Latest Events in Swindon(June Updated)

We’re with you every step of the way! This course is essential for anyone considering their first self build, home improvement, loft conversion or renovation project. Covering everything from budgeting, insurance and site management through to health & safety, snagging and VAT reclaim. This one-day event is delivered by experienced Project Manager, Lucy Nylander. (from CLPM) What will the course cover? Project Management Basics Sequencing your Build Project Management Options Build Routes Programme Management Budgeting - Setting and Establishing a Budget Controlling Expenditure Insurances and Warranties VAT Reclaim Trades and Materials Sourcing and Managing Trades Getting a Price Contract Options Sourcing Materials Quality Control Site Preparation and Set up Site Management Avoiding the Pitfalls Health and Safety Completion delivered in such an understandable, no nonsense way “A tremendous thank you for the invaluable advice and information which was delivered in such an understandable, no nonsense way. It has enabled me to narrow down the best route for me to take for my forever home.” exceeded my expectations Thank you so much for the Project Management Course. I found it so valuable, so well organised - it exceeded my expectations invaluable “You did a wonderful job of putting this course together [...] I really appreciated being able to participate online and learnt so much that will prove invaluable when we come to build our new home. Thank you everyone, it was fab!” Information Source: The National Self Build & Renovation Centre | eventbrite

An important (and often stressful) part of any self build project is gaining planning permission. Without a formal consent, your project will be something of a non-starter. In our brand-new course, we take a deep-dive into the planning system, explain how you can best prepare a successful application, be aware of common mistakes and avoid costly pit-falls. The session will be full of real-life studies and examples curated over many years in Practice. Planning Permission course Topics covered: Types of planning permission Creating a successful application Research Design & Drawings The Appeals Process Reports Forming your team of expert advisors Legislation and Regulation Conservation Areas & geographic variations Expert Presenter: Our course has been designed specifically for self-builders at early stages and is produced and delivered by independent planning expert Mark Doodes MRTPI. The course covers the key topics and features a Q&A session – so you can get your specific planning queries answered! Mark is a qualified, chartered and insured Town Planner with 22+ years’ experience in preparing and assessing planning applications including a decade as a planning officer. His practice is part of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) consultants register and their role is to give you impartial advice throughout the process. Without planning permission your project hasn’t really started, and this course is designed to ensure you are not wasting time, effort and capital on sites or strategies that are unlikely to be fruitful. The planning system is a complex and growing area with new Ecology requirements which came into effect in February. Use this course to get expert advice upfront with our great value half-day course. Limited to just 30 delegates. Only £95 Per Person (Inc. VAT) Half-Day session delivered in classroom style at the NSBRC Exclusive course materials on a USB to access at your convenience Opportunity to arrange a follow-up session with MDP at discounted rate* *MDP are Chartered by the Royal Town Planning Institute and are on the National Planning Consultants Directory and on the Planning Portal. MDP take on projects all over England and are Insured up-to £1M in Professional Indemnity and Public Liability for site visits and meetings. Information Source: The National Self Build & Renovation Centre | eventbrite

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A five week course which allows relaxation and bonding time for you and your baby, while learning how massage can be of great benefit. I am a certified infant massage instructor (CIMI) having completed my training with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). IAIM aim to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research; so parents, care givers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community. This is a five week massage course so you can spend time relaxing and bonding with your baby. The benefits of massage are limitless. These include reducing colic, improving digestion,improving muscle tone, encourages relaxation, reduces stress hormones and enhances overall sleep quality and quantity. My aim is to create a calming environment in which you and your baby feel comfortable, relaxed and able to leave any stress at the door. The classes are baby led, so feel free to tend to your babies needs if they cry, need feeding, need changing or need a cuddle. During the first session you will receive a welcome pack alongside an instruction guide and small bottle of oil to enable you to continue the relaxation and bonding at home. The course will take place weekly on Thursdays in 5 week blocks. Each session there will be a comfortable mat, towel and cushions to ensure you and your little one can feel relaxed and comfortable. Hot drinks will be available fromt he on site cafe and a sweet treat will be provided each sessions. Twins are welcome with no additional charge. All you need to bring is a blanket so your baby can have a recognisable smell to aid their relaxation and a supply of milk as massage tends to make babies hungry. Any questions please contact me by email Vicky@Squishymunchkins.co.uk or on Instagram or facebook : @squishymunchkins Information Source: Squishy Munchkins | eventbrite

