Unwind and connect with fellow art enthusiasts at our relaxed drawing gathering. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a pencil since grade school, this event is for you. We'll provide basic drawing supplies, inspiring prompts, and a welcoming atmosphere. Share tips, chat with neighbors, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating art in good company. No pressure, just good vibes and shared creativity.

Find us at Grounded at The Wilds, 11.30am to 12.30 - Monday 10th March

Space are limited so do secure a spot to confirm your attendance it is FREE!

This session and future sessions will be sponsored by Barking and Dagenham Give it a Go.

The Rivergate Centre will be hosting their first exciting Christmas Market and we will be running two craft workshops for you to enjoy.

You can choose from two sessions for one you will be decorating and customising and stitched stocking and the other you can make a pack of custom christmas cards. There will be buttons, lade, ribbons and lots more fun haberdashery bits to play around with. This Craft is suitable for children of age 5 plus and adults who can all join in together.

These will need to be pre booked in advanced. Each craft pack will be made to order and you can come enjoy all the trimmings on the day. Come along and enjoy a creative crafty session making stockings and get yourself ready and in full christmas spirit for the month.

Parents are welcome to bring siblings to the venue please make sure they are supervised at all times.

Packs are limited in stock for this session and are made to order please get your booking in in good time.

Saturday 7th December

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Rivergate Centre

Please arrive early to get settled in

There are limited packs and spaces online please book in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Any questions please do get in touch.

EARLY BIRD BOOKINGS GET £5 OFF TICKET PRICE!! USE CODE WELLNESS5 AT CHECKOUT!!

After a little break our long awaited wellness workshop is back for the month of October to get us ready for the cold winter months ahead. Winter is a time we all feel sluggish and love to indulge in unhealthy comfort food that doesn’t comfort our body and soul much. Find out how to help yourself to survive the dark and depressing cold months and make the change to feel better and brighter. It is not as hard as it looks we promise!

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body, a special dinner created with low carb, vegetarian, sugar free options and a gift bag full of skincare treats to take home. Each event will have slight variations and a different theme so you can experience something different each time. For this month's workshop we will be getting creative and creating a Moodboard. This activity is part of our art therapy sessions which we provide to individual clients, it will be customised for the wellness workshop so you can create a board of your goals/things that make you happy/family/succeses whatever you feel passionate about. All stationery resources needed will be provided please feel free to bring any photos and or memorabilia you would like to use.

Come and join us together to escape the daily stresses and congested lifestyle to reconnect with our innerselves and recharge. This event has been designed to help you feel elevated and refreshed and to teach you how to make positive, healthy changes in your life, not just for the day but for the longterm.

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge with and hopefully be back to each session every month.

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT

October Wellness Event

Date: Friday 25th October 2024

Time: 6:20pm-8:00pm

Location: Thames Community Hub, Barstable Road. Barking

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary and give our event a share on your socials. Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

Come and join us together to escape the daily stresses and congested lifestyle to reconnect with our innerselves and recharge. This event has been designed to help you feel elevated and refreshed and to teach you how to make positive, healthy changes in your life, not just for the day but for the longterm.

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge with and hopefully be back to each session every month.

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body, tantric dancing, meditation and a special dinner created with low carb, vegetarian, sugar free options. Each event will have slight variations so you can experience something different each time. For this month's workshop we will be creating a floral bouquet inline with spring time and for all the beautiful blossoms we have this time of year you will get to be a part of a guided tutorial in how to create a beautiful bouquet or posey for you to take home and enjoy. You will also be given a gift bag full of skincare treats. Theme for this event will be art therapy we will be concentrating on a therapeutic journey via art mediums on canvass. Which will teach us mindfulness and coping mechanisms in our thought process in our everyday life.

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

July Wellness Event

Date: Friday 19th July 2024

Time: 6:15pm to 8:00pm

Location: The Wilds Ecology Centre, Northgate Road, Barking, England, IG11

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary!

RSVP your attendance!

And give our event a share on your socials!

Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

This will be the tenth instalment of the monthly wellness events for us ladies. 

Come and join us together to escape the daily stresses and congested lifestyle to reconnect with our innerselves and recharge. This event has been designed to help you feel elevated and refreshed and to teach you how to make positive, healthy changes in your life, not just for the day but for the longterm.

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge and hopefully be back to each session every month.

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body App, tantric dancing, meditation and a special dinner created with low carb,  vegetarian, sugar free options. Each event will have slight variations so you can experience something different each time. For this month's workshop we will be creating a floral bouquet inline with spring time and for all the beautiful blossoms we have this time of year you will get to be a part of a guided tutorial in how to create a beautiful bouquet or posey for you to take home and enjoy. There will also be a gift bag full of skincare and health treats to take home as a thank you gift for taking part.

Last months focus was on benefits of matcha where we made experienced a matcha tea making ceremony.

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

June Wellness Event

Date: Friday 28th June 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: The Wilds Ecology Centre, Northgate Road, Barking, England, IG11

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for regular updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary!

RSVP your attendance!

And give our event a share on your socials!

Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge and hopefully be back to each session every month.

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body App, tantric dancing, meditation and a special dinner created with low carb,  vegetarian, sugar free options. Each event will have slight variations so you can experience something different each time. For this month's workshop we will be learning the art of a matcha tea ceremony and the about the benefits. Last months focus was on body circulation this month is focusing on zen and our spiritual side

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

As this is the month of Ramadan we will be eating at Iftar time, there will be space to pray for those who wish to. This event will be in aid of charity and £5 of each ticket will be donated in aid of Palestine.

