3rd Annual Meditation in the Park

Last Sunday, 26th June 2011, the 3rd Annual Meditation in the Park took place on Russia Dock Woodland Green, "London's best kept secret", supported by the UK Lottery, the largest Tesco store in London and many volunteers and local community members.

Community Spirit
  • Just over 2000 people attended including many locals as well as people as far away as Derby and Slough to an event with no music (other than birdsong) and nothing to buy
  • Ages ranged from babies in arms to the Southwark (Silver) Circle
  • Beautiful clear sunny day, 29 degrees,
  • 400 L water donated by Tesco Surrey Quays
  • Judges for best picnics from Borough & Maltby St. Market stallholders and the Operations Manager at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre
  • Supported by many local volunteers and community groups
Activity Highlights
  • Cheese Making Demonstration and Tasting by Borough Cheese Company
  • Children's Yoga & Children's Craft Table
  • Fruit Meditation
  • Free Mix Your Own Muesli by Alara.co.uk
  • Women's Masterclass with Guru Kaur
  • Group Meditation Finale with Guru Kaur
  • Followed by prizes for the best picnics
Source: www.meditationinthepark.com

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