I’m excited to launch open yoga classes for all levels in Pembury this month.

Yoga is about 8000 years old and has developed a wonderful system to enable us to better deal with everyday life. Regular practice builds strength and encourages softening and flexibility. It incorporates both physical movement, breathing and relaxation exercises to give us a fantastic sense of wellbeing. Yoga allows to start wherever we are, as a beginner, as someone with experience – and even has plenty to teach those who have been practising for years.

I have created a lovely, calm, cosy space at Pembury Recreation Ground Pavilion. The location is quiet and away from the road allowing great relaxation and there is lots of room to spread out. Classes are set to calm music allowing you to enjoy some time out from your schedule. Plus there is lots of free parking available!

I was raised in Pembury and lived in London for the past 15 years, before spending last year in Ibiza. I’ve been practising yoga for seven years and have been teaching for the past year. I currently also teach at Pure Gym in Tunbridge Wells. I was trained by a lovely lady called Bridget Woods Kramer, who is in her sixties, and am confident in teaching mixed abilities including those recovering from injury or who are pregnant.

My classes focus not just on physical movement, but also on breathing and using mindfulness techniques to fully create a sense of calm and inner strength. Students leave feeling relaxed and with a greater sense of self and inner strength – you will certainly sleep well!

All equipment is provided including mats. Please bring some water to drink and a warm jumper or scarf to use during relaxation at the end.

The cost is £12 per class and 5 class passes are available for £50. At this time I can only take cash.

Classes are from 7pm – 8.15pm every Thursday

If you are interested, you are welcome to drop in or please contact me on 07796 697 574 or info@lucylucas.com. Further information can be found at www.lucylucas.com or www.facebook.com/lucylucasyoga

Testimonials

“I went to Lucy’s classes in the beautiful setting of Ibiza last summer. I really enjoyed her calm understated style and easy personality” – Susan

“Amazing instructor… Made me feel so comfortable outside my usual comfort zone… Highly recommend” – Dave

As part of national Road Safety Week (commencing 19^th November), a cycle marking event is being arranged in the Pembury Recreation Ground between 9.30 and 11.30 am on Saturday 24^th November. Representatives from Tunbridge Wells Community Safety Unit will be on hand to carry out cycle marking, crime prevention advice and more.

Recently we have been asked to sign a petition in relation to the loss of Greenbelt Land in Pembury.

Before this we had heard nothing about this development, which will affect all of us residents in Pembury. Therefore it has been decided to start a Facebook page to post all the information in one place and allowing everyone in the village to debate the issue. It is of no surprise that this development has been instigated by senior management of Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, in full knowledge that the Trust made no contingency for housing needs for key workers at the new PFI hospital.

From the outset the Trust have were fully aware of the needs of key workers but decided to try and manipulate planning laws to have key worker homes built on their behalf.

There has been no consideration of schooling, roads, parking, Doctors surgeries etc. Pembury School is already at its limit & struggling to cope with student numbers already.

It is now time for those that live, affiliated, work or run a business in Pembury to be heard. Therefore please join the Facebook page and get your views across.

‘From a resident of Pembury’

Dozy dollop productions presents Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ at The Royal Victoria Hall in Southborough from 14th – 17th January 2012.

Saturday, Monday and Tuesday performances at 8pm and Sunday performance at 3.30pm.

Produced by local girl Kimberley Godsall and starring several pembury residents including children from Amberside Dance Studio and Pembury School.

This production is a must see for any theatre lovers.

Call box office on 01732 354174 to book tickets. Adults £12 (£10 conc).

Please look out for a Toyota HiLux HL3 pick up truck, it is black with chrome bars at the back. Registration number of the vehicle is MJ10 HLW the vehicle was stolen from a house in Pembury in the early hours of Christmas Eve (24th December 2011)

Should you see this vehicle anywhere please report it immediately to the Police.