The Little Company of Calm

29/01/2026

If you are or know a carer, it would be great if you can share the survey link.

We recently met Wendy who has just started working with Grace House North East and we know there will be some amazing support on offer.

IMPORTANT PARENT & CARER SURVEY 🧡

Grace House is bringing in new support programmes and activities for families affected by disability and hidden disabilities.

To make sure these services meet your needs, we need your feedback.

Wendy has joined the Grace House team as Project Coordinator and will be leading new support for parents and carers.

👉 Please complete our short survey: (Scan the QR code or use the link)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWD993i3QkNzljUB-0fgBli1PHCkRW70my8CCfVLfvNTPVPQ/viewform

Your voice will shape future support at Grace House.
For more info please contact Wendy:
WH@gracehouse.co.uk
0191 435 2088

28/01/2026

Are you an unpaid carer?

Check out this great free mindfulness offer from Sunderland Carers Centre for the Finding Peace in a Frantic World Course.

Having both been a participant and having delivered the course I can definitely recommend it.

Contact Julie at the Carers Centre to find out more.

26/01/2026

Mindful Monday

The first step in mindfulness breathing is to simply notice your breath as it flows in and out of your body naturally, without trying to change it.

* Find a comfortable position Make sure your back is supported Place your hands in a comfortable position.
* Close your eyes or gaze softly downward If you feel safe doing so, closing your eyes can help you focus inward. Alternatively, a soft, unfocused gaze on a spot on the floor also works well.
* Bring attention to your breath Pay attention to the natural rhythm of your breath.
* Observe without judgment Simply observe the in-breath and the out-breath as they are.
* Acknowledge a wandering mind Your mind will inevitably wander. This is a natural part of the process, not a failure. When you notice your thoughts have drifted, gently redirect your attention back to the sensation of your breathing.

Do this for a few minutes and notice how it makes you feel

19/01/2026

Mindful Monday

If you are wondering about the benefits of mindfulness … here is what one of the people attending the Carers Group Sessions had to say.

“Mindfulness gives me a way to find myself , gives me time for me , to be calm and kind to myself”

Perhaps you would also like to come and find your calm with The Little Company of Calm

For more details and to book your place at any of our sessions or events please follow the link below

https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

15/01/2026

Today is celebration time. 😊

It is happy birthday to The Little Company of Calm and we have reached the grand old age of 6 years.

We would like to thank each and everyone of you for all of your support and kindness during these 6 years which has enabled us to deliver the benefits of mindfulness to more and more people and companies in our community.

Thanks also to our funding partners that have helped us spread mindfulness even further within our communities.

We look forward to celebrating and practising mindfulness with you throughout the coming year.

This week celebrate the good things in life.

14/01/2026

We are back.....

Join us on Friday 12.30pm at St Michael's Community Centre for the perfect blend of relaxing yoga, qigong and mindfulness meditation.

Perfect for beginners, accessible for those with mobility difficulties too.

We would love to see you there.

12/01/2026

Mindful Monday

“Mindfulness cultivates our ability to do things knowing that we're doing them.”

It encourages you to be fully engaged in the present, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future

It has been shown to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being

Why don’t you join us for some guided meditations & mindful discussions in a supportive setting.

https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

Remember all fees quoted are suggested payments as we operate a pay as you can afford policy

Many customers prefer to pay via bank transfer and that is great for us too.

Here are the details and once you set us up as a payee it’s the easiest way to pay!

Tranquillity through Mindfulness CIC Nat West Business Banking
Sort Code 55-61-11
Account number 75267276.

05/01/2026

Our regular weekly sessions are all due to restart again this / next week
All the details are below ⬇️
Hope to see you all there !

🙂Calm at Carniege
Tuesday 6th January

🙂Calm at St Michael’s
Thursday 8th January

🙂Mindfulness Yoga and Qigong at St Michael’s
Friday 16th January

🙂Online Streams of Calm
Week Commencing 5th January (details to follow)

For more details and to book your place at any of our sessions or events please follow the link below

https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

Remember all fees quoted are suggested payments as we operate a pay as you can afford policy

Many customers prefer to pay via bank transfer and that is great for us too.

Here are the details and once you set us up as a payee it’s the easiest way to pay!

Tranquillity through Mindfulness CIC Nat West Business Banking
Sort Code 56-61-11
Account number 75267276.

05/01/2026

Our regular weekly sessions are all due to restart again this / next week
All the details are below ⬇️
Hope to see you all there !

🙂Calm at Carniege
Tuesday 6th January

🙂Calm at St Michael’s
Thursday 8th January

🙂Mindfulness Yoga and Qigong at St Michael’s
Friday 16th January

🙂Online Streams of Calm
Week Commencing 5th January (details to follow)

For more details and to book your place at any of our sessions or events please follow the link below

https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

Remember all fees quoted are suggested payments as we operate a pay as you can afford policy

Many customers prefer to pay via bank transfer and that is great for us too.

Here are the details and once you set us up as a payee it’s the easiest way to pay!

Tranquillity through Mindfulness CIC Nat West Business Banking
Sort Code 56-61-11
Account number 75267276.

05/01/2026

Mindful Monday

“Doing those deeply unfashionable things—slowing down, letting your spare time expand, getting enough sleep, resting—is a radical act now, but it is essential.

This is a crossroads we all know, a moment when you need to shed a skin. If you do, you’ll expose all those painful nerve endings and feel so raw that you’ll need to take care of yourself for a while. If you don’t, then that skin will harden around you.”

― Katherine May, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

02/01/2026

New Year's Eve fireworks at Keel Square Sunderland.

02/01/2026

We are wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful 2026.

Thank you all for your support last year and we really look forward to seeing you all again this year.

Andrew, Joe and Liz