What’s on
From our community café to community arts, exercise classes to mental health support. Explore what’s happening at Fearon Hall with our regular weekly activities calendar or check out our events listing for details about upcoming themed food nights, music, exhibitions, trips and other non-regular support and social activities.
You can download a one page pdf of our regular weekly What’s On here.
Events
Friday 6 November
1pm – 1.45pm
Aromatherapy and Breathing Techniques Workshop
Discover the power of aromatherapy and learn breathing techniques for improved wellbeing. A 45 minute workship provided by Loughborough College Beauty and Wellbeing teachers and students to help you relax and unwind. Free to attend.
Book your place by calling 01509 230629, email us, or pop in to The Hall.
Saturday 7 November
9am – 1pm
The Weekend Vegan Café
Chat and chill over vegan breakfast and brunch goodies on the first Saturday of every month.
2pm – 4pm
2pm – 4pm
Flourish Group
Support for those with a loved one struggling with addiction or recovery.
For more information contact Liz on 07933 70523.
3pm – 4pm
11am – 12noon
Leicestershire Police Beat Surgery
Join your Leicestershire Police Loughborough East beat officers at Fearon Hall to discuss local issues and concerns.
Mondays
10am – 11am
Chair Yoga
Improve mobility, build strength, relieve pain. All abilities welcome. Pay what you feel.
This activity takes place in our Ballroom which has limited access via stairs.
10am – 12noon
Anand Mangal Group
Anand Mangal means Happy Place and the group is all about enhancing wellbeing for elderly women and to encourage better lifestyle through social, education and exercise activities.
12noon – 1pm
Asian Café Community Lunch
Join us for our monthly Asian community vegetarian lunch provided by the lovely ladies from Anand Mangal. £5 per person.
Tuesdays
9am – 2pm
Café in the Hall
Welcoming and friendly community café open for breakfast goodies, lunches, light refreshments, yummy homemade treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks, to eat in or takeaway.
9.30am – 12.30pm
Loughborough College Community ESOL
Take those first steps towards improving your English. ESOL course run by Loughborough College for adults living in the UK whose first language is not English.
To enrol contact Beverley Gray on 07483 357218.
10am – 12noon
Knit & Natter
Join our friendly knitting group and share patterns, ideas and chit chat. For seasoned knitters or absolute beginners. Wool and needles available.
10am – 12noon & 2pm – 4pm
The Bridge Housing Support
Experiencing difficulties paying for bills and food? Struggling to pay rent or at risk of eviction? Worried about your housing situation? Come and see The Bridge East Midlands for crisis support, practical help and referrals to the right services.
10.30am – 11.30am
Keep Moving – Over 55s Dance Class
Delivered by Moving Together, Keep Moving is a weekly dance programme for adults aged 55+, bringing people together through music, movement and the joy of dancing.
For more details and enrolment information visit Moving Together.
11am – 3pm
Fearon Hall Sewing Collective
Learn sewing skills, make and repair clothes or create other textile items in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
12noon – 2pm
Surplus Groceries Pop-up Store
Groceries close to their ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ date that are still perfectly good to eat. Enjoy great bargains for a minimum donation of £4 per bag.
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Stretch Balance Pilates
Mat based pilates for all abilities.
For more information and to book your place visit stretchbalancepilates.uk
Wednesdays
9am – 2pm
Café in the Hall
Welcoming and friendly community café open for breakfast goodies, lunches, light refreshments, yummy homemade treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks, to eat in or takeaway.
10am – 12noon
Tree of Hope
Help us to create our Christmas Treet for the annual festival at All Saints Church. Guided by our community artist Kate, design and create a pair of felt turtle doves that each hold you ‘hope for the world’ message.
10am – 12noon
Knitting and Sewing with Equality Action
Creative knitting and sewing group delivered by Equality Action through their EmpowHER project.
For more information and to enrol email minara@equalityaction.org.uk
10am – 3pm
Loughborough College Community ESOL
Take those first steps towards improving your English. ESOL course run by Loughborough College for adults living in the UK whose first language is not English.
To enrol contact Beverley Gray on 07483 357218.
12noon – 2pm
Good Grub Social Club
Good grub, good value, good company. Join us for a different subsidised lunch every Wednesday from 12 noon. One course £4 including a tea or coffee. Add a dessert for £1.
2pm – 5pm
The Hello Help Hub
Looking for professional led help with physical or mental health, housing, finances, benefits, social support and other specialist services? Or just needing a safe space, a chat and a cuppa? The Hello Help Hub is a drop-in service offering people over 18 a safe, welcoming space for mental health and wellbeing support.
