BartholoNews
24 November 2015
www.stbarts.co.uk
Issue No: 777
PEGGY IN PECKHAM
On Friday 13 November, the deputy head boy
and deputy head girl, together with Year 7
students Jennifer Scourfield and Grace
Raphael,
accompanied
Ms
French,
Mrs Hodgkin and, driving the mini bus Mrs
Hale, to deliver our harvest festival packages
to
Peggy
in
Peckham.
We started the day
organising
the
donated tins and
packets of food into
boxes, which we
then loaded onto the
minibus. Grace won
the competition for
finding the tin with
the longest best before date (September 2020
no less!) and so our journey began.
No thanks to the satnav, we eventually found
our way to Peckham where we were met with
a lovely welcome from the famous Peggy and
her friend Lily. Our donations filled the
shelves almost to breaking point, and it was
nice to see the difference we made. Lily’s
granddaughter had made us the most amazing
fruitcake and we ate far too much!
Meeting Peggy, aged 104 years, was a
pleasure and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing
her stories. We were surprised to learn that she
had taken no less than three buses to get to us
that day all on her own! She was a real
inspiration and I think we all agreed that we
would love to have her
passion for life if we
ever reached 104.
We said a fond farewell
to
the
ladies
of
Peckham, and due to
heavy London traffic,
we had to embark on the
long journey home.
Several
sing-a-longs
later
and
beautiful
renditions of Frozen songs from the both of us,
we arrived back at school.
It was lovely to meet the woman we’d heard
so much about as we progressed through
school and it was nice to see where all our
donations ended up.
Becky Gill, Deputy Head Girl and
Oscar Forsey, Deputy Head Boy
DIARY DATES
YEAR 12 PARENTS’ EVENING
Tuesday 1 December 2015
4.30pm – 7.00pm
Curnock Block
Online bookings are now open.
Letters have been emailed to parents/carers.
Wed 25 Nov Y12 Safe Drive Stay
Alive,
Hexagon, Reading
12 noon -3.30pm
Tues 1 Dec Y12 Parents’ Evening
Wed 2 Dec
A Christmas Carol, 7pm, Hall
Thurs 3 Dec A Christmas Carol, 7pm, Hall
Fri 4 Dec
A Christmas Carol, 7pm, Hall
Mon 7 Dec
Y11 Practice Exam Week
The weekly newsletter of St Bartholomew’s School.
ST BART’S PRESENTS
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
FRENCH BREAKFAST
As a display of support for France
in the wake of the terror attacks, a
group of Year 13 students held a French
Breakfast on 20 November in aid of charity.
The money raised
will be donated to
the Red Cross
who are setting up
help centres to
support
those
injured.
In a whole school
show of solidarity,
the French flag in
the Luker Hub
was taken down
last week.
Dan Green 13C1
This year’s school production
features a brilliant cast of 65 students
with original music composition by
Mr James Maunders
SIXTH FORM
WINTER BALL
At 7.00pm in the Hall on
Wednesday 2 December
Thursday 3 December
Friday 4 December
Friday 11 December
7.30pm – 11.00pm
Adults £5
Concessions £3
Mulled wine and roasted chestnuts
available from 6.30pm
and during the interval
In true Christmas spirit the evening will
be raising money for our link school in
Ghana. Dress up and join friends for a
night of entertainment and
refreshments.
Tickets on sale from the Expressive
Arts Office during break
and activity times
Tickets £10 from School Officers in the
Sixth Form Area in advance.
Tickets on the night £12.50.
SIXTH FORM AT ST BART’S
Applications Now Open
Year 11 – have you applied yet for a
place in the Sixth Form in September
2016? Loads of subjects to choose from, a
wide range of extra- curricular activities, social
occasions, charity events, quiet independent
study areas and a place to relax at break time
in the common room.
Look on the Sixth Form page of the website
www.stbarts.co.uk for details about our
courses and an application form.
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MONSTERS IN THE MAKING
Students in Miss Dillnutt’s Year 7EP class
have been learning to use the textiles room
equipment. The monster project introduces a
selection of skills from hand embroidery,
making seams, sewing on buttons and
appliqué, as well as learning how to use the
sewing machine.
