EVENTSWELL BEING
This year’s ladies’ afternoon was a resounding success, a testament to our collective efforts. The use of a private home overlooking Najac provided a stunning backdrop, and the perfect weather allowed us to enjoy our afternoon tea outdoors, with only a few spots of rain. It was a truly memorable experience.
With twenty-eight ladies participating and ten therapists, Corrine started the proceedings with a whole group ice breaker of laughing yoga. Each participant had an individual 20-minute session, with a choice of therapy. Massages on offer included an anti-stress seated massage by Samantha Moore, facial massages from Corrine, Hand, foot, or face massages by Janet Whealan and Nadezda Neva. Reiki sessions performed by Mikayla Mitchell, Reflexology by Rose Dodd, and flash makeup given by Laury gave each lady a enjoyable experience (contact details are below.) We thank them so much for giving their time for free. Many of the ladies said this was the most enjoyable part of the afternoon, as we often do not take time out to give ourselves a bit of a pamper, do we?
We were lucky to have three small group workshops run by Lisa, Irena and Melissa. Lisa took chair yoga, Irena a session on Cooling the Inner Storm, Reclaiming Your Spark and Melissa 5 steps to happiness.
After everyone had taken part in all the sessions, we sat down for a traditional English afternoon tea of savouries, including sandwiches, scones, and biscuits, as well as scones with jam and cream, and a lovely selection of cakes made by our baking gurus, Caroline Mills and Amanda Irvine. Prosecco was sipped if chosen while Elsa sold raffle tickets.
As part of fundraising, we had a selection of wellness books and fiction, Andy’s inspired pawprint tea towels and tote bags and items that had been donated, which are for sale in our Vinted store.
Once the raffle had been drawn and afternoon tea was consumed, everyone made their way to the large hall for a relaxing session of Nidra yoga led by Mikayla. Nidra yoga, also known as yogic sleep, is a form of guided meditation that induces deep relaxation and a sense of calm. After the session, thank-you’s and goodbyes were said.
An excellent way to spend a Wednesday afternoon and raise 1,100.00 euros for our residents at Dawn & Dusk; Cheyene, Mabel, Dolly, Mitch, Quatorze, Pompom and Andy. All who have become accustomed to a lifestyle of good food, an endless supply of natural chews, comfortable beds and vet care when needed.
The Dawn & Dusk team worked tirelessly to organise, run, and clear away the event. Gill, with her culinary skills, made the delicious sandwiches, while Hannah added a touch of elegance with her flower arrangement with tables set Jo served the sparkling elderflower cordial, welcoming all. as goodie bags were handed out to take home. We all rallied around serving tea and cleared up at the end. A special thanks to Gill and Elsa for returning on Thursday to help me tidy away.
It was such a perfect venue, setting a standard to reach for next year. The search is now.
therapists contacts
Yoga with Lisa 06 52 64 32 49
Reflexology Rose Dodd 06 73 78 64 65
Massage & sophrology Corrine Quinonero 06 23 33 62 85 www.lebienetrefeminin.com
Focus wellbeing Irena Marie Makowska 07 69 17 51 25 https://www.irena-marie-mindcoach.com/
Wellbeing & lymphatic massage Nadezda Nave https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054576904960
The mind retreat Melissa Martyn 07 68 17 41 44 https://mindretreat.uk/
Hairstylist and Make-up Artist Laury Chocron 06 14 14 21 24 https://www.instagram.com/maison.june.hairstylist/
Massage, Reflexology, Reiki …. Janet Whelan 06 32 51 12 80 https://www.solistic.fr/
