Our January-June 2025 What’s On Brochure is due back from the printers soon, pop in and pick up a copy once it arrives or read online now via issuu.com
Find out more about:
– the latest news and updates
– the regular programme of activities
– venue hire
– our Reach Out Projects
– upcoming live music events
We are delighted to welcome back the Aperture Woolwich Photographic Society members for an exhibition of photographs of the finest quality.
The Society who meet weekly for training and mutual support have long set the standard for the best possible work made at a local level.
Come and enjoy their work during opening hours on the Ground + 1st Floor corridors at Mycenae House throughout November + December 2024.
Visit www.woolwichphotographic.com to find out more about the Society.
Earlier this year in April 2024 Charlton Chess Club hosted well-known rapper musicians Guvna B and Barney Artist and their camera crew here at Mycenae House, filming for their new Youtube series – Rappers Try Things. They have now released the video – Rappers Try Chess!
They were filming their adventures trying out new things and had no previous experience of playing chess. Following individual training sessions from Nick and Andrew and practice games with Tony and Alan they were ready to play a face-off game of chess!
Everyone enjoyed the experience. To see what happened and know the result of their game, watch the video! www.youtube.com/@RappersTryThings
If you’re feeling inspired and are interested in joining Charlton Chess Club you can find out more here www.charltonchess.org.uk
New Exhibition now on display: 60 Years of Vanbrugh Park Estate.
2024 is the 60th anniversary of the building of Vanbrugh Park Estate and to celebrate this the residents of the estate have put together a show of art inspired by the Estate made by the residents of the estate.
The contributors are a broad range of artists from beginners to professions but the common theme of living in this modernist gem ties all the art work together. The brutalist architecture features heavily, the softening impact of the gardens, the estates unique original colour scheme and the joy of family life there draw this diverse exhibition together.
Pop in during opening hours this September and October to view the work on display on the ground floor.
Thank you so much to Polly Morgan and the Westcombe News for this incredible article about our Reach Out Project in the current March 2024 issue!
What a testimonial this is from a Reach Out family member:
“For us as a family, Reach Out provides a service that is invaluable, giving us the comfort of knowing mum has a happy place. Mum now has a wider circle of friends and friendly faces that she engages with and consistently feels part of an ever-increasing group that is mutually supportive. My mum is happier, more engaged and more fulfilled thanks to Reach Out, Mycenae House, the staff and people that make use of the opportunities on offer. Our thanks are only matched by how grateful we are that Reach Out exists, helping keep my mum and so many others away from loneliness and isolation
The award winning Westcombe News is a free, monthly newspaper written, produced and delivered by The Westcombe Society to over 4,000 homes and businesses by local volunteers.
Read the article in full on page 5 of the Westcombe News here https://westcombesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/24_03-WNMarch24.pdf
Our January-July 2024 What’s On Magazine is due back from the printers soon, pop in and pick up a copy once it arrives or read online now via issuu.com
Find out more about:
– the latest news and updates
– the regular programme of activities
– venue hire
– our Reach Out Projects
– upcoming live music events
Incredibly proud of Deborah, our Reach Out Projects Coordinator, who will be receiving The British Citizen Award in the January 2024 Roll of Honour.
Deborah, along with School Community Librarian Jennifer Allen, will be honoured with The British Citizen Award for Services to Community, receiving the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for their partnership work to develop intergenerational projects between Mycenae House and The John Roan School, as well other local schools.
Read the full press release below.
THE 2024 NEW YEARS ‘PEOPLES HONOURS’ TO BE RECOGNISED AT THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
Deborah Fitzpatrick and Jennifer Allen, from London are two of 28 remarkable individuals to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of their extraordinary endeavours. The British Citizen Award in partnership with One Stop, is now in its 10th year and recognises exceptional people who positively impact their communities throughout the country. Dubbed ‘The People’s Honours’ this programme recognises true community heroes for their divergent endeavours and positive impact on society.
