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Blue Yoga

blue yoga

London

The practice of yoga is an age-old discipline that teaches you to listen to your body, calm your mind and embrace the spirit within. Give yourself the gift of time and space to practice yoga with a trained professional in fun, revitalising environments with Blue House Yoga. All of our retreats are individually curated with their own unique vistas and benefits. Every retreat will be accompanied by our qualified and explorative yoga instructor, Daniela de Silva, who will be on hand to guide you through daily meditation sessions designed to stimulate your mind and body. Experience a yoga retreat Europe to truly unwind and rejuvenate yourself. Blue House Yoga specialist instructor, Daniela, is also qualified in CBT. This means she can guide you through many methods to introduce wellness, balance and fun into your life. Our Mykonos Yoga Retreat is the perfect blend of tranquillity and expression with fun and exercise! Blue House Yoga are also innovators in developing specialised corporate yoga programs. Corporate yoga can take place in your workplace for groups of any size. The bonding experience of yoga is like no other. Contact us for more information and to invest in your health and wellbeing today! Our Yoga Retreats Blue House Yoga have made dreams of enjoying a luxurious yoga retreat on an island paradise in Greece or in a snow capped wonderland a reality. A yoga retreat is so much more than just a holiday or an escape, we individually research and curate every aspect of our retreats to ensure that everyone who embarks upon a Blue House Yoga adventure gets the most from their trip. You can lose yourself in the unparalleled beauty of some of the world’s most striking and unspoiled locations, whilst never being too far removed from fun and local culture. Our Mykonos Yoga Retreat is the ultimate blend of beach, culture and excitement and personal development.Our stunning private villas or reclusive cabins will become your refuge throughout your stay. Mykonos Yoga Retreat The newest addition to our schedule is our Mykonos Yoga Retreat. Handpicked to make the most of the September sun, Blue House Yoga’s Mykonos Yoga Retreat is a deluxe delight, compact into a fantastic five days. Train and strengthen your body and mind in the morning and then spend the afternoons freely wandering the iconic destination. Surround yourself with postcard views of sparkling waters as this golden isle in the middle of the Mediterranean is a diverse and exciting place to visit. Our Mykonos yoga retreat emphasises fantastic local culture and encourages you to explore your spirituality, by whatever means necessary! Mykonos Yoga Retreat; September 24 – September 29. Enquire today to book your place on this exclusive yoga retreat Europe.

Bluestream Recruitment

bluestream recruitment

Harwell Oxfordshire

Bluestream is an independent recruitment consultancy, specialising in contract, permanent and temporary jobs in Admin, Secretarial & PA, Customer Service, Engineering, IT/Technology, Multilingual, Sales & Marketing and Space, Satellite Communications & Energy sectors. Over the past decade we have built our reputation on the delivery of exceptional recruitment service to leading businesses throughout the UK and Europe. We want to support candidates through their career arc and help clients find the best talent for their company and keep them! We are therefore proud to also provide HR and Learning & Development Services. Not only can we find you the best candidates, but we are also able to offer you support with HR issues from performance appraisals to absence management as well as HR policies and contracts. In addition, we are now excited to offer expert Learning & Development support to help you develop and retain your best talent. We can support you in developing your staff using coaching and help you enhance your employee engagement strategy to fit your business and your people. Please visit our HR Support page for more information about how our HR expert, Amanda Fielding, can support your business. Visit our Learning & Development Services page to find out more about our Learning and Development offerings, provided by our coaching expert, David Savage. Our values At Bluestream we are truly passionate about supporting clients and candidates through the recruitment process, ensuring a friendly, yet professional experience, which is always honest, transparent, and respectful. We do not believe in chasing and throwing CVs in all directions and hoping some may stick! We take time and effort to get to know you, whether you are a client or a candidate. That is why we can match the right person to the perfect position. Our candidate-focused approach delivers competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding careers for our candidates. Our story so far Belinda Elliott became the driving force behind Bluestream in 2009 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Dedicated and determined to not be ‘just another’ recruitment agency Belinda relocated Bluestream to Harwell Science Campus, Oxfordshire in February 2011. Situated perfectly between new and exciting start-up companies and large well-established businesses we can support our clients and candidates here in South Oxfordshire and throughout the UK & Europe. Eager to provide more holistic client support, in 2022 we expanded our services to offer our clients HR and Learning & Development Services. Not just another recruitment agency... At Bluestream we like to help and support our local business community by hosting HR related workshops and events, keeping employers up to date with the latest employment law and new enterprises. For information about forthcoming events visit our Events page.

