Mindful Month Events - Sept 2026
When
Tuesday 1st & repeated Sunday 27th September
Indoor if bad weather
What
Roof Garden Self Help Read & Share - Focus, Social & Educational event with Mindful Breathing
10:45-1:45pm
Bring your own drink/snack/lunch plus paper n pen for notes, and settle in to read the self help book of your choice for 90 minutes, then share key learnings with the group. Takes place in roof garden/conservatory up a flight of metal stairs. We will slow our busy minds down with mindful breathing at the start. Audio books via headphones are fine too. You can choose one from our second hand books for sale to borrow for the session or bring one you have been meaning to read.
Qigong (Ancient Moving Meditation) & Cascades Walk n Loftus Woods
2-3pm
We will meet at the bookshop to enjoy a walk in beautiful Loftus Woods being soothed by the sounds of the cascades stopping for some qigong which is similar to tai chi. If is rainy we will do a shorter session indoors with a chakra balancing meditation. Suitable for all levels as long as can squat and bend over.
These are part of the North York Moors National Park's Mindful Month - see full list of activities across the area in September 2026.
Who & Where
Everyone over 16 is welcome including beginners.
Plenty of parking in 3 free car parks (North Road is nearest) within walking distance. 1 hour parking in market place itself.
Read & Rabbit Bookshop & Events, 79 High Street, Loftus Market Place opposite the Coop, TS13 4HG
Booking & Cost
Email your interest and a link will be sent to you to book and pay for the event. There are limited places. You can also come in to the shop to buy your ticket.
COST
You can do as many sessions as you like - even all 4.
1 session is £3 or £1 for concessions. Both on same day are £5 or £1.50 for concessions.
Food & Drink
Initially is BYO food and drink. Rule is you must clean up any mess you make and don't touch books or anything else unless hands are clean.
Unisex toilet in yard may be used by participants.