Deborah and Jennifer will be recognised at the Palace of Westminster on Thursday 18th January 2024 and honoured with The British Citizen Award for Services to Community, receiving the coveted BCA Medal of Honour and invited to use the post-nominals BCAc as a legacy of their achievements.
Jennifer, a Secondary School Community Librarian and Deborah, who runs The Reach Out Project at Mycenae House (Community Centre) worked in partnership to develop intergenerational projects between Mycenae House and The John Roan School, as well other local schools.
The joint partnership benefitted those who are isolated or lonely, with poor mental and physical health and those with learning disabilities. The Project challenged assumptions and broke down barriers between generations. Older adults also had a sense of purpose and the Project resulted in younger people having a value and respect of older adults. The pupils gained a better understanding of their own older family members’ challenges.
The impact of students’ involvement had a profound impact on those they met and their confidence grew in ways that could not have been foreseen, helping them grow into the young adults they are today. The pupils developed activities for those with complex needs and dementia, creating a happier environment. With guidance these enthusiastic youngsters spread their positive energy throughout the community. With this dedication they achieved some awesome successes including: becoming Dementia Friends, visiting Care Homes, establishing a school lunch club, reading and poetry in Care Homes; and teaching French.
“This year’s medalists have reminded us of how many amazing people are supporting our communities, especially during such a challenging time. At One Stop we serve many communities across the country, and we know how important voluntary work is to support those in need. We’re proud to be partnering with the BCA again and to play a small part in helping each medalist to be recognised. Our congratulations go to all honourees”, said Stephanie Wood, from BCA partner One Stop.
The Medal presentation will be hosted by TV presenter Matt Allwright, and attended by BCA Patrons, Dame Mary Perkins, Founder of Specsavers, and The Rt Hon Lord Dholakia. The British Citizen Award was established in 2015 to recognise exceptional individuals who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact on their communities and society.
Each medalist is presented with their BCA at the Palace of Westminster by Senior Representatives from official partner One Stop, Places for People, Specsavers, Objective HR, and Uniserve who all support this unique programme. Medalists then board an Open Top Lap of Honour tour provided by Big Bus London, before attending a certificate presentation at the prestigious Church House to complete their recognition.
The British Citizen Award is widely viewed as the nation’s way of recognising extraordinary, everyday people from all cultural backgrounds from across the country for exceptional endeavor. The Medal presentation is held twice annually, to nominate an outstanding individual from your community to be considered for The People’s Honours visit www.britishcitizenawards.co.uk.
Brand new exhibition ‘Water, Water Everywhere…’ by Greenwich Photography Collective ‘Exposure’ now on display for January – February 2024
Exposure is an amateur photography group made up of eight diverse local amateur photographers – Angela Fletcher, Malcom Fletcher, Melanie Godson, Catherine Riney, Lorena Cuervo, Miranda Beard, Guy Morgan, Caroline Williams. This will be their 10th exhibition together. They always like to work with a theme, this time it is ‘Water, Water Everywhere…’, showing how each photographer uniquely interprets it through their own lens on the world around them.
The Way I see Things…
Photography by Julie Ruck
We are delighted to present this new photography exhibition from local photographer Julie Ruck, pop in during opening hours this November to view the work on display on the ground floor.
“Julie’s vision will turn you upside down and inside out. She sees wonder in puddles and magic in the ordinary. Her photographs open doors and invite you into different worlds…I love them.” – Anne McNeil, Editor, Empathy Lab volunteer
In conjunction with Royal Greenwich Black History 365 we are delighted to present Vintage Voices by Doreen Whitter, an exhibition using photo manipulation to explore Black Female Identity & Women of Vintage – Empowerment, Connection & Discrimination.
On display now on the ground and first floors at Mycenae House during opening hours.
Doreen’s work is about identity and self image in the digital age of selfies, mobile phones and social media. Turning these things on their head, Doreen uses these instant means but carefully curates and manipulates her self portraiture in a unique, challenging and though provoking way.