Huddersfield Town Foundation

huddersfield town foundation

Huddersfield

The Huddersfield Town Foundation was officially launched in July 2012 by then Huddersfield Town Chairman, Dean Hoyle. The launch of the Foundation created further initiatives to benefit young people across the Kirklees community, such as trips to the Play-Off Final games at Manchester United’s Old Trafford (May 2011) and Wembley Stadium (May 2012), with almost 2,000 children attending. These trips offered families a rare opportunity to create lasting memories and enjoy the game free of charge, with tickets and travel paid for through fundraising activities such as bike rides from Huddersfield to Wembley, the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and ‘It’s a Knockout’. With a remit of improving the lives of young people across the region, the Town Foundation created the ‘Early Kick-Off’ Breakfast Club initiative to ensure that children started their learning day in school with a healthy and nutritious breakfast. The first breakfast club launched at Christchurch Academy in July 2012, with the charity harnessing the football club’s unique position within the community to pull together several charitable businesses to provide this at no cost to the children. The Foundation now proudly facilitates 41 Early Kick Off breakfast clubs across the region and has served well over two million breakfasts to local children. In April 2016, Julian Winter was appointed Chief Executive of Huddersfield Town. With a strong background in football club community operations, and after setting up community departments at Sheffield Wednesday and Watford, Julian was keen for HTAFC to have a strong and thriving community programme, which complimented the existing community offer. In December 2016, the Foundation’s Memorandum and Articles of Association were expanded to reflect a new focus on empowering ‘ONE CLUB ONE COMMUNITY’, irrespective of any protected characteristics. In addition to fundraising activities, the Foundation turned its focus to five key areas: Trust; Sport; Inclusion; Education and Health. In an unforgettable display, David Wagner led Huddersfield Town to victory in the 2017 Championship Play-Off Final and promotion to the Premier League. Working in collaboration with the Football Club, the Foundation has gained access to funding from the Premier League, which has dramatically changed the landscape of our reach within the local community. As demand has grown for products and services, so too has the staff body. The Foundation now employees over twenty staff. The staff team has since moved from working at hot desks dotted around the Club’s training ground, the Millers Oil High Performance Complex to our own office facility situated within Leeds Road Sports Complex. The Huddersfield Town Foundation now strives to use the power of the Football Club to engage, inspire and have a positive impact in our local community. We feel we can have the most impact in four key areas: Learning & Education, Health & Healthy Behaviours, Safe Spaces & Places and Movement & Activity.

North London Collegiate School

north london collegiate school

North London Collegiate School is a top independent day school for girls aged 4-18. Since its founding in 1850, generations of girls have received an ambitious academic education and formed a bond with NLCS, which lasts forever. We provide a carefully judged blend of support and challenge, a friendly and warm atmosphere, glorious facilities and extensive extra-curricular activities. We are proud of our tradition of producing independent minded young women with the drive to make the most of opportunities and a difference in the world. That was the Frances Mary Buss, in 1850, and it remains at the heart of the today. We have a strong track record of enabling students to gain entry to their , but examination success is only part of the picture and inspire pupils with a love of their subject which goes beyond the examination syllabus. NLCS celebrates the individual and creative spirit of the pupils. We provide the springboard for our students to find their place in a world which will require not only technical skills, but also creative and communication skills to thrive. This is why we continue to invest in and enhance and offer a . Over create a vibrant atmosphere which helps students to develop a relaxed self-confidence and enjoy their time at Canons. To find their niche, to develop confidence and to succeed in whichever area they choose. We can’t recall visiting another all-girls school and finding quite this kind of relaxed self-confidence. Every pupil matters, the pastoral care at the school ensures students feel supported and valued throughout their time here. We encourage students to be resilient and bounce back when faced with challenges or disappointments. Academic and pastoral staff work closely together to ensure no pupil is without support during her time at the School. - As we remember in our prayer "Thou dost require much from those to whom much is given" and today it is just as important that our students develop a sense of social responsibility and learn how to make a practical difference to the world around them. NLCS has a global perspective that is unique amongst London day schools. In the Sixth Form, students can study the - a highly regarded qualification that is particularly prized by Ivy League, Russell Group and European universities. In addition to this, the opening of our sister schools in Jeju, Dubai and Singapore benefits our students through exchange and collaboration opportunities. The best way to get to know the school is to , experience the buzz and energy of the corridors, enjoy the stunning grounds and the Performing Arts Centre and, of course, meet the students who make it such an exciting place to work and learn. You’ll be sure of a warm reception whether you are a prospective parent, pupil, teacher or a former student.

