Activity Directory February 2018

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1 Activity Directory February 2018

2 Training Services Course Description Contact Number Emergency First Aid Covering administering emergency 1 st Aid Contact for more information ICT Various subjects and classes in locations across North east Sheffield. Contact for more information Fab 5 This course covers the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical exercise. Contact for more information ESOL Classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Basic English lessons for adult learners. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12.30pm 2.30pm Southey Avenue, Sheffield, S5 7NN Contact SAVTE

3 Employment Services Location Description Contact Person Job Club now open 5 days a week at: Employment Services, 19 Bellhouse Road, S5 6HJ Mon 9: Tue 9: Wed 9: Thurs 9: Fri 9: SOAR Works 14 Knutton Road, S5 9NU Thurs 13.00pm 16.00pm Our employment support services are delivered by friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge that can help people with one to one support, including: Help with CV and covering letter Job searching/ Finding the right vacancy Information on training and courses Support for online applications and application forms Interview role play and techniques Exclusive employment engagement Signpost to other organisations Our employment support services are delivered by friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge that can help people with one to one support, including: Help with CV and covering letter Job searching/ Finding the right vacancy Information on training and courses Support for online applications and application forms Interview role play and techniques Exclusive employment engagement Signpost to other organisations Employment Team employment@soarcommunity.org.uk Employment Team employment@soarcommunity.org.uk

4 Employment Services Location Description Contact Person High Green Every Tuesday 13.00pm 16.00pm Angram Bank Children s Centre Kinsey Road, High Green S35 4HN Outreach Stocksbridge Every Monday Meeting Place Social Café Christchurch, Stocksbridge 9.30am 12.30pm Stocksbridge Library 13.00pm 16.00pm Our employment support services are delivered by friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge that can help people with one to one support, including: Help with CV and covering letter Job searching/ Finding the right vacancy Information on training and courses Support for online applications and application forms Interview role play and techniques Exclusive employment engagement Signpost to other organisations Our employment support services are delivered by friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge that can help people with one to one support, including: Help with CV and covering letter Job searching/ Finding the right vacancy Information on training and courses Support for online applications and application forms Interview role play and techniques Exclusive employment engagement Signpost to other organisations Employment Team employment@soarcommunity.org.uk Employment Team employment@soarcommunity.org.uk

5 Employment Services Location Description Contact Person Outreach Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre Sheffield, S5 0AA pm Outreach Learning Zone Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NL 10.00am 14.00pm Our employment support services are delivered by friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge that can help people with one to one support, including: Help with CV and covering letter Job searching/ Finding the right vacancy Information on training and courses Support for online applications and application forms Interview role play and techniques Exclusive employment engagement Signpost to other organisations Our employment support services are delivered by friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge that can help people with one to one support, including: Help with CV and covering letter Job searching/ Finding the right vacancy Information on training and courses Support for online applications and application forms Interview role play and techniques Exclusive employment engagement Signpost to other organisations Employment Team employment@soarcommunity.org.uk Employment Team employment@soarcommunity.org.uk

6 Health Activities Service Dates Description Contact Person The New Brew Springboard Social Café Every other Friday The fortnightly Social Café is an all-day event where people can drop-in as they need to and, over refreshments, talk with others in a similar situation. Helen Warren The Social Café also provides a programme of activities and events that will encourage people to participate in a wider range of activities. This commissioned activity is targeted at people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or other mental health conditions; but who are one or two steps away from having a level of need that makes them eligible for self-directed support with an individual budget. Venue: Learning Zone, Wordsworth Avenue The Comfort Zone Social Cafe Every other Tuesday, 10am-12noon. The Comfort Zone Social Cafe is a place where people can drop in and meet others who may feel lonely or isolated. It s a chance to make new friends. There are a number of activities within the group such as a variety of crafts, indoor bowls, hand massage, board games and a drop in IT session. Refreshments and lunch are Rachael Moss

7 Health Activities Service Dates Description Contact Person Springboard Social Café (Chapeltown) Every other Tuesday 10am-4pm 82 nd Chapeltown Scout Hall, Burncross Road, S35 1RX The café is a great starting point for those who want to meet others, build confidence and self-esteem. Activities include massage therapy, healthy lifestyle and eating, mental health workshops, gentle exercise. Refreshments and lunch 1.50, parking available Schani Cave Forget me Not Memory Cafe Every Tuesday am (Term time only) The Memory Café is aimed at supporting adults with early stage Dementia and their carers. Venue: Parson Cross Community Development Forum, St Thomas More Community Centre and Church, 56 Margetson Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9NB Louise Askew Shiregreen Social Group Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre, Westnall Road, (at the side of Beck School) Every Wednesday 10am 3pm Meet new people who will support you through a range of activities, building confidence and encouragement to being socially active, learn new skills, cook together or just a place to meet up. One to one support online safely, job searches, online banking/shopping etc. even a topic or interest you would like to try. Helen Warren

