Woodland Mindfulness

01/09/2026

Westerham Singers is looking for a regular accompanist to support the choir every wednesday evening from 7pm-9pm. We meet at Westerham Bowls club and start back on Wednesday 9 September.

Do get in touch if you are interested in this great opportunity. Pop an email to [email protected] to find out more.

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12/08/2026

donnaashworthwords has such an incredible way with words.

In her latest newsletter she sums up brilliantly the importance of nature and why we can gain so much solace from stepping out onto grass or into the woods. We need it because we are it!

I am loving how she is expanding her work from poetry to include her own meditations and philosophies, she has such a beautiful presence and every poem a present to help us think, to help us feel like we belong and to help us move forward gently with love and kindness

I might have also pre-ordered her latest book as a little birthday present to myself! Happy birthday to me!

10/08/2026

Loving these weekly updates from Kirsty Gallagher.

This week is a powerful week with the full eclipse on Wednesday!

Such an incredible time for Woodland Mindfulness as we take steps to form our new community organisation, Bromley Empowering Voices - what a time to be evolving something special to support mental health and wellbeing!

Our final trustee has been appointed and I am so excited to be getting our Community Interest Organisation application in!

Keep moving forward! The bigger picture is forming!

Bev McGarey

07/08/2026

A lovely snippet about our summer concert with both Westerham Singers and The Good Afternoon Choir - with thanks to St Marks, Biggin Hill (Moving Church) for their article in their summer newsletter

As alway wonderful working alongside my lovely friend and colleague Gill!

06/08/2026

🎶 Come and Sing with the Westerham Singers! 🎶

Have you always loved singing but never quite had the confidence to join a choir?

Or perhaps you’re looking for a new hobby and a friendly group to be part of?

The Westerham Singers would love to welcome you!

We meet every Wednesday during term-time from 7.00–9.00pm at the Westerham Bowls Club, and whether you’re an experienced singer or someone who simply enjoys a good tune, you’ll fit right in.

✨ No auditions
✨ No need to read music
✨ A warm, friendly atmosphere
✨ Your first session is completely FREE – come and give us a try!

Singing is a wonderful way to lift your spirits, meet new people, and become part of our fantastic local community. You’ll leave each rehearsal smiling—and wondering why you didn’t join sooner!

So why not come along this Wednesday? Bring a friend if you’d like, and discover the joy of singing together.

📍 Westerham Bowls Club
🕖 Wednesdays (term-time), 7.00–9.00pm
🎉 First session FREE!

We start back on Wednesday 9 September so pop the date in your diary now!

We can’t wait to meet you!

If you have any questions then drop us a pm, or email [email protected]

Please like, comment, and share to help us spread the word around Westerham and the surrounding villages.

Every new voice is welcome! 🎵💙



Bev McGarey Westerham

06/08/2026

Breaking news… rebranding and launching as a CIO is on its way!

Keep your eyes peeled for updates over the next few weeks as plans unfold!

Same wonderful provision for the community supporting mental health and wellbeing through creativity and connection….

A greater vision and mission ahead for my local Bromley community and beyond!

19/07/2026

A reminder that Art for Well-being at SJs has now finished for the term and will be back in September.

We still have our last ‘find your voice’ which runs 1-3pm at Shirley library, a partnership between Quest Soul Theatre C.I.C and Woodland Mindfulness

Do come and join us!

Bev McGarey

13/07/2026

Thankyou to the work experience student from Quest Soul Theatre C.I.C who took some photos today of the exhibition and made this fab reel!

Enjoy the highlights from the exhibition which is on at Shirley Library until Friday!

Watch this space for new Art for well-being classes starting in September at Shirley Library

Bev McGarey
Woodland Mindfulness
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12/07/2026

‘Find my voice’ continues tomorrow and on Monday 20 July at Shirley Library 1-3pm

All welcome, just pop me a pm or register via the link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990956567689?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bev McGarey
Woodland Mindfulness
Quest Soul Theatre C.I.C

A creative wellbeing workshop series using drama & singing to build confidence, connection, and self-expression. Mondays 1-3pm

10/07/2026

This Monday I am so excited and blessed to be holding the very first exhibition of the wonderful work of my Art for Well-being community.

To have 16 people exhibiting a selection of their own pieces created during my Monday morning sessions at SJs and having these all on show (over 80 images altogether!) is just mind blowing and heart wrenching!

Each and every one of the group has been on a journey of self discovery, navigating the pathway of self doubt and criticism to allow themselves to gently peel away the layers to allow beautiful creativity to shine through.
This is their moment.

This Monday (13 July 10-11.30am at Shirley Library) is a celebration of each and every one of them:

Meet the Artists:
Ed, Anna, Colleen, Mary, Denise S, Denise, Ines, Peter, Chris, Louise, Marion, Paul, Elaine, Emma, Toni and (Gill)

Each person arrived at Art for Well-being with their own unique story, their personal journey of reaching out for support and wellbeing. They are not just individuals coming to paint, they have become a support network for each other and like extended family for all.

This will be even more poignant for me as we approach mum’s anniversary next week. She was a regular member of my class from the very beginning when it first started in 2023 and I am honoured to include a selection of her work in this exhibition in her memory. This is even more special as my dad, Peter (aged 91) will also be showing some of his work also created in the class. He is a well loved member of the group often entertaining other class members with his stories of local life growing up in wartime. Precious times in so many ways.

The exhibition continues at Shirley Library in Croydon until Friday 17 July.