Hanover Community Association

Hula Hoop Beginners 2 Course

Chair, HCA — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:17:11 +0000

If you already have some experience of hoop work this course teaches stunning new hoop dance moves, isolations, throws, twin hoop moves and more.

6 – 7pm starting 20^th October 2010.

Suitable for anyone with some hoop experience.

Leader: Jo Mondy – a certified Hoop Empire teacher.

Cost: £60 for 8 weeks (early booking rate applies).

Book: book via the website or email Jo at info@livelovehoop.com

Get Weaving

Chair, HCA — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:04:41 +0000

We are pleased to be hosting another basket making workshop with Louise Paul in the upper hall on Thursday 2^nd September, 11am – 3pm.

For more information and to book a place, contact the Hanover Centre office.

Music Workshop back in September

Chair, HCA — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:54:06 +0000

Calling all babies and toddlers (and their mums and dads). On 2^nd September Jackie Chase will be back with her Da Capo Music for Kids sessions on Thursday mornings at 10.30.

These award winning music workshops for babies and toddlers are a good foundation and tremendous fun! Music activities are extremely good for children’s development from the start of life, and a great place for parents to meet others too. Jackie has 27 years’ experience and three awards for her teaching.

For further information contact Jackie on 07799 564620 or 01273 601804; or visit www.brightonmusicforkids.wordpress.com.

Rainbows

Chair, HCA — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:43:42 +0000

Rainbows is part of the girl guiding group. They follow a programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw, which involves a wide range of activities and games. Being a Rainbow is all about learning, developing self-confidence, building friendships and, of course, having lots of fun!

Suitable for girls aged 5-7.

Leaders: Jan Taylor & Lee Taylor

Cost: £15 a term.

Contact: Jan on 07951 703581 or Lee on 07939 225410

www.girlguiding.org.uk/rainbows

Novel Writing

Chair, HCA — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:41:25 +0000

Ten two hour sessions that are run on alternate Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm.

The course takes participants through the stages of writing a novel: planning the novel, characterisations, narrative voice, plot development, creating tension, dialogue, use of flashbacks etc. The tutor provides text examples to illustrate each point.

Students also give guided feedback on their own writing as it progresses. This is done fairly on a rota basis.

During one session a publisher will talk to the group about the process of getting published and answer questions.

This group is suitable for anyone who wants to write a novel, or has started one and feels they need guidance.

Tutor: Amanda (Sington) Williams

Contact: Amanda on 01273 385168 or email amandajanewilliams1@yahoo.co.uk (Spaces only available to start March 2011)

Cost: £80 for ten sessions £70 concessions

www.amandasingtonwilliams.co.uk

Delight in Dance

Chair, HCA — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:39:10 +0000

A social opportunity for young adults with learning difficulties to come together, to dance, to have fun, to express and experiment with new ways of moving.

The sessions are designed to increase body awareness, fitness, self-confidence, help build relationship and social skills.

Tutors: Julia Hancock and Helen Thatcher

Cost: £5

Contact: Helen on 07792 763106 or email h.dakini@hotmail.com

Also: Helen runs sessions for learning difficulties and disabilities in a wide variety of locations. Please contact her if you would like to find out more.

Biodanza

Chair, HCA — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:36:26 +0000

Biodanza means Dance of Life. Biodanza “Vital Development” aims to inspire people to become the best version of themselves. Using simple movement and dance exercises, with different styles of music, we encourage the experience of joyful, positive emotions and nurture a greater more loving connection with yourself, others and your environment.

Regular classes can increase vitality, self-esteem, feelings of well-being and happiness.

Classes are fun, supportive and transformative. With no specific steps to learn your unique creative expression will flourish.

Suitable for anyone from 18 to 118.

Also: Friday 7.30 -9.30pm Ventnor Hall 102 Blatchington Rd, Hove.

Tutors: Julia Hancock and Helen Thatcher

Cost: £10 (£8 concession)

Contact: Drop in or ring Julia on 07792 763106 or email juliahanc@gmail.com

See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_MI0Wj_HY&feature=channel

Zumba & Chi Gung

Chair, HCA — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:10:35 +0000

We have 2 new classes starting soon.

Zumba is a brilliant, inspiring and uplifting way to achieve physical health and emotional well-being; a new exercise/dance class coming to The Hanover Centre this summer. Sarah McAndrew, a qualified YMCA Exercise to Music Instructor and Zumba Instructor, will be holding Zumba classes weekly in the Lower Hall on a Wednesday between 6 and 7pm from Wednesday 4th August to Wednesday 8th September. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this popular new concept in fitness. Further information at www.bellazumba.co.uk or from Sarah on 07708917088 email: bellazumba@gmail.com

Cultivation Chi through Chi Gung is an opportunity to explore the gentle yet powerful art of Chi Gung in a one day workshop with teacher Daniel Brierley. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, the day includes gentle stretching, mobilising of the joints, breathing techniques and standing, sitting and walking meditations. For further information and bookings contact 07801 101787 or email: info2@elementalchikung.com

DIY Punk

Chair, HCA — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:03:41 +0000

Love to hear great bands? Too young for club and pub venues? Come along to The Hanover Centre on Thursday evening 12th August for an All Ages DIY punk show.

COLD PUMAS (dance orientated weird-outs from the Krautrock vault) and SAUNA YOUTH (undertones stomp, steve reich pomp) + MORE

Doors at 8pm. Bands till 10:30. £4 on the door. Bring your dancing shoes.

A Fair and a Festival

Chair, HCA — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:50:14 +0000

Two events for your diary: a Holistic Arts Fair and the Hanover Local Food Festival – both at the Hanover Centre!

Holistic Arts Fair

Find peace and relaxation at the Holistic Arts Fair which takes place at The Hanover Centre on Sunday 5th September between 11am and 5pm. Therapists will be offering treatments, opportunities for readings and meditation and workshops including self-healing. Admission is free and yummy healthy refreshments will be available on the day. Further information at www.newatlantisacademy.co.uk/EVENTS.html

Hanover Local Food Festival

Sunday, 12 September 2010, at the Hanover Community Centre, Southover Street 3pm to 7pm – including allotments & gardens produce show, plus a free showing of the film FOOD Inc. An afternoon celebrating and enjoying local food and thinking about the wider implications of how we buy and grow our food. Come and enjoy delicious cakes, savouries and delicacies. Find out how to get involved in growing your own food, helping to organise a community composting scheme, ideas for a community orchard and where to buy locally produced food. If you have local food to sell, give away or swap, or if you would like to get involved in organising or taking part as an individual or community group, please phone Jackie on 01273 240044, or email Sarah.