will be guided around the Cutty Sark, The Old Naval College, with its fabulous Painted Hall and Chapel, the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum. Make a day of it by travelling on the river upon the fast and frequent Thames Clipper Services from any of its many piers. You can use its services by using your Oyster or Freedom Card, the latter simply requiring the payment of a £3.20 supplement from the ticket machines on the pier. For land lubbers, the Docklands Light Railway provides a scenic ride through the transformed London Docklands.

If you would like more info or to join the walk you can either: Text or leave a message on: 07804 329 416.

Email: odwalksgroup@gmail.com We need your full name and the name of any other Opening Doors member coming with you. Alan will then confirm meeting point details. There is room for up to 24 people.

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Arrive: 2.15pm for 2.30pm Walk from: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Men’s Speakers Night Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6NS. (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road)

We are delighted to welcome Professor Matt Cook, Professor of Modern History at Birkbeck to deliver a talk this evening at the Men’s Speaker’s Night.

Social: 6pm Talk: from 7pm (After the talk some members also head to a local pub for a drink.)

Wednesday 15 June Mixed West London Group (Ealing) run in partnership with Age UK Ealing and Outwest ECIL (Ealing Centre for Independent Living Management Centre), 1 Bayham Road, West Ealing, London W13 0TQ

Nasty Baby (2015) 1h 41min A close-knit trio navigates the idea of creating life, while at the same time being confronted with a brutal scenario that causes them to take a life.

Director: Sebastián Silva Stars: Sebastián Silva, Tunde Adebimpe, Kristen Wiig Refreshments and a chance to meet old and new friends.

All welcome.

For more details please contact: Derek.Freeman@ageukcamde n.org.uk 2.30pm – 4.30pm Anchor Housing/ ODL Mixed Art Group Chigwell Court, 99 Balance Road London E9 5SQ. The art group will be held in the communal room. Basic materials will be provided for the informal drop-in session.

Volunteer artists on hand.

2pm – 4pm Mixed Pub Club: Greenwich Ye Olde Rose & Crown 1 Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ER. (Ten minutes’ walk from Greenwich station.)

Social group to meet in a lovely pub in the heart of Greenwich village. Ask the bar staff to point you in the direction of the ODL table when you arrive.

7pm – 9pm or later Thursday 16th June ‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in See the first Thursday of the month for more details.

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Every Thursday 10am – 1pm Women’s Film Night G24 Common Room, UCL Foster Court, Malet Place, (off Torrington Place), London WC1E 7JG Lily Tomlin stars as Elle who has just been through breaking up with her girlfriend when Elle's granddaughter Sage unexpectedly shows up needing $600 before sundown.

Temporarily broke, Grandma Elle and Sage spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash as their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets.

HOW TO GET THERE: Come into UCL from the entrance opposite Waterstones on Torrington Place. Foster Court is on the right and half way along there is an archway also on the right, with a set of automatic double doors on the right - the Common Room is through those doors and up 3 stairs but also has step-free access.

Social: 5.30pm Film: 7pm Friday 17 June Mixed Friday Coffee and Cake Club See first Friday of the month for more details.

Every Friday 10am – 12pm Monday 20 June Outings in Art: London Art Event of the year – Tate Page 5

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Modern extension opens

Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG It will have more space for new kinds of art, including performance and digital art, and introduce you to artists from around the world. A striking new ten-storey building has been created behind the original power station by the architects of Tate Modern, with additional galleries and new places to meet, learn and create.

We will be amongst the first wave of visitors to experience this amazing new space.

Meet: 2pm Meeting point: Main entrance to new building Text Chris on 07958 257 541 to confirm Bi the Way Group Woburn Room, Tavis House, 16 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA This free event is open to bi people over 50 and allies of any age and orientation, and open to any ODL member.

Light refreshments provided, also feel free to bring and share.

6pm – 8pm Tuesday 21st June Mixed Exercise Walk Walk in Fryent Country Park in Brent!

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Join us for a pleasant stroll in the fields and woods of the Country Park. We have time for a gentle climb of Barn Hill, and a picnic lunch.

Starts: 11.30 Ends: 3pm Miles: 4 Bring a packed lunch to have at picnic tables Meeting point: Kingsbury tube station, Jubilee Line No booking necessary.

Wednesday 22nd June Mixed Islington Older LGBT Drop In: London Friend, 86 Caledonian Rd, N1 9DN. Mixed older LGBT space provided jointly by Opening Doors and London Friend.

Come and meet friends for a coffee and chat.

2pm – 4pm Questions about groups, events and activities?

If there’s contact details next to the specific event you’re looking at, please use those to find out more information.

Otherwise please contact us on 020 7239 0400 or ODL.Info@ageukcamden.org.u k Thursday 23rd June ‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in See the first Thursday of the month for more details.

