2014 Opening Doors London November groups and activities
Development Coordinators 020 7239 0446/0447 odl.men@ageukcamden.org.uk odl.women@ageukcamden.org.uk
Befriending Coordinators 020 7239 0400 (reception) odl.befriending@ageukcamden.org.uk
ODL Signposting and Information Leave a message on 07961 937 621 odlsignposting@ageukcamden.org.uk
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Opening Doors London: full listings and activities. Monday 3rd Mixed Tower Hamlets ODL East Drop in: Positive East, 159 Mile End, Rd, E1 4AQ. Come and join our friendly east London afternoon social. Dianne Hackney from Older People’s Reference Group will be coming to talk about how we can influence local policy & services for older people Call Nic Humberstone on 07538 392 104 or email Nicola.Humberstone@ageukca mden.org.uk 4:00 – 6:00pm Mixed Group Barnet Diners’ Club and Games meeting in partnership with Age UK Barnet: The Queens Arms Public House, Great North Rd. EN5 1AB. (Close to High Barnet Tube station beside Odeon cinema). Meet for a drink with friends or have a meal from the very delicious value 2-4-1 menu (about £5 per person). Darts and pool available. For more information please ring 020 7239 0400 or Amanda Radonich at Age UK Barnet on 020 8432 1415. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm ODL Quarterly Group Meeting: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Open to all interested in contributing to the ODL Quarterly Newsletter. Contact: 020 7239 0400 or e-mail on odl.quarterly@ageukcamden.o rg.uk 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday 5th Anchor Housing/ODL Mixed Art Group: Chigwell Court, 99
Balance Road 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. 2:00 -4:00pm Men’s Pimlico Social: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS Pimlico Room (back of Church), St Saviour’s Church, St George’s Square, SW1V 3QW. (cross Vauxhall Bridge Rd from Pimlico tube). Friendly drop-in coffee evening. For more info phone 020 7239 0400. 6:00 – 9:00pm Thursday 6th “Rainbow Surfers” older LGBT computer drop in: Computer Suite, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, 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 or Kamye on 0207 239 0400. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm Men’s “Older, Gay & Positive” Group: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA. Tavis A&B meeting rooms. Support and social group for gay and bi men aged 50 and over who are living with HIV. For tonight’s meeting, first of all we have Aoife Kinsella, who is a dietician from the Food Chain, who will be talking about the fantastic meal, shopping and food preparation services available from the
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project, followed by a “discussion space” for what’s going on in your life. 6:00pm – 8:00pm Newham (Stratford) Dinner Club: The Goldengrove Pub, 146 – 148 The Grove, Stratford E15 1NS. The Goldengrove has offered to give us our own quiet space. All welcome you don’t need to book but if it is your first time at this group please call Kate for details. 020 7239 0447. 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Friday 7th Mixed Friday “coffee & cake” club: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Please note this is a peer led social group. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please feel free to bring your own cakes. Every Friday 10am – 12 noon Sunday 9th Mixed “Second Sundays” social group: Chelsea Theatre, 7 Worlds End Place, Kings Road, SW10 ODR. Come and join our friendly bunch for a delicious hot lunch, £4 per person. Please RSVP to Fiona by 5pm Thursday, 6th November fiona.addison@ageukcamden. org.uk or call 07435 356 951 12:30 – 3:30pm Tuesday 11th Men’s Group Walk: Peter will lead this months’ walk, taking us into the murky world of the Page 1
Opening Doors London: full listings and activities. former St.Giles’ Rookery. See vistas that have never before been seen, scuttle along narrow alleyways into the heart of London’s music district, discover a hidden community garden, unlock the enigma of Seven Dials, and be astonished by the First World War Memorial which seats 1700 in complete secrecy. To join the walk, text or leave a message on the walking group mobile number which is 07804 329 416 or email odwalksgroup@gmail.com We need your full name & the name of any other ODL member coming with you. Alan (Geoff’s partner) will then confirm the meeting point details. There is room for only 24 people per walk.Booking essential. These walks are proving popular so if you book and can’t attend please letus know so that your place can be offered to someone else.2:30pm – 4:00pm Men’s Group Speaker Night: (Men’s Health Night): Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave, NW3 6NS (entrance on Prince Arthur Rd). Tonight’s talk will be by Simon Faulkner from Metro Walnut project. Walnut is a peer led monthly group & buddying scheme for gay & bisexual men affected by prostate cancer. 6:00pm – 9:00 Social; 7:00pm – 9:00pm Talk. Wednesday 12th Signposting and Information Drop In Service: Tavis House,
1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA. Need help in the home? Confused about tax? Got questions about your pension, benefits or housing? Whatever your question, you can talk to one of our trained volunteers who can give you useful information and help you find the right service or support to suit your needs. If you can’t attend the drop in session and you have a non-urgent inquiry you can either email us at: odlsignposting@ageukcamden .org.uk or, call the ODL Signposting and Information phone line: 07961 937 621. We will get back to you to discuss your issue further within one working week. 6:00-8:00pm Thursday 13th “Rainbow Surfers” older LGBT computer drop in: See Thursday 4th for more details. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm Friday 14th Mixed Friday “coffee & cake” club: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Please note this is a peer led social group. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please feel free to bring your own cakes. Every Friday 10am – 12 noon Mixed ODL East Dinner Club: Positive East, 159 Mile End, Road, London, E1 4AQ. £6 for delicious meal. Pre-booking is essential, please email Nicola.Humberstone@ageukca
