Wednesday 19th March

We look forward to welcoming you to our eclectic mix of in person and zoom sessions. 

On Wednesday 19th March MFC brings you the Dragon Café in the City project in collaboration with Shoe Lane Library and the City of London.  

Explore. Create. Relax…

12.15pm (30 mins): Laughter Therapy

Leisurely, energising laughter therapy with laughter leader, Patricia Byrne. Designed to lift the mood and calm the mind.

In person at Shoe Lane Library & on zoom.

1pm & 2pm (45 mins): Guided Walk: Fire of London

Explore significant locations and stories inspired by the Fire of London, with heritage guide David Laird. Pausing at Paternoster Square, St Pauls Cathedral, Golden Boy at Pye Corner, & Greyfrairs Church garden. Stay on for a cuppa & creative workshop in the library.

Two time slots available. Please only book one slot.

In person start & finish at Shoe Lane Library.

2pm & 3pm (45mins): Illuminated Tea Lights

Make illuminated tea lights inspired by the Fire of London walk with artist Wendy Scott.

In person at Shoe Lane Library.

5.30pm (60 mins): Starting With Nothing, Working With Everything

A practical poetry writing workshop for the beginner and the experienced, where participants will be given simple prompts to create new, exciting and surprising poems. With playwright & poet Timothy Fox.

In person at Shoe Lane Library.

6.30pm (45 mins): Breathing Space: Introduction to Meditation

Learn techniques & tools to help bring a sense of peace and harmony into your life. With experienced practitioner Shweta O’Shea.  Beginners and those with experience all welcome.

In person at Shoe Lane Library and on Zoom.