Channel Title: Virtual Village Hall by Royal Voluntary Service Channel Description: Welcome to the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service & supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The Virtual Village Hall is a programme of themed online sessions led by expert tutors, Royal Voluntary Service activity co-ordinators & volunteers. Activities have been designed for people to do at home & require very little space or equipment, including baking & preserve making to gentle exercise & dance, arts and crafts and more to come! Sessions are available here for all to access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <video> Teaching British Sign Language 65 with Anthony Sinclair Description: Join British Sign Language teacher and Deaf Olympics gold medallist, Anthony, as he continues with his series of BSL lessons for beginners and teaches some deaf awareness training Join the Virtual Village Hall community here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/VirtualVillageHall You can find out more about Anthony here👇🏼 Facebook: tinyurl.com/2p8zhbn5 Web: tinyurl.com/37h7482m -- Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd -- Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service </video> <video> Moroccan Cabbage Zaalook Salad with Nadia Terry Description: Join Nadia as she demonstrates how to make Moroccan Cabbage Zaalook Salad Nadia is a qualified FE teacher, she has been delivering courses in a variety of topics including Moroccan cooking & baking in her local community for the last 5 years. Find out more about Nadia here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/Moroccanfoodculture2 Ingredients for the warm salad ½ medium size white cabbage sliced and washed. 3 cloves of garlic pressed or minced. Small bunch of coriander or parsley chopped. 5 tbsp. olive oil. ½ tsp turmeric 1tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika. 1 tsp of chilli flakes ½ lemon juice Salt to taste. Method for warm side dish 1. Slice the cabbage finely and put in a pan with a small amount of water and a bit of salt for 10 to 15 mins. 2. Once start to feel softer squeeze any excess water. 3. In a pan add the olive oil and the spices warm through but don’t burn. 4. Add the cabbage mix well and cook for 10 mins until all the water disappears, add the coriander and the lemon juice and season to taste, 5. Serve as a side dish hot or cold or with some meat with other veg as part of a meal. Ingredients for the cold salad ½ white cabbage 1 small onion 1 pear or a green apple Lemon juice ½ tsp caraway seeds Olive oil Salt and pepper Method for the cold salad Slice or grate 1/2white cabbage finely. Add a sliced onion. Add a sliced pear or a green apple. Add ½ tsp caraway seeds. Make a dressing with (in a jar 1 part lemon, 2 parts olive oil, some black pepper and salt shake well) then add to the salad and mix well. - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service </video> <video> Beginners' Charleston with Ginnette Brookes Description: Join dance teacher, Ginnette, for this Beginners’ Charleston dance class which includes a short warm up followed by a fun routine incorporating basic steps. What you need to take part👇🏽 • Space to move • Comfortable clothing and footwear • Water • A straight back chair e.g. a dining chair for use within the session for sitting or for balance support whilst standing Winter Warmers is part of the Royal Voluntary Service #StaySafeWarmAndWell campaign, delivered with long-term partner Yakult, and Stay Warm partner Cadent, to provide people with up-to-date wellbeing advice and support throughout the winter. Find more ways to Stay Safe Warm and Well here👇 https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/our-services/advice-support/stay-safe-warm-and-well/ - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd </video> <video> Harp Meditation with Fiona Kyle Description: Join Fiona for this guided meditation, comprising of two parts, a simple relaxation for 30 minutes followed by some soothing tunes from her ever-changing Repertoire Join the Virtual Village Hall community here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/VirtualVillageHall Find out more about Fiona here👇🏼 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/ytxwe5wr - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd </video> <video> Yoga 185 with Dave Rennie Description: Join Dave for an easy yoga class for beginners with a series of movements to help build energy and boost your mood! This basic routine is suitable for all levels. Find out more about Dave and his practice here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/SpaceToBreatheCollective https://www.spacetobreathecollective.co.uk - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. . . #YogaForBeginners #GentleYoga #GentleExercises #Yoga </video> <video> Yoga 186 with Dave Rennie Description: Join Dave for an easy yoga class for beginners with a series of movements to help build energy and boost your mood! This basic routine is suitable for all levels. Find out more about Dave and his practice here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/SpaceToBreatheCollective https://www.spacetobreathecollective.co.uk - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. . . #YogaForBeginners #GentleYoga #GentleExercises #Yoga </video> <video> Pilates 188 with April Moon Description: Join Pilates instructor April Moon for a gentle introduction to Pilates, suitable for complete beginners. You can find out more about April here 👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/aprilmoonpilates - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - For important information about participating in our sessions please visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/website-terms/virtual-village-hall/ - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. </video> <video> EFT for Abundance with Stella Sheldon Description: Join Holistic practitioner (EFT advanced practitioner & trainer, Hypnotherapist, NLP) and Qigong instructor Stella Sheldon as she demonstrates how Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping can be used for Abundance. in this session Stella will demonstrate how tapping on inviting in new energy, opportunities and abundance for 2025. This will explore limiting beliefs and blocks that hold us back, and using positive affirmations for the life we want. Settle in a safe space, have water if needed and a notepad and pen is useful. - You can find out more about Stella here👇🏼 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4zheeak4 - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - For