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1 Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, or prolonged low mood and would like to improve your mental wellbeing? Learning some coping strategies, learning to relax and release tension, learning how to raise your self-esteem or simply learning something new with other people might help you in your journey to good mental health. Bracknell & Wokingham College has gained government funding to take part in a monitored pilot project to deliver FREE courses to adults 19+ experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. Courses are taught in small groups in welcoming venues. Please join us! Find out more on the college website For further information and to enrol phone or or wellbeing@bracknell.ac.uk

2 Courses in the Bracknell Area Getting started on Wellbeing in Mind! Come and find out about the pilot project; what courses are available and their benefits, plus some practical help on how to uplift your mood. Course code: MB/M/PX008 Centre: Church Road Centre Wednesday 09 September day 18:30-20:30 Introduction to Wellbeing in Mind Introductory activities on stress management and confidence building with pointers on where to go from here. Course code: MB/M/PX009 Centre: Bracknell Forest Homes Monday 14 September day 09:30-14:30 Confidence and Communication Skills Come and boost your self- esteem, become more assertive and develop your communication skills. Course code: MB/M/PX010 Centre: Bracknell Forest Homes 5 weeks 09:45-11:30 Mindful Yoga Mindful movement with breath and body awareness to help reduce the effects of stress. Course code: MB/M/PX011 Centre: Great Hollands Complementary Therapies Community Centre 5 weeks 13:15-14:45 Simple complementary therapy techniques for relaxation and stress management. Course code: MB/M/PX012 Centre: Bracknell Forest Homes Tuesday 06 October 20 October weeks 18:45-21:00

3 Singing for Fun and Wellbeing Come along and have fun singing a variety of popular songs. Absolutely no singing experience necessary! Course code: MB/M/PX013 Centre: Church Road Centre 5 weeks 19:00-21:00 Movement to Music Learn different dance styles, link body and mind and lift your spirits in these relaxed and enjoyable sessions. Course code: MB/M/PX014 Centre: Church Road Centre Wednesday 23 September 21 October weeks 18:30-19:45 Paint your own Plate ( 5 materials charge) Personalise your own plate using a range of simple techniques and stencils. Course code: MB/M/PX015 Centre: Church Road Centre Monday 28 September 4 weeks 19:00-21:00 Paint your own Pottery ( 5 materials charge) Choose from a range of attractive pottery gifts to personalise with your own design. Course code: MB/M/PX016 Centre: Church Road Centre Monday 02 November 30 November weeks 19:00-21:00 Crafty Gifts An opportunity to try five different crafts in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with lots of ideas for you to continue in your own time. Course code: MB/M/PX017 Centre: Great Hollands Tuesday 22 September 20 October 2015 Community Centre 5 weeks 12:45-14:45 Finding your Feet with Digital Photography Break out of Auto! An introductory course in digital photography designed to help you get to grips with basic camera operation and improve your familiarity with various functions. Includes an off-site practical session on low light photography. Course code: MB/M/PX018 Centre: Church Road Centre Wednesday 23 September 21 October weeks 19:00-21:00

4 Photography Introducing Lightroom Learn how to effectively manage and edit your photographs using this powerful Adobe software. Course code: MB/M/PX019 Centre: Church Road Centre Wednesday 04 November 02 December weeks 19:00-21:00 Cook 5 Tasty Dishes! ( 12 ingredients charge) Come and cook tempting meals from scratch. Course code: MB/M/PX020 Centre: Church Road Centre 5 weeks 18:30-20:30 The Sugar Rollercoaster Take control of what you eat for your mood and waistline. Learn the facts about the sugar headlines and get tips on how to make this practical for yourself. Includes some fun food tasting! Course code: MB/M/PX021 Centre: Church Road Centre Saturday 17 October day 09:30-12:30 Nature Walks Join us for a leisurely walk in the local area, while looking out for signs of autumn and admiring the nature around us. Course code: MB/M/PX022 Centre: Various Tuesday 06 October 20 October weeks 10:00-12:00 Centres in the Bracknell Area Church Road Centre, Church Road, Bracknell, RG12 1DJ (for SatNavs enter RG12 1EH) Bracknell Forest Homes, Berkshire Court, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RE Great Hollands Community Centre, The Square, Great Hollands, Bracknell, RG12 8UX For further information and how to enrol please telephone or or or wellbeing@bracknell.ac.uk

