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Welcome to Embrace Public Speaking with Confidence Group Coaching event! Are you tired of feeling nervous and anxious when speaking in public? Join us on Thu Sep 26 2024 at 9.30 AM at The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth environmental community hub to conquer your fears and become a confident speaker. This in-person event will explore practical techniques and strategies to help you communicate effectively and confidently in front of any audience. Enhance your leadership skills with this group coaching session to become more aware of your Public Speaking style, and preferences, thus, becoming amicable with expressing your voice effectively for impact at various levels. This may be publically with stakeholders, at a system, or partner level and with your customers, families or service users (outwardly) and within your team and organisation (inwardly). Don't miss this opportunity to boost your public speaking skills and unleash your full potential. See you there! Why not visit the Enigma company website for more information about us: www.enigmaccs.co.uk

A slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clay to create your own Northumberland Castle! Suitable for all ages and ideal for families.

Join artist Julie Galante for this in-person workshop, where we’ll take inspiration from the historic city of Edinburgh. Participants of all experience levels are welcome for this friendly, small-group experience.  We’ll start with some guided warm-up sketches before moving on to drawing exercises focused on composition, tone, and observation. By the end of the workshop you’ll feel more confident drawing your surroundings, no matter your previous drawing experience.  Please come dressed for the weather, ready to spend time outside. You may also want to bring along a folding stool or a rug to sit on while you draw (there will likely be benches available, but this is unpredictable).  Participants will also need to bring along some basic art supplies:  A sketchbook and/or some drawing paper and board (A4 or larger recommended) Various drawing pens and pencils Charcoal or graphite sticks An eraser Any other favourite art supplies that you may like to use I'll also have some supplies to hand for you to borrow or purchase (please let me know in advance if there's something in particular you need). Locations 24 July 2025: Calton Hill Information about our precise meeting point will be circulated before the workshop. This workshop can take place in various locations around the city. If you have a request for a location for a future date, please get in touch. 

Thanks to funding from Lancashire County Council, Active Cycles Bike Hire Library is offering adult bikes for hire completely free of charge. Bikes are available to hire for as little or as long as you'd like, subject to availability. There are a range of sizes and styles of bikes available, so if you have a particular bike in mind please let us know when making your booking. Bikes can be collected from Active Cycles, Accrington Arndale Centre, BB5 1PL. When making your booking, the information you provide will be used for data monitoring purposes only. Card details will be taken at the time of booking as security in the event of damage or non-return of the bike, but no charges will be made unless necessary. Your details will be deleted from the system once the bike has been returned and inspected by a mechanic. If you do not have a bank card, please contact the shop on 01254 919393 or visit us in person on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10:30AM - 3:30PM. We do not take same-day bookings via our website, however we may have availability so please call us to check. Once your booking has been created, it will be approved within 48 hours. Please bring your booking confirmation email with you when collecting your bike. Bikes cannot be hired out to those under the age of 18, you may be asked for proof of age upon collection if you look under 18.

Course Description The RQF Level 1 Awareness of Safeguarding course is designed to provide individuals with a basic understanding of safeguarding principles and practices. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding and promote the well-being and protection of vulnerable individuals, such as children, young people, and adults at risk. The course covers the following topics: Introduction to Safeguarding: Definition and importance of safeguarding. Key legislation, policies, and guidance related to safeguarding. Roles and responsibilities of individuals and organisations in safeguarding. Types of Abuse and Neglect: Overview of different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse. Recognizing signs and indicators of abuse and neglect. Understanding the impact of abuse on individuals' well-being. Vulnerable Groups: Identifying vulnerable groups, such as children, young people, older adults, and individuals with disabilities or mental health issues. Understanding the specific safeguarding concerns and considerations for each group. Reporting and Responding to Safeguarding Concerns: Procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns or disclosures. Understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately. Responding to safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Promoting Safeguarding and Preventing Abuse: Strategies for promoting a safe and inclusive environment. Recognizing potential risk factors and implementing preventative measures. Understanding the importance of creating a culture of safeguarding within organizations. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Collaboration between different agencies and organisations involved in safeguarding, such as social services, law enforcement, and healthcare. Sharing information and working together to ensure effective safeguarding practices. Case Studies and Scenarios: Reviewing case studies and scenarios to apply safeguarding principles and practices. Analysing potential safeguarding dilemmas and decision-making processes. Personal Responsibilities: Recognising personal boundaries and limitations when working with vulnerable individuals. Understanding the importance of self-care and managing emotional well-being when dealing with safeguarding issues. It is important to ensure that the course meets local safeguarding guidelines and requirements.

