NORTH LEITRIM WOMEN’S CENTRE
2013 SCHEDULE OF COURSES AND ACTIVITIES
The North Leitrim Women’s Centre, The Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Tel. No. 071 98 56220 Fax. 071 98 56050 Email:

COURSE / TIMES & DURATION /

VENUE

/ COST
‘ Mind Matters’ Support Group for people who
  • Are feeling anxious or depressed and would like to meet with other women who understand.
  • Would like to learn about Mindfulness
/ Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from
7.30-9.30pm. / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Centre,
Manorhamilton / Free funded by
NLWC & Volunteer Counsellor, Rachel Webb
ilm Endorsed Award ‘Women Leading the Way’
An Empowering, Motivating and 'Awareness Raising' Programme for Women.
Modules include – Leadership in Community, Intro to Political skills and Europe, Building Community, Public Communication skills. / Wednesdays:
23rd Jan, 30th Jan, 6th Feb & 13 Feb
10am – 3pm (lunch provided)
Thursdays:
24th Jan, 31st Jan, 7th Feb, 14th Feb
10am-3pm (lunch provided) / Breffni Family Resource Centre,
Carrick-on-Shannon
North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Free funded by the Peace III Extending Positive Relations Project.
Conflict Management & Reconciliation
Accredited - OCR Level 2
1 Day workshopexploring our understanding of conflict, dealing with conflict, communications and moving on / Tuesday 12th February
10am – 4pm
Other dates will added subject to demand / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Free funded by the Peace III Extending Positive Relations Project.
Certificate in Peace & Reconciliation Studies
OCR Level 3 (FETAC Level 5 Equivalent)
4 Day Programme: Modules include Conflict Management, Diversity & Equality, Community Development & Peace & Reconciliation / Wednesday 6th of February
Wednesday 13th of February
Wednesday 20th of February
Wednesday 27th of February
10am – 4pm (lunch provided) / North Leitrim Women’s Centre, Bee Park Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Free funded by the Peace III Extending Positive Relations Project.
Women’s Community Choir
Come join the Women’s centre and sing your heart out! This is an opportunity for women to sing about issues close to your heart and some of the old favourite songs. / Mondays 4pm – 6pm
New members always welcome / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Supported by Consensus, Peace III.
Digital Photography
Beginner course / 2hour sessions for 8 weeks commencing Tuesday
5th February 7.00-9.00pm. / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Cost of €65 for the course
Subject to sufficient numbers
Online Shopping
Learn how to shop safely over the internet and how to protect yourself against fraud. / Thursday 14th March
7pm – 10pm / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Free funded by NLWC and volunteer tutor Michael Grainger.
Computer security
Learn the necessary security settings to safe guard your computer and how to set up parental controls. / Thursday 18th April
7pm – 10pm / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Free funded by NLWC and volunteer tutor Michael Grainger.
Film Making Course
This is a fantastic opportunity for all you budding filmmakers. Join this course and learn how to write, direct, and produce your own film. / Dates to be confirmed but usually takes place over the weekend. / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Free funded by International Funds for Ireland & Cinema North West.
St Brigid’s DayCrosses– Craft Workshop
Get together with other women for a morning of coffee and chat while learning the traditional skills of making St. Brigid’s Crosses / Thursday the 31st of January
10.00am – 12.00pm / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / €5 Charge per person
Nature, Art & Well-being Workshop
An outdoors workshop that will involve going out into the natural world for a short walk, discussions and exercises based on our feelings about nature and then the creation of a picture using different materials. It's suitable for any woman - regardless of art ability. / Saturday 23rd March / Manorhamilton area / Cost of €10 per person
Driver Theory Test
Need to practice for the driver theory test? CD available for use on the Women’s Centre computer suite. / Contact the office to arrange dates & times. / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton / Small contribution
Leitrim Landscapes guided walks
Guides from Leitrim Landscapes Guided Walks will point out the flora and fauna of interest, local archaeology and the edible plants and herbs around about and even a foraging taster session afterwards!Suitable for the not so fit, walk will last 1.5 hours and will be slow pace. / Meeting point – the Women’s Centre.
Friday 10th May 1-3pm / Manorhamilton/Ross Lane Area / Cost of €5 per person
Spring Flower Arranging / Wednesday 6th March
7pm – 9pm / North Leitrim Women’s Centre / Cost of €20 per person
Nutritious Family Cooking
Cookery demonstration, hints and tips, tasty samples included / Wednesday 20th February
11am – 1pm / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Cost of €5 per perosn
International Women’s Day
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day. Including the first ever performance by the Women's Centre Singers !
who will be joined by the Glens Together One Voice Choir / Friday 8th March 2013 / The Glens Centre
Manorhamilton.
Meditation Workshops
Explore different meditation techniques including chakra, guided meditations and breathing. / Wednesdays 5.39 – 7.00pm
Starting Feb 6th / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton. / Weekly charge of €8
More courses and events will be announced over the coming weeks
Keep an eye on the e-mail,local notes and our website for details and as always call into us in the Women’s Centre
New Year – New You!
Personal Development, Confidence Boosting Programme / Details to be confirmed / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton.
Marie Keating Foundation
Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop / Details to be confirmed / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton.
An Evening of Beauty / Details to be confirmed / North Leitrim Women’s Centre,
Bee Park Community Centre,
Manorhamilton.
Plus many more!!