The Little Company of Calm

11/08/2026

It was great to see so many of you at our Mindful Monday group at St Nicholas' Hall yesterday and to welcome some new participants trying it for the first time.

It is a really friendly and welcoming group so do drop in if you fancy giving it a try. It's on each Monday and is ideal for those wanting to support their mental health and general well-being. It can also boost confidence to take those next steps to whatever it is you want to do.

Thanks to funding from Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance we can offer these sessions for £2 - and this includes a cuppa on arrival. Bargain!😇

10/08/2026

Mindful Monday

After reaching the amazing milestone of 1000 followers on Facebook we decided we needed a new look !
So here is Joe and Liz modelling our new grey t shirts ( we have hoodies as well!)

Let us know what you think about our new look and if you would like to buy one to wear when you come to your sessions and events with us please get in touch for details

Shout out to Ace Uniforms for sorting us out !

07/08/2026

It will be so great to be back at Elemore Park practising mindfulness as part of the Links with Nature programme. It's been a while since I visited but it's a magical place. See you there. 🌳🪹🌻

Join Links with Nature at our next wellbeing taster session on Thursday, where we will be taking a Mindfulness Walk around Elemore Park led by Liz from The Little Company of Calm 😌💚

Set against the beautiful background of the park, Liz will be sharing some techniques on how we can stay present within the moment - an act which can keep negative thoughts at bay and prevent us from becoming overwhelmed. We will also try out some gentle Qigong movements designed to promote relaxation and reduce physical and mental stress 🧘‍♀️

This will be the last taster session ahead of our 4-week Feel Good Thursdays wellbeing programme taking place this September 🫶🍃 Book your space on this session or the wider programme using the links below 👇

All events are free, beginner-friendly and can be adapted for individual's needs ✅

💚Booking for Mindfulness Walk: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994664362804
💚Booking for Wellbeing Programme: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992925646256

For more engagement opportunities contact Mary-Anne, Engagement Officer: [email protected] 🌿

Keep an eye out for upcoming events and project updates or register to volunteer (18+): https://tinyurl.com/LWNVolunteer 💚 Book onto events and find out more about Links with Nature 👉https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature

Links with Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Coalfield Sunderland Community Let’s Talk HALO- Hetton Sunderland, UK Sunderland Volunteering Sunderland GP Alliance The Little Company of Calm

03/08/2026

Mindful Monday

The Root and Rise Project offers free sessions for those affected by cancer and the loved ones who are supporting them.

As well as mindfulness the project offers other sessions including nutrition and gentle physical exercise.

Please get in touch for more information

We have been invited to do the work by Keep Active CIC.

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

Didn't we have a wonderful time the day we went to Penshaw (Tearooms)?

The Friday Yoga, Qigong and Mindfulness class treated themselves to a trip to Penshaw Tearoom for Peach Melbas, cakes and scones. Lovely food, friendly staff and fabulous company.

Thanks for a great afternoon out.
We must do it again!

Ashbrooke yoga

27/07/2026

Mindful Monday

Here is Barry on his yoga retreat in Spain

Barry has been coming to our Tuesday group at Carnegie for over 2 years now.

He told us "this is photo shows me taking a moment to create some space with the skills and techniques I learned with the little company of calm".

Its a pleasure having you on board mate !

For more information or to book your place at any of our sessions or events please follow the link below

https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

23/07/2026

Summer is a wonderful season. To celebrate all that nature offers, Links with Nature is offering free nature tasters, including a mindful walk at Elemore Park with your own The Little Company of Calm.

Come and join us in this free and nature infused mindfulness event by clicking on the link below.

There are also sessions on wild yoga and willow weaving which might also take your fancy.

It's a wonderful summer offer. Hope to see you there.

22/07/2026

It is all about the flowers. 🌺

We were delighted to be invited to Sunderland Flower Group to deliver mindfulness to their members. Flower arrangers are naturally mindful bringing together colours, shapes and patterns into beautiful arrangements. So we used the flowers from Liz’s garden to come into the present through using all of our senses. The scent of the sweet peas and lavender were just gorgeous.

Thanks for a great session, ladies. You entered into it with great spirit and curiosity and I Hope mindfulness helps you bloom. 🌺💐

22/07/2026

It was great to meet the guys at JATCO UK and practise mindfulness with them.

This taster session was part of our new Health and Growth project.

If any employers out there would like us come in and deliver à mindfulness taster session, just get in touch.