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Summer Barbecue

29/7/2015

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I have been to many of these throughout the years and I always look forward to them, it’s a great opportunity to meet other Stress Project users in its lovely garden. This one lived up to expectation, and a little bit more! The turn-out I believe, numbers wise, was the best ever. Regulars, such as I from the Tuesday therapy programme drop-in, and other users from Thursday's walk-in and the Mindfulness class, were joined by many other Stress Project regulars from the past!

We were also joined by our friends - Music for People, who provided music on the day and have regular dates with HNG at The Old Fire Station (1st Tuesday of each month) and The Stress Project (3rd Tuesday each month)

The Master Gardeners, who help out, along with our volunteers in The Stress Project’s Therapeutic Garden, brought along some salads using herbs from the garden. Enough of the shameless advertising, I did not intentionally do this, it just happened!

So we’re all ready to go. The music began. The barbecue lit. But wait, the garden gate was jammed and would not open despite desperate attempts by Wendy & Kaner. No luck! The Guest of Honour arrived, Islington’s Deputy Mayor - Kat, mingled with staff, clients, volunteers, even me despite my rendition of “I Shot the Sheriff, but I did not shoot the Deputy,” did not go down too well. Kat but did not leave until the burgers were fully cooked. Health & Safety! Our usual barbecue cook was unavailable. Luckily, Kaner took pity on Carol and took over, with the assistance of Belinda. It must be in the Mediterranean genes! So Chorizo-hamburgers ad Veggie-burgers cooked all cook, I won't mention, my mothers meatballs. There was also a variety of homemade side dishes salads, pasta, cookies etc. I'm making myself hungry just writing about this!

Another plus was that the gazebo did not catch light, after Daniel’s hard work, speaking of which where was Daniel? (I'll leave you to ponder that mystery!

Can't wait till next year. Oh, I won't have to. Is it too early to mention the Christmas party!... Too late.  See what I meant by “once I start, I won't stop...”

Please pop-in to our Tuesday and Thursday drop-in’s. The Stress Project is a nice place to relax, you may want to potter in the therapeutic garden and take home some herbs. The apples on the trees are nearly ripe perfect for making pies. You could also try a complementary therapy such as Shiatsu, Reflexology or  some Mindfulness and Yoga perhaps….

Paul 
Social Media Volunteer & Photography

 

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Mayton Street Festival 11th July

28/7/2015

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I was kindly asked if I would display my photographic exhibition: “O What A Joy” as part of the festival, at the Old Fire Station, which I had set up with the assistance of  Wendy & Kaner, on Friday.

As I took my seat inside the Old Fire Station’s main hall, the festival began with Dave/Elvis singing ... Or was it 'Elvis'. I still think, to this day, it was 'Elvis' impersonating Dave! So he is Elvis/Dave! I was joined by a few friends throughout the day who kept me company - even by a stalwart of the Stress Project, who was a volunteer for many years.  A few people came to view the exhibition throughout the day, and all gave me good feedback. I even got 'tweeted'.


I ventured out, for 5 minutes, to see the Stress Project stand. Kenny, the reflexologist, had managed to relax a client so much so, that she was asleep!


For lunch I had some homemade rice, beans and chicken curry, could not fail to mention this, it was so good! Complements to the chef!

Come and see my exhibition which is still showing at the Old Fire Station.

Paul, Social Media Volunteer & Photography.


 

 

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Free Yoga Classes at The Old Fire Station

14/7/2015

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Hello all,

We wanted to let our service users know that The Stress Project’s sister community centre, The Old Fire Station on Mayton Street, is hosting free Yoga classes every Wednesday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The classes start on 22nd July and run for three months.

As you know, Yoga is excellent at helping individuals to gain increased control over their body and thought processes. This makes it ideally suited to people who struggle with stress, anxiety and depression.

The classes are for people of all abilities and the venue is fully accessible. We’d love to see some of our Stress Project services users at The Old Fire Station – it’s free too so you’ve no excuses! For more details call The Fire Station on 0207 607 9794, or visit www.hng.org.uk

Daniel

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