Phoenix Garden Events
Back to Nature
Free weekly sessions for those aged over 55 years, Tuesday 12:30-14:30 (timings subject to occasional change)
6 October – 14:00-16:00
Guided tour of The Coming of Age exhibition at the Wellcome Collection. The exhibition contains 150 objects, art works and other artifacts that explore what aging means to different people.
“Across the globe, people are living longer. One in ten children in the UK are expected to live beyond the age of 100. But who gets to live longer and ‘age well’? This exhibition explores how experiences of age are shaped by our environment, culture and society.”
Please note, this trip is already fully booked.
13 October – 13:00-15:00
Return To Nature. We are all encouraged to live more sustainably, this is also true in how we make our exits. Debbie Malynn, a ceremony led undertaker brings a fresh perspective on how we say our goodbyes. Creating a living memorial provides a healthy place to anchor grief. Join Debbie in open, honest and informative conversation about how you can return to nature whilst protecting the environment, reducing the cost of dying for both people and the planet.
20 October
Soap making. We’ll make gingerbread soap using the “hot method”. This means we’ll mix hydrogen peroxide with water to begin the process. Our soap will need to harden in the cupboard for 4 weeks until properly set.
Please note, this session may not be suitable for people with sensitive skin. We will be using gloves and goggles to ensure safety.
27 October
Cornbread muffins. To help celebrate Day of the Dead we’ll make these Mexican style muffins.
Corn contains nutrients including B vitamins and minerals such as lutein and zeaxanthin, naturally occurring plant pigments found particularly in yellow foods such as sweetcorn. These carotenoids are concentrated in the retina and are involved in protecting the eye from oxidative damage.
