Culture & Learning

Friends of Marcq-en-Baroeul

EALING’S TWIN TOWN IN FRANCE

The Friends of Marcq is a local group promoting friendship and activities between Ealing and Marcq-en-Baroeul, which is close to Lille, so easily accessible. Knowledge of French is not necessary for many of the organised events. We offer exchange visits to France for language and cultural weekends. There are also French classes at various levels, and a variety of activities throughout the year in Ealing.

Enquiries: 07887 877630 • 020 8568 6159 • info@fomeb.eu • www.fomeb.eu

Facebook: Les Amis d’Ealing/Friends of Marcq • www.facebook.com/groups/3139986216275513

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Regular & Continuing events

Ealing Over 60 Network (EON) Mondays

FRIENDLY INFORMAL OLDER PERSONS’ SOCIAL CLUB

We offer a varied programme of talks, films, discussions, arts/crafts, poetry appreciation, quizzes, etc. Disabled-friendly venue near Ealing Broadway. Free car park. Free tea/coffee from 1.30pm. Main Event 2-3.15pm followed by tea/coffee and informal social time. Everyone welcome. Email or phone for latest programme.

1.30 for 2pm. Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5 2SE

£5 optional donation to cover expenses

07714 696318 • arratoon.arratoon@gmail.com

Historical Association: Ealing Branch Tuesdays

14 May: Professor Marisa Linton, Professor Emerita, Kingston University London, Robespierre and the French Revolutionary Terror

11 June: Dr James Crossland, Reader in International History, Liverpool John Moores University, Anarchists, Fenians, Nihilists!: London and the First ‘Age of Terror’, 1867-1909

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7.30pm. Ealing Green Church, W5 5QT

Members £15 annual fee, visitors £5 per talk, students free. Talks will resume in September.

Enquiries: 07922 046578 • philipgwoods@outlook.com • www.ealinghistory.org.uk

Rainbow Poetry Group Tuesdays

If you enjoy poetry on a wide range of subjects, we invite you to our informal monthly meetings (on the second Tuesday). We bring, read and discuss published poems, with a specific theme each month. Next meeting: 14 May (Ted Hughes).

2.30pm. Hanwell Community Library, Cherington Road, W7 3HL

Enquiries: 020 8567 4397 • donkennedy@f2s.com

Ealing Yoga, Meditation & Philosophy Centre Wednesdays & Thursdays

MEDITATION and philosophy

Learn to relax your body and breath, focus your mind, and rest in a place of stillness. Meditation is an inward journey and a systematic process to calm mental chatter and manage the stress of everyday life.

6-7.30pm Wednesdays 17 April - 3 July (no class on 29 May)

£132 for full course or £66 either half (£110 or £55 for members) or £13 drop-in

Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5 2SE

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Meditation and Philosophy

How to relax, breathe and meditate; the causes of stress and how to reduce it. Yoga’s view of mind, emotions, breath and body. Some experience of meditation desirable. This class is live and on Zoom. Details on our website.

8-9.30pm, Thursdays 18 April - 4 July (no class on 30 May)

£132 for full course or £66 either half ( £110 or £55 for members) or £13 drop-in

Ealing Quaker Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5 2SE

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07918 622995 • enquiries@ealingyogamedpc.org.uk • www.ealingyogamedpc.org.uk

Facebook: Ealing Yoga Meditation & Philosophy Centre

Ealing u3a Thursdays & other days

TALKS PROGRAMME and 40 INTEREST GROUPS

U3A is an organisation for those retired or no longer in full-time work. Members organise activities for each other. U3A offers the opportunity for those with a thirst for knowledge and learning to continue their educational, creative and social interests in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. Talks programme, visits and 55 interest groups meeting in venues around Ealing.

Talks: most Thursdays 10am. Ealing Green Church, W5 5QT

Visitors £3

07504 667005 • membership@u3aealing.org.uk • www.u3asites.org.uk/ealing/home