Join us for a social gathering and catchup at Chutney's Indian Veg buffet in Euston. The cost is £9.95 for "All You Can Eat". The buffet is open from 1-5pm so you can wander in anytime, but best to get there at 1pm when the food is at its freshest and tastiest. It doesn't matter whether you're veggie or meatie, the food is great!
The gathering takes place in the Vestry behind St Giles in the Fields Church in Soho.
Featured performers include;
Jessica Lawrence
Michelle Baharier
Jo Wonder
JoyceArt
Karl Hussey
Experience the marriage of spoken word and rhythm, where poetry collides with live beats. This gathering celebrates the enduring legacy of the Beat Generation, bringing together voices , music, poetry and art that continues to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries. Join us for an afternoon of expression and a celebration of the spirit of boomer rebellion.
Bring your voices, words, instruments, beats and art. Or just come along, watch and listen - no pressure.
Admission if free but if you can please bring snacks to share. IE: crisps, cakes, biscuits, dips, salad, bread, juice, etc.
Please note: You must be 50 plus to attend. Exception made for carers of someone over 50.
The Temple of Ideas is a group where unstoppable over 55s congregate in order to expand and share their knowledge through conversation, music, poetry and art. Harking back to the French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Temple of Ideas provides a platform for discussion, debate and performance.
Gatherings are relaxed with casual conversation and dotted with the occasional impromptu eruptions. Expect to be surprised by occasional off-the-cuff poetry, spontaneous singing, dancing or unexpected debate. Members are welcome to bring their music, art, photography, poems or ideas to share.
Please note: This Event is for Dragon Hall Over 55 Members only. But membership is free to anyone over 55 who lives in London. Simply email john@dragonhall.org.uk and ask to registered. Being a member comes with many perks including free tickets to British Museum exhibits, operas at E.N.O., canal boat trips, the Garden Cinema, and much more.
For this next meeting the Temple of Ideas presents an afternoon of poetry and song. Kicking off the proceedings will be three of London's finest - Tim Wells, Paul Birtel and Jessica Lawrence.
Afterwards we'll ask for any other poetry, word, comments, karaoke, rap or other offerings from the audience. So if you have anything you've been dying to express, please pull it out from under the bushel and brandish it here.
Or you can just listen and sip tea - whatever works for you. ;)
Between readings we'll have plenty of time for chat, discussion, interaction, the occasional karaoke song and to top up our refreshments.
Coffee and Tea is available – if you can, a small £1 donation per cup would be appreciated.
Only Dragon Hall members allowed to attend the events. But Membership is FREE and open to anyone over 55 who lives in London. Simply email John@dragonhall.org.uk to register with Dragon Hall's over 55s. https://www.dragonhall.org.uk
Forget the dead poets... London is fully alive today with poetic souls!
The Temple of Ideas is a group where unstoppable over 55s congregate in order to expand and share their knowledge through conversation, music, poetry and art. Harking back to the French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Temple of Ideas provides a platform for discussion, debate and performance.
Gatherings are relaxed with casual conversation and dotted with the occasional impromptu eruptions. Expect to be surprised by occasional off-the-cuff poetry, spontaneous singing, dancing or unexpected debate. Members are welcome to bring their music, art, photography, poems or ideas to share.
Though the group is overseen by the Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust (CGDHT ), our events are member run. In the spirit of our Boomer generation of independent DIYers, we provide our own entertainment. Members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and chip in with their own unique contributions. For example one could:
Coffee and Tea is available – if you can, a small £1 donation per cup would be appreciated.
Only Dragon Hall members allowed to attend the events. But Membership is FREE and open to anyone over 55 who lives in London. Simply email John@dragonhall.org.uk to register with Dragon Hall's over 55s. https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/
For this first meeting t he Temple of Ideas presents a screening for over 55s by artist and music activist Meg Lee Chin w ith Q &A and discussion afterwards.
In her latest short film "Englands Mask" Chin demonstrates why Britain is in danger of losing its status as global creative leaders in street art, fashion and pop music. Solutions include an unconditional basic income, land tax, legal reform and doing away with income tax and VAT by taking money printing powers away from central banks and allowing the government to print the cost of running the country. Along with the help of a golden goose, Meg creates a rockumentary with cartoons, music and sarcasm. So there should be plenty of scope for discussion afterwards.
No one said we were a quiet generation!