TRAIN TO TEACH AT
SECONDARY LEVEL
Career Information Evening
Wednesday 25 November 2015
At The Downs School
RG20 6AD
Once the students are confident with the
equipment they design and make their
monster. Last week the students completed
their project making.
5.00pm – 8.00pm
Inspire young people to fulfil
their potential
The Downland Alliance specialises in
training the secondary teachers of the future.
Whether you are a teaching assistant, a
career changer or you graduate in summer
2016, why not come along to our Train to
Teach Information Evening?
http://www.downlandalliance.org.uk
01635 270096
EVERS FUNDRAISING
A huge £550 was raised
for
West
Berkshire
Mencap by Evers House
Captain Jordy Haynes
who
organised
a
fundraising event
at
Newbury
Racecourse.
He sold tickets for entry to his birthday
party.
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Bullying isn’t necessary!
ANTI-BULLYING
WEEK
I’m back in a corner all alone,
Curled up in a ball, feeling like stone.
Being kicked and pushed, wanting to hide,
Even though I know I can’t inside.
They think it’s right, but I don’t agree,
Oh I wish they didn’t bully me.
Trying to find out my past,
I hope this bully is the last.
Horrible words being aimed at me,
Oh I wish I wish I could be free.
All these words making me feel down,
I feel like I’m wearing a broken crown.
I feel like I’m being towered over by a bear,
There isn’t a happy feeling in the air.
I feel like I want to run,
Because I feel like I’m going to be shot by
a gun.
My heart is beating really fast,
Why do they want to know my past?
A cold feeling, chilling me to the bone,
I’m backed in a corner all alone.
Megan Easton, 9D1
The tagline of this year’s
national Anti-Bullying
Week is to “Make a Noise!”. We, as a school,
are making sure that every student feels
comfortable with sharing their feelings or
experiences with someone who is ready to
listen.
A dramatic, light-hearted assembly from
Year 12s (led by Mrs Sims, Beth Edwards,
James Glen and Amy Bowen) last Wednesday
illustrated that bullying comes in many forms,
and can be taken in many ways; many thanks
to Cleona Freemantle, Henry Hutchins, Kane
Dodd, and Gabriel Foley. At the end of the
day, we aim to convey the message that there
is always a trusted teacher, friend, or House
Head willing to make sure every student is
content during their time at St Bart’s.
Despite this week having a particular national
focus on anti-bullying, we don’t bind the
practices to just a week; we feel that its ethos
should be echoed throughout our St Bart’s
community, throughout the academic year.
Our school policy reminds us that bullying is
never tolerated in any form, whether that be
online, at home, or within school, socially,
physically or verbally.
A poem read and written by Megan Easton
concluded the assembly, making the whole
school reflect on the very raw and real reality
of bullying. “Making a noise” doesn’t have to
come from the person being bullied; we are
encouraging every St Bart’s student to take
responsibility, and actively take a stand against
any form of bullying they experience or
witness.
50% of young people reported in the 2015
Annual Bullying Survey said that they had
been bullied at some point in their lives. Here
at St Bart’s, we aim to ensure that all students
feel entitled to learn in a safe, inspiring and
happy environment. The first step is to just
“Make a Noise!”
By Amy Bowen, James Glen and Bethany
Edwards, Year 12.
KEY STAGE 4 AWARDS
At a recent Year 11 assembly,
104 students received signed
certificates as members of the
15 Club. These are students
whose work in the classroom and in terms of
Independent Study is particularly impressive.
Six students also received Progress
Certificates for improvements of two levels on
the 0-20 scale.
During Year 11 Assembly, the winning
students from the 15 Club Draw were: John
Neely 11C2 and Michelle Willmer 11E2 who
both received £10 of Live-to-Shop vouchers,
and the lucky winner (£20) was Emily Gray,
11D3.
The next award will take place at the start of
next term.
Mr N Cook
Assistant Headteacher
Learning and
Achievement at KS3 and KS4
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CHRISTMAS LUNCH
YEAR 7
SCHEME
Our Christmas lunch this year will be
held on Wednesday 9 December.
There are a limited number of tickets at a cost
of £3.95.
Lunch will be served at 12.30pm and there
will be no other provision of hot food during
activity time that day. Availability of food at
break time remains unchanged.