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mden.org.uk or call/ text Nic on 07538 392 104 stating your name and contact number by Monday 4th. 6.30pm – 9:30pm
Monday 17th ODL Redbridge Mixed Social: meeting at Age UK Redbridge Allan Burgess Centre, 2 Grove Park, London, Ell 2DL. Delicious home-made lunch is available at the centre at 12:30 and costs £5 for two courses Book with Kate by Friday 14th. Contact Kate for details 020 7239 0447 Lunch 12:30 Group 2:00 – 3:30pm. Outing in Art:’ Lest We Forget’ A visit to the recently revamped Imperial War Museum. Meet 2.30 pm Main entrance: Imperial ar Museum, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ Free entry. Lambeth North , Bakerloo Line. Buses 109, 159, 344, 360. Call/Text Chris 07528 423 698 or email outingsinartevents@gmail.co m . 2:30pm – 5pm approx.‘Outing in Art’ recommends –Film ‘The Imitation Game’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing-thrilling, funny, bitter sweet & moving. It helps reminds us all how far we have come. Opens 14th November. Bi Visibility Group: at Tavis House. 1-6 Tavistock Square WC1H 9NA. Open social & discussion group for anyone who would like to think about the question "What does bisexuality mean to you?" This month author Kate Harrad will Page 2
Opening Doors London: full listings and activities. be coming to the group. Kate had been hoping to come to last month’s group but sadly had to cancel so you still have the opportunity to meet her and join in discussion around Bisexuality across the years – Kate Harrad is collecting experiences, stories, anecdotes etc. for a book on bisexuality in the UK – she would really love to meet you, hear points of view and tell you about her book! Whilst clearly a bi friendly space you do not necessarily need to identify as bisexual to attend. Contact Kate for more details. 020 7239 0447. 6pm – 8pm Tuesday 18th Intergenerational Feminist Reading Group: Details of reading to follow. Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square,WC1H 9NA. An informal space for discussion of feminist ideas and texts. Chaired by Elsa Richardson, an historian based in Queen Mary’s Centre for the History of Emotions, with the aim of encouraging a dialogue between different generations of feminist thinkers, activists and supporters. Henceforward the meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday evening of each month form 6pm – 8pm. Contact Kate 020 6239 0447 kate.hancock@ageukcamden. org.uk 6:00pm (start 6:30pm) – 8pm Wednesday 19th Anchor Housing/ODL Mixed Art Group: Chigwell Court, 99 Balance Road E9 5SQ
The art group will be held in the communal room. Basic materials will be provided for the informal drop-in session of creative working and there will be volunteer artists on hand. 2:00 -4:00pm Mixed ODL Ealing/West London Social and Support Group: VENUE: Ground Floor, Lido Centre. 63 Mattock Lane, West Ealing, W13 9LA. www.lidocentre.org.uk Stations: Ealing Broadway, Northfields, West Ealing: 5 to 15 mins walk. Buses E2, E3, 207, 83, 427, E7, E8. All welcome. Today we will be showing ‘Lilting’ Ben Whishaw stars in an intimate portrait of two strangers brought together by the common language of grief. Meetings take place every third Wednesday of the month at 2:30PM at the Lido Centre. All welcome. Refreshments served. For more information call 020 7239 0400. Opening Doors London in partnership with Age UK Ealing & Ealing CVS. 2:30 - 4:30pm Men’s Group Pub Social: Upstairs at The Black Cap, Camden High St. Snacks courtesy of George and staff at the Black Cap. Volunteer led. 7pm – late ODL Quarterly Group Meeting: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Open to all interested in contributing to the ODL Quarterly Newsletter. Contact: 020 7239 0400 or e-mail on odl.quarterly@ageukcamden.o
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rg.uk 6:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday 20th “Rainbow Surfers” older LGBT computer drop in: See Thursday 4th for more details. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm Friday 21st Mixed Friday “coffee & cake” club: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Please note this is a peer led social group. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please feel free to bring your own cakes. Every Friday 10am – 12 noon Sunday 23rd Women’s Social Group – Life Drawing Class: Chelsea Theatre, 7 World's End Place, Kings Road, SW10 0DR. Meet for brunch at 12pm at the Mona Lisa Cafe, 417 King’s Road, SW10 0LR, and/or come to Chelsea Theatre at 1pm for a life drawing class with special guest model, Maria. All art materials will be supplied and tea/coffee/cake provided. Please RSVP to Fiona by Thursday, 20th November fiona.addison@ageukcamden. org.uk or call 07435 356 951 12/1pm-3:30pm Sunday Lunch & Film Club: please note change from last Sunday to 2nd last Sunday of the month thanks. Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave, NW3 6NS (entrance on Prince Arthur Page 3
