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African Drumming Workshop
Venue:
Croydon, Greater London, UK
Start Time:
19:00
pm End Time: 20:30
pm
From: Jan 26, 2012
Until: Jun 28, 2012
African drumming lessons
Every other Thursday; 7pm - 8.30, join Ernest for a beat on the drums!! [Read More].
Zumba Classes come to Tooting with LetsDanceZumba
Venue:
101B Derinton Rd, London, Greater London SW17 8HZ, UK
Start Time:
20:30
pm End Time: 21:30
pm
From: Feb 24, 2012
Until: Dec 7, 2012
Zumba classes every week with LetsDanceZumba. Join the party and get fit with latin inspired fitness classes....Lets party our way to ftiness and Zumbaaaa!
Zumba is an exhilarating, fun and energetic latin inspired fitness class guaranteed to get your heart pumping!
LetsDanceZumba is bringing Zumba classes to SW17 every week!
Zumba is for all levels, all the steps are broken down and you learn something new with each class you attend. The key to Zumba is giving loads of energy and most importantly having fun!
You burn between 700-1000 calories on average in a Zumba class, combining high ene [Read More].
Zumba Classes every Tuesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue:
202 Upper Tooting Rd, London, Greater London SW17 7EW, UK
Start Time:
20:00
pm End Time: 21:00
pm
Every:
Tuesday
Zumba Classes
No Membership Fee- Just pay as you go. £5.00 Entry fee. [Read More].
Homework help, Reading and Chess Clubs!
Venue:
75 Mitcham Rd, London, Greater London SW17 9PD, UK
From: Apr 5, 2012
Until: Mar 28, 2013
Tooting Library is offering the following volunteer lead sessions for children
Booking is essential for all these sessions
Homework help club. Thursdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
Reading support for children. Various sessions
Chess Club (Waiting List) Saturday mornings 10:30-11:30
To book a place for your child or if you would like to volunteer at the Library
please enquire at the Children's desk or call 0208 871 7175
75 Mitcham Road SW1 [Read More].
Chatterbooks (for 7-11 year olds)
Venue:
75 Mitcham Rd, London, Greater London SW17 9PD, UK
From: Apr 5, 2012
Until: Sep 5, 2013
Every:
1st
Thursday of the Month
Chatterbooks (for 7-11 year olds)
Meets 1st Thursday of the month
Next Meeting: Thursday 5th April 5.00-6.00pm
Fun things to do around your favourite books
75 Mitcham Road SW17 9PD
0208 871 7175
Tooting Teen readers: Meets last Friday of the month
Next Meeting: Friday 27th April 4.00-5.00pm
[Read More].
SPROUT ARTS: YOUNG MEETS OLD EXHIBIT | 15-26 MAY TUESDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 6PM
Venue:
74 Moyser Road, Furzedown, Tooting, London SW17 6SQ
Start Time:
11:00
am End Time: 18:00
pm
From: May 15, 2012
Until: May 26, 2012
EXHIBITION
Just to remind those not in the know - the long awaited exhibit "Young Meets Old' opens tomorrow. Sprout Arts are pleased to host an exhibition of works by artists Ken McCalla and Kemi Murphy. Together two artists, from two generations bring you a bold and colourful body of creative expression united by the fun filled intergenerational theme.
WORKSHOPS
Artist Ken McCalla and storyt
For further info log on to www.sproutarts.com or send an email to sproutcommunityarts@gmail.com
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SPROUT ARTS: PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Venue:
74 Moyser Rd, London, Greater London SW16 6SQ, UK
Start Time:
10:30
am End Time: 13:00
pm
From: May 27, 2012
Until: Jul 15, 2012
Sprout Arts are calling all budding photographers or those wanting to sharpen their existing skills to attend Gary Heiss' fantastic photography workshops.
Run over 8 sessions Gary will be sharing his skills and helping you to understand your camera better, as well as teaching you how to take the perfect photograph.
This workshop is going to be popular, so it's an idea to book, as places will be limited.
We look forward to seeing you.
Log on to www.sproutarts.com to find out more or email sproutcommunityarts@gmail.com for detailed workshop info [Read More].
Free taster courses - South Thames College
Venue:
Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PP
Start Time:
09:00
am End Time: 00:00
am
From: May 16, 2012
Until: May 19, 2012
To celebrate Adult Learners’ Week (12th-18th May), South Thames College is running a series of FREE taster courses at our college centres. It will allow students to experience a range of professional development and leisure courses and to get a feel of the fantastic facilities at their disposal.
Have fun, make friends and learn new skills…
National Adult Learners' Week runs from the 12th to the 18th of May and to celebrate, we are running FREE taster courses on offer at College centres. There are a range of courses available in Computing, Craft, Health and Fitness, Languages and much, much more.
To redeem your ‘free’ taster, download a voucher on the South Thames College website and drop in to one of our college centres half an ho [Read More].
Big and Small FREE Dance Lessons for ALL
Venue:
Fircroft Rd, London Borough of Wandsworth, London SW17 7PR, UK
Start Time:
15:30
pm End Time: 16:45
pm
From: May 29, 2012
Until: Jul 3, 2012
Children, adults, and older people are invited to dance together whether they are 7 or 97, a beginner or a professional at ‘Big and Small; Free Dance Sessions for All.’
For 5 sessions families, friends, and neighbours can dance together for free. Working with a prop each week every body regardless of age and ability is catered for with carefully designed movement activities.
Created and delivered by Laura Aldridge of Another Dance Company ‘Big and Small’ aims to bring community members together to have fun and make new friends whilst participating in healthy positive activity.
Sessions are held at Fircroft School Hall, Fircroft Rd, Tooting Bec, 3:30-4:45pm, Tuesday 29th May, 12th June, 19th June, 26th June, 3rd July 2012. (Wheelchair accessible).
Contact info@anotherdancecompany.com for further information.
[Read More].
Sadiq Khan's coffee morning for older residents
Venue:
220-222 Upper Tooting Rd, London, Greater London SW17 7EW, UK
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 13:00
pm
On: May 25, 2012
Sadiq Khan MP is hosting a coffee morning aimed at older residents, which will also feature a range of local services and national organisations. The Mayor of Wandsworth will also be visiting. Contact Sadiq's office on 020 7219 5820 if you'd like to attend, or just turn up on the day.
The purpose of the event is to bring together community organisations and services in one location in the town centre to help local people (particularly older residents) access a range of support services and organisations they might find helpful. There will be free tea and coffee all morning, a visit from the Mayor of Wandsworth Cllr Adrian Knowles, and a chance to chat with local councillors and Member of Parliament Sadiq Khan about local issue [Read More].