English Language School at IBAT College

english language school at ibat college

IBAT College Dublin’s aspirations and purpose are expressed in the following sections. They describe the values that guide everything we do to meet our learner and other stakeholders’ needs. Our values are what drive and shape the culture in IBAT College Dublin. Our Mission: What we do IBAT College Dublin is a focussed provider of highly desirable awards in the fields of Business, IT and English Language. Our Vision: Where we want to be Renowned for being the College of choice to equip and connect domestic and international students in the programmes we offer. Our Values – How we conduct ourselves Learners’ First: We have a deep commitment to our learners. The learner sits at the heart of everything we do. We seek and act on their feedback to enhance their experience. Integrity: We act with integrity and hold ourselves to the highest standards of fairness, honesty and transparency. Empowerment: Our educational philosophy is to inspire and empower the individual through the creation of independent and creative thinking, the development of knowledge, know-how, skill and competence in a nurturing learning environment that promotes an ethos of lifelong learning. Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and celebrate the global diversity of our learners. Collaborative: Our staff work with learners, employers and academic partners as a team and we encourage an open participative culture. Why Study at IBAT College Dublin Our Philosophy - Industry focused outcomes, underpinned by solid academic foundations. Our people – One of our biggest strengths is our people. The Academic team at IBAT College Dublin present with significant lecturing experience and also have many years industry experience. Our diverse programme offerings, ranging from undergraduate, postgraduate and professional / executive training. State-of-the-art, purpose built, central campus locations. Globally Connected - In 2016 the College was acquired by Global University Systems group, one of Europe’s largest private University & College groups. This acquisition provides the College with the opportunity to widen the market reach of its programmes through GUS’s international education network, which extends across more than 60 countries, and to broaden the portfolio of programmes available at the College through collaboration with GUS partners. In addition we can truly state we have an international student base with over 40 nationalities studying in IBAT College Dublin. Locally Relevant - IBAT College Dublin has links with over 400 private enterprises, public organisations and NGOs in Ireland, including small to medium sized indigenous businesses and also multinational corporations. Student experience - we guide, support and mentor our students throughout their college experience and into their working lives. Our students enjoy some of the most applied course content and teaching techniques in the country. Smaller class sizes - enables a more interactive and personal learning environment and allows for the practical as well as academic aspects of course material to be fully explored.

Shaftesbury Lido

shaftesbury lido

Shaftesbury,

The Town Council has twelve elected members who give their time voluntarily for the benefit of Shaftesbury and its residents. The Council elects one of its members to be Town Mayor in May of each year, electing a Deputy Mayor at the same time. The Mayor presides over all Town Council meetings. Membership The Full Council meetings are attended by all members of the Town Council and are presided over by the Mayor and, in their absence, the Deputy Mayor. There are twelve Full Council meetings scheduled each year, beginning with the Annual Meeting which takes place in May. Responsibilities The Full Council meetings approve and adopt the minutes of Town Council and Committee meetings, receive reports on the Mayor’s engagements and correspondence and receive reports from Dorset Councillors and local organisations. The meetings also deal with contractual, financial, legal and policy matters that Committees do not have the remit to resolve. Committees The Town Council has one formal committee – Planning & Highways, meeting on a monthly basis. Dates for meetings of the Council’s Committees can be found on our Meetings page. In addition, the Town Council has two advisory committees – Shaftesbury Swimming Advisory Committee and Mampitts Advisory Committee, which both meet on an ad-hoc basic. Terms of References for all committees are contained within the Scheme of Delegation. Planning and Highways Committee information Parish or Town Meetings A parish meeting may be convened by any six local government electors for the parish. Not less than seven* clear days’** public notice is to be given of the meeting, the notice specifying the time, place and business to be transacted. The notice must be signed by the person or persons convening the meeting and will not be issued in the name of the clerk of the council. Public notice must be given by posting the notice in some conspicuous place(s) in the parish and in such other manner (if any) considered desirable by the person(s) convening the meeting. Usual places are public notice boards, post offices, village stores, village halls, etc. There is no statutory requirement to publish the notice in the press, although this often happens. The press and public have the same rights of admission to a parish meeting as they have to a meeting of the parish council (Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960). You are advised to contact the Town Clerk for further information and guidance if you are considering calling a Parish Meeting. * If the business proposed relates to the establishment or dissolution of a parish council, or the grouping of the parish under a common parish council, fourteen clear days’ notice is required. **clear days do not include the day of issue, the day of the meeting, public holidays or periods of national mourning

