Get inspired and take a positive step with us this month…
We have lots of workshops & courses to encourage you to learn something new, improve your health & wellbeing and bring fresh opportunities into your life this May! Fancy being creative? Try one of our art workshops, aimed to enhance your wellbeing too. Or if your focus is on childcare and parenting, we have a wide variety of courses to make a difference. If you’re a little rusty when it comes to technology, our digital skills workshops will ensure you’re not left behind. Plus there’s a wealth of health & wellbeing and personal development workshops to choose from!
We aim for our workshops and courses to develop stronger communities across Somerset, build your confidence and encourage you to get the best out of life. Do remember to check back regularly for updates on new courses throughout the month too.
We hope you enjoy your journey with us…
Arts & Crafts
Wellbeing Through Art Workshop – SS&L Frome Centre on 3 May (AM)
Drawing for Leisure & Wellbeing – SS&L Taunton Centre on 10 May (AM) (6 sessions)
Wellbeing Through Art – SS&L Frome Centre on 10 May (AM) (5 sessions) ^
Crafting Communities – Make the Sunshine – Shepton Mallet on 16 May (AM) (2 sessions)
Creative Communities Workshop – Make the Sunshine – Shepton Mallet on 19 May (AM)
Crafting Communities Art Nouveau – Make the Sunshine – Shepton Mallet on 31 May (AM & PM)
^ This course costs £5.
Childcare & Parenting
Stop Motion Exclusively for Somerset’s Home Schooling Community – SS&L Bridgwater Centre on 4 May (PM)
How to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – online on 4 May (EVE)
Poster Making Exclusively for Somerset’s Home Schooling Community – SS&L Bridgwater Centre on 11 May (PM)
Tuning Into Kids – Emotionally Intelligent Parenting – 0-12 yrs – Children’s World – Glastonbury on 10 May (DAY) (2 sessions) ^
Attachment-Led Theory and Practice in Parental Alienation with CPD Certification – AFS – online on 16 May (6 weeks)
Introduction to Early Years – online on 17 May (AM)
Theatre & Music Workshop (Burnham Early Years) – The Bluebirds Theatre – Burnham on 18 May (AM)
Flip A Clip Exclusively for Somerset’s Home Schooling Community – SS&L Bridgwater Centre on 18 May (PM)
An Introduction into Safeguarding Awareness of Children and Young People – online on 24 May (AM)
Tuning Into Kids – Emotionally Intelligent Parenting -12 yrs+ – Children’s World – Glastonbury on 24 May (DAY) (2 sessions)
Beginners Foundation in Attachment-Led Theory & Practice in Parental Alienation – AFS – online on 28 May (4 weeks)
Intermediate Foundation in Attachment-Led Theory & Practice in Parental Alienation – AFS – online on 28 May (4 weeks)
Intermediate Foundation in Attachment-Led Theory & Practice in Parental Alienation – AFS – online on 30 May (4 weeks)
^ Free for South Somerset District families.