This advanced phlebotomy course will allow you to receive practical demonstrations and hands-on training as a part of the practical training to support your role. At the beginning of the session, you will be required to observe the experienced trainers and trained phlebotomists. You will learn how to smoothly draw blood, minimize hazards, and manage the patient’s reaction through a practical demonstration on a mannequin. Finally, under close supervision, you will get the opportunity to collect blood samples from other fellow colleagues.  Course Highlights Gain a Recommendation Letter from Your Supervisor Accredited by the CPD Certification Recognised and Valuable Certification Face-to-Face Practical Training Sessions Supervised by experienced phlebotomists Location & Class Schedule Venue Location Nr. 1: Bank Studio, 23 Park Royal Road, NW10 7JH You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: 24th June, 1st July and 4th July, 2025 2nd, 7th and 11th July, 2025 13th, 20th and 27th July, 2025 13th, 20th and 27th July, 2025 15th, 22nd and 29th July, 2025 19th, 24th and 31st July, 2025 23rd, 30th July and 3rd August, 2025 1st, 7th and 13th August, 2025 10th, 17th and 24th August, 2025 14th, 21th and 28th August, 2025 20th, 29th August and 3rd September, 2025 23rd, 30th August and 6th September, 2025 Venue Location Nr. 2: 83-85 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8QG You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: 11th, 18th and 25th July, 2025 17th, 24th and 31st July, 2025 5th, 12th and 19th August, 2025 15th, 22nd and 29th August, 2025 12th, 19th and 26th September, 2025 18th, 25th September and 2nd October, 2025 Venue Location Nr. 3: Pure Offices, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8BW You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: 13th, 20th and 27th July, 2025 16th, 23rd and 30th August, 2025 14th, 21st and 28th September, 2025 11th, 18th, 25th October, 2025 15th, 22nd, 29th November, 2025 6th, 13th, 20th December, 2025 Venue Location Nr. 4: Filwood Community Centre, Knowle, Bristol BS4 1JP You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: 16th, 23rd July and 31st July, 2025 12th, 19th August and 2nd September, 2025 12th, 19th, 26th September, 2025 13th, 20th and 27th October, 2025 14th, 21st, 28th November, 2025 Venue Location Nr. 4: Glan-Yr-Ely, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, Cardiff CF72 8LJ You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: 2nd, 16th and 23rd September, 2025 4th, 11th and 25th November, 2025 It can be tough to put your best foot forward in the job market with only online Phlebotomy training. Hence, our practical sessions will provide you with the required experience that your employers might want to see when you apply for the job. This advanced phlebotomy competency training is designed to give you an opportunity to practice, build confidence and gain valuable experience, which will help your professional career when you will apply for the job.  This extensive course covers the following credentials:  Practical demonstration Labelling tubes Blood-taking techniques Code of practice Safety protocols Needle safety techniques Processing of blood samples Prioritising patients Who is this Advanced Phlebotomy Training Course for? This advanced phlebotomy course is primarily aimed at:   Phlebotomists Health Visitors Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Healthcare professionals Nurses, midwives, pharmacists and doctors Freshers looking to begin their career as a phlebotomist Anyone looking to enhance their blood-sampling skills Whether you are a fresher looking to kickstart your career in the field of phlebotomy or practising healthcare looking to enhance your phlebotomy skills, this course will help you achieve your professional aspirations by all means.   Aims and Learning Outcomes of this Advanced Phlebotomy Training Course  By the end of this advanced phlebotomy course, you will:  Know how to utilise proper safety precautions Assess a phlebotomist’s personal and professional attributes Accept the core roles and obligations of a phlebotomist Understand the code of conduct required to be followed by a phlebotomist Know how to draw blood using the right procedure Establish the process to handle venipuncture-related issues Understand how to handle and preserve blood samples safely Entry Requirements In order to attend the advanced phlebotomy course you need to complete our basic phlebotomy training course. However, it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. Assessment Method As part of the assessment, you will be required to execute a live blood draw and collection that will be closely supervised and marked by the experienced phlebotomist responsible for monitoring you.  Upon successful demonstration of blood sampling, you will be awarded a certificate of competency that is accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. Certificate of Achievement Competency Certificate and Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy You will receive a competency certificate after successfully completing the Part 2 of the phlebotomy course, which serves as confirmation that you are qualified to function as a phlebotomist without the need for close supervision. Also, on successful completion of the phlebotomy course, you will be eligible to obtain a CPD accredited PDF and Hardcopy certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy.

Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio offer a Membership programme for experienced potters, with full use of the pottery studio. Alongside their regular pottery classes and courses. Situated in Golborne, near Warrington, St Helens, Wigan and with easy motorway access for the Northwest UK. Approx 20 miles from Manchester and Liverpool.

