Monday 20th October
We are looking forward to welcoming you to The Dragon Café on Monday 20th October.
The Dragon Café will be in person at The Walworth Living Room.
12:15pm – 1:45pm: Poetry with Emma McGordon
We are extremely happy to welcome back Emma to the Dragon Café for another of her poetry sessions. Emma’s sessions are a fun, engaging and accessible way of exploring writing your own poetry. Emma’s use of free writing and poetic form makes this an ideal workshop for everyone, from beginners with no experience of writing poetry to seasoned writers. Emma is a multi-award-winning writer and performer. Much of her writing and spoken word is semi-autobiographical. Emma takes pride in being close to vulnerability and truth in her work.
2pm: Food served:
This week we will be continuing with the MFC menu. Expect lots of fresh and healthy options, including an assortment of salads, fruit, fresh breads, olives, finger foods, and much more.
2:30pm – 3:15pm: Laughter Yoga with Patricia Byrne
Laughter yoga is amazing stress relief, getting you out of your head and into your body in an incredibly effective way. This workshop is designed to chase away your blues, boost your immune system and increase your resilience.
Sessions are fun & relaxed, combining movement, breathing and laughter exercises.
No downward dogs in this yoga, it's all about having a good laugh and releasing endorphins.
3:30pm – 5pm: Song Writing with Ije Amaechi
Ije will be delivering a songwriting workshop that will focus on lyrics and melodies, because most of our favourite songs have the best of both. Ever had a line from a song stuck in your head and wondered how to write it? Ije will show you how to write your own (and it’s easier than you think). No experience in music is necessary, just an openness to trying something new. You can bring an instrument if you’d like and your voice!
Get to know Ije:
Ije Amaechi is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who fronts a Neo-soul band, releasing music and gigging in and around London. Ije is passionate about mental health and often incorporates this into her own songwriting and workshops, delivering singing and songwriting workshops to a wide range of people, from young musicians to adults who have never written a song before. Ije believes that everyone deserves to find their voice through music and develop their own relationship to it.
5:15pm – 6:15pm: Singing Group
In this session, participants are invited to come together in celebration of the positive impact of singing and the voice. This session, facilitated by our singing lead Vivien Ellis, will be an energy filled journey through a mix of singing and vocal styles. From sea shanties to old English chants, choral favourites written by the singing group and some improvised rounds and soundscapes. There is something in this session for everyone.
📍 Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square, SE17 2JU
How to find us:
By Tube:
Nearest stations are Elephant & Castle (Northern & Bakerloo lines) or Kennington (Northern line). Both are about a 15–20 minute walk.
By Bus:
Routes 343, 136, 42, 68, 468, 171, 176, 188, 360, 453 all stop nearby.
Get off at Albany Road / Bagshot Street or Walworth Road / East Street and it’s a short walk.
By Train:
The nearest stations are Elephant & Castle or Denmark Hill, both a short bus ride away.