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Introduction to Creative Writing in a Group

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, 14 May 2012 - Monday, 11 June 2012 2pm - 4pm
Every Monday, 2pm-4pm from 14th May to 11th June. This course is aimed at those new to creative writing groups, who may have started to write on their own or who want to give it a try. You will have the chance to find your own writing voice and make some writing buddies along the way. Cost: £10. The Centre for Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, London, E9 6QH. Contact: Cirillo. Email: admin@centreforbetterhealth.org.uk Telephone: . view website

Mindfulness and Cognitive Psychology for Emotional

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, 26 April 2012 - Thursday, 14 June 2012 1pm - 3pm
Every Thursday. Our thoughts often contribute to unhappiness, anxiety and other forms of emotional pain. Such thoughts can become very powerful and use up all of our attention and time. An aim of this 8 week therapeutic workshop is to loosen the grip our thoughts have, and so to reduce their power. . The Centre for Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH. Disabled access: no. Contact: Luka. Email: luka.lvcounselling@gmail.com Telephone: 07752 903283. view website

Improving self-esteem group

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 - Saturday, 23 June 2012 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Ends 11/07/2012. A 12-week therapeutic group exploring issues of self- esteem and the effect it has on our lives while looking at practical skills and techniques to build confidence, assertiveness and enhance a healthy self-esteem. . The Centre for Better Health, 1a Darnley Road, E9 6QH. Disabled access: no. Contact: Marva Sherman. Email: marva@marvashermancounselling.co.uk Telephone: 07508 602 158.

Acting and Accent Reduction classes

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, 24 April 2012 - Tuesday, 26 June 2012 6.30 - 21.30
Join these popular evening classes to improve your accent and your presentations skills under the guide of qualified tutors. Brush up your innate acting skills performing with an international cast of like-minded creative individuals in Hackney. . Age group: 18 +. Cafe Mostra, 86 Stoke Newington High Street N16 7PA. Disabled access: no. Contact: Emilia. Email: admin@islad.org Telephone: 07946347631. view website

Ballet for You - Book now for Apr-Jul term!

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, 23 April 2012 - Saturday, 21 July 2012
Ballet courses for Beginners, Improvers and Returning Dancers in Stoke Newington, Shoreditch and Dalston. Level 1 Beginners courses: Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm in Shoreditch 24 Apr - 10 Jul £115 and Mons, 8.30-9.30pm in Stoke Newington 14 May - 16 Jul, £95. See website for details. Age group: 18+. Contact: Ballet for You. Email: mail@balletforyou.co.uk . view website

Hackney Harmony

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 - Tuesday, 24 July 2012 7:30pm - 9pm
Come and uplift your soul. An open access community choir for anyone who wants to sing. We sing a range of beautiful songs in harmony from around the world. Everyone welcome. Your first session is FREE! "If you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance" . Hackney City Farm, 1a Goldsmiths Row, Hackney E2 8QA. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Sophia Efthimiou. Email: sophia@makeabitofmusic.com Telephone: . view website

Free cook and taste course

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 - Wednesday, 20 June 2012 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Learn to make delicious healthy meals. Find out more about healthy eating. Learn to shop on a budget and how to read food labels. Meet people and have fun cooking. Courses available at other times/on other days too. To join or find out more, contact Community Kitchens Project. . Age group: mixed. 28, SHORE ROAD, London, Hackney, E9 7TA. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Siobhan Mannion. Email: siobhan@manorgardenscentre.org Telephone: 0207 561 5281. view website

Spoken Words / FREE performance poetry and writing

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 21 April 2012 - Saturday, 30 June 2012 2pm - 4pm
Join performance poets Toby de Angeli and Nichol Keene to create and share your poems, lyrics or stories. Once you've honed and toned your words, we'll help you speak and perfom them. . Age group: 14-18. 159 HOXTON STREET, Hackney, N1 6PJ. Contact: Jenneba. Email: jenneba@ministryofstories.org.uk Telephone: 020 7729 4159.

Tango Instinct Classes and Practica

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday, 01 April 2012 - Sunday, 29 July 2012 6.00pm - 10.00pm
6-7pm Beginners class A weekly class to guide you through all the basics 7-8pm Essential technique In-depth technique for fluent dancing 8-9pm Intermediate class Elegant moves for confident social dancing 9-10pm Practica/social dancing Classes £10 for 1 hour/ £15 for 2 hours Practica FREE Prepay discount £50 for 5 evenings . Age group: Adult. Bow Road Methodist Church, 1 Merchant Street, 20 Approach Road, E3 4LY. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Frances Pace. Email: tangoinstinct@yahoo.co.uk Telephone: 07946471635. view website

Some Voices Choir

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, 14 May 2012 - Monday, 16 July 2012 7pm - 9pm
We are a local choir singing a range of pop, jazz, blues, soul and folk covers. Come to our dynamic rehearsals where we work on vocal and harmony techniques whilst keeping it fun. You can check out rehearsal tracks and gig videos here: http://somevoiceschoir.tumblr.com/ and also here: http://www.facebook.com/somevoicessing. . Age group: 18 - 50. Contact: Some Voices. Email: somevoicessing@gmail.com . view website

One to One - Basic Cake Decorating workhshop

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, 29 May 2012 - Tuesday, 19 June 2012 10am - 9pm
Students will gain knowledge and skills that will enable them to decorate cakes using sugar paste while learning the following: Introduction to cake covering; The use of Textured Designs and much more. Time slots available: 10 to12pm, 1 to 3pm, 4 to 6pm or 7 to 9pm . Age group: 18+. Unit 25, The Forum, Independent Place, Shacklewell Lane. Hackney, London, E8 2HE. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Maxine. Email: Htea@live.co.uk Telephone: 0207 249 4542.