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

by | May 4, 2021 | What's On

WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON FREE AT WHISC – MAY 2021

 

We apologise that, due to the ongoing pandemic, we have had to reorganise our activities at WHISC. We are still providing services for women and are carefully beginning to open the Centre up in line with the latest COVID-19 restrictions. This will be reviewed weekly.

Please feel free to phone us at WHISC Monday to Thursday, 10am – 3pm on 0151 707 1826 or 07708 381568

TO ATTEND ANY OF THE TRAINING, WORKSHOPS OR ONLINE GROUPS, OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE TELEPHONE WHISC OR EMAIL US AS BELOW.

WHISC are continuing to provide services for women. We have Zoom rooms, online services and support over the phone, as well as being able to visit the Centre. Please check our website and other social media for up-to-date information or give us a call. You can also read our blog in the News section of WHISC’s website.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

Up to 30 minute, one-to-one sessions on the phone for any woman looking to improve their English. Please call WHISC to book with Annie.

CRISIS

For crisis support, listening ears, walk ‘n’ talk, and solution focused therapy. Call us to book.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

For Financial Crisis Support, please call and book with Karen on 0151 707 1826.

MENOPAUSE, GYNAECOLOGICAL, POSTPARTUM & PERINATAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Call to book phone support with volunteer Dr Ishrat Urmi on either of the above numbers.

HATE CRIME

WHISC are a Hate Crime Reporting Centre. A hate crime is any incident which the victim, or anyone else, thinks is based on someone’s prejudice (e.g because of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender). We are here to support you.

MONDAY

  • 10.30 – 11.30 am FUN OUTDOOR EXERCISE CLASS – Weather permitting, at St. James Park in the grounds of the Anglican Cathedral. Email Lisa for more information at lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk
  • 3 pm YOGA WITH JODIE in WHISC’s Zoom Room – Accessible class from the comfort of your own home. Good for beginners. Please click on this link to book your place: Book Yoga With Jodie
    *We ask that you keep your camera on for this session please.

TUESDAY

  • COMING SOON! 11 am – 1 pm SOUL SPA at WHISC. Starting Tuesday 18th May for 6 weeks. Booking essential.
  • 2 – 4 pm UKULELE Via ZOOM – Please email Moyra at moyramahoney@whisc.org.uk for the ZOOM link.

WEDNESDAY

  • 10.30 – 11.30 am CHAIR BASED EXERCISE – Incorporating gentle yoga. Contact Lisa at lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk for the ZOOM ROOM link.
  • 12 – 1 pm CUPPA AND A CATCH UP – Because we all feel better after a cuppa. Join Faye for a mood lifting chat via Zoom. All welcome. The more the merrier! To attend please email faye.susan.barkley@gmail.com
  • 1.30 – 3 pm MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP VIA ZOOM – If you wish to attend the group please email Liz at liznorth@whisc.org.uk

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

  • 10.30 – 11.30 am FUN OUTDOOR EXERCISE CLASS – Weather permitting, at St. James Park in the grounds of the Anglican Cathedral. Email Lisa for more information at lisamcloughlin@whisc.org.uk
  • 3 – 4 pm UKULELE Via ZOOM – Please email Moyra at moyramahoney@whisc.org.uk for the ZOOM link.

 

OTHER WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

Places are limited. So please email women@whisc.org.uk to book your place or call 0151 707 1826.

DIRECTIONS – TRAINING COURSE
How are you coping during these difficult times? Have you lost confidence or suffering with low-self-esteem?

Our Directions project aims to support women in the Liverpool City Region who are unemployed or economically inactive, and over 18 years of age. The course aims to help you explore your levels of confidence/self-esteem and help you move towards job searches and the workplace. We will support you in developing skills to look for work, education or training, create your CV, practice and expand your interview skills.

This course is partly funded by the ESF.

Tutor: Anne Quinton
Where: Via ZOOM (Face2face, when/if permissible)
When: THURSDAYS FROM 15TH APRIL 12.30 – 2.30 PM
Duration: 6 weeks (with 1-2-1 support sessions, if needed)

 

THE ‘DO IT’ PROJECT  
This course is for women over the age of 18, who are unemployed, looking to return to work or between jobs, and eligible to work in the UK. It assists them to set goals, increase self-esteem, reduce stress, learn new skills, prepare a CV, and present themselves effectively at interview. It consists of a combination of group work, one-to-one support.

When: THURSDAYS FROM 15TH APRIL 10.15 AM – 12.15 PM
Duration: 9 weeks

Please contact us at moyramahoney@whisc.org.uk for availability

 

 

UPDATED 4TH MAY 2021
Any errors or omissions please let Kirsteen know via kirsteensheppard@whisc.org.uk

Please click the link to find out how you can Help WHISC Help Women https://whisc.org.uk/donate/

We are available across many social media platforms as follows:

Twitter: @whisc / Facebook: whisc / Instagram @whisc_liv

WHISC providing services for women.

As well as offering outdoor classes, Zoom rooms, online services and support over the phone, we are pleased to be able to announce the gradual reopening of services from the centre in Bold Street, Liverpool.

Please check our What’s On Calendar on the website and call us to find out more.

In our effort to keep everyone safe, we are following strict Covid-19 restrictions & because of this we are working a little differently. Please call if you would like to make an appointment.

Please check our website and other social media for up-to-date information or give us a call.

Centre number is 0151 707 1826

WHISC services are staffed 10am – 4pm Monday through to Thursday.

Stay safe & see you soon x