Opening Doors London: full listings and activities. Rd). The film will be All About Eve: Stage star Margo Channing is friend to playwright Lloyd Richards and his wife Karen, in love with director Bill Samson, and the idol of Eve Harrington who becomes her secretary-aide. Eve begins to dominate: she sends Bill Margo's birthday wishes and arranges a party for him, at which point Margo explodes. Lunch available for £4, this month’s lunch will be roast beef and veg, or a vegetarian option: please advise when booking. Booking for lunch essential, please call 020 7239 0400 before Wednesday 19th. NOTE: if you book you are committing yourself to the £4 charge. From 12: noon (lunch at 12:30 – 1.00). Film at 2:00pm Tuesday 25th Men’s Film Night: Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave, NW3 6NS. (entrance on Prince Arthur Road). Tonight’s film is ‘Querelle’ 1982 film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, adapted from Jean Genet’s novel‘Querelle de Brest. With Jeanne Moreau & Laurent Malet. Querelle is a sailor on leave in the port of Brest. In an argument he stabs & kills his drug-smuggling partner. Seeking shelter in a nearby brothel, he befriends a predatory madam who leads him to his first homosexual encounter. NB Film with English
subtitles. For more information please call 020 7239 0400 6:00pm to 9:00pm (film at 7pm) Wednesday 26th ODL Quarterly Group Meeting: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Open to all interested in contributing to the new ODL Quarterly. Contact: 020 7239 0400 or email on odl.quarterly@ageukcamden.org.uk
6:00pm – 8:00pm Signposting and Information Drop In Service: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1H 9NA. Need help in the home? Confused about tax? Got questions about your pension, benefits or housing? Whatever your question, you can talk to one of our trained volunteers who can give you useful information and help you find the right service or support to suit your needs. If you can’t attend the drop in session and you have a non-urgent inquiry you can either email us at: odlsignposting@ageukcamden .org.uk or, call the ODL Signposting and Information phone line: 07961937621. We will get back to you to discuss your issue further within one working week. 6:00-8:00pm Thursday 27th “Rainbow Surfers” older LGBT computer drop in: See Thursday 4th for more details. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
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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. 2:00pm – 4:00pm Women’s Film Night: G24 Common Room, Foster Court, Malet Place. Come into UCL from the entrance opposite Waterstone's 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. We will be showing: Les Invisibles: The documentary Les Invisibles gives a face to the unseen and a voice to the inaudible, spinning a sedate, respectful account of the gay rights movement as experienced by its foot soldiers. Sébastien Lifshitz lines up his elderly revolutionaries and intercuts their memories with archive footage from France's dark age, when Paris Match ran inflammatory headlines, placards clamoured for the death penalty and homosexuality was treated as a psychiatric disorder. The film's subjects often emerge as reluctant activists, forced by circumstance to defend their dignity and fight for acceptance. Today, we find them chattering in farmhouse Page 4
Opening Doors London: full listings and activities. kitchens, at work in their gardens or sailing on the Med. Living well, Lifshitz implies, is the best revenge. (Guardian) Contact Kate for details 020 7239 0447. The room will be available if you would like to eat there or use the space before film begins. 5:30pm – 9:00 pm. (Film 7pm). Friday 28th Mixed Friday “coffee & cake” club: Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Sq, WC1H 9NA. Please note this is a peer led social group. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please feel free to bring your own cakes. Every Friday 10am – 12 noon Saturday 29
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Mixed Coffee Evening. Mike will be hosting coffee evening. Meeting at Tufnell Park Tube station at 7.45 p.m. Please remember to bring cakes with you. Phone 07581 647 344 for more details. 8:00pm – 10:00pm Sunday 30th Mixed Outing in Art Extra & Women’s Walking & Herstory Group joint outing to Victoria & Albert Museum: Cromwell Road, London SW7 2LR‘Disobedient Objects’ Exhibition: From Suffragette teapots to protest robots, this exhibition is the first to examine the powerful role of objects in movements for social change. It demonstrates how political activism drives a wealth of design ingenuity and
collective creativity that defy standard definitions of art and design. Free entry. There will also be an opportunity to get the bus into town afterwards to see Christmas decorations and lights. Contact Kate for details 020 7239 0447 or kate.hancock@ageukcamden. org.uk Meet at V&A main reception 2:30pm
Don’t Forget! Signposting and Information Drop In Service The second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm Information desk at Tavis House, ground floor by the café. 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA Trained volunteers are available to help Opening Doors London members find practical help and information for any issue or concern.
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Plan Ahead – Legal and Financial Matters for the LGBT Community Wednesday 3rd December 12:45pm to 14:30pm Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA
Are you one of the 58% of people in the UK Who have not made a will? Age UK Camden, along with Osbornes Solicitors LLP and Ablestoke Financial Planning LLP, are running a free information event, where you can find out about the things you may be unsure about regarding your Legal and Financial Matters.
Contact Kate Hancock to book your Place
kate.hancock@ageukcamde n.org.uk 020 7239 0447 3331 Buffet Lunch will be provided
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