Opening Doors London: Events
2016
November 2016
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Opening Doors London: Events
November 2016
Cover image: Detail from 2016 Fun Run
Christmas Lunch Friday 16 December 2016 LGBT* Connect & Lumen Cafe Festive Lunch Lumen Café, 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H9RS
Michael Turner, ODL member and LGBT* Connect volunteer invites you to join him and the Black Olive Cooks at Lumen Café Christmas Lunch Set Menu
Menu MAIN COURSE Turkey with all the trimmings or Poached Salmon or Galette with roasted vegetables all served with Roast potatoes and vegetables of the day DESSERT Christmas Pudding with Cream or trifle or Tiramisu Coffee or Tea & Petit Fours Drinks not included in price of meal. Feel free to bring a bottle. Booking Essential on: https://lumenxmas.eventbrite.co.uk Cost £22.50. £5 due before 25th November. Balance of £17.50: due before 2nd December.
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The people behind the Open Door … Hello! We’d like to introduce ourselves. Jenny Wildblood
We are Jenny Wildblood, Kathryn Almack and Graham Gardiner and we’re the team that’s been appointed to evaluate Opening Doors London over the next year. Our job is to support everyone at ODL to work towards a clearer picture of what difference the charity makes, how well ODL meets your needs and what could be improved. This will develop better services and help make the case for future funding.
Kathryn Almack
One particular feature of the project will be the chance for volunteers to become active members of the evaluation team. If you’d be interested in becoming a Community Researcher for ODL, contact Chryssy for more info. We’re really looking forward to meeting and talking to you.
Jenny, Kathryn and Graham Graham Gardiner
FOR YOUR DIARY Outing Amersham Fairground Organ Museum 4th December 2016 www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk
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Tuesday 1st November
Clive’s Exercise Walk Last of the Summer Wine – or “Autumn in the Forest – a shorter walk”. Loughton to Chingford via The Stubbles 3-5 miles Sights to enjoy on route: We will have a snack in Loughton before we set off. Our route will very much depend upon the weather. Rain: we can simply enjoy a snack and go shopping in Loughton. No Rain: we can progress up a fairly steep short hill to The Stubbles and progress across to the Epping New Road and Fairmead Bottom onwards to Chingford Station; there we pass from The Stubbles to Warren Hill, crossing the Epping new Road higher up so as to go to Connaught Waters and then on to Chingford Station.
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Peer led Creative Writing Group Tavis House ODL member Pat would like to invite other ODL members to join a non-taught Creative Writing Group for people who would like to come together to write. Contact Kate for further information kate.hancock@openingdoorslondon.org.uk 020 7239 0400
2pm to 4pm Wednesday 2nd November
Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court 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
Women's Wednesdays G24 Common Room, UCL
This is a shorter walk than last year and it is fun to explore new areas of the forest. The greatest delights are often deep in the forest from raised hills providing the weather is reasonable. Please Note – road safety is paramount wherever we choose to cross Epping New Road. Lunch: the main focus will be on getting a good affordable meal before we set of from Loughton. Coffee outlets are available in Chingford as is a cheap chip shop, but other dining options can be costly. Meeting point: Loughton station (Epping branch of the Central Line). Buses: 167, 20 and 397 from Debden. Meeting time: 11.30 Walk end time (approx) 4.30pm Top Tips: Sunny days can turn chilly later on. Dress to allow for rain please! End location point (including transport info): We will return from Chingford Station which is on the main line to Liverpool Street. Buses 97 to Stratford, 179 to Ilford and 313 to Potters Bar. No booking necessary. Just turn up. Page 4 of 12
Women's social on the first Wednesday of the month. Come along for a chat and meet some new people. We will be watching the TV show Orange is the New Black. Members are invited to bring nibbles to share with the group. No booking necessary. Social: 5.30pm TV show starts: 7pm
Men’s Pimlico Social Pimlico Room Friendly drop-in coffee evening.
6pm – 9pm
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Thursday 3rd November
‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in
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world to visit and study. Towering above it all is Senate House of the University of London so, undeterred, no exploration of this stunning part of London would be complete without a quick look inside the headquarters of the Ministry of Truth.
Computer Suite, Tavis House Our Age UK Camden 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.
10am – 1pm
Friday 4th November
Friday Mixed Coffee and Cake Club Café, Tavis House Come in for a chat at this mixed peer led social group. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please feel free to bring your own cakes and biscuits.
Every Friday 10am – 12pm Monday 7th November
Peer led coffee and tea social The Breakfast Club in Battersea Rise 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.
If you would like to join the walk you can either: Text or leave a message on 07804 329 416 but you will need to wait for a reply before you can be sure that a place has been booked for you, or better still Book a free ticket upon Eventbrite (using password "university"), which will instantly guarantee you a place: http://menswalkinggroupbloomsbury.eventbrite.co.uk These walks are proving popular so if you find yourself unable to come along, having booked, kindly let us know so that your place can be offered to someone else on the waiting list.