5 Courses in the Wokingham Area Introductory Session to Wellbeing in Mind Interactive workshop sessions to explore the symptoms and causes of stress, anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and learn some ways to manage them. Course code: MW/M/PX011 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Thursday 17 September 4 weeks 13:00-14:45 08 October 2015 Introductory Session to Wellbeing in Mind Interactive workshop sessions to explore the symptoms and causes of stress, anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and learn some ways to manage them. Course code: MW/M/PX012 Centre: Woodley Hill House Tuesday 22 September 13 October weeks 18:45-20:15 Yoga for Wellbeing A practice of postures and sequences, breathing techniques, concentration and relaxation to help you develop awareness, strength and flexibility and balance of body and mind. Course code: MW/M/PX013 Centre: Chapel Hall, Woodley 5 weeks 09:30-11:15 Yoga for Wellbeing A practice of postures and sequences, breathing techniques, concentration and relaxation to help you develop awareness, strength and flexibility and balance of body and mind. Course code: MW/M/PX014 Centre: Radstock Lane Wednesday 23 September 21 October 2015 Photography Introducing Lightroom Community Centre 5 weeks 19:00-20:45 Learn how to effectively manage and edit your photographs using this powerful Adobe software. Course code: MW/M/PX015 Centre: Woodley Hill House 5 weeks 13:00-15:00

6 Create your own Photo Calendar Step by step guidance through the process of making your own photo calendar. No experience required Course code: MW/M/PX016 Centre: Woodley Hill House Monday 02 November 30 November weeks 13:00-15:00 Fun with Clay Experience the therapeutic nature of creating in clay. Step by step guide through different techniques involved in making things with clay. Suitable for all regardless of ability and experience. Course code: MW/M/PX017 Centre: Woodley Hill House Wednesday 16 September 14 October weeks 10:00-12:00 Time4Art Enjoy exploring your creativity through pencil, paint and paper, no experience required. Course code: MW/M/PX018 Centre: Woodley Hill House Wednesday 23 September 14 October weeks 13:30-15:30 Nature Walks Join us for a leisurely walk in the local area, while looking out for signs of autumn and admiring the nature around us. Course code: MW/M/PX019 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Tuesday 22 September 29 September weeks 10:00-12:00 Food and Mood An investigation into the basics of food nutrition, followed by understanding which foods might be having a positive or negative impact on your mood. Includes some fun food tasting! Course code: MW/M/PX020 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Tuesday 29 September 06 October weeks 13:00-14:45

7 Complementary Therapies Simple complementary therapy techniques for relaxation and stress management. Course code: MW/M/PX021 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Tuesday 03 November 01 December weeks 13:00-15:15 Mindfulness An introduction to mindfulness and the benefits of regular practice. Classes will consist of mindfulness exercises and group discussion. Course code: MW/M/PX022 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Tuesday 03 November 08 December weeks 19:00-21:00 Crafty Gifts An opportunity to try five different crafts in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with lots of ideas for you to continue in your own time. Course code: MW/M/PX023 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Tuesday 03 November 01 December weeks 10:00-12:00 Make and Take a Festive Wreath Learn some interesting facts about evergreen shrubs, collect some greenery and make a festive wreath. Course code: MW/M/PX024 Centre: Waingels Adult Centre Tuesday 08 December 15 December weeks 10:00-12:00 Centres in the Wokingham Area Woodley Hill House, Eastcourt Ave, Earley, Reading, RG6 1HH Waingels Centre, Waingels Road, Woodley, RG5 4RF Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4BG Radstock Lane Community Centre, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, RG6 5UZ For further information and how to enrol please telephone or or or wellbeing@bracknell.ac.uk

8 Five Ways to Wellbeing Connect Talk and listen Be there Feel connected Take Notice Remember the simple things that give you joy Be Active Do what you can Enjoy what you do Move your mood Give Your time Your words Your presence Keep Learning Embrace new experiences See opportunities Surprise yourself Five Ways to Wellbeing New Economics Foundation Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand