Active Minds coaches and staff have been rocking our Stonewall rainbow laces to spark discussion around LGBTQ+ History month this February, to raise awareness and break down barriers to the LGBTQ+ community accessing sport and activity.
Quote from our yoga teacher: “ I came to MiC’s LGBTQ+ forum too, to show everyone that they’re most welcome to join my online or face to face yoga group”
Here are some photo’s from Active Minds new Martial Arts Group provided by VM Academy.
The person doing a headstand is one of our lovely coaches, Katie, from VM Academy, who is just amazing and inspirational, taking us at our own pace. She loves how determined we are as a group!
Quote from one of our members: “It just makes your day, helps your wellbeing being in a group of like-minded people. Physically, it’s great, it’s made me able to get out more and feel fitter and healthier. Mentally fit and physically fit, that’s what the group helps with.”
Our Active Minds team received tickets to attend Wimbledon with some of our clients to enjoy a day of tennis, strawberries and cream and sunshine.
Our clients thoroughly enjoyed the day!
“This is a dream come true, bucket list stuff”
“I can’t believe after all the years of seeing this hill on the TV, I’m sitting here in this nice weather!”
“Thanks ever so much for the incredible Wimbledon experience! We all had such a marvellous time. We are so grateful for the opportunity”
We would like to thank the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust who pass these tickets on to us and fund our tennis sessions, and also our thanks to Wimbledon Foundation who provided the tickets in the first place.
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If you are interested in accessing the Active Minds service please click here where you can find information on how to make a referral.
Mind in Croydon’s Allotment Plot is looking fab after some work in preparation for re-opening to the horticulture group later this year. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information on this group contact Active Minds on 020 8253 8205 or email activeminds@mindincroydon.org.uk.
More information on the service can be found here.
We were delighted to hear that Croydon Relief in Need Charity had awarded us a grant of £20,000 a year for three years to support the work of our Active Minds service. Relief in Need have been supporting our work for a number of years and we are delighted that they are able to continue to give financial help. We are most grateful. You can find out more about Active Minds here.
Active Minds have put together a few activities to help people achieve their goal for RED January. (click to download)
Today the staff at Mind In Croydon were getting REDy!
Active Minds are now part of the Council’s “Live Well” program.
We can support people in the following areas through weekly (or whatever suits) appointments for up to a year
More information on Just BE and Live Well can be found at: https://www.justbecroydon.org/
Cook & Taste
Want to brush up on your cooking skills?
Join our cook and taste session where we learn to cook different dishes each week.
Location: Orchard House
Next Group: Monday 6th Nov
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: FREE
Boxercise
Come and train with three times World Champion, Duke McKenzie, using non-contact boxing techniques.
Location: Crystal Palace
Next Group: Starts 3rd Nov
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: FREE
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