COMMUNITY COURSES/ACTIVITIES 23/24
Community Courses are designed to widen participation, and bring our community closer together.
Our Community Courses are completely free of charge; all you need to do is fill out an enrolment form!
Generously supported by Find Your Active
Seated Dance
Wednesdays 12:00-13:00
Seated Dance is a gentle class for movers of all abilities. Rachel guides learners through simple movement that can even be practiced at home. Using props such as scarves and ribbons, or just the body, this is a fantastic way to explore how movement can enhance your mood and wellbeing.
“Brilliant. Uplifting. Exhilarating”
Mondays 13:00-14:15
Tai Chi & Qi Gong is the perfect way to start moving more this year. Learn the gentle yet transformative art of Tai Chi with our resident expert: Richard Edwards. Qigong is a Healing Art. It is also an important branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine known as “Chinese Yoga” and has significant similarities to Tai Chi, as both work on Qi and life. In a practice, body movement, breathing techniques, sound meditation and mind activity are used to directly work on Qi – our energy or life force. Practiced by millions worldwide, Qigong is a powerful and effective tool for preventing illness and improving health. If in doubt, just come and along and give it a go!
This class is now full but continue to book and we will add you to our waiting list!
Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Discovering Science
Discovering Science
FRIDAYS 14:00-16:00
Discovering Science with Michael Luper
If you want to make new friends and chat about science, then please come along and join our informal Friday afternoon club. We have a framework of subjects we like to talk about, but what we really want to do is talk about the things that are of interest to YOU, so bring your questions along so we can all share, learn and enjoy. How does the sun work, what was the big bang, How does baking powder work, what is electricity, when did life start on Earth, what causes global warming, how does GPS work, what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, how do batteries work, what is a black hole, how long would it take to travel to the nearest start and so on. If you enjoy science and meeting people with similar interests, then we look forward to seeing you at our friendly group.
This course is generously supported by Michael Luper and facilitated by BHCA.
Term 1: free | donation based
COURSE CODE: 049
Starts 19th January - to book onto this course you need to either call or pop into the office 0208 504 6668.
Gardening
THURSDAYS 1st one of the month
WEDNESDAYS 3rd one of the month
Gardening Sessions take place in the front and rear garden at Bedford House.
If you have gardening experience, we hope you will share it with the other participants, but you do not need experience to join the Gardening sessions
Gardening is a great opportunity for gentle physical exercise, socialising, learning basic gardening skills, or sharing gardening skills, and reconnecting with nature, self and others.
Gardening sessions are likely to be 2-3 hours long to suit you (you can leave any time). We currently offer 2 sessions per month between 10:00 and 12:30 as below.
1st Thursday of the month
3rd Wednesday of the month
Term 1: free
If you are interested, please contact the Administration Office on 020 8504 6668 to express your interest and to check the next session is taking place.
Bedford House Crafters
MONDAYS 10:30-12:30
The Bedford House Crafters with Jo Brunt.
This is a new group who meet weekly at Bedford House for crafting sessions. They are led by our wonderful Craft Coordinator, Jo Brunt. Jo will be teaching a range of crafting techniques.
This is a friendly, chatty and supportive group for people of all abilities. Don’t worry if you’ve never crafted before, Jo is always on hand with expert advice!
This course is generously supported by Jo Brunt and facilitated by BHCA.
Term 1: free | donation based
COURSE CODE: 055
Starts 4th September - to book onto this course you need to either call or pop into the office 0208 504 6668.
Guided Walks - Epping Forest with Richard Pease
THURSDAYS 10:00 - 12:00
Familiarise yourself with the great Epping Forest, its history and natural history. Enjoy fresh air, meeting new or old friends and the beautiful landscape on our doorstep! Walks start at a new location each week. Detailed programme available with more details. Please contact the Administration Office for more information. Walks last approximately 2 hours.
Please note:
Walking boots are required for these walks. Street shoes and trainers are unsuitable and you will not be allowed to join the walks for your own safety. The forest walks go through hills, mud, obstacles etc, and the distance covered in every walk is 4-6 miles. Once you have enrolled on our Forest Walks the tutor will contact you to ensure you are ready for the walks.
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COURSE CODE: 006
APRIL 2024- JULY 2024
First half of Term 3 is donation based
You can donate using this link, and then send an email to us to confirm enrolment
Term 3 starts on Thursday 18 April 2024
18, 25 April
2, 9, 16, 23 May
6, 13, 20, 27 June
4 July
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY COURSES
If you’d like to support BHCA to further our ability to provide free experiences for the community, and are able to make a donation or ‘pay-it-forward’, BHCA would be incredibly grateful. All our payable courses are subsidised 25-30% by our other income streams. If you can help to bridge the gap that would be much appreciated. Donation pots are situated in Reception and the Kitchen for any surplus lose change. We can also take donations via card or BACS.
If you’re a business or independent funder looking to support a course, email ceo@bedfordhouse.org.uk.
Thank you to all who have supported us to establish our Community Courses.
