Wellbeing Activities
The Centre provides a rolling programme of wellbeing activities designed to help process the grief journey both face-to-face and online . These activities work in conjunction with the counselling sessions and are delivered in small groups helping individuals to engage on a regular basis to:
Improve mental health
Improve physical health and
Improve personal well being
Check out our Spring 2026 Keep Fit schedule below or click here for more info. Plus, Newham Carers can view dates for this summer's FREE luncheon buffets here .
Face to Face Wellbeing Activities
Keep Fit Classes for 60+ (East Ham) on Wednesdays
Each session will cover a mixture of strength, cardiovascular and stretching activities. This is a free event for the bereaved/non bereaved local community aim to lead a healthier lifestyle. Part of the Drop-In Bereavement Centre’s Finding Hope, Staying Wellbeing Elders Keep Fit Activities.
Spaces will be limited so call now to book a space on 0207 511 6444 or 07396 016523.
Stay for one session or all!
Session Dates/Times 2026 from 8th April 2026
12pm - 12:30 pm Aerobics to improve heart health & stamina.
12: 30pm - 1 pm Balance & Mobility to improve stability to prevent falls.
1:30pm - 2 pm Flexibility & Stretching to reduce stiffness & improve range of motion
Where: St Bartholomew's Church & Centre, 292b Barking Rd, East Ham, London E6 3BA.
Bus Routes: 115, 5, 58, 300, 101, 238, 376.
Keep Fit Classes for 60+ (East Ham) on Fridays
Spaces will be limited so call now to book a space on 0207 511 6444 or 07396 016523
Stay for one session or all!
Session Dates/Times 2026 from 10th April 2026
12pm - 12:30 pm Dancing for fun, moderate-intensity motions.
12:30pm - 1 pm Strength Training to build muscle to support daily activities.
1pm - 2 pm Pilates to boost balance, stability & strength
Where: St Bartholomew's Church & Centre, 292b Barking Rd, East Ham, London E6 3BA.
Bus Routes: 115, 5, 58, 300, 101, 238, 376.
The Keep Fit Classes for 60 plus are made possible by a grant from Awards For All National Lottery Communities programme. To all the National Lottery players whose support made this funding possible, thank you for investing in our community and making a real difference in people's lives.
Online Wellbeing Activities
Podcasts
Conversations on the physical effects of grief
In 2021 the Drop-In Bereavement received funding for its first Podcast. Elena Díaz (Wellbeing Therapist) created a series of conversations on the physical effects of grief, Water, Earth, Fire and Air for all beneficiaries and friends of The Drop-In Bereavement Centre.
All conversations can be found by clicking here
Conversations centred around the impact of Covid-19 and grief
Elena Díaz (Wellbeing Therapist) discusses the topics of Love, Loss without grief, The other grief , Grieving in the frontline and Finding hope. Funded by Aspers Casino Good Causes. All conversations can be found by clicking here
YouTube videos available to watch
Yoga and Mindfulness
The Drop-In Bereavement Centre invite YOU to join Elena Díaz (Wellbeing Therapist)in a series of five 30 mins videos on yoga exercises and learn meditation and relaxation techniques.. All sessions available on YouTube can be found by clicking here
Yoga and Pilates
The Drop-In Bereavement Centre invite YOU to join Elena Díaz (Wellbeing Therapist) in a series of five videos. To learn the concept and origins of Yoga & Pilates, access exercises and how to stay safer and prevent falls during your daily routine.
All sessions available on YouTube can be found by clicking here