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Mixed Friday Coffee and Cake Club See first Friday of the month for more details.

Every Friday 10am – 12pm Informal Art Group: Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA Join Angie for an informal art group for all abilities - come and do your own creative thing, or improve and expand your drawing skills with gentle guidance from an experienced volunteer teacher. Whether you are a traditional sketcher or an outrageous avant-gardist this group will supply encouragement, support, plenty of dialogue....and maybe an exhibition.

Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and non-messy kit. 12.30pm – 3pm Saturday 25th June

See back page for details.

Sunday 26th June Sunday Lunch & Film Club Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave, London NW3 6NS (entrance on Prince Arthur Road).

Friday 24th June

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Join us for a lovely home cooked lunch. Cost £5.

Film: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Booking for lunch essential, NB- please advise when ordering if you would like the meat or vegetarian option and if you have any food allergies.

Please note the new RSVP arrangements: RSVP by Friday 24th June by texting or leaving a voicemail message on 07398 992 128.

Social: 12pm Lunch: 1pm Film starts: 2pm th

Monday 27 June Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café, 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RS See second Monday of the month for details.

2pm – 4pm Tuesday 28th June Picnic at Greenwich Park

St. Mary's Gate, Greenwich Park, King William Walk, London SE10 9AT ODL member Tony Smith has organised a picnic in Greenwich Park; come and have an enjoyable afternoon out, hopefully in the sun, with him and other ODL members.

Greenwich Park is large and hilly, so we are picnicking in one corner. There is a lot to see, (the Royal Observatory, The Meridian Line, the General Wolfe statue, the Bandstand etc) if time and energy permit!

Toilets: In King William Walk What to bring: Food and drink to share, picnic plate, cup and cutlery as needed, and also optionally a folding picnic chair, a cushion to sit on, and your pet dog.

In case of rain: We can adjourn to the cafe by St. Mary's Gate.

Time: 2pm - 4pm (or later) Meeting point: Enter the park

by St. Mary's Gate, continue forwards along The Avenue (direction Tennis Courts). Our picnic is at the 3rd (or 4th) seat on the left of the road, facing the grass. (Distance 3/4 mile) How to get there: Cutty Sark station (DLR) Information and map of park: http://www.royalparks.org.uk/ parks/greenwich-park Men’s gentle exercise class Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave, London NW3 6NS. (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road).

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Exercise is free medicine!

Come and join a class to stretch, energise and have fun.

You don’t need to bring any kit, just come along and give it a go. Suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness.

Free to attend.

6.30pm – 7pm Men's Film Night Henderson Court resource centre, 102 Fitzjohns Avenue, London NW3 6NS (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road).

Love and Death on Long Island (1997) 1h 33min

Giles De'Ath is a widower who doesn't like anything modern.

He goes to movies and falls in love with film star, Ronnie Bostock. He then investigates everything about the movie and Ronnie.

Director: Richard Kwietniowski Stars: John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Fiona Loewi Social: 6pm Film starts: 7pm Thursday 30th June 2016 ‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in See the first Thursday of the month for more details.

Every Thursday 10am – 1pm

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Saturday 25th June 2016 ODL run three events as part of Pride in London and you can come to one or all of them. Come and join the fun with ODL! Want to attend? Please register online at www.odlpride2016.eventbrite.co.uk or on 020 7239 0400.

Do you have access needs? Please get in contact with us to let us know how we can assist and support you to attend Pride by calling 020 7239 0400 or emailing ODL.Info@ageukcamden.org.uk NEW VENUE Free Older LGBT Pre Pride Brunch The Cavendish Campus is situated near to the following University Of Westminster CAVENDISH CAMPUS underground stations: (not the Marylebone campus this year)  Goodge Street: Northern line 115 New Cavendish Street  Warren Street: Northern line, Victoria line London W1W 6UW  Great Portland Street: Circle, Hammersmith & 11am – 12pm City, Metropolitan NEW ROUTE Parade The ODL bus will be parked on Regent Street near the junction with New Cavendish Street near the front of the parade. We’ll leave the brunch as a group at around noon to join the bus (approximately 0.3 mile walk). As usual ODL will be in the front section of the march. The bus usually sets off around 1pm. The usual end time is after 3pm in Whitehall.

12.15pm – 2 or 3pm (approx.)

PLEASE NOTE: Seats on the bus are allocated for those with mobility or access needs. Seat booking is essential on 020 7239 0400 or ODL.Info@ageukcamden.org.uk Free tea, cake and relaxation in Soho St Anne’s Church Hall, 55 Dean Street, London W1D 6AF After the parade the group will head to our usual older LGBT* community relaxation space at St Anne’s Church Hall in Soho. We supply the tea, coffee, cake and company.

2pm – 5.30pm

For more information about Pride in general: http://prideinlondon.org/events/2016/06/25/pride-in-london-parade