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Join us and create a flower bouquet card to give to someone special this Mother’s Day!

Free, first come first serve.

Gentle and low-impact, Tai Chi blends martial arts with meditation to enhance your health and well-being. This ancient Chinese practice is known to support women through menopause, helping with mood swings, bone health, and sleep issues. It also promotes relaxation, balance, pain management, and cognitive function.

Curious to learn more?

Join us for a Tai Chi Taster Session in celebration of Women’s History Month.

The instructor for the session will be Sam Leon.

Suitable for ages 18+.

Free, but booking via Eventbrite essential and registration required on the day.

More about Sam Leon

Sam began Wu-style Tai Chi Chuan in 2008, at the Academy in Bethnal Green London and started to learn how to teach there in 2011 under the guidance of Sifu Gary Wragg. In 2013 Sam began teaching outside the Academy, applying Tai Chi to a wide spectrum of needs within the community. A skilled and approachable teacher, Sam recently instructed the Tai Chi Classes for Women sessions at Redbridge Central Library.

This event is part of Women’s History Month.

Jane Austen, one of England’s most beloved authors, was born on 16 December 1775 in Steventon, Hampshire. This year marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, and to celebrate this special occasion, we are delighted to offer charming events during Women’s History Month. Join us for an elegant afternoon tea, featuring lively conversation, occasional readings, and games to test your Austen knowledge.

If you would like to dress in Regency attire for the occasion, we would be delighted! Additionally, if you would like to prepare a short reading from your favourite Jane Austen novel or share your thoughts on a beloved Austen character, we warmly welcome your contributions. From the sensible Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility to the spirited Emma Woodhouse in Emma, Austen’s characters have captivated generations of readers, and we would love to hear about your favourites.

Tickets: £3.50 per person, including tea, coffee, lemonade, cucumber sandwiches, and elegant sweet treats.

Please note: we are only able to cater for vegetarian dietary requirements. Soya milk will be available, along with a selection of herbal teas.

Suitable for ages 16+.

Booking Information

Places for these events are limited and likely to sell out, so we strongly recommend pre-booking via Eventbrite to secure your spot.

For any enquiries, please contact us at library.information@visionrcl.org.uk.

We look forward to celebrating Jane Austen’s literary legacy with you!

This event is part of Women’s History Month.

Jane Austen, one of England’s most beloved authors, was born on 16 December 1775 in Steventon, Hampshire. This year marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, and to celebrate this special occasion, we are delighted to offer charming events during Women’s History Month. Come and enjoy a delightful morning of tea and sweet treats, accompanied by engaging readings and entertaining games.

If you would like to dress in Regency attire for the occasion, we would be delighted! Additionally, if you would like to prepare a short reading from your favourite Jane Austen novel or share your thoughts on a beloved Austen character, we warmly welcome your contributions. From the sensible Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility to the spirited Emma Woodhouse in Emma, Austen’s characters have captivated generations of readers, and we would love to hear about your favourites.

Tickets: £3.50 per person, including tea, coffee, lemonade, cucumber sandwiches, and elegant sweet treats.

Please note: we are only able to cater for vegetarian dietary requirements. Soya milk will be available, along with a selection of herbal teas.

Suitable for ages 16+.

Booking Information

Places for these events are limited and likely to sell out, so we strongly recommend pre-booking via Eventbrite to secure your spot.

For any enquiries, please contact us at library.information@visionrcl.org.uk.

We look forward to celebrating Jane Austen’s literary legacy with you!

This event is part of Women’s History Month.

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. You can download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet. You can also access the same services on a web browser. Need help? Come to this drop-in session with your phone or tablet to learn more.

Learn how to:

– download the NHS App (you will need to bring photo ID)
– order repeat prescriptions
– access your GP health record
– contact your GP

For the session:

– please bring your smartphone
– you can bring a nominated person if you do not have your own smartphone, or would prefer to have someone else manage your NHS app
– you need to be able to download apps onto your phone (e.g. know your login to your app store, or have biometrics activated)
– photo ID accepted (passport, UK driving licence, UK residence card, UK biometric residence permit, CitizenCard, European driving licence (full), European national identity card, valid UK entry clearance visa sticker). If you don’t have one of these please request a linkage key from your GP

Suitable for ages 13+ registered with a GP.

This drop-in is offered in partnership with London Borough of Redbridge Public Health Team.

Who will you be… Get ready for World Book Day on March 6th! Join us at Wanstead Library to make headbands inspired by characters such as… Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gruffalo and Pokémon! This is a drop-in session – no need to book! Wanstead Library 0208 708 7400 wanstead.library@visionrcl.org.uk