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Social Matters
DUCKS, HUGS & BACK RUBS: DRAGON CAFÉ IS OPEN
Stressed out? Discover
a new Square Mile oasis
AN oasis is defined as ‘a refuge, relief or pleasant
change from what is usual, annoying, or difficult’.
And it’s exactly what entering Shoe Lane Library
felt like when the Dragon Café opened its doors
last Thursday, writes Monika Cvorak.
On any given day, the library on the corner of
Shoe Lane and Little New Street already serves as
an escape from the hustle and bustle of the Square
Mile’s financial district for many a City worker
and resident. Today, however, as they leave the
grey concrete and noisy streets behind them and
descend into the library, visitors are greeted by
much more than merely literature.
“Hello, and welcome to the Dragon Café. Would
you like a free massage?” a young woman says to
every person entering the library, pointing to her
left where a few visitors are getting a shoulder
rub. Next to them, two people are sat on chairs
chatting, while a sign above them says “Problem-
Solving Booth”.
Anxiety
In the opposite corner, a lecture is taking place
with the listeners tucking into their pre-packed
lunches. A few feet over, others are running
around with crayons, paint, brushes and paper.
Close to the entrance, there is a bathtub filled with
rubber ducks.
“So that’s a Lunch & Learn discussion on a new
mental wellbeing and motivation app. Over there
they’re setting up a mask-making workshop, and
if you pick up the shower head of the bathtub,
you can hear other people’s stories on how they
deal with stress and anxiety, and record your own
story,” explains Declan McGill from the Mental
Fight Club, the charity that brought London the
first Dragon Café, situated in Borough, in 2002.
“Usually facilities for mental wellbeing are very
clinical, sterile, kind of frightening and not creative
or inspiring at all,” says Declan. “The aim of the
Dragon Café was to offer people an open space
where they can feel safe to relax and recharge. Now
we’ve brought that to the City.”
While there is more of a buzz today than one
would usually expect in a library, the atmosphere
is warm, welcoming, and homey.
“This is only the beginning, we have a lot of very
different events coming up later in the day,” he says
with enthusiasm: “We’ve got magicians coming in,
a terrarium making workshop, Tai Chi and Kung
Fu classes combined with mindfulness sessions…
ALMOST one in every five workers in the City
of London in 2016 originated from a European
country – the highest figure since records began.
Data from the Office for National Statistics,
requested by the Corporation, shows that 18%
of the Square Mile’s workforce derived from the
European Economic Area (EEA).
Looking at the professional services sector
specifically, data reveals that 12% of the
workforce derived from Europe – more than
double the share of four years previous when
European workers in the sector stood at just 5%.
Separately, the financial and insurance
sector is currently staffed by 13% continental
workers, which, compared to the previous
decade, when the figure was just 8%, marks a
significant increase. Policy chairman Catherine
mental health focus:
at the Dragon Café
We really make sure there’s something for
everyone.” The beauty of the Dragon Café concept
is that there is no pressure, says Declan: “Visitors
can take as much or as little as they like. We want
them to know that they are in control. They can
just observe what’s going on, reflect or practice
mindfulness on their own, or engage in everything
on offer, it’s up to them.”
Despite increased efforts in recent years to remove
the stigma around mental wellbeing, it continues to
be a prevalent issue amongst City workers.
A 2017 survey by the City Mental Health Alliance
found that 47% of respondents have experienced
mental health difficulties while working for their
current employer. Only half of them disclosed this
to someone at work.
The café is the latest venture in a series of events
and campaigns launched by the City of London to
tackle poor mental health in the Square Mile.
“What’s brilliant about this collaboration is that
we can team up our knowledge of City workers and
residents and make sure the programme the café
offers is tailored exactly to the needs of the locals,”
says Xenia Koumi from Business Healthy, a
City-led initiative encouraging businesses to meet
the health and wellbeing needs of their workers.
“We know that a lot of workers in the City are
male, middle aged, and at risk of cardiovascular
diseases. They can also be a difficult group to
reach, in terms of getting them to speak up about
their mental health,” says Xenia. “So we’re keeping
Importance of EU workers
is crystal clear to the Corp
McGuinness believes the figure “crystalizes the
importance” of European workers to the UK’s
financial centre.
“Many Europeans are in limbo over their
future status here, and firms are unclear as
to who they can employ, which is having
repercussions on decision-making across the
continent,” she said.
