Our September meeting

Into the fold – an evening of Origami with Vanessa, our September meeting

Our President, Heather, writes:

"Despite the deluge, a plucky group made it to our (rather leaky) hall for a stimulating evening of Origami. Many thanks to Elizabeth for introducing us to Vanessa. Her work with all ages and abilities put her in a good position to introduce us to several charming creations. 

First up was a lovely 'envelope' with a pleated corner – perfect for a greeting or even a small 'enclosure' as my grandmother used to describe a gift of folded money or even a single premium bond certificate! 

The next item built on our initial skills of making folding guidelines to produce a circular decoration. The final piece was a very appealing stork with wings that flapped – some more elegantly than others! 

The pictures can hardly do justice to the concentration, dexterity and fun that went into the creations. There was plenty of co-operation –  and occasional moments of competitiveness... 

We all have the written guidelines to practise at home, so be prepared for further examples emerging at future meetings."

Pictures by Heather and Alison

Coffee Morning: Friday 29th September, 10.30

With a reputation for outstanding food and great service, the renowned team of Limpet Baron and David Hughes are now running the Ragged Café, based at The Ragged School Museum. Uniquely situated by the Regent’s Canal at Mile End, it offers both indoor and outdoor settings. Join us to try out the café at this historic location. Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road, E3 4RR. 

Our September walk

 

Histories, ballet, jazz, selfies, sculpture and sunshine – our September walk in Woolwich

On a scorching Saturday, we ambled to Woolwich Arsenal to explore its parks and riverside. 

We peered into a window of the new Acosta Dance Centre, formerly a military academy and officers' mess – and found ourselves peering back from a dance studio mirror. We followed the sound of a jazz rehearsal upstairs in Woolwich Works and were invited to look at a joyous family costume and props workshop by The Hundred Club x RESOLVE. We pondered women's work at the munitions factories, new parks and the intricacies of London brickwork. We spotted the Woolwich Ferry back in action. We admired a sculpture that looks like a Gormley but isn't (Assembly by Peter Burke) and a sculpture of Nike (which, thanks to a plaque, we now know how to pronounce properly – Nee-kay), a gift to the people of London for the 2012 Olympics. We took triple selfies of all of us taking a triple selfie. And we went to the beach. 

All in Woolwich.

Fancy joining us on a walk? Look out for the next 'Coming up' blogpost.

Coming up in September

A walk on the wild side, adventures in paper and canalside coffee – coming up in September

Our monthly walk: Saturday 9th September,11.00 Woolwich/ Maribor Parks. Meet at Woolwich Arsenal station (DLR) for something completely different  

Stroll through the Woolwich Park and/or the Maribor Park, and wander towards the river.  Did you know there is Woolwich foot tunnel as well as the free ferry? Latest news is that the ferry is out of operation as are the lifts for the tunnel (100+) steps. So, the option to test which is quicker may not appeal, and we may decide to enjoy the river bank instead!

Our monthly meeting: Thursday 21st September, 7 for 7.30pm start – Origami

Fold up that paper and create something delicate with  Vanessa Brightwell, who has been involved in the Mill Community running lots of art classes of different sorts. She will be leading us in the delicate art and no doubt we will all have something to treasure and take home!

We will be at our usual venue: St Margaret's House, 15 Old Ford Rd., London E2 9PL. If the gate is locked when you arrive at St Margaret’s House, there will be a call bell on the right hand side at the back of the gate.

Coffee Morning: Friday 29th September, 10.30

With a reputation for outstanding food and great service, the renowned team of Limpet Baron and David Hughes are now running the Ragged café, based at The Ragged School Museum. Uniquely situated by the Regent’s Canal at Mile End, it offers both indoor and outdoor settings. Join us to try out the café at this historic location

Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road, E3 4RR