1415 for 1430 start
Men’s Speakers Night Henderson Court Resource Centre Raluca Enescu, Community Links ‘The small c’ campaign aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, in order to encourage early detection and uptake of NHS screening. Raluca will be talking about (1) How to recognise the early signs and symptoms of cancer (2) how to decrease our risk of cancer through a healthier lifestyle and (3) bowel cancer screening.
4 – 6pm Tuesday 8th November
Mens' Group Walk Our two walks with Amanda teased us by concluding close to Russell Square Underground Station, without going into Bloomsbury's foremost Georgian garden square. In November we shall take a stroll around the square, revealing the lives of some its most notable former residents, and discovering some of its hidden corners. We shall then continue to explore more of Bloomsbury's elegant squares and remarkable green spaces, which makes it one of the most admired parts of central London and brings people from all over the Page 5 of 12
Social: 6pm Talk: from 7pm (After the talk some members also head to a local pub for a drink.)
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Wednesday 9th November
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HEALTH INFORMATION FAIR
Islington Older LGBT* Drop-in London Friend In partnership with London Friend, this social group is a place to meet friends for a coffee, chat and optional board games!
2pm – 4pm
NEW LGBT* café in E3 Muxima Local 50+ LGBT* folks and LGBT*carers sought for coffee, cake & conversation. More info: 07572 548 592
4.30pm. Thursday 10th November
Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See the first Thursday of the month Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
Make new friends and try new activities with members of the older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* community. ODL membership is free and is aimed at all who identify as LGBT*, and are over 50. We have members from across London, and beyond. As well as our events, we also offer: A befriending service Policy, campaigning and training
Alternative Doors
Including:
Michelle Ross & Serge Nicholson - Terrence Higgins Trust & CliniQ Linda Bellos Roberta Francis – TAGS Chris Barlow and Stage text CEO Melanie Sharpe - accessibility in Arts & Culture Paul Webley – Befriending Manuel Swaden solicitors Outcome LGBT+ Mental Health services Health checks from Spectra Jeffrey Weeks Mindfuness Bloomsbury walks with Peter Twist Tony Brown- Increasing your computer confidence & skills Stalls from friends & family Full programme available soon Coffee, tea & biscuits provided 2pm to 6pm: No need to book Volunteers will be available throughout the afternoon to offer guidance For further information contact info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk Or phone 020 7239 0400
Sybil & Russ from Flexible Films will be attending this event and if you would like some private time to share your thoughts on film then please contact Kate to book a time. We will have a quiet room available.
MEMBERS! Feel free to share events, exhibitions and happenings with one another at: alternativedoors@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
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Friday 11th November
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12:30pm-4pm Monday 14th November
Friday Coffee and Cake Club Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café 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. Beginners welcome! Scrabble boards will be provided. Lumen Café are offering ODL members discounted tea for 50p and filter coffee for 80p. Beginners welcome.No need to book.
2pm – 4pm
Tavis House See first Friday of the month for more details.
10am – 12pm
ODL East Dinner Club Positive East An ODL event £6.50 for dinner and great company. Please RSVP ODL team on 020 7239 0400 or ODL.Info@ageukcamden.org.uk
Start: 6pm Dinner: from 7pm Ends: 9pm
Tea Line Dance Tavis House Café 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 Questions about groups, events and activities? If there are contact details next to Walk time: event 2.30pm check prompt the back of this the start specific publication to find the full details. Call 020 7239 0400 or email
Sunday 13th November
Second Sundays Social/ Lunch Group
Tuesday 15th November
Chelsea Theatre Join us for lunch. We'll be ordering our food from a local cafe, Mona Lisa, which serves a wide variety of delicious hot meal. After lunch we'll be watching a series of short LGBT documentaries and discussing the themes. No RSVP required. If you have any questions email fiona.addison@openingdoorslondon.org.uk or text/ call leaving a message: 07435 356 951. Page 7 of 12
Gerry’s exercise walk Enjoy the autumn colour of Hadley Wood on this leisurely stroll! We will follow a path through this ancient and quiet woodland. No steep climbs or descents. Meet at: The ticket hall of Cockfosters Station (Piccadilly Line, zone 5) by 11 a.m. Miles: 4 approx.
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No need to book, just turn up! The walk will end at approx 2.30 pm, when those who wish can have lunch in a cafe near the tube station.
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Initial release: November 2013 (Germany) Directors: Laurie Colbert, Dominique Cardona; Music composed by: Germaine Franco; Screenplay: Laurie Colbert, Margaret Webb; Awards: Asian Film Award for Best Composer Social: 5.30pm Film: 7pm
Start time: 11 a.m. End time: 2.30 pm approx.
Peer led Creative Writing Group Tavis House ODL member Pat would like to invite other ODL members to join a non-taught Creative Writing Group for people who would like to come together to write. Contact Kate for further information kate.hancock@openingdoorslondon.org.uk 020 7239 0400
2pm to 4pm Friday 18th November Wednesday 16th November
Mixed Friday Coffee and Cake Club Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court The art group will be held in the communal room. Basic materials will be provided for the informal dropin session. Volunteer artists on hand.
Thursday 17th November
Tavis House See first Friday of the month for more details.
