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This new workshop explores several aspects of churches being open and used - tips on opening your church for visitors, using your church to generate income and ideas for heating your church to make people feel warm and welcome. We'll also hear from Ecclesiatical Insurance why the insurance company encourages churches to be open. Registration and refreshments will be from 9.45am, the workshop starts at 10am and will finish around 12.30pm. There will be plenty of opportunities to talk to members of the DAC team and with other attendees to share ideas and experiences. The workshop will be at St Mary's Church Road, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TN. Parking is available at the gravelled area before the church.

Men’s Group: Managing Stress and Building Resilience Join us for a short workshop focused on practical strategies for managing stress and building resilience, both in the workplace and in daily life. This session provides a supportive space for men to openly discuss the pressures of work, family, and personal expectations. Together, we’ll explore techniques for reducing stress, setting boundaries, and cultivating habits that foster long-term resilience. Leave with actionable insights to improve well-being, sharpen focus, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and balance. GDPR Statement: Please note that I, Lisa Winn, will be handling bookings for all sessions. To facilitate this event, the names of attendees will be shared with the Biogen HR department. No additional information shared during the sessions will be disclosed, ensuring full confidentiality.

Emotional Resilience Workshop Join us for a transformative one-hour workshop focused on emotional resilience—an essential skill for navigating life's challenges. In this brief yet impactful session, you'll learn what emotional resilience is and why it matters. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, you'll discover tools to enhance your emotional strength, manage stress effectively, and cultivate a positive mindset. Whether you're facing personal challenges or simply looking to improve your coping skills, this workshop provides valuable insights to help you thrive. Come and gain the resilience needed to navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence! GDPR Statement: Please note that I, Lisa Winn, will be handling bookings for all sessions. To facilitate this event, the names of attendees will be shared with the Biogen HR department. No additional information shared during the sessions will be disclosed, ensuring full confidentiality.

Women's Circle and Menopause Workshop A supportive space for women to discuss menopause-related challenges and explore tools for emotional wellbeing. Join us in a warm and supportive space where women can come together to share their experiences and challenges related to menopause. Each session will begin with a gentle ‘check-in’ exercise, allowing everyone to connect with their body and mind, creating a grounding moment to center ourselves. We’ll then move into small group work focused on discovering ways to bring balance to our busy lives, exchanging insights and practical tools that support emotional well-being. To finish, you can enjoy a calming, guided meditation designed to foster inner peace and resilience. This circle offers not only support but also practical exercises and reflections to navigate this life stage with compassion, understanding, and strength. GDPR Statement: Please note that I, Lisa Winn, will be handling bookings for all sessions. To facilitate this event, the names of attendees will be shared with the Biogen HR department. No additional information shared during the sessions will be disclosed, ensuring full confidentiality.

This workshop equips participants with essential tools for business planning, strategic partnerships, team building, and securing financial support, all crucial for successful business growth and development.

Enamelling Workshop We are delighted to be offering this super creative workshop. Enamelling is the exciting process of applying finely ground glass to metal which, when heated to a high temperature, melts and fuses to the metal. The process is fascinating, and the results can be extraordinary. At this workshop you will learn how to enamel using opaque enamels on copper and applying them using sieving, wet packing, stencilling and glass decoration techniques. Your experienced and knowledgeable tutor will guide you through the explorative process, demonstrating each stage and offering one-to-one support where appropriate. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have dabbled and would like to further their experience. We aim for you to complete at least 4 pieces during your day. These could be jewellery items, such as earrings or pendants, or small pictures for you to frame. The choice is very much yours. The workshop will run from 10.00am until 4.00pm, with a pause for a ploughman-style lunch. Your lunch and all the materials to make your 4 pieces will be provided, as will a workshop apron for you to wear during your day. Join us for a truly creative day and immerse yourself in this ancient art form. Places on this workshop are limited to 8. Sunday 22nd June 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm £98.00 (includes lunch and materials) Birlingham, Worcestershire

The marketing workshop covers key aspects of modern marketing strategies. It begins with branding, outlining its overall objective, practical implementation, and effective usage, illustrated through a case study.

Change and uncertainty - staying resilient in a shifting landscape Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - Change is inevitable - but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether it’s shifting targets, new team structures, or sector-wide challenges, hospice fundraisers are constantly navigating uncertainty. This interactive workshop will help you: ✅ Understand why change feels hard—and how to make it easier ✅ Identify what’s in your control (and let go of what’s not) ✅ Build resilience and confidence in uncertain times With practical strategies, group discussions, and real-world tools, you’ll leave feeling more in control, no matter what’s ahead. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.

Resilience, stress and boundaries - essential skills for fundraisers Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - Fundraising is tough. It’s emotionally demanding, fast-paced, and often unpredictable. To keep going, you need more than passion—you need resilience, stress management, and strong boundaries to protect your wellbeing. Join us for this interactive, practical workshop. You’ll learn: ✅ How to build resilience and stay steady under pressure ✅ The signs of stress and quick strategies to manage it ✅ How to set and maintain boundaries to prevent burnout This session isn’t just theory - we’ll share real-life tools, group discussions, and practical exercises to help you navigate the challenges of your role with confidence. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.

Come Away on a Leaders Retreat Designed for leaders in children's, youth, young adult, and student ministries to step away from the demands of daily workload, this retreat will be focused on finding space for renewal alongside others in leadership roles. Together, we will spend time reflecting on personal spiritual practices rooted in rest. Recognising that so much of ministry is about giving outwardly, this retreat offers an opportunity to look inward and upward—to refocus on God and explore how we can each individually pursue Him more deeply. In the tranquil grounds of the High Leigh retreat centre, the day will be a mix of restful, reflective practices, time to socialise and have fellowship, and workshops for delving into our own spiritual practices, seeking to build up on what already exists. We hope this retreat might be an extension of our regular lunch gatherings, fostering connection and mutual support within our ministry community. Key Information: There are 2 options for this retreat: the overnight retreat, and the day away retreat. The Overnight Retreat: Sometimes a night away does wonders for our sleep patterns! Join us at High Leigh from 5pm on Wednesday the 19th of March. We will have dinner together, share in some evening reflection and games. The following morning will include opportunities for prayer, reflection, and breakfast before we are joined by the day guests. The Day Away Retreat: To take time away from our contexts can be a great way to invest in our ministry. Join us at High Leigh from 9.30am on Thursday the 20th of March. The day's programme will include time for reflection, prayer, fellowship and workshops on spiritual practices. We will share lunch together, and be ready to head home at 4pm. Cancellations: Please note this retreat is fully funded and spaces are limited. If you cancel your booking with less than 4 weeks notice we may charge you if your place is not refilled.