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Winter Timebank newsletter
by on 18th January 2012 12:00 PM
The new Take Time to Make Time newsletter is out now with updates on the scheme and how people are benefitting from being involved. Please CLICK HERE to download a copy of the newsletter.
Season's Greetings
by on 16th December 2011 1:22 PM
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all at Changing Minds
New Learn2b courses now available
by on 18th October 2011 8:40 AM
New Learn2b courses, including wellbeing courses such as Manage Stress More Effectively, and creative expression courses such as Creative Wellbeing Art, are now available. Please CLICK HERE for more information and to book on to the courses.
Autumn Time Bank Newsletter
by on 14th September 2011 1:17 PM
The Take Time to Make Time newsletter for Autumn 2011 has now been published. Please CLICK HERE to take a look at it - it is a really great introduction to the wonderful work being carried out by our time bank members
Learn2b Wellbeing courses now available
by on 14th September 2011 1:03 PM
Learn2b's wellbeing courses, including sleep managements and self esteem, are now available to view on this website. Registration will begin on 26th September and the courses are on throughout October, November and December. Please CLICK HERE for more details.
Learn2b Autumn courses
by on 31st August 2011 10:06 AM
The new Learn2b brochure of courses for Autumn 2011 will be available soon - please check back for more details
Take Time to Make Time newsletter
by on 15th June 2011 10:51 AM
The first Take Time to Make Time newsletter was published last week. Designed by a Timebank member who offered his skills in graphic design this newsletter is not only informative and interesting but looks fantastic. To download the newsletter to find out more about how to get involved in this scheme please CLICK HERE.
Learn2b courses still available
by on 24th February 2011 8:50 AM
There are still places available on several Learn2b courses that are starting over the next few weeks in Wellingborough, Corby and Daventry. Please CLICK HERE for more details of the courses available.Many of our courses are now full or have already started so if you would like to be put on to the Learn2b distribution list to receive a copy of the Spring/Summer brochure in April please phone the Learn2b administrator on 01604 893451.
Northampton Time Bank launched
by on 24th February 2011 8:45 AM
Take Time to Make Time, a new time bank that allows people to exchange their skills and services, has been launched in Northampton following a successful pilot in Daventry. For more information about Take Time to Make Time please CLICK HERE.
Places Available - Confidence Building
by on 19th January 2011 10:00 AM
There are still places available on the 7 week Confidence Building course in Wellingborough. This course is in danger of being cancelled if more people don't sign up. Please CLICK HERE for more details.
Places available - Colours and Chakras
by on 19th January 2011 9:55 AM
There are still places available on the one-off Introduction to Colours and Chakras course in Wellingborough. This course is in danger of being cancelled if more people don't sign up. Please CLICK HERE for more details.
Learn2b - places still available
by on 14th October 2010 2:14 PM
While most of the courses in the Autumn 2010 programme are now full, there are still places available on some courses, including Money Worries and a half-day CBT skills group, starting over the next few weeks. To find out more abou those courses that you could still access please CLICK HERE for Wellingborough area, CLICK HERE for Kettering area, CLICK HERE for Northampton area, and CLICK HERE for Daventry area.
Sleep management in Daventry
by on 7th September 2010 8:10 AM
A Learn2b sleep management group in Daventry due to start at the end of Septmeber could be cancelled due to low uptake. If you would like to take part please contact the Learn2b administrator on 01604 893451. Please CLICK HERE for more details
Learn2b Voice - have your say
by on 27th August 2010 7:33 AM
If you have attended a Learn2b course, or would like to know what other people think about the courses before you apply, Learn2b Voice is the place for you. Please CLICK HERE for more details.
Learn2b Autumn 2010 programme launched
by on 27th August 2010 7:30 AM
Details of all the courses available across Northamptonshire for Autumn 2010 are now available on the website. Please CLICK HERE for more details and to find courses in your area. If you would like a copy of the brochure please contact the Learn2b Administrator on 01604 893451.
Read Yourself Well book groups
by on 17th June 2010 7:49 AM
Read Yourself Well book groups offer you the chance to share your knowledge and experience of reading and to meet new people. There are now 6 Read Yourself Well book groups running each month across the county. The groups in Daventry, Northampton and Brackley are well established and have around 6-8 people attending each time. However, the newer groups in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough need more people involved to be a success. If you are interested in joining any of these book groups please CLICK HERE for more information.
Take Time to Make Time
by on 17th June 2010 7:42 AM
A pilot project has been launched in Daventry called Take Time to Make Time, which is based on the idea of time banking. Local people have been asked to register with the project, signing up with both the skills they can offer other people and the things they need help with. The project is a partnership between Changing Minds and the Daventry Volunteer Centre. CLICK HERE for more information.
Learn2b: we need you!
by on 1st February 2010 12:44 PM
Whilst most Learn2b courses have proved very popular and are oversubscribed there are some courses in certain areas that need more people booked on them to ensure they can go ahead. Some examples of courses that are at risk of being cancelled are:
Relaxation and Energy Boosting in Rushden and Wellingborough
Yoga in Kettering
Positive Under Pressure in Brackley
Please take some time to look through the list of courses by area (CLICK HERE) to see if there is anything you are interested in attending.
New Learn2b prospectus launched
by on 5th January 2010 10:24 AM
The new Learn2b prospectus for courses beginning in January, February and March 2010 is now available.Courses range from one day taster sessions to 6 week therapeutic groups on a wide variety of wellbeing subjects so there really is something to suit everybody.
CLICK HERE to search the courses available by area or phone the Learn2b Administrator on 01604 893451 for a copy of the whole prospectus.
Happy New Year
by on 5th January 2010 10:19 AM
Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2010 from all at Changing Minds
Learn2b Inspired by Arts
by on 26th October 2009 2:48 PM
The Learn2b Inspired by Arts event will be happening on Friday 30th October at the Fishmarket gallery in Northampton 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It is free to attend and there will a number of workshops run by local artists. Please CLICK HERE for more information
November/December Learn2b prospectus now available
by on 6th October 2009 7:54 AM
The updated Autumn 2009 Learn2b prospectus is now available to download. These are courses that will start in November and December. Please remember to book a place as soon as you find one you are interested in as they fill up very quickly. CLICK HERE for more details
Come and join a book group!
by on 11th September 2009 9:28 AM
Changing Minds are working with librarians accross the county to run monthly wellbeing book groups. At the moment there are groups running in Northampton, Brackley and Daventry and there are plans to launch book groups in other areas soon. Please CLICK HERE for more details.
New Learn2b prospectus launched
by on 7th September 2009 9:54 AM
The Learn2b course prospectus for September and October 2009 is now available to download. Numerous courses are happening across the county ranging from cardmaking and creative writing to CBT skills and sleep management. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the prospectus.
Learn2b Calm and Content!
by on 29th July 2009 1:20 PM
Learn2b is launching a series of events over the summer to help you learn how to manage stress, improve your mood and learn techniques to deal with emotional distress.
Please CLICK HERE for more details