Developing somatic awareness and expanding skills for working somatically in counselling and psychotherapy PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING HELD ON A FRIDAY RATHER THAN A SATURDAY About the workshop: As counsellors, we are attuned to so much of what unfolds for our clients before a single word is spoken. We are skilled at thinking things through, recognising patterns, and engaging in thoughtful dialogue—work that is undoubtedly valuable. Yet, when we begin to notice and share the subtle communications arising from the body, the therapeutic process can deepen in powerful ways. In this workshop, we will explore why working with the body is so helpful, what to pay attention to, and how to cultivate our own somatic awareness alongside that of our clients. We will also consider how to make interventions that honour both mind and body, supporting a richer and more integrated therapeutic work. About the Speaker: Caroline Walker is a UKCP Registered Child & Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor specialising in trauma. Caroline was the Child Clinical Lead for Trust House Reading (a centre for counselling and giving advice to people who have been affected by sexual abuse) where she helped to grow the service, trained counsellors to work with this client group and supervised her team. Caroline is passionate about working in the field of trauma and draws on her different modalities of Integrative Creative Art & Play therapy, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy to help clients find their own healing path towards a more balanced and positive way of being. She has previously been a lecturer for the postgraduate course in trauma counselling at Willows. Caroline now works in Private Practice, room based and out in nature, with her small herd of horses using the natural surroundings to help bring clients back to self-regulation, inner strength and ultimately processing the trauma when they are ready. With this work, Caroline takes self-care very seriously so she can continue this important work for the longevity. She engages with her own therapy, supervision and regulates her own nervous system daily with mindfulness, exercise and working with her own horses. Practicalities: Breaks - There will be one short refreshments break and a lunch break. Free tea & coffee will be available on site, and there are a number of shops and cafes locally that delegates may wish to use during lunch. Parking - Limited free parking is available on site on a first come first served basis. There are a number of pay as you go car parks locally. The closest is on Prospect Place (51 Prospect Place, SN1 3LJ) 1 minute walk away. Train/Bus - Willows Training is accessible by local bus routes. The main Swindon bus and rail stations are approx 20 minutes walk away. Who is this workshop suitable for? This workshop has been designed as a source of Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Counsellors, Psychotherapists, other mental health professionals, and students undertaking counsellor/psychotherapy training. It may also be helpful for anyone working in a caring, helping or pastoral profession, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers and Social Workers. About Willows Counselling and Training Service Willows is a registered charity offering Counselling and Counsellor Training in Swindon, Wiltshire. With more than 30 years' experience, Willows is well established in both knowledge and reputation in the local area and beyond. Willows offers the full suite of qualifying courses for counsellors: CPCAB Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 Diploma. For qualified therapists, they run a Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma (Level 6 equivalent), an NCPS Advanced Specialist course, as well as a programme of one-day CPD workshops and training conferences. Information Source: Willows Counselling & Training | eventbrite

Join us for a joyful day of singing with Bruce Ncube! A day of singing with Bruce Ncube Get ready for an awesome in-person experience! Join us for a harmony singing workshop with acclaimed singer and percussionist Bruce Ncube, learning traditional songs from Zimbabwe and South Africa. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or haven't sung since school, this day is for everyone! Don’t miss out on this chance to lift your spirits and connect with others through song. Information Source: eventbrite

Please join us for our Nursery tour for new families looking to join us here at Tadpole Farm -1 ticket per family. Starts at 9.30am Information Source: Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy | eventbrite