About these courses

The health and well-being strand aims to provide learners with the space to explore their own sense of well-being. To nourish the mind, body and soul and to encourage resilience and self-care in a supportive atmosphere.

Personal Development – Mondays 09:45 – 12:15

This course is open to all and runs from September to December, and January to June. The course will support learners on their personal development journey. Learners will look at goal setting, mindset, confidence building, resistance to change, and resilience amongst other things.

Women and Wellness – Mondays 09:45 – 12:15

This course aims to develop the learner’s self-awareness, and is designed to help identify goals, and gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills to take charge of and to support their own well-being. Learners will be brought though a unique Wellness Wheel, where they are invited to look at different areas of their life, such as sleep, nutrition, menopause etc.

Chair Yoga (Autumn 2024) – Tuesdays 09:45 – 12:15 

This course is open to all and runs from September to December. Chair yoga is accessible to people of all levels of fitness. Yoga is a Union of the mind, body and spirit through breathing, poses and mediation in movement. It can help to build strength and flexibility. While Chair Yoga is energising, there is a relaxation side to it too.

Become Your Best Self (Spring 2025) – Tuesdays 09:45 – 12:15

This course is open to women who would like to get fit, build self-confidence and become the best version of themselves. The course will be a mixture of physical fitness, wellbeing, and personal development. For the physical element, those with physical issues, such as back/ joint, mobility problems or pregnancy, will need a written referral from a GP to confirm that it is safe for them to participate. Learners joining the class will need a good level of written and spoken English.

University of the Third Age (U3A) – Thursdays 14:00 – 16:30

This programme is for people aged 55 years and upwards, encouraging them to engage in Lifelong Learning with the approach of ‘you are never too old to learn’. The learning takes place in a fun and social setting while embracing positive ageing. The focus is for people to stay connected, make new friends, share life skills, and learn about been active in your community. Topics covered include physical activity, relaxation, computers, and confidence building. It also informs learners of services available to older people and encourages active citizenship.