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)
Thursday 6 August
Visit to the Canal Museum and Narrowboat trip. The visit included 2 narrowboat trips each with 10 people. Each trip includes a commentary and a cup of tea or coffee on board.
Meet at the front of Kings Cross Station at 10:00. I will be there early on one of the concrete benches in the outdoor area and will look out for you. You will know me by my pink hair. The Museum is ten minutes’ walk from Kings Cross.
We’ll arrive at the Canal Museum at 10:30 for a welcome talk and then the first group of 10 will embark the 11am tunnel trip whilst the other group of 10 explores the museum. At midday the groups will swop around and the second group will embark at 12:00 while the first group explores the museum.
The museum is fully accessible with plenty of seats around the museum. The boat staff will help you on and off the boat.
Friday 7 August – 14:00-16:00
Sketching inspired by nature. We have some spaces left for the second workshop with artist Viv Lodge in a relaxed and inspiring two-hour sketching session. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build your confidence, Viv will guide you through the basics of drawing and observation.
Using natural objects gathered from the garden, you’ll create a simple still life featuring flowers, foliage and other seasonal treasures. Or, if you prefer, you can sketch a favourite view of the garden itself. Paper and pencils provided.
11 August
Beetle wall art. Using different templates, we’ll cut out, paint and assemble beetles, butterflies and dragonflies. You can take them home or we can create a wall display.
18 August
From Old Bean Grows Bak Choy – a solo performance about tracing roots and finding home to celebrate Refugee Week.
Experience a heartfelt, personal story of migration and self-discovery as Yuk-Lan Chan brings to life From Old Bean Grows Bak Choy. Set between Hong Kong and the UK, this intimate solo performance shares Chan’s experiences of the struggles and discoveries that come with starting anew.
25 August
The Squares and Gardens of Bloomsbury. Guided by the wonderful and knowledgeable Richard Cohen, we will explore Bloomsbury’s beautiful, shady squares which are a perfect way of enjoying cool peace and tranquillity on a hot summer afternoon. We will visit some secret hidden gardens as well as the more famous squares with their magnificent architecture. We will wander through the traditional neighbourhood High Street of Holborn at Lamb’s Conduit Street with its high end and elegant boutiques and then hear the story of the struggle for paediatric medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital before ending our walk at Lincoln’s Inn Fields where we can take refreshments at the lovely Pear Tree Cafe.
