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Fitness and Exercise: Dance for Health and Wellbeing
Dancing for health and wellbeing classes with Katie are a fun and gentle way of getting your body moving. Enjoyable exercise for every type of body aimed at all abilities, with no dance experience necessary. Based on contemporary dance, the style is smooth and safe, low impact and low intensity.
Come along whether you are a beginner or someone who has more experience as this course is designed for everybody to get the maximum benefit for health and wellbeing.
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Dates:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Nottingham Womens Centre (NOTTINGHAM)
30 Chaucer Street
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 5LPTutor:Katie KelseyCourse code:Q00016228How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00
Personal Development: Mind at Work
This course is put on in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and Job Centre Plus. Are you unemployed and looking for work but experiencing mental health issues? These might include, but not be limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks or post traumatic stress. This free support programme will help you to cope better with these challenges and discover techniques and strategies to use in every day life.
There is an information and registration day on Monday, 15 April 10am-12pm. Please bring photo ID.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015657How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £231.00
Performing Arts & Dance: Plays and Performance
We will be studying plays and how they are, or might be performed. As far as possible we will choose plays that we can see locally, either at nearby theatres, mainly Derby and Nottingham or streaming. Our aim is to enhance our understanding and enjoyment of theatre and to explore its relevance to our life today. We will read extracts, discuss the themes and how they are presented, and consider the current performance.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Bramcote Memorial Hall (Nottingham)
Church Street
Bramcote
Nottingham
NG9 3HDTutor:Hazel SalisburyCourse code:Q00016285How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £56.70
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Bensham Grove (Gateshead)
Sidney Grove
Gateshead
NE8 2XDTutor:Shaun ParkinCourse code:Q00019542How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Fitness & Exercise: Pilates for beginners
This FREE 10-week Pilates course offers a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of Pilates, focusing on building strength, improving flexibility, and enhancing the mind-body connection. Designed for beginners through intermediate levels, the course will guide participants through a series of low-impact exercises that promote proper alignment, breathing techniques, and controlled movements.
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate Pilates into your regular fitness routine, helping you achieve a balanced, strong, and flexible body.
Materials required: Pilates mat and comfortable clothing. Materials can be provided by your tutor, so please don’t worry if you haven’t got a mat.
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Dates:Wed 02/10/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Horden Centennial Centre
7th Street
Horden
Peterlee
SR8 4LXTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019057How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016024How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 09/10/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Jayne LiddleCourse code:Q00019605How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 14/10/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Usma KhanCourse code:Q00016010How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Craft: Christmas crafts
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Crafts Course! This hands-on workshop is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned crafters. Over the course of five sessions, you'll learn to create a variety of beautiful and unique Christmas decorations and gifts. Whether you're looking to enhance your holiday décor or create heartfelt handmade gifts, this course is perfect for you.
This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas
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Dates:Wed 16/10/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Times:3:30pm - 5:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Cornforth Partnership (Ferryhill)
68-70 High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
DL17 9HSTutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00018848How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Thu 17/10/2024 -
Thu 23/01/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Joanne LiddleCourse code:Q00019519How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free