Rest • Mindfulness • Community Care • Tea
Hello future Q’nC clubber! Welcome to our monthly LGBTQIA+ gathering where we come together to do very little. The Q’nC Club is an opportunity to slow down, to explore a different quiet practice or simply rest at the start of the month. Each meet up will include a guided rest practice or activity, time to connect with the group and a fresh cup of tea. If you have ever struggled to prioritise rest or just in need of calming yet supportive space filled with a diverse bunch of like-minded locals - then join our club!
We look forward to slowly building a more rested community with you.
OUR NEXT GATHERING
2nd August 2026:
Puzzle Picnic
Summer is here and we're taking the Q'nC Club outside for our next gathering. This is going to be our first zero-pressure drop-in/drop-out picnic. We'll have an assortment of puzzles and print outs - group and solo options - but you're always welcome to bring along your own. Think jigsaws, crosswords, suduko, word searches etc. You're welcome to participate at your own pace, come for just a few snacks or simply lay out on the grass alongside our group.
What to Expect
Low-key picnic in Crystal Palace Park. Blankets, snacks, tea and puzzles. We'll have a couple of group jigsaw puzzle spaces set up as well as a choice of smaller solo puzzles available for anyone just looking to offer presence over participation. There will be some snacks and beverages available, including iced-tea! While we have a set start and finish, the structure is more relaxed and we can accommodate later arrivals. There will also be a food market and toilets approximately 3-5mins walk away.
What to bring…
Any personal picnic items, such as blankets, snacks and water. We'll have a large communal blanket set up but feel free to bring anything to make the spot extra cosy for yourself. While we'll have options on the day, you're also welcome to bring your own puzzle, craft project or journal if you prefer. Don't forget the suncream and suitable outdoor attire for the weather!
What we have planned…
1pm | Arrivals & Welcome
1:30pm | Puzzles + Picnic
4pm | Farewells
Getting There
We will find a spot near the perimeter of the Old Cricket Ground in Crystal Palace Park. Closest entrances are from Thicket Road or the lower end of Crystal Palace Road. We'll also share a pin in the whatsapp group on the day so you can find us. Please reach out directly if you have any trouble.
Tap to see exactly where - what3words: ///hurray.into.care
Closest Stations: Penge West or Crystal Palace
Closest Bus Stop: Thicket Road (176, 197 and 227)
Accessibility
The picnic spot is all ground level and near a paved path. We will be setting up some picnic blankets, it is recommended to bring a camping chair if you wish extra back support. We may be able to provide some chairs/cushions on the day with notice. Parking and accessible restroom facilities are nearby. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell, have any symptoms or could be COVID positive. If you have any queries or requests, please contact us via Outsavvy or email us here.
JOIN THE CLUB!
About Donations…
For all our offerings we have a tiered suggestion of donations. Supporter Rate (cost of you and another), Sustainer Rate (base cost/just you), Community Rate and Pay What You Can. These donations help cover any expenses for our gatherings, cover facilitator fees with any excess donated to fundraisers & mutual aid. Please consider your available resources and financial privilege when selecting what to donate as spaces are limited. You can find out more about sliding scale pricing here.
We also reserve full scholarship spaces. If none of the pricing options above are accessible and you’d like to attend, just drop Sy a message directly to book a scholarship space.
Cancellations
We understand plans change. If you need to cancel, please let us know by contacting us via outsavvy, our socials or directly on: queerncosyclub@gmail.com. We will do our best to refund or resell your ticket if we have at least 24hrs notice. We are a small gathering by design, and our member’s presence at each gathering holds value. We ask you to please let us know if you cannot attend so we can continue to share our offerings with the community.
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Our community has offered, shared and practiced many different restful and quiet practices since the start of the Q‘nC. Here’s a little recap of what we explored in so far:
January - Guided Meditation & Release Ritual with Rob
February - Sounds with Saz
March - Adornment as Identity: Jewellery Making for Self Expression
April - Q’nC Rest Break
May - Junk Journalling with Chloe
June - A Little Lie Down: Restorative Yoga with Sy
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January - Winter Break
February - “Setting Your Own Pace” Restorative Yoga with Sy
March - “Let’s Play” led by Ashley
April - “Writing the Senses” An exercise in mindfulness led by Arushi
May - T’ai Chi Taster with Ess
June - Mindfulness Session with Simon
July - A Walk through the Woods with Sy
August - Field Trip to the Theatre
September - Sounds with Saz
October - Spooky Autumn Origami with Mills
December - Reclaiming Rest Journalling & Restorative Yoga with Sy
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January - Queer ’n Cosy Turns 1! Restorative yoga, Journalling & Celebrating with Flowers led by Syanne, Teegs & Toyin
February - Origami with Mills & Group Tarot with Samantha
March - “Practicing the Pause” & Guided Tea Meditation led by Sy
April - “Let us rest alongside nature together” led by Naomi.
May - "Zine-making as a practice of rest"led by Vi.
June - Yoga Nidra led by Shenai
July - "Let’s Play” led by Ashley
August - Doodling with Sy
September - Mindfulness with Simon
October - Spooky Autumn Origami with Mills
November - “A little lie down” Restorative Yoga with Sy
December - Field Trip to The Common Press
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January - Restorative Yoga led by Sy
February - Metta Meditation & Group Tarot led by Sy and Samantha
March - An evening of Self-Care & Qi Gong Led by Mihal
April - An Evening of Mediumship led by Rob
May - Awareness of Breath & Pranayama led by Sy
June - Restorative Yoga: Permission to Rest led by Sy
July - Moxa Experience led by Lisa
August - Mindful Flow led by Fiona
September - Sensory Meditation + Journalling in Nature led by Sy
October - Explore Flowers led by Toyin
November - EFT led by Katy
December: An Evening of Mediumship with Rob