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International personal development training comes to Lower Shaw Farm

As government, local council and health service cutbacks become clearer with the prospect of redundancies and organisational restructuring,
this could be the time to consider next steps for the future.
For those who want help through people’s innate abilities and in- increased opportunities for indi- ful. The Stillpoint programme was
the fog of uncertainty and prepare creased self-awareness, enabling viduals and organisations to be- much more than just training and
for a new era in their professional participants to engage better and come much more publicly engaged I recommend it to anyone who is
or personal lives, a new two-day get more positive results, either and make a difference. Stillpoint’s willing to grow as a person, and
training opportunity will take place personally, professionally or in the programme provides the tools for who wants to fi nd greater heart
at Lower Shaw Farm in November. community. more effective interactions and in their interactions with others.”
Run by specialists in coaching “Lower Shaw Farm is a great personal growth.” Stillpoint’s programme is suit-
and experiential training, Stillpoint venue to support refl ective learning The Stillpoint team have worked able for public and private sector
Associates will help course mem- and is a great asset to Swindon.” all over the UK and in mainland managers and leaders, human
bers create the change they want Senior associate with Stillpoint, Europe. Psychologist and HR resource experts, youth service
to see in their lives. Juliet Platt, who also writes for consultant Mervi Puupponen from providers, individuals looking to
Co-founder of Stillpoint, Lynn The Link, said, “this is a time of Finland said, “after years working establish their own coaching prac-
Hull, said, “our programme is great change in Swindon, with in business and recruitment I felt tice, and anyone who feels they are
different because we work with rapid community expansion and I needed new tools to make the at a crossroads in life.
interviewing process more power- For details see the advert below.
Art of Living in Swindon
An acclaimed course which aims to reduce stress and negative emo- PERSONAL AND
tions, improve health and wellbeing, heighten energy and enthusiasm, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
improve concentration and creativity and self esteem takes place from
26 to 28 November at Lower Shaw Farm. For the rst time in Swindon - This is Module 1 of our internationally
The course teaches powerful cy to wander between the events
breathing techniques to boost phys- of the past and the worries of the the opportunity to train accredited* professional coach training and
personal development programme for:
iology, and the nervous, endocrine future. The breathing techniques with Stillpoint
and immune systems. taught on the course have the power ✓ Leaders and managers
Course coordinator Rebecca to bring the mind to the present 23-24 November 2010 ✓ Human Resource experts
Brain, said, “our breath is directly moment, where clarity, awareness, All About Me ✓ Professionals
linked to the mind. If we learn how and peace reside.” ✓ Youth service providers
to skilfully use it, our mind gets a Art of Living teachers are vol- ✓ Individuals developing their own
deep rest. These well-established, unteers and course fees go to Book now on coaching practice
natural techniques bring energy humanitarian projects. For details 01793 727994 ✓ Anyone at a crossroads in life
and healing to our whole system. contact Rebecca on 07843 050073 or
“A stressed mind has the tenden- mail: [email protected] Cost: £400
www.stillpointassociates.com
*International Coach Federation (including VAT, lunch & refreshments)
CAB urges people to seek help
to keep warm this winter

Several million households in Britain could struggle to keep warm, The Ridgeway School
and the Citizens Advice Bureau is keen that people are aware of the
help that they can get as the weather gets colder. & Sixth Form College
The way that a household is • check whether there are govern- Inspiring Learners for their Future
usually defi ned as being in fuel ment schemes that could help, such
poverty is if more than 10 percent as Warmfront, and whether you are
of the household income needs to eligible. Sixth Form
be spent on fuel to make the home • access other schemes, for exam-
warm enough to live in - usually 21 ple the Health Through Warmth
degrees for the main living area, and scheme, which aims to improve Open Evening
18 degrees for other occupied rooms. levels of warmth, comfort and qual-
Living in cold homes can damage ity of life for those who have cold
people’s health and affect their qual- and damp-related illnesses.
ity of life - particularly the elderly, • get more information and help Thursday 11th November

children, and those with a disability where you might need it – there 6.30pm - 8.30pm
or long-term illness. are local organisations that can help

Fuel poverty is often caused by you fi nd out about the best tariff for Sixth Form life at The Ridgeway
poor energy effi ciency in the home, you, and offer advice on how to go College ensures that all students
high energy prices and low house- about putting it into action.
hold income. • suggest ways to maximise your are fully prepared for the
The Citizens Advice Bureau in income – for example by making challenges and opportunities of
Swindon has put together a pack sure that you are getting all the higher education and work in the
of information, specifi cally aimed benefi ts that you are entitled to. 21st century. Most of our
at helping people to get the support Contact the CAB for a pack by students progress to higher
and advice that can be useful as the calling 533135 extension 3, e-mail- education and the school has an
winter approaches. This contains ing: bureau.swindoncab@cabnet.
useful tips about how to org.uk or calling into or writing excellent record of success with
• choose the best energy deal – to: Citizens Advice Bureau, 1 Far- past students and their university
either with your existing fuel sup- ingdon Road. Swindon SN1 5AR. entrance.
plier, or by considering changing Over 55s can call the Over 55s
suppliers. Advice Team on 491889 between www.ridgewayschool.com
• see if you might qualify for a 10am and 1pm, from Monday to
‘social tariff’ – cheaper prices for Friday to request a pack. Tel: 01793 846100
vulnerable customers or those on Information can also be found at: Headteacher: Mr Steve Colledge B.Ed. (Hon), MA, NPQH, NLE
a low income. www.adviceguide.org.uk

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