Date: Sunday 31st March 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: The Wilds Ecology Centre, Northgate Road, Barking, England, IG11

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for regular updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary!

RSVP your attendance!

And give our event a share on your socials!

Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

(Booking events will take you to an external link)

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge and hopefully be back to each session every month.

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body App, tantric dancing, meditation and a special lunch created with low carb,  vegetarian, sugar free options. Each event will have slight variations so you can experience something different each time. This event we will be practising methods to detox our bodies.

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for regular updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary!

RSVP your attendance!

And give our event a share on your socials!

Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

(Booking events will take you to an external link)

This will be the sixth instalment of the monthly wellness events for us ladies. 

Come and join us together to escape the daily stresses and congested lifestyle to reconnect with our innerselves and recharge. This event has been designed to help you feel elevated and refreshed and to teach you how to make positive, healthy changes in your life, not just for the day but for the longterm.

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge and hopefully be back to each session every month.

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body App, tantric dancing, meditation and a special lunch created with low carb,  vegetarian, sugar free options. Each event will have slight variations so you can experience something different each time. This event we will be practising methods to detox our bodies.

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for regular updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary!

RSVP your attendance!

And give our event a share on your socials!

Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

(Booking events will take you to an external link)

This will be the fifth instalment of the monthly wellness events for us ladies. With everything going on in the world we all need to look after our mental health. Come and join us together to escape the daily stresses and congested lifestyle to reconnect with our innerselves and recharge. This event has been designed to help you feel elevated and refreshed and to teach you how to make positive, healthy changes in your life, not just for the day but for the longterm.

Learn to integrate in to an active lifestyle without it feeling like a chore, pick up on healthier eating habits without feeling deprived. We are all a work in progress, choosing to take a new path to make improvements in life will always be a step in the right direction with no regrets. You will get to meet like minded ladies to exchange wellness knowledge and hopefully be back to each session every month.

The schedule will consist of guided yoga via Yoga Studio - Mind & Body App, tantric dancing, meditation and a special lunch created with low carb,  vegetarian, sugar free options. Each event will have slight variations so you can experience something different each time. This event will have a floral activity to make dried bouquets to keep forever.

You will also be invited to join us for free weekly yoga sessions which are held on zoom and can be practised comfortably from the convenience of your own home.

This is a strictly women only event and you will need to bring your own yoga mats. Any questions please do get in contact. You can find us on instagram for regular updates @theapothecarydispensary

Put the date in your diary!

RSVP your attendance!

And give our event a share on your socials! All proceeds from tickets and sales on the day will go to UNICEF relief for Gaza.

Your support for this new and small business is much appreciated!

This craft club will include basic quilling materials and extras! A pack of blank greetings cards, quilling needles, multicoloured paper strips and lots more. The crafters will have more than enough leftover in their craft pack to take home.

This is an activity that they will want to get out again and again with endless ideas and designs. This is a very popular session that we have run before and hugely enjoyed by all kids. There will be stay and play time after the session if they wish and there will be some light refreshments during the session do let us know if there is any allergies.

Our craft sessions are for free but the craft packs are made to order and non refundable.

We use the best quality products and always add an informative/educational addition to our sessions.

This session will be unavaible on zoom due to the nature of the work we will be doing.

Please arrive 10 minutes early so you have time to settle in. We have qualified professionals to supervise the session but we ask that you do not leave the premises at any time during the craft sessionn without your child. There is also parking availble onsite, remember to pay for the duration.

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We are also SEN friendly feel free to contact us if you have any concerns we will be more than happy to address them.

There are limited packs and spaces online please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Any questions please do get in touch.

Come and join us for a session of foraging flora and foliage, which we will collect and use to decorate a cardboard nature box.  All other stationery supplies such as glue, scissors and decorative trimmings  will be included on the day. 

This is a SEN exclusive session but siblings are welcome to purchase tickets for a pack and families are welcome to join in on the fun(Siblings under 5s free). This activity is suitable for SEN children from ages 8 onwards.

This event will support the following:

• No crowds

• Siblings and families welcome/encouraged

• Helpful staff / Parents are welcome to volunteer

• No harsh lighting

• Access to outdoor space 

• This is 1.5hrs long so children can take their time and do the session at their own pace.

• you can bring your own food and drink

Please note the sessions are free, the ticket price is to cover the costs of supplies as each pack is made to order and non refundable, if for any reason you are unable to attend the session you are welcome to arrange a time to pick up the pack so it can be done at home.

Do get in touch if you have any concerns, questions or suggestions.

For more info on the venue: https://thewildsbarkingriverside.london/

There is parking attached to the venue do make sure you pay for the duration before leaving your car.

This craft club will include basic quilling materials and extras! A pack of blank greetings cards, quilling needles, multicoloured paper strips and lots more. The crafters will have more than enough leftover in their craft pack to take home.

This is an activity that they will want to get out again and again with endless ideas and designs. This is a very popular session that we have run before and hugely enjoyed by all kids. There will be stay and play time after the session if they wish and there will be some light refreshments during the session do let us know if there is any allergies.

Our craft sessions are for free but the craft packs are made to order and non refundable.

We use the best quality products and always add an informative/educational addition to our sessions.

This session will be unavaible on zoom due to the nature of the work we will be doing.

Please arrive 10 minutes early so you have time to settle in. We have qualified professionals to supervise the session but we ask that you do not leave the premises at any time during the craft sessionn without your child. There is also parking availble onsite, remember to pay for the duration.

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We are also SEN friendly feel free to contact us if you have any concerns we will be more than happy to address them.

There are limited packs and spaces online please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Any questions please do get in touch.