Take a look at the website of our beloved charity shop in Bethnal Green in East London... I feel the need to fly the flag, as the boutique is undergoing change and there will be new exciting ventures happening in the space soon!
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
The Spiritual Teachings of Yoga
I was given a book on the spiritual philosophy behind yoga way back in 2001 when I first started practicing yoga. I didn't read the book properly for quite a few years. It somehow seemed too alien with detailed explanations on Eastern religions.
When I was tidying up my place a couple of weeks ago, I picked up the book again. This time around I could not stop reading the book - it is so full of guidance and wisdom that anyone could benefit from reading it. The book discusses yoga as a tool for acquiring spiritual enlightenment, as a vehicle for making the body, mind and spirit unite so that one can have a fulfilling life on this planet.
Anyone whom is practicing yoga or intrigued by it should definitely give the book a go!
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Miro at Tate Modern
Excellent exhibition by Miro at the Tate Modern - definitely worth seeing! The exhibition covers a range of his techniques, styles of art and the political background behind each piece.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
The Children's Hour
Excellent play at the Comedy Theatre in London.... A must see for all theatre lovers!
Friday, 1 April 2011
NGOs for refugees
I went to a training session for NGOs and community groups working in London with refugees. The session was aimed at bringing professionals and practitioners together from different organisations in order to share good practice, network and learn about effective ways of engaging with local schools or other educational establishments.
I got t know about several NGOs doing valuable work across London. I share here all of their websites for anyone who is interested in knowing more about their work:
* NGO working with refugee families in Wandsworth:
www.kleviskola.org
* Education consultants working with refugees:
refugeeeducation.co.uk/index.html
*Company working with all sort of issue related to migration:
employabilityforum.co.uk
*NGO working for the Albanian community in London:
shpresaprogramme.com
* Charity working in the education sector:
www.continyou.org.uk
*Programme helping refugees with getting into teaching:
www.rit.refugeecouncil.org.uk
*NGO working with the disadvantaged:
www.worphan.com
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Kazuo Ishiguro
Many of you would have seen, read or heard about the books and films by Kazuo Ishiguro. Do 'The Remains of the Day' or 'Never Let Me Go' ring any bells?
I hadn't actually read any of his books or seen either film until last week. I decided to read 'The Remains of the Day' for a local book club meeting organised by the Oxfam book shop on our nearby high street. I'm glad I decided to read it, as it is beautifully written, in a poetic sort of way, and it depicts the English countryside wonderfully. Although the book is essentially about the Second World War, it is rich in tis story and the plot unfolds in a way that keeps the reader intrigued.
For more information on Ishiguro, here is a good site:
For more information on Oxfam, see their national site:
www.oxfam.org.uk/
Monday, 14 March 2011
Gabriel Orozco at Tate Modern
The current exhibition at the Tate Modern by Gabriel Orozco is an interesting compilation of pieces of art made with daily objects. Newspaper headlines, toilet rolls, a human skull and car tires are just some of the objects that features in this thought-provoking exhibition. Orozco makes one reflect on our daily surroundings and to see art all around us. A must see exhibition if you are in London!
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