Community Lunch at Gascoyne 2

The Gascoyne 2 Community Lunch is a free-lunch with no strings attached. Everyone is welcome to attend and share a hot and healthy meal prepared and served by local volunteers.

The lunch was the initiative of members of Gascoyne 2 Over Fifties. “We just wanted to get everyone together to make new friends, get a good meal and find out what’s going on”. Sylvia

The lunch is prepared by volunteers from food donated by supermarkets and coordinated by The Felix Project

Sharon, Head Cook, never knows what will be in the delivery until the food arrives but always comes up with crowd-pleasing menus.

The Lunch Team

What the guests say

“ I love coming here and always look forward to chatting to new friends.  I found that I’d lost my appetite when I lost my husband so it’s nice to have company” Cathy.

“They always look after us here. You feel like you’re being looked after” Pauline

“I find it a struggle to cook for myself. This is a great idea” Frank.

Since the lunch started in June there are about 25 regular guests but always room for more.
Please join us!

Guests enjoy the new lunch date

Yoga at Gascoyne 2

Join us for a free yoga class every Wednesday morning at Gascoyne 2 Hall, E9 5AY from 11am.

Our teacher, Kat, encourages everyone- no matter what age or level of bendiness, to see the benefits for themselves.

Terry has been a regular participant and already feels much more mobile and steady on his feet.

Free yoga classes

Build up project- Hackney Wick

Confident, skilled and proud-young people leading a construction project on Wick Road.

Young people from Hackney Quest, Berger, St. Dominic’s and Cardinal schools getting together to build custom Timber chairs.

Wick Award is funding the Build up project giving local young people the opportunity to make decisions, influence the local environment and see the real-life impact they can have.

The space on Wick road/ Morning lane that will be transformed.

We have started on the project to transform the corner of Wick road/ Morning lane, making it accessible and attractive for residents.  Build up Foundation have recruited two young local people to apprentice roles to lead the project.

 

Gascoyne 2 Hall- Doors Open

Residents approve of the refurbished to Gascoyne 2 Hall and look forward to using the new facilities.

Here are some of the activities that are happening at the refurbished hall:

Gascoyne 2 Community Lunch flyer

A free community lunch every Wednesday from 12.30pm-2.00pm.

Free yoga classes

Yoga for All, Wednesday 11am-12pm. Gentle exercise to improve strength, flexibility as well as calms the mind.

Wickers Charity Boxing & Basketball Classes

Wickers Charity will be holding Boxing and Martial Arts Classes at the new community hall. These classes will be between 6:00pm-8:30pm Tuesdays.

Wise Wick Community Research Project

Social isolation and loneliness is recognised as a problem for individuals as well as communities and is a cause of serious health problems.

Staying socially connected as we age, not only increases our well-being and quality of life but means that we can keep sharing the good stuff with our friends and neighbours.

Wick Award Community Researchers are talking to people in Hackney Wick to find out more about the experience of social isolation and ways to keep active and connected in Hackney Wick. We would love to talk to you.