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Evening Mindfulness Sessions in March

As the evenings get lighter, there will again be evening mindfulness sessions in March, on Thursdays, 6.30-7.30pm from 9th-30th at Kingsleigh Methodist Church, opposite the bus station with parking at the rear, off Cook Street.

This session is open to anyone and you may attend just one or all. In October the evening group really enjoyed an introduction to one of the Breathworks courses so I thought I would dip into the other, Mindfulness for Health. It again offers skills for calmly dealing with whatever (crisis!) life may bring, even if you have a long-term health condition. It will also be an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate at winters end. Let me know if you would like to come.

Thanks to Sarah Mason for this image, Filmmaker and photographer for brands and families (sarahmasonphotography.co.uk)

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Mindfulness Group, Getting Out More!

Thanks to funding from the Dementia United, Carers Groups Bounce Back Fund the Mindfulness Group can continue into the spring and summer, Carers and those affected by Dementia can enjoy FREE sessions and everyone can experience the benefits of a number of wellbeing trips. The Group recently enjoyed a relaxing visit to The Monastery, Manchester.

“The trip to Gorton was beautiful, Catherine. Thank you for arranging it.“

Over the coming months we will be continuing the Tuesday afternoon sessions in Leigh at Kingsleigh Methodist Church, taking another trip to The Wellbeing Program at RHS Bridgewater, taking part in the Healthy Arts ‘This Mine Is Yours’ project at Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley Green and enjoying getting outdoors practicing mindfulness. Get in contact if you would like to come along.

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New Year, New Course

Introduction to Mindfulness

Interested in learning more about Mindfulness in the New Year?

This short course, based on the Breathworks (Breathworks – Mindfulness and Compassion Training) approach will introduce you to skills to live a happier and more fulfilled life especially if you feel stress, anxiety or have a long-term health condition. It is suitable for complete beginners, those who want to learn more, use it in their work or wish to refresh their meditation practice. In a small group you will experience how Mindfulness can change your whole perspective on life.

You have the option to attend this course in two ways:

Via Zoom, 1-2.30pm Wednesday 19th, 26th January & 2nd February or

In person, 6.30-8pm, Thursday 3rd, 10th & 17th February, at Kingsleigh Methodist Church, Leigh, WN7 4LR.

The course cost will be £30/£25 conc, and FREE places are available for Carers or those affected by Dementia thanks to funding from Dementia Friendly Communities.

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Mindfulness for Health

Earlier this year I was awarded a Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre Training Grant (Wigan Council) to run a Breathworks 8-week Mindfulness for Health Course specifically for Carers with WLCC, in a Leigh venue over September and October. I’m thrilled to be teaching this course that I attended as a participant in 2018, thinking that I would give it a try and doubting it would make a difference to my health. It did make a huge difference to my health and wellbeing! I’m so glad Carers registered with WLCC can do this course for FREE!

Places are limited so follow this link for all the information and booking:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wigan-and-leigh-carers-centre/mindfulness-for-carers-health-8-week-course/e-gvqemq

See my Mindfulness page for the great feedback Carers gave about the Mindfulness for Stress Course I taught with WLCC earlier this year.

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WLCC Event

I’m looking forward to leading two Mindfulness taster sessions at this event in June. I can start letting people know about the courses and weekly sessions I am planning for later this year. Feels like Spring!