Communities

The BMECP Food Bank

The BMECP Food Bank provides emergency food parcels for people in crisis who live in Brighton and Hove. Each food parcel contains non-perishable and nutritionally balanced food items. Our food bank is open every Friday from 12pm to 3pm commencing May 1st 2020. We take referrals for individuals, families and professionals. After submitting a referral, you will receive an email response within 24 hours to confirm along with a telephone call. At present, we only take referrals by email or the referral form which is downloadable on the BMECP website.

Please download the referral form below and email it to: juliet@bmecp.org.uk

One of our volunteers preparing emergency food for distribution.
Dates: 5th February to 28th March.
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Venue: BMECP – Room 4.
10A Fleet Street. BN1 4ZE.
07757 938737

Secular Mindfulness Meditation

Do you experience any of these issues?

Anxiety, Depression, Low energy, Sleeplessness, Worry, Recurring Thoughts, Joint or Muscle Aches and Pains, Chronic Conditions like Diabetes, High Cholesterol – or other health-related conditions? Then why not give Secular Mindfulness Meditation a try?


What is Secular Mindfulness Meditation?

Secular meditation is a non-religious way of giving the Body and Mind deep healing rest. The practice calms the whole system with gentle awareness of how we are breathing. This leads to self-observation of our thoughts, and our moments of self-criticising which agitate the mind.

You’ll learn how to treat these in non-judgemental ways. It is about increasing kindness and compassion towards ourselves by spending more time in the present. This is an opportunity to spend a little time on a different approach to self-care.

Drop in for a FREE Session at BMECP for a Secular Mindfulness Meditation.

A 30 minute meditation, followed by well-being coaching and discussion, led by Marina Murphy.

 

BMECP 50+
Every Friday

The BMECP 50+ Group, is a multicultural club for people aged 50 years and over. The aim of the group is to reduce social isolation and bring people together. The group hold free, friendly sessions on Fridays, 12 noon to 3pm at the BMECP Centre at 10a fleet street in Brighton. (Under 50 are also very welcome).

Employment support – drop in every Thursday
Yoga for BME women – every Friday
Muslim women peers group – every Monday
Sewing group – every Monday
Mindfulness – every Wednesday

The Chinese Elders group meets at the BMECP Centre, 10A Fleet Street, Brighton, BN1 4ZE (Fridays 12.00 noon to 3.30pm)

BMECP Chinese Elders group

About 30 to 40 diverse elders attend the Thursday and Friday sessions at any one time. Both groups are self-funded, but they are subsidised by the BMECP with the meeting room and refreshment (The Centre helps with funding when permitted).

Boccia
Table games
Outings
Light exercise
Talks, arts and crafts, films show
A monthly cooked meal (for a small charge)
Information on other services and signposting to appropriate services and other BME Elders Groups.

Winnie – Gravity Yoga Instructor

Gravity Yoga has the power to transform your life by enhancing strength, mobility, and flexibility.

This unique practice focuses on targeted mobility training through long-hold, passive stretches, allowing gravity to do most of the work hence the name. Gravity Yoga is designed to complement, not replace, other forms of yoga or exercise, making it an excellent addition to your fitness routine.

As an avid runner, I have completed 10 marathons, including all six World Major Marathons. Over the years, Gravity Yoga has helped me stay injury-free and maintaining my performance.

I’m passionate about sharing the benefits of this practice with others. Gravity Yoga is accessible to everyone regardless of age, ability, or prior yoga experience.

Join us and discover how Gravity Yoga can help you feel stronger, more flexible, and more mobile than ever before. Friday 10am to 11am.

Other Drop-in Sessions

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We do have some drop-in sessions run by other organisations such as Sussex Interpreting Services and Money Advice Plus who help signposting people to other community services and support them with completing forms…etc
For more information about both groups please contact the BMECP team on Tel: 0300 303 1171