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Whetstone Communications and comms2point0 are pleased to bring you the Data Bites series of free webinars. Our aim is to boost interest and levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.

Turning the dial - positive changes for the future Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - You’ve made it through the toughest times—but what’s next? It’s time to shift gears and create positive, meaningful change in your work and wellbeing. This interactive workshop will help you: ✅ Move from survival mode to a proactive mindset ✅ Identify small, impactful changes that will make a big difference ✅ Build habits and strategies to sustain long-term success Using practical tools, real-world examples, and group discussions, you’ll leave with a clear plan to turn the dial and shape a brighter future for yourself and your fundraising role.

Join us for an insightful training session led by Mark Arnold from Urban Saints. The aim of Additional Needs Ministry is to encourage, enable and equip children's, youth and families' workers to reach, include, create belonging for, and disciple all children and young people, especially those with additional needs or disabilities. As part of Urban Saints' mission to provide young people with opportunities to grow in their Christian faith, Mark is dedicated to ensuring that children and young people with additional needs are fully included in their strategy. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to better support and include all young people in our ministries. Key Information: This training will be taking place in person, at Christchurch Bedford. The training itself takes 2.5 hours, starting at 18:45. There is an option to join for a meal from 18:00 prior to the training. The training will end around 21:15.

Whetstone Communications and comms2point0 are pleased to bring you the Data Bites series of free webinars. Our aim is to boost interest and levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.

Lunch & Learn: Gut Health and Mental Well-being Join us for an interactive one-hour Lunch & Learn session exploring the fascinating link between gut health and mental well-being. This session will delve into how nourishing your gut can positively impact your mood, mental clarity, and overall emotional resilience. We’ll cover practical insights on the gut-brain connection, including how diet, lifestyle choices, and stress management can influence both physical and mental health. Through engaging discussions, you’ll learn simple dietary tips, mindful eating practices, and gut-friendly foods to support a balanced and thriving microbiome. We’ll also address common challenges, such as how to make gut-friendly choices even with a busy lifestyle. Whether you're looking to improve your digestion, boost your mood, or understand the powerful role your gut plays in overall health, this session offers the tools and insights to nourish both body and mind. 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.

Pen and Watercolour Buildings Portrait Workshop What a treat of a workshop, to create a beautiful portrayal of a meaningful building. Using pen and watercolour, you will have the opportunity to bring to life a building – whether that be your home, your childhood home, your favourite coffee shop, or even your garden shed! Your super talented tutor will guide you through the basics of perspective to get the drawing just right, before introducing watercolour to complete your personal representation of your building. All you need to bring with you is a clear photograph of your chosen building, preferably printed out (working from an image from a tablet or iPad is ok, but a phone would be too small). This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, even those who believe they can’t draw. Your day will run from 10.00am until 4.00pm, with a pause for a ploughman-style lunch. Your lunch and the materials to create your portrait will be provided. So, what building will you choose? And will the masterpiece be for keeps or for gifting? Places on this workshop are limited to 8. Saturday 21st June 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm £85.00 (includes lunch and materials) Birlingham, Worcestershire

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

Temari Ball Making Workshop Beautiful, luxurious, and heartfelt. Temari are cherished gifts, symbolizing friendship and loyalty. The making of temari balls is a Japanese craft that originated in China and came to Japan around the 7th century A.D. Traditionally, temari were given as gifts symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty and evolved from a fairly basic form into exquisite works of art. Historically, temari were constructed from the remnants of old kimonos. As time passed, traditional temari became an art, with the functional stitching becoming more decorative and detailed, until the balls displayed intricate embroidery. This workshop is suitable for beginners and will introduce you to the art of the temari, using a basic herringbone stitch to create a traditional design. Your tutor will guide you through the making process. Using an array of colourful threads and a carefully designed pattern, you will create your very own temari ball. The workshop will run from 10.00am until 4.00pm. All the materials and tools will be supplied, including a workshop apron for you to wear during your day. There will be a pause for a ploughman-style lunch partway through the day, which is also provided. Additional ball-bases will be available to purchase on the day, should you wish to go on and make more temari gifts for your friends. This is a wonderful opportunity to create something beautiful, to gift or to treasure. Places on this workshop are limited to 8. Sunday 30th March 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm £80.00 (includes lunch and materials) Birlingham, Worcestershire

This Silver Ring Workshop is designed for absolute beginners. It will be a great introduction to working with silver and will see you make your very own silver ring, using skills acquired during your day.

Supporting your team - a manager's guide Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at managers | heads of | directors working in fundraising and marcomms leadership roles in UK hospices Please only sign up for this session if you have line management responsibility - - - Managing a team of fundraisers isn’t just about hitting targets - it’s about keeping your people motivated, engaged, and well-supported. Hospice fundraising comes with unique pressures, and as a manager, you play a crucial role in helping your team navigate them. This practical, interactive workshop will help you: ✅ Recognise the early signs of stress and burnout in your team ✅ Create a culture of support, resilience, and psychological safety ✅ Implement strategies to balance high performance with team wellbeing With real-life examples, discussion, and actionable takeaways, you’ll leave with the tools and confidence to be a stronger, more effective leader for your fundraisers. - - - 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.