Learn. Explore. Discuss.
We look forward to welcoming you to our eclectic mix of in person and zoom sessions.
On Wednesday 1st June MFC also brings you the Dragon Café in the City project in collaboration with Shoe Lane Library and the City of London. Join us for a fantastic mix of events online and in person!
Join us at Shoe Lane Library for two live lunchtime workshops:
12:30pm – 1:00pm: Suicide Prevention Awareness
This short, practical City-specific session aims to provide the tools to start difficult conversations in a careful and sensitive way.
Aimed at anyone living or working in the City – including those with responsibility for HR, facilities or security.
With Claire Giraud, Senior Public Health Practitioner, City Corporation’s Public Health team. Designed by the City of London Corporation Public Health Team and Samaritans.
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Drawing a Crowd
Join artist Vanessa Lawrence for a lunchtime stroll and sketch. Whether you wish to avoid the crowds or create your own, we will look at strategies to draw jostling crowds and paused portraits in the City.
Artwork by Vanessa Lawrence (c) Long Hot Shadows 2022.
Full Address: 1 Hill House, Little New Street, London, EC4A 3JR.
Join us via Zoom for:
3pm- 4:30pm -Read and Relax: Fab Fifties Fiction
Take a step back in time as we look at some of the classic fiction from the 1950's to get us into the mood for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
People without internet access should phone Shoe Lane Library in advance 020 7583 7178 to get details of how to register.
6pm- 7pm- Yoga for Mental Health:
Gentle yoga focusing on easing tension from the body and relaxing the mind. The perfect way to wind down at the end of the day. With Marina from Balance Garden. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Looking ahead…
Dragon Café in the City on Wed 15 June -includes self massage & poetry writing at the library. Plus- Read & Relax and Yoga sessions via zoom.