WHAT’s On at WHISC – The Women’s Charity

by | Mar 10, 2020 | What's On

WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON FREE AT WHISC

WHISC is open daily for general enquiries. Please feel to drop-in Monday to Thursday, 10am – 4pm.
Please call us on 0151 707 1826 on the day that you plan to visit to check that the class is running and that the time is unchanged.

PLEASE CONTACT US TO ASK FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

All classes are FREE to attend but voluntary donations are always welcome.

 

MONDAY

  • DIRECTIONS – MOVING TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT: 10am – 1pm. Helping you develop your confidence and self-esteem by supporting you into training and education.
  • MENOPAUSE, GYNAECOLOGICAL, POSTPARTUM & PERINATAL HEALTH SUPPORT: Appointments: 11am – 2pm. Please call to book with volunteer Dr Ishrat Urmi
  • READING GROUP: 3 – 4pm. No preparation needed, reading materials provided on the day.
  • POETRY GROUP: 3 – 4pm. With Judy on 6th April.
  • MEDITATE & MOVE: 4 – 5pm. On 30th March.
  • SALSA CLASS: 4 – 5pm. On the following dates: 16th and 23rd March.

TUESDAY

  • ENGLISH CLASS (ESOL): 10am – 12 midday. A class designed to help women learn or improve their English. Suitable for beginners.
  • MAKE & TAKE: 12.15 – 1.30pm. Craft session with Denise on 17th March, 21st April.
    & with Elsa on 24th March, 28th April, 26th May.
  • BELLY DANCING: 4 – 5pm with Miki.
  • EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: 4:30 – 5:30pm. Please call to book.

WEDNESDAY

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 11th March, 10.30am – 4pm.
    Join us for our celebration of womanhood in all its shapes and sizes. Includes taster classes in Craft, Belly Dancing, and Salsa. Plus tea, coffee, cake and lots of fun!
  • MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS: 11am onwards. Face-to-face appointments – booking essential. For anyone who would like information about what support is available from WHISC and other local agencies.
  • YOGA: 1 – 2pm. On the following dates: 18th March.
  • STRENGTH AND SUPPORT: 2:30 – 4:00pm. Weekly support group for anyone with depression or anxiety. 

THURSDAY

  • KNITTEN’ KITTENS CLUB: 10:30am – 12:30pm. Knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting weekly get-together.
  • MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS: 11am onwards. Face-to-face appointments – booking essential. For anyone who would like information about what support is available from WHISC and other local agencies.
  • ANTENATAL BELLY DANCING CLASS: 1:15 – 2:15pm. With Tara. First 4 classes FREE! Please get medical advice before attending. Beginners welcome.
  • THYME TO GROW: 2 – 4pm. Allotment off Park Road, Liverpool, L8. Please call if you are interested in attending: 07873318846
  • SINGING: 2:30 – 4pm. Lets make beautiful music together!
  • TAI CHI: 4.15 – 5.15pm. Starts 26th March.

FRIDAY

  • THE WHY GROUP: 12 – 2pm. Self-support group for women.
  • UKULELE GROUP: 2:30 – 4pm. Beginners welcome!

SATURDAY

  • SATURDAY CLUB: 11am – 2pm. A group supporting the integration of all women. 

COURSES AT WHISC

GROUP FACILITATION SKILLS
2 part course on 9th and 15th March, 1pm – 3:30pm.
This course aims to help participants develop the skills to facilitate group discussion and support.

LEARN HOW TO PRODUCE MICRO GREENS
FREE 12-week Training course. Started 5th March (Still accepting new participants), 10am – 1pm.
Learn about new technologies in food production to share with your family, friends, and communities.

Dear All

We are gradually re-opening and we have been working hard to ensure the safety of all when visiting our Centre. From Monday 13th July we will be providing appointments and beginning Training Courses again.

To Book or for further information, please call 07708 381 568.

SAFETY MEASURES 

To keep us all safe we have put a number of safety measures in place that we ask you to please follow. 

Ø If you feel unwell, or have ANY Covid-19 symptoms, please cancel and stay home.

Ø Please come on time. Try not to be too early or late to avoid waiting in the communal area.

Ø On arrival we will be checking everyone’s temperatures.

Ø You will be provided with hand sanitiser and a mask,  if you don’t have one.

Ø Sorry but we won’t be offering refreshments. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own.

Ø Please limit the number of belongings you bring with you. As we will not be able to store coats, bags etc

Ø The ground floor loo will be open for use. We ask that you please use three separate Antibacterial wipes for 1st Flush button 2nd  Seat and 3rd Hand basin

The premises will be cleaned every day and deep cleaned once a week. Thanks so much for your help to keep WHISC safe.