Construction
CSCS Course – Reform Training & Skills – online on 3-6 May (DAY)
CSCS Course – Reform Training & Skills – online on 9-13 May (DAY)
CSCS Course – Reform Training & Skills – online on 16-20 May (DAY)
Digital Skills
Microsoft Excel for Beginners – SS&L Frome Centre on 6 May (AM)
Using LinkedIn – SS&L Frome Centre on 6 May (PM)
Get Confident With Online Shopping – online on 11 May (EVE)
Organising and Backing up Photos – SS&L Taunton Centre on 13 May (PM)
WhatsApp for Beginners – online on 18 May (EVE)
Using LinkedIn – online on 20 May (AM)
Digital Career Searching – SS&L Bridgwater Centre on 20 May (PM)
English
English for Beginners (ESOL) – The Engine Room, Bridgwater on 10 May (AM) (10 Sessions)
English Intermediate (ESOL) – Somerton on 17 May (PM) (9 sessions)
Functional Skills English – Multiple Locations and Online – Start Anytime
GCSE English – Multiple Locations and Online – Start September
Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing Through Art Workshop – SS&L Frome Centre on 3 May (AM)
Stress Awareness and Resilience – online on 4 May (PM)
(6) Empowered Wellness – Reflections & Celebrations – Eat For Health – online on 6 May (AM)
(6) Empowered Wellness – Reflections & Celebrations – Eat For Health – online on 6 May (EVE)
Gentle Yoga for the Menopause – Stage 1 – Glastonbury on 9 May (AM) (6 sessions)
Food and Mood – Chard WATCH – Taunton on 9 May (AM) (3 sessions)
Introduction to Aromatherapy Workshop – Frome on 9 May (AM)
Self-care for Call Handlers – online on 9 May (EVE)
Wellbeing Through Art – SS&L Frome Centre on 10 May (AM) (5 sessions) ^
Social Anxiety – Chard WATCH – online on 10 May (AM) (3 sessions)
Drawing for Leisure & Wellbeing – SS&L Taunton Centre on 10 May (AM) (6 sessions)
Wellbeing Activity Workshop – SS&L Bridgwater Centre on 10 May (PM)
(1) Empower Your Wellbeing Through Diet – Food Culture & our Relationship with Food – Eat For Health – online on 11 May (AM)
(1) Empower Your Wellbeing Through Diet – Food Culture & our Relationship with Food – Eat For Health – online on 11 May (EVE)
Weight Loss that Stays Lost (Nutrition Bites) – A Practical Approach – Osprey Outdoors – online on 13 May (AM)
Resources and Strategies for Autism & Anxiety – Autism Somerset – Glastonbury on 14 May (DAY)
Aromatherapy For Women – Mells Walled Gardens on 16 May (AM)
Menopause and the Workplace – online on 17 May (AM)
Adult L2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health – Mind in Somerset – online on 17 May (AM) (2 sessions)
(2) Empower Your Wellbeing – Carbohydrates: Healthy Weight and Sugar Addiction – Eat For Health – online on 18 May (AM)
(2) Empower Your Wellbeing – Carbohydrates: Healthy Weight and Sugar Addiction – Eat For Health – online on 18 May (EVE)
Techniques and Coping Strategies for Better Wellbeing – Self Care – online on 20 May (PM)
Autism Awareness – online on 23 May (PM)
Let’s talk Menopause and Food, Diet and Nutrition – online on 23 May (EVE)
(3) Empower Your Wellbeing Through Diet – Fats, Brain Health & Type II diabetes – Eat For Health – online on 25 May (AM)
(3) Empower Your Wellbeing Through Diet – Fats, Brain Health & Type II diabetes – Eat For Health – online on 25 May (EVE)
Understanding Anxiety – online on 26 May (EVE)
^ This course costs £5.
Maths
Functional Skills Maths – Multiple Locations and Online – Start Anytime
GCSE Maths – Multiple Locations and Online – Start September
Outdoor Activities
Exploring the Landscape through Walking – Osprey Outdoors – Burnham-on-Sea on 12 May (DAY)
Map Reading in the Countryside – An Outdoor Walking Workshop – Osprey Outdoors – Burnham-on-Sea on 26 May (DAY)
Personal Development
Understanding Peer Support – Chard WATCH – online on 10 May (EVE) (4 sessions)
Working with Volunteers – The Glastonbury Trust CIO – Glastonbury on 11 May (DAY)
Considering Becoming A Counsellor? – online on 12 May (EVE)
Stories from the Other Side – Paranormal Investigating using Digital Technology – Hearthstone Ways – Shepton Mallet on 22 May (PM)
Presentation Skills & Public Speaking – The Glastonbury Trust CIO – Glastonbury on 25 May (DAY) (2 sessions)
Stories from the Other Side – Paranormal Investigating using Automatic Writing – Hearthstone Ways – Shepton Mallet on 29 May (PM)
Photography
Organising and Backing up Photos – SS&L Taunton Centre (PM)
Qualifications
Functional English & maths – join any time for Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2
GCSE English & maths – secure your place for September 2022
Pre-apprenticeships (traineeships) for 16 -24 year olds – gain qualifications, work experience, skills & confidence – and receive £100 on completion!
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