“Securing a good trade deal without a sound
immigration policy would be a hollow victory,
so it’s vital this is addressed sooner rather than
later.
“At the end of last year government made
progress on EU citizens’ rights, which meant
we were able to move to move to Phase 2 of
negotiations. We need to continue to build on
this momentum.”
that in mind when setting up the programme. I
think what distinguishes this Dragon Café is the
fact that we’re really targeting the local population,
trying to bring together workers and residents. In
that sense, it’s kind of a hyperlocal service.”
The Dragon Café in the City will run fortnightly
on Thursdays between noon and 8.30pm until
12 July. The next one is billed to take place on
22 February.
For more details on upcoming programmes, go
to dragoncafeinthecity.com.
Artizan Street Library
1 Artizan St, E1 7AF
Barbican Library
Level 2, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
Bishopsgate Institute Library
230 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4QH
City of London Information Centre
St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8BX
Coffee Stall
In front of St Mary Abchurch,
Abchurch Lane, EC4N 7BA
Coppa Club
4 St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AY
El Vino Wine Merchant
6 Martin Lane, Cannon St, EC4R 0DP
Fuller’s - The Counting House
50 Cornhill, EC3V 3PD
Fuller’s - The Old Bank of England
194 Fleet St, EC4A 2LT
Giddy Up Coffee
Fortune Street Park, EC1Y 0SB
Jeeves Dry Cleaners
131 Fleet St, EC4A 2BH
J Rogers & Sons - Shoe Repair
28 Liverpool St, EC2M 7PD
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, EC2V 7HH
Merchant House
13 Well Court, EC4M 9DN
8 Bride Court, EC4Y 8DU
You’ll be able to pick up your
copy every fortnight from one
of the above collection points.
Firms fired up for
Dragon Awards
BUSINESSES tackling social problems in
London are being called on to enter this
year’s Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards – the
Capital’s top responsible business gongs.
The annual ceremony celebrates
companies large and small that are
improving people’s lives; from increasing
the diversity of their workforce to
volunteering in the community to helping
social enterprises to grow.
The best of the bunch will contest six
awards, with shortlisted firms invited to
Mansion House later this year when the
winners will be announced in the company of
Charles Bowman.
“These awards celebrate the excellent work
of business supporting communities across
London and tackling social issues,” said the
Lord Mayor.
Opportunity
“We will recognise firms that are
improving society through their responsible
business programmes and leading the way for
others.
“London’s businesses should be more vocal
about the positive work they do for society –
and these awards are a fantastic opportunity
to do just that.
“I am particularly pleased, this year, to
launch a new award: the Lord Mayor’s Award
– Business of Trust Champion.”
Over the last 30 years, responsible
businesses which have applied to the Dragon
Awards have helped an estimated 10million
people, mobilising 200,000 business
volunteers and giving nearly £250m in
donations and in-kind support to London’s
communities.
Nincom Soup
Old Street Station, EC1Y 1BE
Oh’Lola
58 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8LS
Pod Good Food
75 King William Street, EC4N 7BE
dragonawards.org.uk
www.citymatters.london
Protestant Truth Society Inc - Book Shop
184 Fleet St, EC4A 2HJ
Rome Coffee Cart
3 Fleet Place, EC4M 7RD
Scott’s Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaners
City Thameslink Holborn Concourse, EC4M 7RA
65 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7JH
Old Street Station, EC1Y 1BE
Shoe Lane Library
Little Hill House, Little New Street, EC4A 3JR
Spitalfields Market E1
Brushfield Street, Spitalfields, E1 6AA
Sweetings Restaurant
39 Queen Victoria St, EC4N 4SF
Temple Brew House
46 Essex St, WC2R 3JF
The Franklin Building
124 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DP
The M Bar
48-51 Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LT
The Natural Kitchen
15-17 New St Square, Fetter Lane, EC4A 3AP
176 Aldersgate St, EC1A 4HR
Waterstones
Leadenhall Market,
1-3 Whittington Ave, EC3V 1PJ
Ye Old Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet Street, EC4A 2BU

LONDON BOROUGH OF
TOWER HAMLETS
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is reviewing its current
Statement of Licensing Policy and undertaking statutory
consultation in respect of this review. The consultation
began on 12 January, and will run for 12 weeks finishing at
12 midnight on 10 April 2018.
If you wish to take part in this consultation please visit
the link to our survey below. You can also contact the
Licensing Team via email at Licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk
or Telephone 020 7364 5008.
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