Upcoming events

EAL Healthy Cooking Club - ETNA Centre (MAP)

Thursday 13th March, 8th May and 12th June, 10.30am to 1.30pm

Languages Celebration Party - ETNA Centre (MAP)

Sunday 6th July 2025, 12pm to 4pm

 

Recent news

We delivered three information sessions about the HPV vaccination programme sponsored by the NHS for our charity. Learners were very interested in finding out how to protect their children and themselves from various cancers. Since we now know that one in every two people will develop some kind of cancer during their lifetime, it is vital that we do all we can to prevent this disease.

Five learners enjoyed the beautiful weather on our Walk & Talk last week. Masha introduced us to the wonderful York House Gardens and to her favourite tree which was in full bloom. This mimosa tree is not only the symbol of the arrival of spring in Russia but also the flower used to celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th of March! We were delighted to see the attached information board produced by Alison Greenwood of the Dose of Nature charity.

Michelle Wheeler gave us an inspiring and informative presentation on the Mulberry Centre. We learned about the wide range of services which are offered to anyone affected by cancer by this amazing centre. Michelle explained that relatives and friends of cancer sufferers can come to the centre for emotional support, complementary treatments and relaxation both indoors and outside in their lovely garden.

Masha prepared a most unusual and delicious recipe for us called: 'Herring under a Fur Coat'! 16 enthusiastic learners attended this popular workshop.

Alison Greenwood enchanted us all with her workshop about her charity. She decorated the room with bunches of flowers from her garden and supervised a delightful meditation session which all 17 participants enjoyed.

39 learners and volunteers enjoyed fantastic weather and a wonderful visit to the Orchid Festival at Kew which this year celebrated orchids from Peru.

Lee Barbieri once more delivered a useful presentation about the services offered by Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College Information, Advice and Guidance (RHACC IAG). He has offered to come again to give one-to-one advice to learners during our class.

On Wednesday 29th January, Valentina from CAR (Citizens Advice Richmond), gave us a talk about their services and handed out some leaflets.

We were delighted to receive two excellent and informative presentations this week by Michelle Wheeler from the Mulberry Centre.

Our New Year Festive Food Swap on 16th January was a very jolly occasion with wonderful food, which was all consumed with enthusiasm!