Course booklet for courses from September 2012

Recognise and Improve your Skills

Do you want to update your skills?

Nottingham Women’s Centre advisors provide free one to one Information, Advice and Guidance sessions to help you with:

Identifying and enrolling in learning and training opportunities

Learning support

Job search guidance

CV writing, application forms and interview skills

And much more...

Contact Details

To find out further information about courses or to book a one to one session please contact reception and ask to speak to one of our advisors. Tel: 0115 941 1475

Email: [email protected]

If you would like to be added to our e-mailing list to receive future

course booklets and information about future events please contact

reception.

Want to enrol on a course?

We will be holding an enrolment day on Wednesday 12th

September – 10:00am – 3:00pm

If you cannot attend the enrolment day please drop into the Centre

before the start date of the course to enrol. Please be aware the

course enrolment will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note at enrolment you will need to:

1. Complete a course enrolment form

2. Provide £5 deposit, this is returnable at the end of the course if 80% of the course has been completed.

3. Provide proof of benefit

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Anger Management

This course will enable you to understand the root causes of anger

and improve relationships at home and at work. The course will

teach you to manage your anger for more positive outcomes.

Start Date: 20th September

Time & Course Duration: 10:30am – 12:30pm for 10 Weeks

Alcohol Awareness

This class will teach you about the consequences of drinking alcohol not just to the individual but to society in general. This class aims to help to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.

Date: Wednesday 19th September

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm for one day

Building Self Confidence and Self Esteem

The kind of topics this course covers are: looking for strengths and

best points, body language, positive thinking, being confident with

people and practical strategies to be confident.

Free childcare may be available, this needs booking in advance.

It may be possible to claim travel expenses at the end of the course

(bus tickets need to be saved).

Start Date: Wednesday 26th September

Time & Course Duration: 12:30pm – 3:00pm for 6 weeks

Counselling Skills

This course is for those who want to learn counselling skills to help others, either on a voluntary or an employed basis.




Start Date: Tuesday 16th October



Gentle Intro to Getting That Job

Four workshops to prepare you to get back into work.

This course will involve practical help in:`

Writing your own CV

Where to look for relevant jobs

Filling in application forms

Background information on how to prepare for an interview

Mock interview when you can put into practice all the skills

you have learned

Start Date: Thursday 20th September

Time & Course Duration: 9:45am – 12:00pm for 4 weeks

Job Club

If you would like help finding jobs, producing a CV, sending online application forms or maybe a bit of everything then come along to our Job Club.

Spaces are limited in Job Club so please call in advance to check for spaces available.

Day and Time: Every Tuesday 10am – 12:30pm

Introduction to Career Preparation

This short course will develop your knowledge and understanding of

how to prepare for a career; help you recognise your qualities,

skills, interests and achievements; develop your skills in

researching information about careers and help you prepare for

interviews. Confidence building will also be incorporated into the

course.

After the course you will be supported to find a short voluntary

placement to gain practical skills to add to your CV.

Start Date: Thursday 1st November



Literacy and Numeracy

This pre entry level group is aimed at women who have no formal

qualifications who would like to improve their reading, writing and

maths.

Start Date: Every Monday

Time & Course Duration: 10:00am – 12:00pm and is a rolling

course

Maths for Life and Work

This course will help you improve your number skills for every day.

You can work towards a Level 2 qualification (GCSE equivalent).

Start Date: Tuesday 18th September


Money Matters

Learning to make every penny count! This course will help you to

improve the way you manage your money, deal with debts – and

avoid debt that you can’t manage and much more.

This course is aimed at women who are at risk of offending. We are

able to refund travel expenses on this course and offer childcare in

our onsite children’s daycare free of charge. Please discuss this with

us when booking onto the course.


or Thursday 6th September



Radical Readers

Join our new group to chat about feminist literature, fact, fiction,

poetry and children’s books. The group will also discuss and plan

small, local actions that we can take to address the issues affecting

women in society.

Contact: [email protected] / 0115 941 1475

Dates: Last Wednesday of every month

Times: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Women’s Empowerment Group

10 sessions in a small group of women, in a safe environment, facilitated by a trained psychotherapist. A chance to find your strength and confidence with the support you need to make the

changes you want.

Start Date: 2 Groups starting week commencing 17th

September 2012 (days to be confirmed)


ECDL Essentials

This is the European Computer Drivers License Level 1 qualification. Units covered are:

IT Security for Users

IT User Fundamentals

Web Browsing and Communication.

This is an internationally IT qualification which will look great on your CV as it is recognised by employers.

Start Date: Wednesday 19th September



Computer Workshop

This is an entry Level 1 course. It will help you to acquire new skills

and help you to overcome initial fears and help boost your

confidence and explore the versatility of the computer.






CHANGES Café

Our café will pop up twice a week in our newly renovated kitchen to

serve you delicious food to eat in or to take away. We aim to

provide affordable tasty food to all women, so tell your friends and

family about us too!

Please talk to us if you would like to volunteer for the cafe too!

Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday

Times: 11.00am – 2.00pm

Lesbian/bi women’s Café evening

This will usually be on the 2nd Monday of the month, in the

Welcome Space. A relaxed space to socialise and find out about

other groups and activities. Donations asked for food.

Contact: [email protected] / 0115 941 1475

Dates: Every second Monday of the month

Times: 5.30pm – 7.30pm


Pamper Sessions

Treatments available are: Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage or

Chakra Balance. Booking is essential so please contact reception if

you are interested. When you book you will be asked which

treatment you would like.

Start Date: Ongoing

Time & Duration: 10.00am – 2.00pm every Wednesday

Cost: £5 donation

Reiki

We offer Reiki as a complimentary treatment with each session

lasting approximately 45mins. If you are interested please book in

advance at reception.

Start Date: Ongoing

Time & Duration: 2.00pm – 5.00pm every Wednesday

Cost: £3 donation

Yoga

Promotes good health and well being. Aimed at all levels. Beginners

always welcome!

Start Date: 17th April 2012

Time & Course Duration: 1.00pm – 3.00pm every Tuesday, term

time only.

Cost: Suggested donation of £1.50 - £3

Counselling

Nottingham Women’s Centre offers affordable counselling in a

confidential private setting within the Centre.

For more information and a referral pack please contact us on:

Tel: 0115 9411 475


mailto:[email protected]


Nottingham Women’s Centre Membership

Being a member of Nottingham Women’s Centre means you will get

our quarterly newsletter and also the following benefits:

Free use of our library

Discounted prices at certain NWC events

Free advertorial space

15% off the total bill At Big Poppas Restaurant

15% off the total bill At J’adore Hair and Beauty

Ladies Fitness and Wellness Gym special offer available

instead £32 NWC pay £25

10% off the total bill At Elegance Hair and Beauty Products

Special offer Prices on selected treatments At Sheer Definition

Nail and Beauty Spa on Wednesdays “Women’s Wednesday”

Membership costs from £2. If you are interested please contact

reception or email [email protected]

Daycare

We offer affordable daycare for 6 month – 5 year olds in a fun,

enjoyable and safe environment which is OFSTED registered.

The daycare is open Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Prices start from £9 per session.

Contact: Tara or Liz

Tel: 0115 941 1475 ext. 202 / 07900 945 859


It doesn’t have to end here....

Nottingham Women’s Centre is YOUR centre. Tell us what groups, events or activities that you’d like to see at the Centre or get in touch if you’d like to bring your own women’s meetings/activities to

our venue.



Documents

Course booklet for courses from September 2012