8 Health Activities Group/Activity Dates Description Contact Person Firth Park Wellbeing Walk Meet outside Firth Park Children s Centre To start in the third week of January 2018 Gentle exercise in Firth Park to develop your fitness whilst you meet new friends and have fun. Angela Woodward Shiregreen Buggy Walk Venue: Firth Park Library Every Wednesday (term time only). 10am-12noon Make new friends, have fun whilst improving your fitness levels with a buggy walk around Firth Park. Angela Woodward Craft Toddlers Starting 25th January, pm, Term time only until 7th March Come and share some fun activities with your toddler to develop their social and communication skills. Venue: The Learning Zone, Parson Cross. Angela Woodward

9 Health Services Support & activity groups Group/Activity Dates Description Contact Person Why Weight? Tuesdays 10-11am FREE weight management course. You must contact Why Weight to book on Venue: The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NL Why Weight Powerhoop Saturdays am Powerhoop - exercise that s both fun and effective! With Powerhoop s revolutionary weighted hoops you ll lose inches in the your waist and hips and reduce lower back pain. It s fitness with a twist! 6 per session. Jilly Gough Venue: The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield S5 8NL Shirecliffe playgroup Mondays, term time only am Children s and parents play activity to develop communication, social skills and school readiness Angela Woodward Women Only Exercise session Every Monday during term time. Time: pm This is a term time only session running at Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon St, where women can enjoy gentle exercise. Venue: Verdon Recreation Centre Somshun Nessa

10 Health Services Support & activity groups Group/Activity Dates Description Contact Person Concord Fitness Group Every day! Please contact Helen for times and specific sessions. SOAR s volunteers will accompany clients to Concord Leisure Centre for moral support and taking that first step in becoming more physically active at any level. Venue: Concord Sports Centre Helen Warren The Wednesday Womble/Family Walk Every Wednesday Time: 10am Age Better in Sheffield volunteers have set this up for your community based on feedback. A stroll around the block. This is not a health walk, just a social get together with like-minded people, just to get out of the house. Have a cuppa after in the Neighbourhood centre and meet others. Helen Warren Venue: Meeting point at Shiregreen Neighbourhood Centre, Westnall Road, S5 0AA (Next to Beck School) Modelling and Crafting Group Fortnightly Fridays Time: 11am- 1pm This is for over 50s An opportunity to make something, such as a Spitfire plane, or work with Angela on a range of exciting craft projects whilst talking to like-minded people, just to get out of the house. Helen Warren Each session is 1.50 towards resources costs. Venue: The Learning Zone, Wordsworth Avenue

11 Health Services Support & activity groups Group/Activity Dates Description Contact Person Craft Group Every Tuesday 2pm 4pm A free craft group for the over 50s. Join us for a cup of tea, natter and have a go at a variety of crafts. Southey Avenue, S5 7NN Grace Weatherburn Wild at Heart Every Wednesday 10am 12pm New FREE group fun packed with various wildlife activities for the over 50s. Refreshments provided and transport can be provided if required. Jenny King Southey Avenue, S5 7NN Men s only social group (Ecclesfield) Every Monday 11am 1pm Group for men to play board games, chat and socialise. 1, refreshments provided. Venue: Ecclesfield Library, 113 High Street, S35 9UA Please Contact Ecclesfield Library Improving Wellbeing Sessions Four week sessions Tuesdays 2-4pm Free Low Mood Support Sessions run by Sheffield Health and Social Care. Self-referrals possible on website: Katherine Keeler Venue: The Learning Zone, Wordsworth Avenue

12 Activities for the Family Group/Activity Dates Description Contact Person Men only over-50 s boxing and sports Volunteering matters Every Monday 1-3pm Work at your own pace in a fun environment. Fist hour is physical activity based and in the second, enjoy refreshment, quizzes and much more. Southey Avenue, Sheffield, S5 7NN Jamie Cowther or After School Makers Club Tuesdays pm Hands-on makers activities concentrating on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ideal for ages 7+ FREE! Katherine Keeler Venue: The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NL S5 Slings Playgroup Second Wednesday of the Month 10:00-12:00 Play and stay group for parents/grandparents. S5 Slings also offers a rental service for baby carriers. Knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to support you in choosing the right baby carrier for you! Katherine Keeler Venue: The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue Sheffield, S5 8NL Longley Little Ones Every Monday am Play and stay group for parents, grandparents or carers with little ones aged Term time only Southey Avenue, S5 7NN

13 Activities for the Family Group/Activity Dates Description Contact Person Longley Wrigglers Every Wednesday 9.30am 11.30am Play and stay group for parents, grandparents or carers with children aged Term time only Southey Avenue, S5 7NN Shotokan Karate Every Thursday pm Lady 3 rd Dan instructor. Classes for children and adults aged 10 and above. Southey Avenue, S5 7NN Or Judo for Children Every Monday 4-5pm 5-6pm Judo Courses for children age Judo is a dynamic sport that does not rely on strength but is based on a combination of balance, coordination and reaction. 20 per month with sibling discounts. Katherine Keeler Venue: The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NL Yoga Every Tuesday 10:30am -12:00pm Gentle yoga exercises to help relieve stress and improve breathing techniques. Suitable for all ages. Anyone can do yoga! 6 per class Katherine Keeler Venue: The Learning Zone, 320 Wordsworth Avenue Sheffield, S5 8NL