Our Patch march 2017
HEALTH & BODY
View theatre ' s £ 4.3m rebuild
BUSH THEATRE READY TO OPEN DOORS ONCE AGAIN
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he countdown has begun to the reopening of the Bush Theatre after a £ 4.3million rebuild which has transformed the Uxbridge Road venue .
After a year-long revamp the arts centre will burst into life again this month with a full programme in the main 180-seat theatre and the new-look studio . It starts with a week-long housewarming celebrating the diversity of Shepherds Bush .
The major refurbishment was made possible by £ 1m of funding from Hammersmith & Fulham Council – as well as £ 2.5m from Arts Council England and donations from generous individuals , trusts and foundations .
If you ’ d like to have a closer look at the revamped theatre boasting a new garden terrace , Shepherds Bush residents can join tours of the building on 18 , 20 and 22 March . bushtheatre . co . uk
Green light for Picturehouse
CINEMA TO CHISWICK
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lanning permission for a new cinema in Chiswick High Road has been approved . Revised plans submitted by Picturehouse and Lochstil Ltd give a green light to the scheme on the site of the old Ballet Rambert – which have been under discussion since 2014 . picturehouses . com
NEW YOGA HOT
Bendiness is not a prerequisite for Kasia
Poremna ’ s Flying Yogi classes . Magda Ibrahim limbers up for the challenge
After a stressful career in architecture left her with a back injury , Kasia Poremna knew she needed to make changes in her life . One yoga class later and a dream was born – to open a yoga studio of her very own that would help other busy Londoners lead a more balanced life too .
It may have been 12 years in the making , but the Flying Yogi opened last summer in Goldhawk Road , Shepherds Bush , to bring a peaceful retreat to the bustling area .
“ Life is so stressful and people are overwhelmed ,” explains 39-year-old Kasia , who has trained in different forms of yoga , including hot Bikram , power yoga and the more gentle hatha style in the US , India and the UK .
“ Yoga can help to develop an ability to make your mind more peaceful – and as yoga is a physical practice , it can be more approachable than something like meditation .
“ In London , we really need that control over our mind to make life less stressful , more peaceful and less overwhelming ,” she points out .
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