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Esther Wolff, The Gardener's Friend

esther wolff, the gardener's friend

3.8(6)

I’m Esther Wolff, and I’m a garden coach, qualified in horticulture and garden design. Based in Harrogate, in fabulous North Yorkshire, I’m lucky to have the gorgeous RHS Harlow Carr Gardens on my doorstep. This is where I trained in horticulture and garden design, where I regularly go for inspiration, to soak up the beauty of the gardens in all seasons, and to use the wonderful library – and where I now work part-time as a Horticultural Advisor. My passion for gardening grew out of my love for the natural world. I spent 15 years working on environmental issues around the globe, before deciding to step back and try to make a difference in my local area. I’m a strong believer in gardening organically, and in our responsibility as gardeners to provide a home and source of food to insects, birds and other wild animals. At a time when the natural world is under threat in so many ways, what could be better than watching wildlife thrive in your own small patch? Of course, gardening has many benefits for the gardener too, offering fresh air, exercise and a sanctuary from a busy world. There is such pleasure to be gained from nurturing plants and watching them thrive under our care, as well as from creating beauty where before there was none. My conviction that we would all benefit from gardens in our lives eventually led me to establish my practice as a garden coach. I now share my skills with others, helping them to develop the knowledge and confidence to create and look after their own beautiful outdoor space. If you would like to learn to grow a wonderful garden, why not book a session today and start your gardening journey?

The Learning Place

the learning place

4.6(17)

Portsmouth

We are part of Portsmouth City Councils Employment, Learning and Skills service. We are fully externally funded with the main source of funding being the contribution which comes through our contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) which we seek to supplement though other sources, such as The Good Things Foundations UK Online Centres. This means that we are able to provide certain courses free of charge, others at heavily subsidised rates and offer reduced fees for those on means tested benefits – see our Curriculum Strategy and Fees Policy for more information. We operate from our purpose built centre; The Learning Place, 6 Derby Road, North End, in Nelson ward and you are welcome to drop-in and see us to find out more. The centre core opening times are 9.00 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and to 15.45 Fridays. Our aim is to provide high quality learning experiences for adults living and working in and around Portsmouth. All teaching staff are trained to teach adults, with appropriate additional subject specialism qualifications and are required to complete annual training / professional development. We understand that for some, learning supports leisure and for others it builds capacity and skills, enabling them to get back to work, take a greater role in their community or better support their childrens learning. We therefore try to provide a responsive programme which maximises access to community learning for adults, bringing new opportunities and improving lives, whatever people’s circumstances, such as: Qualification based courses supporting readiness to work / employability including: Functional Skills English, maths and ICT from entry levels up to level 2 Food Safety in Catering Apprenticeships for those aged 16+ New accredited courses are being run regularly. See the accredited courses tab for more information Community Learning programmes including: Computers and internet Family Learning and Parenting, including English and maths Community / non-accredited ESOL Introduction to Functional Skills English and maths Arts and Crafts Cookery Health and Wellbeing (e.g. confidence building, relaxation and stress busting) Improve Your Skills (e.g. CV Writing, Employability Support) If you are not able to find a course you are looking for on our website do please get in touch with us. The programme is subject to change and some courses with certain eligibility requirements are not always advertised on our website. We only have a limited budget but we do look to prioritise its use to meet identified demand, so tell us what you would like to learn and why! Many of our programmes can also be delivered in a range of venues, so if you represent a community or organisation and are interested in hosting some courses, let us know that too! In addition to the courses we deliver, a small proportion of our funding is allocated to enable quality contracted providers to be engaged, through a robust procurement process, resulting in a broader community reach. In 2021/22 our current key areas for development are: Work readiness, pre-employment skills including increased business / employer links internally and externally, to particularly support the ongoing development of Apprenticeship programmes. Digital inclusion: continuing to offer IT provision and seeking to use innovative solutions to support those who remain digitally excluded to engage with computers and the internet Health and Wellbeing: further developing the increasingly well documented links between learning, health and wellbeing. Confident and Resilient Learners: To support learners to achieve, progress and identify their next steps.

Taiji & Qigong (London & Kent)

taiji & qigong (london & kent)

