Additional Positive Self-Esteem Course for those suffering with mild to moderate mental health on Wednesdays 10am-1pm.

The course is delivered over 8 weeks for 2-3 hours per week.

Let’s do IT is a drop-in session open to all. It provides an opportunity where IT skills can be practiced and developed in a relaxed atmosphere. Each session is supported so there is always help at hand if needed.

Tuesdays 1pm-2pm at The Hope Centre, Atherton Street

Looking for a new hobby or interest? Then look no further – Newton Community Centre has got it all! Take a look at our “What’s On” page for more information.

If you’re looking to improve your Health & Well Being there’s something for all ages and fitness levels from Family First Aid, Family Martial Arts, Yoga, Pilates and Adult Social Dance, Weekly Job Club, We even facilitate a Well Baby and under 5 clinic on Mondays.

For those of you who enjoy crafts we run several Jewellery Making Groups; Creative Crafts, Creative Writing, and a Nifty Needlecraft Group.

Groups that meet at the Centre include Local History, Flower Arranging, Indoor Bowling, Bridge to name a few.

New for 2018 – Have fun at Forever Fit (fitness for 50+) or maybe try Baby Massage every Monday morning

Old favourites are also running and include many foreign language courses e.g. Italian and Spanish courses run throughout the week (daytime and evenings) for different levels i.e. from beginners through to intermediate or advanced.

There’s plenty for the children and young people to do as well! Our weekly Club 4-2-6 is very well attended as is Legends Children’s Dance classes, we also have Family Fun Time (ages 0-4) and Starlites Morris Dancers.

Visit www.newtoncommunitycentre.co.uk for further information and updates regarding courses and activities.

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See What’s On page for further information on all of our courses and activities or contact the Centre for further info on 01925 224731- ask for Cheryl or Tony.

2 great Hatha Yoga classes run on a Wednesday10.30am-11.30am and Thursday 10.00am-11.00am and costs £4 per session (payable in advance in blocks of 7 weeks, term time only).

This yoga class is suitable for all levels of ability – complete beginners are welcome! Yoga postures (asanas) will be used for breathing techniques and visualisation to help create feelings of relaxation and wellbeing during the hour long session.

It is advisable to bring your own mat, a bottle of water, a blanket for relaxation and to wear loose comfortable clothing.

Yoga sessions are very popular so please ring the Centre to register your interest. Limited creche places available.

Would you like to start your business, but are not sure where to begin?
You could be your own boss, provide for your family and even employ other people from our community.

Whether you’re looking to become a sole trader, a social enterprise or any other kind of company we’d like to help you get started.
If you are a St Helens resident and would like to take the first steps in starting a business we can offer you a place on our free business support project, Building Enterprise in Communities (BEiC).

To find out more book a place one of our ‘Thinking About Business’ workshops by emailing Chris Carlin ccarlin@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk or phone us on 01744 457 100.

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Local recycling groups are being encouraged to bid for cash funding under a scheme by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority and Veolia Environmental Services.

The Community Resource Action Fund has been made available in order to encourage waste awareness in local communities. Grants of up to £3000 will be available for projects.

You can apply for the Community Resource Action Fund 2011-12 if you are a:

• Community or voluntary organisation
• Small to medium sized enterprise;
• Not for profit organisation
• Charity
• Parish/town council
• Youth group
• Uniformed organisation

Examples of projects we have supported in the past are:

• Equipment for testing re-used electrical items
• Community art projects using recycled materials
• Community events that raise awareness to sustainable waste management issues

If you are a community or resident group and wish to apply to the Community Fund, please call us on:

Tel: 0151 255 1444

email: enquiries@merseysidewda.gov.uk

Or write to:
Community Resource Action Fund
Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority
6th Floor, North House
17 North John Street
Liverpool
L2 5QY.

Applications are only accepted via the application form provided by MWDA and will be subject to evaluation by MWDA. Completed applications must be returned to Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority by 5.00pm Friday 30th September 2011.

Sat 30th July 2011
12-4pm
Activities include:
Activate
Circus Skills
Arts and crafts
Saints Coaches
The Rangers
Reptiles and Lizards
Bouncy Castle
Tombola stalls
Raffles-first prize signed saints shirt!

Terryokee entertainment with performances from Daisy, Keira, Pink Panthers and much more

Excellent three course meal, music by local band GAP who present popular music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
A great Night out.
15th July 2011
To book a place ring John Ingam on 01744 758991

The Thompson Centre’s Fun Day is on Sat 30th July 12-4pm and is called ‘families that play together, stay together!

It’s full of activities for families and young people to engage with and we are building on the success we had last year. Lesley Kintas, chair of the Tiny Tots Group that helps organise the annual event and says ‘We believe families should be having fun together and if we can help facilitate that then I believe we are helping to build strong family units within our local community’. For more information please contact the Danielle Reed at the Thompson Centre on 01744 678144.