PE
AWARDS
Well done to the following Year 7
students who have had a PE
Department postcard sent home in the post.
They were nominated by their PE teacher for
making good progress in their PE class during
the latest PE module of work.
William Shapland, Rhiannon Evans, Iris De
Sousa, Luci Robertson, Charlie Shakespeare,
Tom Kerry, Pippa Thomas, Erin Rees, Ed
Brooker,
Will
Connington,
Johann
Mascazenhas, Jennifer Scourfield
Miss N Ostinelli, Director of PE and Sport
Menu
Cranberry and Sage Stuffed Turkey Breast
wrapped in Bacon
Pig in Blanket
Crispy Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and
Gravy
Christmas Dessert
BOYS’ PE
Vegetarian Menu
Quorn Fillet with Vegetarian Stuffing
Crispy Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and
Gravy
Rugby
Year 7
St Bart’s 55 – 20 Reading School
St Bart’s 30 – 5 The Downs
St Bart’s 25 – 0 Park House
Christmas Dessert
Year 8
St Bart’s 33 v 12 Reading School
Try scorers were Louis Carnell, Matt Gaskell,
Arham Khalid, Luke Bullen and Will Freer.
Matt Gaskell converting 4.
Man of the match Sam Taylor
Crackers, table decorations and a bottle of
drink will also be included.
Tickets are on sale now until Wednesday
3 December from either the Facilities Office
(W030) break or activity time and the kitchen
before school. Please note that payment will be
taken from lunch cards.
St Bart’s beat Kennet 12-5.
Arham Khalid scored both tries. Matt Gaskell
got the conversion.
Player of the match Arham Khalid.
Teacher man of the match Adam Tucker.
This event will be ticket only.
Best performance of the team so far in horrible
rainy condition. It was the first time for many
of the players to play on Newbury RFC 1st XV
pitch, and they wore the St Bart’s shirt with
honour and pride.
PENTATHLON
Congratulations to Sam Hart
10C1 who competed in the
Pentathlon GB biathlon in
Bracknell on 24 October. He
performed fantastically well
across the disciplines and was
awarded the gold medal.
Year 9 A team lost to Reading School, but
played very well with a third of the starting
team absent on the day.
Year 9 B played Clere A and John O’Gaunt A.
They did not win, but they were playing
against A teams, and lent Clere five players.
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Year 10
St Bart’s 33 – 38 Reading Blue Coat
Netball v Park House
Year 8 and 9 had league matches.
Year 8 won 24-6 and Daisy Dijksman was
awarded player of the match
Year 9 lost 11-2 and Emma James was
awarded player of the match
Year 10 played a friendly match and won
24-10
Year 11
Lost to Park House, and beat Trinity 29-0
1st XV
1st Xv v Lord Wandsworth lost 14 - 54 MOTM Luke Parkes – other try scorer Barney
Morgan.
Y9 v Park House
The girls knew Park House would be a tough
match as we have always been evenly matched
in the past. The team worked hard to move the
ball to attack but some good defending and
very fast attacking players from PH saw them
take an early lead. Unfortunately Ellen Grace
(GA) fell in the second quarter and injured her
ankle which left the team unsettled and down
to six players. Team spirit didn’t fail and the
six battled hard to deny P.H. Kindly Melissa
Congerton from Year 8 stepped up as GS, the
shooters moved the ball nicely within the
circle with help from Ottilie Sanderson and
Emma James. Despite some good interceptions
by Emily Mayo and Izzy Sutton we were
beaten 11-3. We have moved away from the
match with some positives and things to work
on to improve for our next two matches.
Player of the match was awarded to Emma
James (C).
Sophie Stancombe
2nd XV
Beat Reading School 27-19
Fantastic game, the boys played very well.
Try scorers: Oscar Day, Nick Haynes, Will
Hutchins, Matt Houghton and Max Hayman.
Joe Seward score one conversion
Football
The Year 9 6-a-side teams played in the Area
Tournament in very windy conditions.
Congratulations to the A team who came first.
Goals from Dan Stevenson, and some brilliant
saves from Goalkeeper and Player of the
Tournament Harry Greenwood.
The Year 7 teams played in the Area
Tournament last week. They played some
great football, and came 2nd on the day.