Kingsthorpe College

kingsthorpe college

Northampton

Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College. One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success. For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone. All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons. We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve. Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch - I look forward to sharing the College with you.

Craft4Smiles C.I.C.

craft4smiles c.i.c.

Papworth Everard

Craft4Smiles C.I.C. is a crafting community that provides inclusive, accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills, improve wellbeing and to develop the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge.   Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing.  Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes.  No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives.   Our Courses:   1.  Short Courses: Standalone 3 to 10-week/session courses. Each 2-hour session runs sequentially so that  you can build your paper crafting and mixed media skills.  Currently we offer:  * Quilling: 10 sessions/weeks * Introduction to Paper Craft and Mixed Media: 10 sessions/weeks * Memory Book: 3 sessions/weeks * Memory Album: 3 sessions/weeks 2. From Beginner to Advanced Crafter available from January 2025: a 40-week/session long course delivered over approximately 13-14 months that follows on from the Introduction to Paper Craft and Mixed Media 10 week course. Each term should be followed sequentially, however, you can book in 10 week blocks. There is a discount of 10% if booking all 5 terms.  During this course, you will be introduced to over 45 paper craft and mixed media techniques and will learn about the vareity of paper craft and mixed media materials and equipment available and how to use them. By the end of the course, you will be a competent crafter and able, if you wish, to start selling/your own business. The equipment provided includes an electric A4 die cutting machine and a variety of dies and a scoreboard. and basic materials and equipment e.g. glue, a variety of tapes, alcohol pens, acrylic paints. You do not need any previous experience of paper crafting to join this course.  Fees for all courses include all the materials and equipment that you need for each lesson - supplied in a package with kits clearly labelled by week at the beginning of the course/term.  This means that you do not need to have any materials or equipment of your own. For all courses, the equipment and any leftover materials from all courses are yours to keep. Testimonial The first 2 cohorts on our online 18 month 'From Beginner to Advanced Crafter' course finished their courses in April. One individual provided a full A4 page of feedback. We are sharing that here - it is great to know that what we offer has an impact and helps. We hope that this feedback will encourage others to join us. Everything was made easy Enrolling Turning up to online sessions’ Having the equipment provided – so very well organised. The way the sessions were run encompassing everyone’s different pace and abilities. The welcoming atmosphere at the sessions. We all achieved the week’s task. This was important as I was struggling and would not have been able to deal with another thing, or complication, or something for me - so would have opted out. I was giving so much of myself elsewhere, to feel valued and be looked after was comforting, motivating and energising.  The lack of money doesn’t prevent attending. I felt welcomed in the group, whichever group I attended, and built-up rapport with the others in an easy going light hearted way – it was fun. I felt able to undertake the activity and supported throughout the session– Gray is just brilliant. This had a positive impact  There was no negative impact on me. I am grateful the sessions lasted as long as they did which I appreciate is difficult. It gave me time to feel the maximum benefit of improved mental health and general wellbeing, confidence building, skill and creativity development, and helping me to deal with everything else that was going on in my life. Specific When the flyer for the course was emailed me at work on a general circulation I read it and thought it sounded like something I needed and would like to do. I felt so drawn to it I contacted you to see if I was eligible. I was so very tired. Worn out with two years of covid emergency response work on top of my day job, pretty much spending 7-7 at my computer each day. In addition my sister was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and I decided to leave work in March 2022 to spend more time with her and care for her and support her children. Another member of my family was struggling with her mental health and I needed to spend more time with and supporting her too. Taking early retirement had a significant impact on my finances as I was only 60 and this was going to put pressure on us but as a family we agreed where my priorities needed to be. I was feeling overwhelmed, anxious and very low. The accessible, friendly, welcoming, creative space helped me cope. Initially it was time for me. Then it was something to look forward to and something to share. It was fun, relaxing and easy to lose yourself in making something and learning new skills. When things deteriorated for me, it was a constant and a safe, supportive environment. We may not have met the other participants in person but we soon bonded and cared for each other. It was Ok to turn up and not talk, not have your camera on, or to share sad news or how you were feeling. I will miss it and need to continue to carve out time for me to maintain the benefits going forward.

