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

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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

We will meet at Together as One at Twickenham Green Pavilion at 12:30, travel together,  and be finished by 4pm.

Schedule:

1st April- London Wetland Centre - this event may not go ahead, please check for updates.

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We are delighted to announce a new programme of Theatre and performance workshops in association with 'Ignite Me' starting on Thursday the 20th of February, running weekly and leading up to a performance in May.

There will be sessions on all aspects of performance with chances to get involved as an actor, writer or set designer.

Ignite me Workshop theatre is a disability inclusive Theatre group, led by our Trustee Bryony Meteyard.

To get involved and book your place contact Charlie on charliethefaut@ruils.co.uk

Workshop times -3-pm on Thursdays from 20th Feb onwards
Location: AGE UK wellbeing centre Twickenham

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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:

**All future sessions are under review due to coronavirus. Please check here for updates.**

Monday 23rd March, 6th April, 20th April 

Every other Monday onwards...

Time: from 2pm - 4pm. 

The Group Takes Place at: 

Twickenham Wellbeing Centre,
Aaragon Road
Twickenham
TW1 3NH.

Book Now: call Charlie on 07904 608 404

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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:

**All future sessions are under review due to coronavirus. Please check here for updates.**

6/4/2020

Times: Meet at 10.15am walk begins at 10.30am - 12pm

Meet at: The Exchange Theatre, Twickenham TW1 1BE

To book your place, contact Charlie on charliethefaut@ruils.co.uk or 020 88316083. We can match you with a volunteer to help push your wheelchair if needed too. 

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*Our Allotment Re opens for the summer of 2020 from April 1st Onwards...*

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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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: 

**All future sessions are under review due to coronavirus. Please check here for updates.**

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**All future sessions are under review due to coronavirus. Please check here for updates.**

*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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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

Please note this group is now at capacity so contact Charlie to book your place or discuss other art groups 

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**All future sessions are under review due to coronavirus. Please check here for updates.**

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. 

Please note on Wednesdays this is 12pm - 3pm.

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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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.

Times: 2pm - 3:30pm

Next Meeting: **All future sessions are under review due to coronavirus. Please check here for updates.**

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