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Join a vibrant and interactive event designed specifically for secondary school students, aimed at promoting mental health awareness, building emotional resilience, and fostering overall well-being. This exciting event, organized by Dorking Minds, features a variety of hands-on workshops, informative stands, and takeaway resource packs to support students in navigating the challenges they face both in school and at home. From tackling issues like bullying, peer pressure, and social media stress to addressing home-life difficulties, this event equips students with the tools they need to thrive. By focusing on their mental health and emotional well-being, we help empower the next generation to lead healthier, happier lives.

Create time to slow down and release any stress with this gentle Yin Yoga class. Natasha from Butterfly Minds will guide you through a relaxing sequence of postures, close to or on the ground, to help you release any physical tension while becoming more present and connected to yourself. In a Yin Yoga class, poses are held for longer periods, allowing you to fully relax into the postures and experience a deep sense of stillness. Suitable for all levels, this class offers a meditative environment to reconnect with your body and breath, while gently increasing your range of motion. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, Yin Yoga provides the space to slow down, reflect, and restore balance in both body and mind. This class is sponsored by The Volant Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme, administered by Foundation Scotland. Meeting in the studio at 1.15pm and then decide if the weather is fine to go to Saughton Park It is FREE and is aimed at WOMEN only from ETHNIC MINORITY BACKGROUNDS living in Edinburgh as per this funding application . This means “international”, from every foreign country. (Irish, any other white background, mixed ethnic, Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean, Black British, Arabic or other ethic groups) However we do welcome locals too so just sign up. We prioritize the area of Gorgie-Dalry-Saughton where our studio is based.  By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.

Want to learn more about Wirral Hospice St John's? You are invited to hear about the impact and social value of our hospice care and support services across our Wirral community. Hot / cold drinks and light bites will be provided at the start of each session.

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Did you know that: An estimated 55% of pregnancies in the UK are planned; the remainder are unplanned or associated with ambivalence1 12% of women aged 15–44 in heterosexual relationships report not using any method of contraception2 NICE guidance (2016) stipulates that women asking for contraception are given information about, and offered a choice of, all methods including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)2 Over 1/3 of all women in England and Wales have ever an abortion3 Of all woman in England and Wales who had an abortion in 2021, 43% had had a previous abortion4 Why is SHIP training relevant to YOU? Do you worry about how to bring up the topic of contraception out of the blue? Find out how to outline key points about different methods of contraception to patients in a concise and time-efficient way Learn how to assess women to safely reissue combined hormonal contraception, progesterone only pill and injections Do you know what to do if you see a woman has had a recent abortion? Learn quick simple strategies to work out which methods of emergency contraception you should offer women We will help you become confident in bringing up and discussing contraceptive choices and make meaningful changes to your clinical practice! Basic Contraception 1 Differentiate between methods of contraception, including LARCs (long acting reversible contraception) Practice how to bring up contraception & promote LARC appropriately Establish guidelines for re-issuing combined hormonal contraception & progesterone only pill Establish guidelines for administering & re-issuing the contraceptive injection Basic Contraception 2 Manage requests for emergency contraception Outline and practise applying Fraser Guidelines Assess whether a woman is at risk of pregnancy and identify criteria for ‘near patient’ pregnancy testing Understand your role as general practice nurse in abortion referrals & aftercare Each session provides you with up-to-date resources to take back to your practice to support your consultations. References: Wellings K, Jones KG, Mercer CH et al. (2013) The prevalence of unplanned pregnancy and associated factors in Britain: findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3).Lancet 382: 1807–16 NICE Contraception Quality standard Published: 8 September 2016 nice.org.uk/guidance/qs129\ UK Government Abortion statistics, England and Wales https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/report-on-abortion-statistics-in-england-and-wales-for-2016 Abortion Statistics, England and Wales: 2021, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities https://www.nice.org.uk/sharedlearning/sexual-health-in-practice-training-increases-hiv-testing-in-primary-care Pillay TD, Mullineux J, Smith CJ, et al. Unlocking the potential: longitudinal audit finds multifaceted education for general practice increases HIV testing and diagnosis. Sexually transmitted infections 2013;89(3):191-6. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2012-050655 Click here to see how SHIP training in Haringey led to increases in testing & changes in practice

The Guitar Social has a recording studio and its yours to use for free (if you're a member)  We've built it to be as simple as possible to operate and in this 90 minute session you'll learn alll you need to know about which dials do what and where to point your guitar to get the best sound.  Anyone with a membership is welcome, but this induction goes well with our song writing course, or for anyone taking part in our live lounge events. 

 Writing a song is quite often as simple as taking a look around, either at the external, or taking a look within at the internal, putting pen to paper, and then leaning on some tried and tested song forms. And, with over 100 years of popular music to explore there's an awful lot of reference material to help us along the way.  The road has already been paved for us, we just have to follow it.  In each session you'll be exploring unique exercises to foster authentic lyric writing whilst exploring key song forms and common music writing devices. You'll then have opportunity to take it further by attending supporting events such as our confidence inspiring Live Lounge Support Room where you can develop your stage craft ahead of our performance event, Live Lounge. Your creativity doesn't need to stop there, either. As a Guitar Social member you have access to our studio and rehearsal facility where you can record your work.  All of this makes The Guitar Social song writing program like no other, and I can't wait to have you take part.  Oh, and bring a pen. 

Our rather awesome bass course return with a seven session run falling on alternate Saturdays.  You'll learn basic technique from how to move your fingers, play your first arpeggios, accompany a band, play your first classic bass riffs and of course, execute the perfect bass face.  You don't even need a bass guitar to join. A regular six string guitar will do, and, once we've got you addicted to the groove, you can go out and buy your self a Rickenbacker.

Advanced: Next level jamming ideas for next level players - where we jam advanced level songs (songs requiring barre chords, 7ths, m7th, maj7th, 9th, m9th, sus chords, lead work and complex rhythms) broken down and rebuilt ahead of an end of term performance in front of a live audience. Highly recommended for the player with some time to practice. Working towards a performance event in front of your friends and family and other members of The Guitar Social community on Saturday 17th June An Advanced level player feels like you’ve got it. You’re looking for a challenge and can pick up and adjust to new ideas quickly.