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*November 2020 Update*

Due to the new Lockdown, all face to face activities are on pause until further notice.

Please see the below information on our online activities which are continuing as usual.

Ruils Online Activities:

To continue our commitment to running inclusive, disability friendly groups for the local community, Ruils has set up a number of online groups, hosted over Zoom. We hope you can join us :) . see all details below, and please email volunteering@ruils.co.uk for any questions and to access the zoom links and book on. 

Reading and Writing Group

We are choosing short stories, to read or listen to (links provided) and then discuss in a safe online space, encouraging group  members to contribute written pieces. We are meeting every other Tuesday at 3pm, on Zoom. Email volunteering@ruils.co.uk for the link.

Next meetings: 17th November, 1st December, 15th December

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Breath and Mindfulness Workshops:
Learn about stress release through natural breath, gentle movement and mindfulness


This new online group works with understanding the natural breath technique of sleep and meditation to release stress and clear blockages to aid relaxation and creativity. The session is led by Patricia Perry, a voice and performance coach who has been working in Theatre for most of her life, teaching breath work and mindfulness to the industry. The sessions are for anyone wanting to improve the quality of their life through the power of breath.

After a successful pilot series run over the Summer period, we are now offering 3 blocks of sessions over the Autumn Term. To attend the group, you must commit to attending all three sessions, to build on the practice, and submitting your notes confidentially to Patricia at the end of each session.

Every session takes place on a Wednesday, at 2pm on Zoom. The sessions last around 70 minutes.

To book yourself in, or find out more details, please contact Charlie on volunteering@ruils.co.uk or 07904608404.

Session Block Dates (beginners must commit to one full block of session to book on)

November Sessions: 11th, 18th, 25th November

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Ruils Choir

Our choir is now online! meeting at 11am every Tuesday on Zoom. A mixed group of all abilities and ages, signing and discussing music and song writing in an inclusive and disability friendly environment. 

please email volunteering@ruils.co.uk for the Zoom link and to get involved

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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, all the below activities are suspended until further notice. 

Updates: Our wellbeing walks programme will return in small socially distanced groups with PPE in early September. more info to follow (17/07/2020)

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On the Last Wednesday of each month we will be meeting to visit local centres of Culture and Nature, FREE! to book your place just email Charlie on charliethefaut@ruils.co.uk or call 07904608404

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Come along to our Creative Writing and Discussion Group, develop your writing and hear from guest speakers!

In the last year we have published our own short story booklet and entered a local nature writing competition, with winning entries displayed in Kneller Gardens!

Every few sessions we have a guest speaker who is a published author who comes to share their work with us. Previous speakers include Sophie Cloud, Leslie York, Fengqin Dadswell, and Charlotte Seabag-Montefiore.

This Friendly group is suitable for all abilities, but is aimed at beginners/novice writers or those who write as a hobby.

The next dates are as follows:

**Group is now online, see top of page for info.**

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Our Accessible Wellbeing Walk  has been set up recently in association with Walking for Health, Outdoor Learning, and Richmond Upon Thames Council.

This walk is open to ALL, but specifically designed for those using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Friends and Carers are more than welcome. 

The idea is to provide a friendly, interesting and most important nature filled walk that wheelchair users and those using walking aids or with mobility problems can enjoy. The entire walk is on paths and has been fully risk assessed. Initial feedback has been very positive and we look forward to growing the group! 

The next dates are as follows:

** Please book on to join a pod of 6 members **

5th October, 7th November, 7th December

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UPDATE: *Our Allotment has re opened for small groups that must book via volunteering@ruils.co.uk meeting every Wednesday from July 22nd onwards, 11am-1pm  .*

Come along and get involved every Wednesday. Whether you want to volunteer, or just spend some time outdoors - everyone is welcome!

Times: from 11am - 1pm

There is a small parking lot in the cemetery and the 281 and 33 buses stop on Stanley Road which is just round the corner.

The allotment has its own gate (half way down the allotments!), raised beds and a gravel pathway making it easily accessible for wheelchairs.

Please join us at:
Shacklegate Lane Allotments
Shacklegate Lane
Teddington TW11 8UJ

Contact charliethefaut@ruils.co.uk for more information.

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**Group to return with social distancing and PPE in early September, updates to follow soon.**

Do you want to get outside, socialise and learn about your local environment? We have teamed up with RB Mind and Frances Bennett to run Wellbeing Walks in different locations across the Richmond borough.

The walks will take place on the second Thursday of every month (may vary).

Times: 10:30am-12:30pm.

The next dates are as follows: 

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**Group is now online until further notice, see top of page for details.**

*Term time only*

Come and join the Ruils Community Choir Every Tuesday. Have fun and learn valuable techniques which can be applied to your everyday life, including:

• Relaxation techniques to relieve stress, depression and pain

• Breathing and Sounding exercises to ensure good overall health

• Drum circles and drama/movement classes

• Performing at OKMT local concerts.

The workshop will be under the guidance of Music and Voice Therapist, Dr. Margaret Lobo, Founder/Director of the Otakar Kraus Music Trust, Twickenham.

 All abilities welcome. You don't need to be able to read music to attend!

The group takes place at:

Twickenham Wellbeing Centre,
Arragon Road, 
Twickenham, 
TW1 3NH.

Times: 11am - 12pm

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Group is suspended until further notice due to Covid 19. online art group is in progress to start in August, updates to follow soon. 

Do you want to get creative? Maybe learn some new art techniques or make something special you can take home and keep? Then come along to our weekly arts and craft sessions every Tuesday.

You will be able to choose from a range of activities and create various arts and crafts pieces. The sessions will be run by local art teacher Sylvie Freullet from ARTBOXuk, who will guide you through any crafty endeavour!

The group takes place at:

Whitton Community Centre
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW2 6JL

Times: 10.30am - 12.30pm

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**Clients need to book ahead for current sessions by emailing volunteering@ruils.co.uk/ togetherasone.tao@yahoo.com . socially distanced sessions are now in place, with PPE, and no food for now** (update on 18/08/2020)

Ruils supports Together As One, a Twickenham based organisation providing support for anyone experiencing loneliness or social isolation, particularly as a result of mental health issues.

Drop in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Times: 11am- 4:30pm. 

Wednesday sessions are organised by Ruils where we put on different activities each week.

Come and have lunch with us for a small charge, play some games and meet new people.

The group takes place at:

Twickenham Cricket Club,

Twickenham,

TW2 5QD

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Group is now meeting online via Zoom, email volunteering@ruils.co.uk for further details. 

Your Say is an informal collaboration of social care service users. It's an open, friendly consultation group which is run by its members.

Each month we focus on a particular issue e.g. PIP Assessments, changes to services, budget cuts. We also provide a safe and confidential space for members to raise and discuss their own issues.

The group aims to campaign for the rights of themselves and other service users ensuring the voices of those with disabilities are heard. 

We meet the last Thursday of the month.

This event takes place at: 

Disability Action & Advice Centre,
4 Waldegrave Road,
Teddington,
TW11 8HT

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Churches across the  Borough of Richmond  hold  activities  for  seniors from exercise classes, craft groups, computer classes and lunch clubs, to special communion services, to name a few.  Older people  are  of  course  welcome  to  all  the  multi-generational  activities run by local churches,  but  the map in the link below outlines the different activities:

See link to activities here: https://www.embracingage.org.uk/activities-in-churches-for-older-people.html