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Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can learn to create a sustainable Sketchbook/Notebook from recycled Packing Paper.

The inclusion of children with Down syndrome - expectations of behaviour By considering the learning profile of a child with Down syndrome and looking at areas of need this one day course will aim to address areas where difficult behaviours may develop. It will look at expectations, appropriate behaviour, including self help skills and go on to outline positive strategies by focusing on wanted behaviour.

Reading, Language Intervention for children with Down syndrome The RLI programme detailed in a teacher’s handbook and DVD developed and produced by Down Syndrome Education International, provides a systematic structured approach via daily activities that can be finely adapted to each child. The training days will cover the theory behind the programme, how to assess a child to find a starting point, how to monitor and record progress and how to deliver the daily intervention with examples from, and reference to, the teacher’s handbook and DVD (now a digital resource).

Stitch n bitch are social sewing sessions aimed at people who love getting together over a glass of wine and with some music on to work on garments, discuss designs, encourage and celebrate sewing. Machines and food and drinks all provided.

Are you looking for ways to boost your confidence and increase your self-esteem? In this powerful talk, you’ll discover proven techniques to help you build self-confidence and overcome self-doubt. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, career obstacles, or simply want to feel more empowered in your daily life, this session will provide practical strategies to strengthen your self-belief and enhance your self-worth. Learn how to shift your mindset, embrace your unique strengths, and unlock the inner confidence you need to thrive. If you’re ready to take control of your journey and boost your self-esteem, this talk will provide you with the tools and motivation to succeed. Take the first step toward a more empowered, confident you today!

Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.

90 minutes of chocolate heaven! A chocolate tour experience taking you from chocolate tree to chocolate bar with lots of chocolate tasting on the way! You’ll learn new things about chocolate, make your very own bar and taste chocolate you have never tasted before. LEARN See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are transformed into delicious chocolate. MAKE Have fun making your own Scottish-themed chocolate to take home! You can even make a chocolate Greyfriar’s Bobby, a chocolate Nessie or a chocolate Edinburgh Castle! DISCOVER Discover over 5000 years of chocolate history and experience chocolate as the Aztecs did. TASTE Come to the tasting room with our wonderful selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolate makers. There are over 30 varieties to choose from including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, haggis chocolate, Japanese chocolate, chili chocolate, gin & tonic chocolate and many, many more.

Learn the technique of English Paper Piecing(EPP) Hand Sew a small gift for Mother's Day or Spring

Polymer clay is bright, fun and very easy to use. In this workshop you get to make you own animal using the clay and tools provided in the session. You get to add you own personal touches and personality into your design.

This seminar is a wide-ranging mix of legal issues that are important to dog owners, including responsibilities when buying and selling dogs, liability (both civil and criminal) for dogs that harm people and animals and much more. Topics are likely to include:- Civil claims against vets Civil claims against other dog owners Collar + tag Microchipping Contracts to buy and sell dogs Dogs dangerously out of control (Dangerous Dogs Act 1991) Ask Trevor! (ie Q&A) The seminar is expected to last up to 3 hours. Content is liable to change. This seminar provides an overview of a wide ranging mix of legal issues that are vitally important for all dog owners, as well as professionals involved in dogs such as dog walkers, groomers, behaviourists, trainers, pet sitters, doggie day care, breeders, home boarders, boarding kennels, vets, vet nurses, dog wardens, PCSOs and Police Officers. It is presented by Solicitor Trevor Cooper who aims to entertain as well as inform. Trevor has specialised in Doglaw for 29 years and is widely regarded as a leading solicitor in England and Wales for this niche area of law in both civil and criminal cases. Trevor started his career in local government and has acted for the prosecution (having been a Principal Solicitor with the Environment Agency for 5 years) as well as the defence – he was also a Magistrate on the North Yorkshire bench. He has also worked extensively with Dogs Trust and Battersea Dogs’ & Cats’ Home. Trevor acts for dog owners, dog related professionals and organisations in both civil and criminal proceedings at Cooper & Co Solicitors covering the whole of England & Wales. Topics are likely to include the law in England & Wales relating to:- Stray dogs Microchipping Collar & tag Dangerous dogs (incl dogs that are dangerous to people + animals) Breed Specific Legislation Public Spaces Protection Orders Community Protection Notices Noise Nuisance Duty of Care Cruelty Buying and selling dogs (+ enforceability of contracts) Ownership disputes An overview of licensing for some commercial activities Civil liability for the actions of your dog NB Content is liable to change Seminars & webinars presented by Doglaw Specialist Solicitor Trevor Cooper. Whether you’re a concerned dog owner or a professional involved with dogs, let Trevor Cooper and the rest of the Doglaw SOS team be your friends at the end of a phone. We’d never say “It’s only a dog”. Trevor is extremely experienced at providing presentations on dog law which are intended to be informative as well as entertaining.