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The creativity to be found in the experience of severe mental illness and recovery...... Come & check out our new Dragon Cafe Launch events. See Events tab.

The Seven Muses of Mental Fight Club are:
LIFE: The experience of mental illness; onset, recovery and well-being. POETRY: The epic poem Mental Fight by Ben Okri
VISION: The life, art and vision of William Blake
SPIRITUAL: The symbolism of St George & the Dragon
MUSIC: The music of Nick Cave and Patti Smith
CINEMA: The film, Fight Club based on the book by Chuck Palanhuik. LOCALE: The ‘Outlaw Borough’ of Southwark.

10/08/2026

What a year it's been...

From September to July, we've spent over 80 days together across the Dragon Café, Dragon Café in the City and Mental Fight Club Presents events.

That means more than 250 sessions filled with creativity, conversation, music, movement, writing, laughter, connection and countless cups of tea. ☕

Every workshop, every shared story, every song, every drawing and every smile has helped make Mental Fight Club the welcoming community it is today.

To everyone who has joined us this year - whether you've been coming regularly or dropped in for the first time - thank you. Thank you for sharing your creativity, your kindness and your time with us. You've made each event special, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our community. 💛

As we take a short break throughout August, we're already looking forward to everything that's to come. We've got plenty of exciting sessions planned from September onwards, and we can't wait to welcome you back.

Until then, have a wonderful summer, take good care of yourselves and each other, and we'll see you very soon. 😎

25/07/2026

As August approaches, it's time for a little pause. Throughout the month of August, Mental Fight Club will be taking a break from our regular weekly events, with The Dragon Café, The Dragon Café in the City and our other sessions returning in September.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has joined us over the past few months. Whether you've come to one session or many, shared your creativity, offered a listening ear or simply spent time with us, you've helped make Mental Fight Club the warm, welcoming community it is. We couldn't do it without you!

Although our events are taking a pause, we're not disappearing! You'll still receive our newsletter throughout August with updates, news and a few things to look forward to. You can sign up via our website. If you have any questions or just want to get in touch, you can always reach us via our social media channels or by emailing [email protected].

First Dragon Café back will be on the 7th September & and The Dragon Café in the City on the 9th September.
Stay cool, take care of yourselves, and look out for one another. We can't wait to welcome you back in September.

23/07/2026

Come and celebrate the summer with us at The Dragon Café on Monday, 27th July 💛

Join us in Regent's Park for our annual Dragon Café picnic – a relaxed afternoon of creativity, connection and time together before we take a break for the month of August.

Whether you've been coming to Dragon Café for years or you're joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you there.
Please bring your own food and drinks. We'll provide the company – you bring your favourite lunch! 💛

A member of the Mental Fight Club team will be waiting outside Regent's Park Tube Station from 1:00pm, and we'll walk into the park together at 1:15pm.

📍Where? Regent's Park (meet outside Regent's Park Tube Station)
📅When? Monday, 27th July, from 1:45pm to 5:00pm
👥For whom? Everyone is welcome
🎟️No booking needed, just come along

🌞 This is our last Dragon Café before our August break, so we'd love to celebrate the summer with you before we return in September.

🔗For more details, visit the link in our bio

21/07/2026

Meet the puppets! 🎭

During a series of workshops with Russell Dean, our talented Creative Salon participants brought original characters to life - they crafted heads, found their voices, and explored how the puppets speak and move.

19/07/2026

Step back into the 90s... 📼✨

Join us for 90s Nostalgia: A Zine-Making Workshop and celebrate the creativity, memories and DIY spirit of the decade through making your very own zine.

This hands-on workshop invites you to cut, stick, draw, write and create a one-of-a-kind zine inspired by the 1990s. Whether you're reliving your favourite memories or discovering the era for the first time, it's a chance to get creative in a fun and welcoming space.

No experience is needed, and all materials are provided - just bring your imagination!

📍Where? Barbican Library Community Room, EC2Y 8DS
📅When? Thursday, 23rd July
🕜Choose your session:
• Workshop A: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
• Workshop B: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
🎟️Free event – book your place via the link on our website.

We can't wait to see what you create! 💛

18/07/2026

Spend a creative afternoon with us at The Dragon Café in the City!

Join us for a day of free wellbeing activities where you can slow down, get creative and connect with others in a friendly and welcoming space. Whether you'd like to learn a new craft, enjoy a mindful stroll, or take a break from the working week, we'd love to welcome you.

This is our last Dragon Café in the City before we take a break throughout August, so we'd love to see you before we return in September. 💛

📍Shoe Lane Library, Hill House, 1 Little New St, London EC4A 3JR (near City Thames Link, Blackfriars & Farringdon stations)
📅Wednesday, 22nd July, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
🎟️Book your free tickets via the link on our website, in the "What's On" tab.

15/07/2026

Join us at The Dragon Café on Monday, 20th July 💛

This week, we're gathering at The Crypt at St Peter's Church for an afternoon of creativity, movement, music and connection.

Explore poetry, experience the joy of laughter yoga, move freely in an open dance session or sing together. You'll find a warm and welcoming space where you can take part at your own pace. Come for a workshop, stay for the day, or simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat - everyone is welcome.

As always, we'll be sharing tasty food, drinks and snacks throughout the afternoon.

📍Where? The Crypt at St Peter's Church, Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH
📅When? Monday, 20th July, from 12:30pm to 5:50pm
👥For whom? Everyone is welcome
🎟️No booking needed, just come along

🔗For more details, visit the link in our bio

13/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Mental Fight Club at Waterloo Festival last Friday. 💛

It was a joy to share these experiences with you and to see people connecting, creating and taking part in whatever way felt right for them.

For those who missed us, there are more opportunities to join the Mental Fight Club community this month. Look out for The Dragon Café on 20 and 27 July, and Dragon Café in the City on 22 July, plus more events coming your way in September.

We hope to see you there!

09/07/2026

Looking for a creative way to spend your Monday? Join us at The Dragon Café on Monday, 13th July 💛

We'll be gathering at Walworth Living Room for an afternoon of creativity, connection and community. Whether you'd like to try something new, meet new people or simply enjoy a welcoming space, we'd love to see you. Come for a session or stay for the whole afternoon – the choice is yours.

This week's programme includes Creative Writing with Wordsmiths, Songwriting with Darcey O'Rourke, Open Floor – A Space to Share, and our Singing Group. As always, there'll be warm food, drinks and snacks to enjoy together.

📍Where? Walworth Living Room, SE17 2JU
📅When? Monday, 13th July, from 12:30pm to 6:45pm
👥For whom? Everyone is welcome
🎟️No booking needed, just come along

🔗For more details, visit the link in our bio

06/07/2026

A show not to be missed.

Join us for an exhibition of puppets hand-made by our very extraordinarily talented Creative Salon participating artists. Working with Stangeface across two extended workshops, they each crafted a character’s head and explored how it speaks and moves.

📍Where? St John's Waterloo
📅When? Thursday 9th July, 6:45pm to Sunday 12th July 2026, 6:00pm

🎟️Book your free tickets via our website

Address

Hill House, 1 Little New Street
London
EC4A 3JR

Website

http://www.mentalfightclub.art/

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