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.
Our Autumn/Winter 2023 What’s On Magazine is out now, pop in and pick up a copy or read online via issuu.com
Find out more about:
– the latest news and updates
– the regular programme of activities
– room hire for weddings + parties
– our Reach Out Projects
– upcoming live music, Black History Month and comedy club events
Keep the children entertained throughout the 2023 summer holidays here at Mycenae House with an array of activities and classes for families & children, including Music, Drama, Engineering, Games, Theatre, Coding, Concerts & more! Enjoy our Family Friendly Café Bar, Free Wifi and the great outdoors in Mycenae Gardens!
24/26/28/31 July-2/4 Aug 9am-1pm
LinguaPlay Russian Club 3-6yrs
www.linguaplay.co.uk
25-27 July 10am-4pm
Engineering Minds 5-11yrs
www.engineeringminds.org.uk
26-28 Jul + 4 Aug 10.45am + 12.15pm
Ukulele Workshops 2-7yrs
www.ukegroup.org/kids-classes
26 Jul + 7 Aug 10am-12pm
Paint A Pony family art workshop 7yrs+
www.mycenaehouse.co.uk/events/paint-a-pony-family-art-workshop/
Sunday 30 July 12-6pm
Summer Sizzler Free Family Festival All Ages
www.mycenaehouse.co.uk/events/parksfest-summer-sizzler
31 July-3 August 9.30am-3.30pm
Young Musicians Club 7-10yrs
www.greenwichmusicschool.org.uk
Thursdays 3-24 August 10am + 11am
Baby Sensory birth-13mths
www.babysensory.com/woolwich-greenwich
8-10 August 9am-3pm
JK Performing Arts 4+yrs
www.jkperformingarts.com
14-18 August 9am-3.30pm
Bo-Peeps Pre-School 3-5yrs
www.bopeepspreschool.co.uk
24 August 4pm
Bach To Baby concert All Ages
www.bachtobaby.com
Mondays + Wednesdays 10am
diddi dance 16months – 5yrs
www.diddidance.com
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 at Mycenae House throughout May and June 2023.
Visit www.woolwichphotographic.com to find out more about the Society.
Our Spring/Summer 2023 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
– room hire for weddings, parties, meetings and conference
– our Reach Out Projects
– upcoming live music and comedy club events
Our What’s On September-December 2022 Magazine is out now, pop in and pick up a copy or read online via issuu.com
Find out more about:
– the latest news and updates
– our Reach Out Projects partnerships with The John Roan School and person trainer Darren Holness
– the regular programme of activities
– upcoming live music events
– Christmas plans
and much more!