Alexander ~ Notices: June 2008 Archives

The revised date for introducing the new Match Day Parking Scheme is August 2008

Please note there will be new parking regulations for Zone M. Saturday afternoons will be free parking whilst on weekdays, permits are only required until 5.30 each evening.


CPZ times for Zone M:

Monday - Friday ~ 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Saturdays          ~  8.30 am - 1.30 pm


Arsenal Match Days:

Weekdays          ~ 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Saturdays          ~ 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Sun/Bank Hols.  ~ 12 noon - 4.30 pm


Please check out Arsenal Home Match dates, before you park, particularly if you are attending an Alexander Technique Course or Workshop at the weekend.

Look out for Boundary Signs as you enter the area, as these will show the next match dates, a couple of days in advance.  You can also visit www.arsenal.com for fixture dates.

Of course, you can always help the environment and leave your car at home.......

STAT has just announced the launch of the STAT YouTube Channel. 

This interesting new resource is designed to let people find out more about the Alexander Technique in an easily accessible manner. So far, 28 film clips have been posted, which illustrate different teaching styles and approaches to the Technique. These have been produced and edited by David Reed, MSTAT.

You can even see an extract from a film of F M Alexander himself as he taught Margaret Goldie, who in her turn taught the Alexander Technique for over 60 years. There are also films showing some 'first generation' and senior Alexander Teachers, who demonstrate aspects of the Technique plus their own styles of teaching and running workshops.

It is hoped that there will be an increasing number of videos on the site, from a wide variety of sources and STAT would welcome films that show A/T teachers in action.

This is a great way to extend your understanding of the Alexander Technique and it brings the work into a lively focus. Try it!

http://uk.youtube.com/user/TheSTATChannel

Dates for your Diary

Please note that I will not be teaching the Alexander Technique in Stoke Newington from 9th - 16th August, as I will be attending the 8th International Congress of the F M Alexander Technique in Lugano, Switzerland.

This should be an enriching experience, as the Congress offers all teachers of the Alexander Technique a chance to exchange work and ideas with other Alexander teachers from around the world. We may have different styles of teaching but we have all developed our work within the framework of   F M Alexander's theories and teaching practice.

STAT was formed in 1958 by a group of Alexander Technique teachers, all of whom had been trained by F M Alexander himself. It is the oldest and largest professional organisation devoted to the Alexander Technique. Currently, there are over 2,500 teaching members within STAT and its Affiliated Societies worldwide.

The Alexander Technique itself has been taught for over 100 years and STAT aims to ensure that a high level of Teacher Training and teaching practice are maintained throughout the profession.

STAT is the professional body to which I belong and all teaching members have trained at a STAT recognised 3 year Training Course. We are also required to adhere to the Society's published Code of Professional Conduct and Competence, and to be covered by professional indemnity insurance.

STAT held the AGM at the Hellenic Centre on 21st June '08.

The Annual Memorial Lecture, 'The First Step',  was given by Anne Battye, followed by a celebratory champagne reception for members of STAT.