Monthly Gong and Sacred Sound Bath evenings at Pytchley Village Hall, near Kettering, Northamptonshire with Edd and Harshani of Mind Body Wellbeing www.mindbodywellbeing.co.uk

🌿 Guided Minds: A 12-Month Meditation Journey Create calm, clarity & connection—one month at a time. Guided Minds is a year-long meditation programme designed to help you build a sustainable, enriching practice through monthly themes, supportive sessions, and practical tools for real life. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your experience, this programme will guide you with compassion and clarity. 🔁 Programme Format Weekly Live Sessions (Online & In-Person) Monthly Themes & Challenges Guided Meditations & Practices Supportive Community Access to Session Recordings Join monthly or commit to the full journey—the choice is yours. 🌟 Monthly Themes Overview July: Making Meditation a Healthy Habit Learn how to create a sustainable daily practice using breath, posture and science-backed techniques. ✔️ Relaxation response ✔️ Meditation for clarity & calm ✔️ Core practices: breath, posture, stillness ✔️ In-person Session 5: “Pulling It All Together” August: Meditation & Mindfulness Focus on the profound benefits of meditation: ✔️ Stress relief, heart health, immunity ✔️ Slowing ageing, boosting self-compassion ✔️ 3 Principles: Habituation, Wisdom, Openheartedness ✔️ Diamond Dedication Meditation September: Calming a Wandering Mind Tame your busy mind through simple, powerful practices. ✔️ Focused attention vs. mind-wandering ✔️ Thought loops & rumination ✔️ Colour, mantra & visualisation meditations ✔️ Mindfulness of thought October: Creating a Mindful Life Bring mindfulness into everyday moments. ✔️ Living in the now ✔️ Radical acceptance & surrender ✔️ Senses as anchors: sound, touch, breath ✔️ Showing up fully for life November: Meditation for Stress Relief Practical methods to manage stress & emotional overload. ✔️ Good vs. bad stress ✔️ The ego, fight/flight, and impermanence ✔️ Gratitude & visualisation ✔️ Overcoming obstacles to meditation December: Rest & Reflection Warm the heart and calm the mind before the holidays. ✔️ Body-based awareness ✔️ Reviewing your progress ✔️ Meditations for resilience ✔️ Peaceful practices for winter January: Meditation for Positive Emotions Start the year with joy, love, and purpose. ✔️ Heart-opening meditations ✔️ Gratitude & happiness ✔️ Intention-setting with optional cacao ceremony ✔️ Emotional healing & connection February: Meditation for Well-Being A holistic approach to health from the inside out. ✔️ Four foundations of mindfulness ✔️ Forgiveness (including Huna meditations) ✔️ Body-mind connection ✔️ Compassion and curiosity March: Deeper into Meditation Explore advanced techniques with renewed clarity. ✔️ Insight, wisdom, open-heartedness ✔️ Posture & Nine-Cycle Breathing ✔️ Concentration & mental clarity ✔️ Appreciation for life April: Meditation for Relaxation Recharge your nervous system with rest-focused meditations. ✔️ Body scan & breath awareness ✔️ Guided deep relaxation ✔️ Calming anxiety & overactivity ✔️ Rest as a radical act May: The Art of Living Live with intention and reverence. ✔️ Meditation on impermanence & emptiness ✔️ Self-love & emotional nourishment ✔️ Present moment awareness ✔️ Breath as a life companion June: Meditation on Inner Peace End the year rooted, spacious, and unshakable. ✔️ Letting go of resistance ✔️ Unflappability & mental resilience ✔️ Responsibility & self-awareness ✔️ Lasting inner calm and clarity 💷 Pricing Options Online sessions: £10 each In-person sessions: £15 each Join the Guided Minds Meditation Community for £28/month ✓ Includes all sessions (online & in-person) ✓ Unlimited access to recordings ✓ Bonus practices & group support 🌱 Ready to begin? Each month offers a new opportunity to reset, reflect and grow. Join any time, or commit to the full year and transform your relationship with your mind, body and life.

Whether you are brand new to sewing or brushing up on old skills our small class is perfect for you to learn new skills. With only 4 people per class there is plenty of time for me to give individual help and tuition. There's no curriculum at Make it! Each student can work on their own projects whether that's home furnishings or dressmaking. There's no point in making a cushion cover if you really just want to learn how to make a posh frock! If you're not sure of what you'd like to make, don't worry I have lots of ideas and plenty of patterns. For beginners, there's no need to bring anything. I have lots of machines for you to try out and endless boxes of fabric and thread to play with. If you have your own machine please feel free to bring it and I'll help you set it up. You don't need to commit to a block of classes. You can book weekly for any of the classes held at the studio. This is perfect if you work alternating shifts or at weekends or even if your look after your grandchildren on the odd occasion. All of the other classes are listed on the main page.