Projects – Page 2

Try Tai Chi at Handsworth Medical Practice

October 4, 2018 by bootleweb

3 introductory sessions, Mondays, 17:30 – 18:30

Following a FREE taster session at Handsworth Medical Practice, as part of a Wellness Event organised by Handsworth Patients Participation Group (PPG), we are organising an introductory course of 3 Tai Chi sessions from October to December 2018:

Mondays, 15th October, 12th November & 10th December 2018
17:30 – 18:30
£15 for 3 sessions paid at first session, or £7 drop in
Handsworth Medical Practice, Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London E4 9PD
Just turn up, or feel free to contact us to book your place

We hope to open a regular weekly Tai Chi session at the practice from January 2019 following this introductory course if we have enough interest from patients and residents.

Here is a poster for the sessions.

The Handsworth Medical Practice and Patient Participation Group is not affiliated with the private entity Dao Lu and disclaims all liability with respect to treatment, activity, advice and/or use of any products. Should a medical condition arise or persist it is advised that the client should immediately seek medical attention.

Related projects:

Tai Chi taster session at PPG Wellness Event

Sportivate Dynamic Dragon for disabled young people

Tai Chi for Muslim teen girls at summer camp Sunday 19th August 2018, 11.00 – 13:45

August 13, 2018 by bootleweb

Dao Lu has been asked to deliver two Tai Chi workshops for 40+ Muslim teen girls at an annual summer camp hosted by Rabata UK in the beautiful village of Markfield in Leicestershire.

Sunday 19th August 2018
First workshop at 11:00-12:15 & second workshop at 12:30-13:45
At the summer camp site, Markfield Islamic Foundation, Ratby Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9SY

Rabata is an organisation promotes positive cultural change through creative educational experiences. We are looking forward to introducing Tai Chi to their Muslim teen participants!

Related projects:

Sportivate Tai Chi for girls and young women aged 11-25

Run like the wind

July 26, 2017 by bootleweb

This is partnership work with Mayor of London, England Athletics and Team Personal Best.

All the movements are gentle and easy to follow – all welcome, but especially older people, disabled people and girls/women.

Wednesdays at 11:00 – 12:30
2nd August to 4th October 2017
Total 10 sessions, FREE
At Leyton Jubilee Park, Marsh Lane, Leyton, E10 7BL
Meeting point – outside Kukoolala Cafe near the main gate
To book, please use the contact form (or just turn up)

Here is a poster Run Like the Wind (PDF) if you would like to print it out and/or send to your network to help spread the word!

As part of this athletics programme, we will also be hosting a community celebration event on Sunday 1 October 2017, 12:30 -16:00, in Lloyd Park, Forest Road, London E17 4PP. More details to follow soon.

World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships are taking place this summer in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. To help celebrate these world sporting events, Dao Lu has been awarded a Mayor of London community athletics grant to host an athletics project, Run like the Wind, from August to October 2017!

Related project:

Hula Fun for Mums & Kids

Summer Tai Chi @Winchester Road Methodist Church

May 29, 2017 by bootleweb

Dao Lu is piloting an 8-week Tai Chi project for the local community in Highams Park in parallel with a new Tai Chi project for people with learning disabilities at the same venue.

From 15th June to 3rd August 2017
Every Thurday, 7-8pm
Total 8 sessions
Block rate of £40 for 8 sessions, pay in advance; drop in £8 per session
At Winchester Road Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Highams Park, London E4 9JP
To book a place, please contact the caretaker, on 020 8531 8663, or contact us.

There is a poster (PDF) for publicity.

We’d like to say a big thank you to the caretaker, and the Minister to help initiate and pilot this project to bring more activities into this vibrant and accessible community hub.

Related projects:

Tai Chi for people with learning disabilities at Winchester Road Methodist Church

Tai Chi for people with learning disabilities at Winchester Road Methodist Church

May 29, 2017 by bootleweb

Dao Lu is piloting an 8-week Tai Chi project for people with learning disabilities. Dao Lu is working in partnership with Days 4 U 2, a voluntary organisation running a day centre for people with learning disabilities, and hoping to set up a sustainable weekly session for more people with learning disabilities in the near future. This was a result of a free taster session on 26 April 2017 which was well received.

From 24th May to 12th July 2017
Every Wednesday, 11:30 – 12:30
At Winchester Road Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Highams Park, London E4 9JP

Here is a PDF poster for publicity.

To find out more about this group or to book a place, if you work with people with learning disabilities, please contact us.

Related projects:

Tai Chi taster session for people with learning disabilities at Winchester Road Methodist Church

Tai Chi for young people with learning disabilities at PIP