10am – 12pm Sunday 20th November
Sunday Lunch & Film Club Henderson Court Resource Centre
‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer drop-in. See the first Thursday of the month for more details. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
Join us for a lovely home cooked lunch before we watch the film.
Women’s Film Night G24 Common Room, UCL Foster Court, Margarita Margarita works as a nanny, until she is fired by her financially strapped employers, Ben and Gail. Their teenage daughter is outraged by their decision and makes sure her parents know how important Margarita is to the family.
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Casablanca (1942) 1h 42min “In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.”
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Director: Michael Curtiz Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman Cost £5. Booking for lunch essential. Please note: RSVP before Wednesday via: http://nov2016odlsundaylunch.eventbrite.co.uk or calling 020 7239 0400. Social: 12pm Lunch: 1pm Film starts: 2pm
DO YOU HAVE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS? If there’s an event you’d like to attend but you’re not sure if you’ll be able to make it due to your access requirements, please contact us so we can help make sure you get the most out of being part of Opening Doors London. Contact us on 020 7239 0400 or Info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
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East London ODL Drop-in Positive East 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 dropins. This is an opportunity to give your views on services in East London, whether you live, work, or socialise there. This will be fed back to the Older People’s Reference Group. Drop in any time between 4.30pm – 6.30pm Tuesday 22nd November
Walk about, Talk about, and Pig out: Vauxhall
Monday 21st November
Outings in Art: Where Art meets Technology! The Infinite Mix, Contemporary Sound and Image The Store THE INFINITE MIX brings together major audio-visual artworks from ten leading international artists. Meeting time: 2pm; Meeting point: Main Entrance Entrance: Free. For more information contact Chris on 07528 423 698 or Chris.Barlow@openingdoorslondon.org.uk See the first Thursday of the month
The winter version of the ODL picnic. After a short stroll around a green space, enjoying our company, we adjourn to a workers' (or similar) café for lunch. There is an optional extra afterwards. Join Tony, for a ¾ mile walk, firstly the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens; first created in 1661, its eight acres of wooded rectangles and avenues became known as a pleasant place to escape the noise, smells and dangers of the city. It was renewed by Lambeth council and re-opened on the 9th October 1976 http://www.vauxhallgardens.com/vauxhall_gardens_b riefhistory_page.html Secondly, lunch at Café Madeira, serving breakfasts, sandwiches, cakes and Portuguese food. http://madeiralondon.co.uk/location/madeira-cafevauxhall/ Thirdly (optional) a visit to Vauxhall City Farm, a peaceful escape from city life. It's like a little piece of the countryside in Central London. http://vauxhallcityfarm.org/ Meeting Time: 1pm Meeting Point: Vauxhall BUS station, by bus stop "A"
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Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
Men’s gentle exercise class Henderson Court Resource Centre 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 Moulin Rouge! (2001) 2h 7min
A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman). Director: Baz Luhrmann Stars: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor Social: 6pm Film starts: 7pm
Friday 25th November
Friday Mixed Coffee and Cake Club Tavis House See first Friday of the month for more details. 10am – 12pm
Informal Art Group Tavis House 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
Monday 28th November
Wednesday 23rd November
Bridge and Scrabble Club
Islington Older LGBT Drop In:
See second Monday of the month for details. 2pm – 4pm
London Friend Older LGBT space provided jointly by Opening Doors and London Friend. Come and meet friends for a coffee and chat. 2pm – 4pm
Lumen Café
Bi The Way Group: "Getting bi at 50+: coming out and staying out” Tavis house Café for 5:45
th
Thursday 24 November ‘Rainbow Surfers’ older LGBT* computer
drop-in; Computer Suite, Tavis House
Join us this month to cook and share a meal together at a central London cafe. There is a small charge of £5. Email kate.hancock@openingdoorslondon.org.uk for information and to reserve a place. All bi people and allies welcome. 6-8pm
See the first Thursday of the month for more details. Page 10 of 12
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Venues & How to Get There Battersea Park (Rosary Gate Entrance) Carriage Drive S, Battersea Park, London SW11 4BE The Breakfast Club in Battersea Rise The Breakfast Club, 5-9 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG 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. Chelsea Theatre 7 Worlds End Place, Kings Road, London, SW10 0DR. Chigwell House Anchor Housing/ Art Group Community Room Chigwell Court, 99 Balance Road London E9 5SQ. ECIL (Ealing Centre for Independent Living Management Centre) 1 Bayham Road, West Ealing, London W13 0TQ Greenwich University Queen Anne Court, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, 30 Park Row SE10 9LS www.gre.ac.uk DLR : Cutty Sark Bus: 129,177,180,188,199,286,386 Henderson Court Resource Centre 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6NS. (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road) London Friend 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN. Lumen Café 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RS 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. Muxim 618 Roman Road, E3 2RW Pimlico Room Back of St. Saviour’s Church, St George’s Square, London SW1V 3QW. Positive East 159 Mile End Road, London E1 4AQ. The Store 180 The Strand, London WC2R 1EA Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. UCL (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON) G24 Common Room, UCL Foster Court, Malet Place, (off Torrington Place) London WC1E 7JG Travel: 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. If you would like someone to meet you at a tube station or bus stop please
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