important information about participating in our sessions please visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/website-terms/virtual-village-hall/ - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. </video> <video> Leporello Memory Book with Rachel Moore Description: Get ready to make memories in 2025 and capture them in your very own Leporello memory book. A Leporello is a fold-out book, perfect for storing all the mementos, photos and souvenirs you collect. Whether you’re travelling to new places, celebrating milestones or enjoying everyday joys, your Leporello will become a persona reminder of your year. Rachel has been running print making workshops for children and adults since 2005. She usually holds workshops at her studio in Rochester High Street but since 2020 has taken a lot of them online. Techniques taught include screen printing, linocut, Gelli printing and cyanotype. Rachel likes to demystify printmaking and tries to show how, with just a few common items and cheats, you can create fabulous prints. - Find out more about Rachel’s work here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/iprintedthat/ https://www.iprintedthat.com/ - For this session you will need👇🏼 12 envelopes, plain, coloured or patterned. The size you choose will be the size of your book. Paper Glue Scissors Cardboard String or ribbon Paint, collage paper, stamps etc. to decorate the outside of your book - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. </video> <video> Veganuary Ideas with Ollie Bragg Description: Join Roving chef & lecturer, Ollie Bragg, as he shares with us some tasty Veganuary recipe ideas. Ollie will be demonstrating how to make Berry Sunrise Smoothies, Herby Tofu Scramble & Protein Balls. - V for Life is the leading authority on diet and healthy living advice for older vegans and vegetarians. Meeting the needs of a diverse range of older people is important to us, too. We strive for V for Life to be the first port of call for information, support and advice for older vegans, vegetarians, their families, friends and a broad range of care caterers. - Find the full recipe and method here 👇🏼 Berry Sunrise Smoothie https://tinyurl.com/mt3vzyvt Herby Tofu Scramble https://tinyurl.com/bdf42kjb Protein Balls https://tinyurl.com/yc8a8y7b - Find out more about Ollie and V for Life here 👇🏼 Facebook: tinyurl.com/6ubfan93 Website: tinyurl.com/ep93ahds - Join the Virtual Village Hall community here 👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/VirtualVillageHall - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/bdfj3cu6 -- Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. </video> <video> Young at Heart 23 with Emma Healey Description: Join Emma from Way to Fitness to improve your flexibility, balance, strength and aerobics fitness. This session can be enjoyed either seated or standing so ideal for everyone! Join the Virtual Village Hall community here 👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/VirtualVillageHall Find out more about Emma's practice here 👇🏼 https://tinyurl.com/847cu9p9 - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - For important information about participating in our sessions please visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/website-terms/virtual-village-hall/ - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service </video> <video> New Year & New Beginnings with Stella! #HealthyMind Description: Let’s talk New Beginnings with Stella from @stella.soulspace 💛 Follow along as she shares insights and short demo’s on how to elevate your routine through breathwork and the magic of EFT Tapping! 🙏🏾 #NewYear #NewBeginnings #NewYearChallenge #HealthyMind #EFTTapping #GratitudePractice #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #StressRelief #ReduceStress #WellbeingWarriors #SelfCareRoutine #QiGong #qigongpractice #MindfulnessPractice #TacklingLoneliness #MentalWellbeing #InnerPeace #FindYourCalm #januarychallenge #MentalHealthSupport #YouAreNotAlone #CalmZone #OnlineActivityHub </video> <video> Sit Fit 123 with Frances Rayner Description: Join Fitness & Wellbeing Coach, Frances Rayner, for this easy chair based workout for beginners. Develop muscle mass, improve balance and coordination, strengthen bones and improve your brain health with this easy-to-follow seated exercise routine, designed for those struggling with their mobility. Find out more about Frances and SitFit here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/FrancesRaynermidlife/ - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd -- For important information about participating in our sessions please visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/website-terms/virtual-village-hall/ -- Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. </video> <video> Zumba 110 with Helen McGreary Description: Looking for a fun, new way to get moving at home? Check out this quick and easy Zumba workout for beginners with Helen. Find out more about Helen here👇 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057047367091 - Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd - Part of the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. </video> <video> The Walking Workout 44 with Sam Godfrey Description: Join Nordic Walking & Fitness Instructor Sam for a walking workout which will help you move the body, still the mind and get in those daily steps. Join the Virtual Village Hall community here👇🏼 https://www.facebook.com/VirtualVillageHall Find out more about Sam here👇🏼 Facebook Page: tinyurl.com/3xjzr4nv Website: tinyurl.com/hefas9hh -- Please note all sessions are FREE to watch but donations to Royal Voluntary Service are appreciated. Find out more information on how to donate at https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvmjd -- For important information about participating in our sessions please visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/website-terms/virtual-village-hall/ </video>

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Welcome to the Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service & supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

The Virtual Village Hall is a programme of themed online sessions led by expert tutors, Royal Voluntary Service activity co-ordinators & volunteers. Activities have been designed for people to do at home & require very little space or equipment, including baking & preserve making to gentle exercise & dance, arts and crafts and more to come!

Sessions are available here for all to access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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