2pm – 5pm
The Bridge Housing Support
Experiencing difficulties paying for bills and food? Struggling to pay rent or at risk of eviction? Worried about your housing situation? Come and see The Bridge East Midlands for crisis support, practical help and referrals to the right services.
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Feldenkrais Method
Relieve muscular pain, boost flexibility and increase everyday vitality. Move easier and feel lighter with the Feldenkrais Method delivered by Bruno Furci. £10 per session, every tenth lesson free.
Today
Thursdays
9am – 2pm
Café in the Hall
Welcoming and friendly community café open for breakfast goodies, lunches, light refreshments, yummy homemade treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks, to eat in or takeaway.
9am – 1pm
Communities Food and Wellbeing Hub
Health outreach activities from Bridge Street Medical Practice. Referrals only.
Call 01509 261843 or visit their website here for more information.
10am – 12noon & 2pm – 4pm
The Bridge Housing Support
Experiencing difficulties paying for bills and food? Struggling to pay rent or at risk of eviction? Worried about your housing situation? Come and see The Bridge East Midlands for crisis support, practical help and referrals to the right services.
10am – 3pm
Loughborough College Community ESOL
Take those first steps towards improving your English. ESOL course run by Loughborough College for adults living in the UK whose first language is not English.
To enrol contact Beverley Gray on 07483 357218.
10.30am – 11.30am
Bingo in the Hall
Bingo fun in the café. 50p a ticket or £2.50 for a strip of 6. Great prizes for both a line and a house.
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Walk & Talk
For mind, health and wellbeing. A gentle walk and talk led by healthcare professionals. Please call the office on 01509 230629 in advance to check that the session is running.
2pm – 3pm
Grief Café
For adults who have lost a loved one. Facing loneliness after bereavement? Come along for an informal get together and meet others with lived experience who will understand how you feel.
Please call the office on 01509 230629 in advance to check that the session is running.
2pm – 4pm
Nuerodiverse Gaming Group
Social opportunities through a shared enjoyment of gaming for young adults over 18. Multiple consoles with large screens, card and board games. Attendance is by referral only.
For more information call the office on 01509 230629 or email us.
Fridays
9am – 2pm
Café in the Hall
Welcoming and friendly community café open for breakfast goodies, lunches, light refreshments, yummy homemade treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks, to eat in or takeaway.
10am – 2pm
Beauty & Wellbeing Treatments
Treat yourself to a bit of pampering, courtesy of the fabulous Loughborough College Beauty and Wellbeing teachers and students, with bookable treatments for mini-manicures, mini-pedicures, head massages, hand and arm massages and foot and leg massages. Pay what you feel but there is a minimum suggested donation of £3 per treatment.
Call 01509 230629 or email us for more information and to book your treatment.
10am – 12noon & 2pm – 4pm
The Bridge Housing Support
Experiencing difficulties paying for bills and food? Struggling to pay rent or at risk of eviction? Worried about your housing situation? Come and see The Bridge East Midlands for crisis support, practical help and referrals to the right services.
10.30am – 12noon
Exploring Mixed Media
Small group community arts course developing skills in mixed media. £3 per person per session. Booking essential.
Call 01509 230629 or email us for more information and to book your place.
Please note that the current course is full. Bookings are now being taken for the next course starting in January.
11am – 12noon
Music, Movement, Wellness
Low impact workout. Join us for music driven gentle exercise in a relaxed atmosphere with a fully qualified fitness/dance instructor. Free for people on low incomes but donations for attending welcome.
11am – 12.30pm
Men’s Tabletop Games Group
A friendly and welcoming space to enjoy board games, chat, good company and food. Meet others, learn new skills and have fun. Now incorporating Fearon Chess Club.
12.30pm – 2pm
Local Area Co-Ordinator Drop-In
Support and advice for all from your Local Area Co-Ordinator Milo.
1pm – 2pm
Fearon Together Community Working Group
Bring your voice to help shape the future of The Hello Help Hub. What should a good community health and wellbeing service look and feel like? We’re inviting you to help design it.
2pm – 4pm
Cuppas for Carers
Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging and isolating. Our carers group offers a relaxed and supportive environment where carers can take some time for themselves, connect with others who understand, share experiences and enjoy a well-earned cup of tea.
2pm – 4pm
Everybody Sings!
We’re singing our way into the weekend! Singing is fantastic for mental health and wellbeing, helping to boost mood, reduce stress and bring people together. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or someone who only sings in the shower, everyone is welcome to come along for a fun, uplifting and energetic end to the week.
Saturdays
9am – 1pm
The Weekend Vegan Café
Chat and chill over vegan breakfast and brunch goodies on the first Saturday of every month.
Sundays
1pm – 4pm
Bike Repair Workshop
Learn bike repair with weekly classes and open sessions from Two Wheel Campus.