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
6th September 2026:
LAKESIDE SING + STROLL
Summer is moving on and we’re outside for our next gathering of the Q’nC Club. This is a gently moving session of Sing & Strolling led by Catherine Pestano, from Creative Croydon. We’ll have a slow mindful stroll around South Norwood Lake, interspersed with singing of gentle nature and queer friendly song. No skill or experience is needed and all voices are precious and welcome.
You’re welcome to participate at your own pace, come for just a few steps or simply listen if you prefer as we mosey round.
Catherine Pestano is a singing for wellbeing facilitator and part of the LGBTQIA+ community. She offers easy access community singing in Croydon as well as menopause and SLOW Croydon programmes.
Read more about upcoming singing:
https://e-voice.org.uk/creativecroydon/events_calendar/item/61120583
What to Expect
A relaxed and uplifting session of gentle singing and ambling, being mindful in nature. We’ll have a welcome for observers, anyone just looking to offer presence over participation.
There will be some snacks and beverages available, after the session, up two flights of stairs. If you need flat access let us know asap in advance and we will see what can be accommodated (needs a booking with another agency but we can possibly arrange). While we have a set start and finish, the structure is relaxed and we can accommodate later arrivals, you can call and we will not be moving quickly so you can catch us easily. There will also be access to a toilet up one flight of stairs, again if you need more full access please let us know asap.
What to bring…
Brolly or suncream, water and suitable outdoor walking attire for the weather! We'll have a large communal blanket for use after our walk (weather permitting) but feel free to bring any extra blankets. While we have tea and some snacks on offer, please feel free to bring anything you may wish to enjoy or share.
What we have planned…
1:45pm | Arrivals, Loo Access & Welcome
2pm | Sing & Stroll
2:45pm | Tea, Chat & Reflections
3:45pm | Farewells
Getting There
Nearest bus stop: Woodvale Avenue - 410 Bus (approx. 4 mins walk)
Nearest Station: Crystal Palace or Norwood Junction. Bus connections to meet spot from both stations.
Free street parking
Meet outside Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road, SE25 4DX (the blue and white old house building) before we start our walk around South Norwood Lake.
What 3 Words
Accessibility
The walk will follow the level paved foot path around the lake. The walk is approximately 722m or on average 10 mins but we will be taking our time during this session with lots of stops to pause or sing before ambling again. Please expect to be strolling for roughly 30-45mins overall. Toilet is up one flight of stairs and the tea room up two. If you need flat access let us know asap in advance and we will see what can be accommodated (needs a booking with another agency but we can possibly arrange). Please arrive 1.45 if you would like to access the loo before the session.
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.
Please meet us outside of this building, the Waterside Centre.
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