British Reiki Circle

british reiki circle

Howden

Find peace and happiness by awakening the energies of your mind, body, spirit & soul, with The British Reiki Circle. ABOUT THE BRITISH REIKI CIRCLE SCHOOL Founded by Alison in 2017, The British Reiki Circle offers: * A full range of Reiki courses, both certified and for personal use * Working with crystals and Crystal Reiki Alison is currently developing the next suite of courses that will introduce people to the magic of healing and manifesting with Earth’s gifts. When you choose to learn with The British Reiki Circle, you can be assured that your course is designed with compassion and experience.  Alison was first attuned to Reiki in 2006; she is an Advanced Reiki Master and Teacher, Crystal Reiki Master, and an experienced CIPD qualified trainer.   Alison’s interest in holistic therapy started in 1988.  She qualified as a Life Coach in 2003 and went on to qualify in a range of Holistic Healing therapies thereafter.  In addition to her own practice, Alison has a background in both digital health and the mental health sector of the NHS, she maintains a position of Deputy Director for a service hosted by the NHS called Thrive by Design [https://www.thrivebydesign.org.uk/], a multi-disciplinary team of specialists who have come together with an aim to co-design inclusive digital innovation and improvement in health and care to support everyone to thrive. ALISON'S COMMITMENT TO HER STUDENTS Yorkshire born and bred, Alison lives in the East Yorkshire countryside with her husband, where she crafts her courses and initiates the distance ceremonies.  I aim to provide the best learning experience for all of my Reiki students, as such I ensure that materials are regularly reviewed, updated, and new material added where it enhances the learning.   I aim to provide a balanced and blended learning environment, taking into account different learning styles, personal choice and on-going support needs.  I continue to be creative and curious, both in how Reiki can be used and the broader practice of energy healing and the subtle body.    

Royal Papworth Hospital

royal papworth hospital

Cambridge

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK’s leading heart and lung hospital, treating around 50,000 patients each year. The Trust is currently rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), from an inspection carried out in 2019. It became the first hospital Trust in the country to receive the top rating of 'outstanding' in each of the five main domains that the CQC assesses. Founded as a tuberculosis colony in 1918, Royal Papworth Hospital has established an international reputation for excellence in research and innovation. Since carrying out the UK’s first successful heart transplant in 1979, the hospital now performs more heart, heart-lung and lung transplants each year than any other UK centre. It also in 2015 became the first hospital in Europe to perform a pioneering type of heart transplant - donation after circulatory death (DCD) - and in 2022 performed its 100th DCD heart transplant, making it the biggest and most successful DCD heart transplant centre in the world. In addition to transplantation, Royal Papworth Hospital has the UK’s largest Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC) and is one of five UK centres providing Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) to patients experiencing severe respiratory failure. It is also the only centre in the UK for a number of specialist services including Pulmonary Endarterectomy and Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA). Royal Papworth Hospital is a member of Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP), a partnership between one of the world's leading universities and three NHS Foundation Trusts. CUHP delivers world-class excellence in healthcare, research, clinical education and improves the health of people across Cambridgeshire, the East of England and nationally. In 2017, the hospital was granted Royal status by Her Majesty the Queen in recognition of its commitment to excellence in cardiothoracic care. Royal Papworth moved to a state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in May 2019, which was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen in July 2019. In October 2019, it became the first hospital Trust in the country to receive the top rating of 'outstanding' in each of the five main domains that the CQC assesses.