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SUMMARY:W-RITES TO HEAL
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week-abridged version of the 12-week W-Rite to Heal short course. It is aimed at those identifying as Black & Global Majority to focus on Health and Spiritual Well-being while navigating the impact of critical health issues commonly associated with genetic heritage. Diabetes\, hypertension\, prostate (Black men) and breast cancer\, fibroids (Black women) are a few of these course will look at\, encouraging participants to write about their experiences and find approaches to better health awareness and mindfulness practices to assist their well-being. \n  \nStarts:\nOur first session is Tuesday 8th July\, 2-4pm – and continues on\,15th\, 22nd and 29th July. On Saturday 12th & 26th July are ‘open days’ to the wider Merton Residents\, as well as the attendees\, and will focused on creative self expression as therapy from and African-centred perspective. These two sessions will be between 2pm-5pm. \nAll sessions take place at Colliers Wood Library: 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR \nYou will be provided with writing materials. You must be Merton Resident. \nTO REGISTER EMAIL: Info@waywivewordz.com and complete this form. \nFacilitator\nDr Michelle Asantewa is an award-winning author\, independent educator\, cultural consultant and publisher. Her publications include the young adult novel\, Elijah\, The Awakening and Other Poems\, Guyanese Komfa: The Ritual Art of Trance and Something Buried in the Yard\, published by Way Wive Wordz Publishing\, which she co-founded in 2014. She is the editor of the anthology In Search of Mami Wata\, which centres on African and Caribbean water spirits. Mama Lou Tales\, a biography of her mother Lucille Davis received a prize for the Guyana Literary Prize in 2022. Dr Asantewa is the co-organiser of the Annual Osun River Ritual at Morden Hall Park. Her first collection of short stories\, Rupunni Affair and the Mami Wata\, Children’s Activity Book were  published in the autumn of 2024. \nPatrick Lewis Photo
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SUMMARY:Art and Wellness Workshop with Ken McCalla
DESCRIPTION:Join the W-Rites to Heal students for this special community inspired Art and Wellness Workshop with Ken McCalla.  Basic materials will be provided. You’d be able to take your masterpieces\, inspired by indigenous African symbols and philosophies home. All are welcome\, but with limited space so if you book but no longer can attend please let us know. This is a Way Wive Wordz Wellness event\, sponsored by BAME Voice\, Merton. \nIf you having problems booking\, email: info@waywivewordz.com. \nAbout Ken McCalla\nKen is a local artist\, whose Open House takes place over two weekends in October. He facilitates many inspiring and unique workshops within the community. \nHe says of his experience:\n“I was influenced by some of the leading Black artists involved in exhibiting in ground breaking shows at the Black Art Gallery in the 1980s. I saw the value in creating art that directly related to community.\nAlthough I went to Art school\, I attribute my practical craft skills to my Father and my investigative approach to my Mother. \nThere is a ongoing struggle to identify the self within. While confronting day to day living we need to redefine the labels impossed upon us.\nCreativity in the arts I feel gives me a vehicle that helps me process\, overstand & navigate my journey through life. Our Art can directly shape our ideologies & environments.” \n 
URL:https://waywivewordz.com/event/art-and-wellness-workshop-with-ken-mccalla/
LOCATION:Colliers Wood Library\, 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR
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SUMMARY:Breath Rhythm Sound: A Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Way Wive Wordz W-Rites to Heal sessions\, this is a FREE afternoon Meditation workshop on Breathwork\, Chanting and Word Sound through empowering Affirmations. You are welcome. Limited spaces\, and priority given to students attending the 4-week W-Rites to Heal abridged course. \nWear loose clothing. \nLight refreshments provided. \nRegister now\, or email info@waywivewordz.com to secure a place.
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LOCATION:Colliers Wood Library\, 105-109 High Street Colliers Wood\, London\, SW19 2HR
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