Tai Chi is both an exercise for improving and maintaining good health, as well as a martial art designed for self-defence. It is also often spoken about as a form of ‘meditation in motion’ or ‘meditation in movement’ as it promotes a sense of inner peace and tranquillity.  Whether you refer to it as ‘T’ai Chi’ (the Wade Giles method of Romanising words), or ‘Taiji’ (the Pinyin or modern way), it is short for ‘T’ai Chi Ch’uan’ or Taijiquan, which both can be translated as ‘Supreme Ultimate Fist’.  Tai Chi is a popular form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities, offering a wide range of physical, mental and emotional benefits to those who practice it. There is a range of Tai Chi benefits to enjoy, whatever your age.      Depending to a certain extent on the type of Tai Chi being practiced, it is considered very safe for people of all ages, as it exercises joints and muscles without placing too much stress on them.   Therefore, this also makes Tai Chi an ideal form of exercise for people with either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, as well as offering a wide range of other benefits: Relief of stress, anxiety, tension and depression, increased levels of relaxation, calmness and confidence, gently improved muscle tone, co-ordination, balance and good posture.   Research also suggests Tai Chi reduces falls in the elderly Tai Chi is effectively having your own personal gym without needing any equipment (unless you’re learning movements with weapons), and you can practice it either in groups or on your own.  There is a range of Tai Chi styles to suit your needs.  Whilst Tai Chi is often talked about as being an ancient martial art, it first appeared in records from the 1700s onwards.  Whilst there are many different family styles, there are five major styles practiced throughout China and the West: Chen style, Yang style, Wu-Hao style, Wu style, Sun style to name but a few.  At Taiji and Qigong, we teach a wide variety of Tai Chi forms, as well as Pushing Hands, Da Lu, Applications of the Forms, and Fa-Jing techniques.   If you’re interested in taking Tai Chi classes in London or Kent, take a look at our Classes & Prices to find what you’re looking for.

Beauty Courses 4 U

beauty courses 4 u

Nuneaton,

Beauty Courses 4 U was founded with an enthusiastic spirit and a determined objective: to offer an impressive range of Henna, Make-up, Beauty, Hair styling, Nails and Holistic Therapy courses throughout the UK. As always, every idea starts with a vision to provide something inspiring. Ours was simple: to provide an academy accredited with ‘The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists’ allowing students to gain a nationally recognised Diploma qualification and also acquire Public & Product Liability Insurance. We are proud to say that all our tutors are experienced in the field of teaching and artistry; a powerful combination which allows them to provide not only flexibility, but also a truly personal approach to learning. As a dedicated academy we offer a wealth of current industry experience and skills, our tutors confidently train at a pace that suits your needs and abilities in a comfortable environment, and our courses enable you to develop both personally and professionally. Cindy Bansal MGBL Founder and Director Cindy Bansal is the Founder and Director of Beauty Courses 4 U, fully dedicated to championing the make-up and beauty industries for those passionate about learning and developing new skills in Henna, Make-up, Beauty, Nails and Mentoring courses. As an ambitious entrepreneur with over 35 years’ experience in such creative spheres, Cindy’s enthusiastic approach to teaching, supporting and passing on her knowledge has seen her work tirelessly over the last decade in creating opportunities for students wanting to undertake these courses with her. Cindy’s focus on education and teaching the students at a pace they are comfortable with is an imperative part of the academy’s vision. Having undertaken numerous courses along her entrepreneurial journey Cindy proactively seeks new challenges all the time, keeping up to date with current beauty and social media trends, she confidently utilizes theoretical principles within her business, enabling her to apply her extensive knowledge to her flourishing academy, year upon year. Contributing to building the ideal environment for the future of such industries by helping students to raise their own ambitions as well as building the confidence and networks needed to be truly innovative. Combined, Beauty Courses 4 U embraces and understands the student’s educational needs and works positively to deliver a range of impressive courses throughout the whole of the UK. My passion has now extended to offering students, mobile therapists and salon owners just that little bit more which can be the make or break for so many businesses and entrepreneurs. I have been developing a mentoring programme which will take you on a 12 week journey from start to finish to help equip you with all the tools you need to thrive in your existing and new ventures. The mentoring programme ‘JOURNEY TO SUCCESS’ allows me to pass on my knowledge, passion and guidance to succeed in this fabulous industry. PROFESSIONAL INSPIRING MOTIVATING

Training Legs First Aid

training legs first aid

Jenny is a Learning and Development professional who has been delivering First Aid training sessions since 2008. She is the owner of Training Legs First Aid [https://www.linkedin.com/company/training-legs-first-aid/], lead trainer for First Aid for Mental Health, co-founder of the First Aid Facilitators Forum and head ambassador for her campaign “Bra Off Defib on” #GetYourTitsOutForThePads [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=getyourtitsoutforthepads&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7027166302368583680] This new campaign was launched in 2022 after Jenny found out that women are 30% less likely to have a Defibrillator used on them correctly because they are wearing a bra, which should be removed. Training Legs First Aid specialises in First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, and Parent and Child workshops. The sessions are interactive, fun, and encourage participation. With her friendly approach, she aims to build confidence and competence in responding to medical emergencies. Her experienced and highly qualified team has trained over a thousand people in lifesaving skills, and are passionate about what they teach. In 2023 Jenny received a f:Entrepreneur #ialso100 campaign nomination. The #ialso100 campaign celebrates a growing trend of women creating new ways of working, and new measures of success for entrepreneurship. They state; “We are moving from the single job career to a world where it is possible and encouraged to do many things, often interconnecting, at the same time across the work and personal spectrum – and be passionate about them all.” Jenny is also mum to 2 boys. She volunteers in delivering First Aid to her local community groups, scouts and youth club. She is a school trustee and committed member of the Southwater Litter Pickers.