Skills - South Northants Homes

Booking Form
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See overleaf for list of courses
@SNHomes
snorthantshomes
www.southnorthantshomes.co.uk
South Northants Homes Wood Burcote House, Burcote Road, Towcester, Northants NN12 6TF
South Northants Homes is part of Grand Union Housing Group
Courses
No Strings Badminton
No Strings Badminton is the easy way to play
badminton for relaxed, social game-play for
adult (16+) players of all abilities.
Walking Football
Mondays: 10.30 –11.45am
Thursdays: 10.30 –11.45am
Rediscover the joys of playing football again at
our Walking Football sessions.
As the name suggests, Walking Football is a
slower paced version of the game, on smaller
pitches and with plenty of breaks.
Walking Netball
Walking Netball is a slowed down version of the
game designed for anyone looking to exercise in a
relaxed, supportive and friendly environment.
A game of Walking Netball is for all ages and abilities
and every session contains a gentle warm-up.
Begin to Spin
30 minute indoor cycling class, great way to
introduce beginners into the world of spinning.
Food Hygiene
All IT based with an easy to use
programme. Hands-on support from
members of staff if needed.
Cooking
Come along and take part
in some of our fantastic
cooking classes.
Ways with Bolognese
Wednesday 22 February
Mince Meals
Wednesday 8 March
Bread for Beginners
Wednesday 22 March
NO FOOD
AND NO MONEY
TO BUY ANY?
THE FOOD BANK CAN HELP
They can provide emergency
supplies in rural areas.
For quick, simple and
anonymous advice...
CALL: 01327 357820
OR 07724 832043
www.towcester.foodbank.org.uk
Thinking Therapy
Thursday 2 March: 10am – 1pm
Negative thoughts can work against us.
Learn techniques to help manage anxieties
and reduce over thinking, alongside some
practical breathing and relaxation tips.
Budgeting
A small friendly group session to give
you money saving tips. Bring a gas or
electric bill with you and we will help
you find a better tariff.
Learn to Knit
Tuesday 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar & 28 Mar
Knitting is a brilliant way to keep your hands
busy. Join the group to get started and
either knit independently or as part of our
latest project. Everything you need provided
including a free drink!
IT Friday
Fridays 10am – 12noon
Learn and gain the absolute basics of using a
computer in a calm, supportive group.
A community owned alternative
to high street banks
FREE informal sporting
sessions for young people
in local communities
Gain
qualifications
Have
fun!
01604 250016
www.northamptonshirecu.co.uk
Try NEW
sports and
activities
Make
NEW
friends
@YouthActivators
[email protected]
Youth Activators
01327 322337
07740 774051
www.southnorthants.gov.uk/YouthActivators
Are you a Grand Union
Housing Group resident?
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Do you want to help us shape
our services?
Want your voice to be heard?
South Northants Homes is delighted
to bring you Skills4U, a training
programme full of fantastic courses.
All of these courses are provided
by our Community Investment
Team, with the help of other local
partners and will take place in
and around Towcester.
To express your interest in
attending any of the courses,
use the form at the back of this
booklet or visit our website
www.southnorthantshomes.co.uk
yes to any of the above, then you
should become a member of GUHG100
If you answered
We are looking for forward-thinking
customers of all ages to join us and get more
involved with Grand Union Housing Group.
Feedback is always welcome so,
once you have completed your
course, your trainer will give you
an easy form to fill in.
It’s not like traditional customer involvement
– it’s a virtual group that gets involved with a
number of important decisions Grand Union
Housing Group has to make.
If you’re a tenant and have any
transport or childcare issues,
we may be able to help with
the costs. This will need to be
discussed and agreed prior to the take up of your place on the course.
Free refreshments
When each course is full we will
get in touch to confirm your
And a warm welcome!
Buffet lunch provided on
any all-day courses
Clear and easy to
understand course notes
Pen and paper for your
own notes
No Strings Badminton
Walking Football
Walking Netball
Begin to Spin
Food Hygiene
Cooking
place and we will even send you a text reminder before the course!
What’s included on the day:
Courses
Best of all, it’s totally flexible to suit
you and your needs.
• You decide the method of participation – via
email, post or in person
• You decide on your level of contribution –
take part when you have time
• You make a difference – your opinions and
feedback help us improve our services
So if you would like to know more or would like to join GUHG100, please contact
Sasha McGregor, Community Consultation Officer at South Northants Homes on
01525 844510 or at [email protected]
Ways with Bolognese
Mince Meals
Bread for Beginners
Thinking Therapy
Budgeting
Learn to Knit
IT Friday
Return this form to: Community Investment, South Northants Homes, Wood Burcote House,
Burcote Road, Towcester NN12 6TF