Boys’ Badminton
The KS3 team came fourth out of eight
schools in the West Berkshire Tournament
which was hosted by St Bart’s on
12 November. The boys narrowly lost to Park
House in the third/fourth play-off.
Well played to Dylan Rees, Jo McLaughlin,
Keian Ho and James MacAllan.
Y7B v Trinity
On Tuesday 17 November, two teams from
St Bart’s went up against two from Trinity in
the Berkshire league. It was a game with
halves of 10 minutes each.
St Bart’s got off to a cracking start winning the
first quarter with them only having one goal.
We had an amazing attacking side of the team
with the defence taking the ball off of them at
every opportunity, meaning that they only had
the chance to score right at the start. Overall
we all played amazingly and have kept up our
winning streak by winning 11-1.
I would like to say a massive thanks to Louise
Gubbings, Sophie Cunningham, Jennifer
Scourfield, Zoe Quarterly, Rebecca Harris,
Ella McCarthy, Nina Faithful, Olivia Spatharis
and Aimee Robinson for being an amazing
team so far. Keep it up.
A special well done to Ella McCarthy for
being player of the match.
GIRLS’ PE
Netball Results and Players of the
Match v Trinity
Y7A won 18-5
Maddy Ettridge
Y7B won 12-1
Ella McCarthy
Y8
won 16-2
Daisy Dijksman
Y9
won 15-8
Sophie Stancombe
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Y8 v St George’s
On Saturday 16 November the Y8 lacrosse
team played a home game against St George’s.
Our team played very well and won 15-3.
Lola Callaghan scored seven goals, Maya
Landhed scored three, Melissa Congerton
scored three and Esme Layton scored two.
Captain, Lola Callaghan, was player of the
match.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all
the coaches who gave up their Saturdays for
us.
Maya Landhed 8C3
Y7A v Trinity
The netball season is coming to an end with
only two more netball matches. It was the
Year 7’s first match away from home at the
Trinity netball courts. There was a slightly
different format with two halves each
containing ten minutes. The girls started well
with shot after shot going into the net and the
defenders were intercepting all the Trinity’s
passes. The midfielders were aware of the
spacing and used the netball court wisely to
receive strong, accurate passes. At the half
way point St Bart’s were winning 9:2, there
was a little change to the team with Erin Rees
coming on at WD and Lottie Day moving to
WA. Once the new positions had been sorted
the umpires whistle blew and the game had
begun! The attackers were great at running in
to receive the centre pass and the shooters
were on fire scoring goal after goal or catching
the rebounds. The defenders were great at
blocking the shots and bringing the ball back
down the courts were the WA or C could do a
great feed into the shooting D for the shooters
to score even more goals. After a fast game
St Bart’s won 18:5.
A huge well done to GK Neve Scarr, GD
Imogen Pemberton, WD Lottie Day, C Luci
Robertson, WA Bianca Vicaria, GA Maddy
Ettridge, GS Maisie Lainsbury and Erin Rees.
A massive congratulations to Maddy Ettridge
who got playeY7B
Luci Robertson
House Cross Country
Individual Runner Positions, Top 10
Year 7 Girls
SEE PAGE 10 FOR MORE NETBALL
REPORTS AND PHOTOS
7C3
LUCI ROBERTSON
1
7C1
REBECCA THOMSON
2
7C2
GEORGINA THOMSON
3
7E2
SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM
4
7P2
PIPPA THOMAS
5
7E3
ANNABEL SMITH
6
7E1
ELLA MCARTHY
7
7E1
JENNIFER SCOURFIELD
8
7D1 HARRIET PAPE
9
7P2
10
REBECCA HARRIS
Year 7 Boys
Lacrosse
Our senior teams played a mid week fixture
against St Swithun’s
Results and players of the match were as
follows:
1st team lost 10-3 Anna Prudden
2nd team lost 8-4 Katie Clements
Last weekend we played St George’s Ascot at
home. Results and players of the match were
as follows:
1st team won 8-6 Jenny Alston
Year 10 won 17-2 Millie Pope
Year 9 won 18-3 Molly Robinson
Year 8 won 15-3 Lola Callaghan
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7P1
T STANCOMBE
1
7D1
C.DUNBAR
2
7E1
J DOUGLAS
3
7D2
C SHAKESPEARE
4
7E2
J KNIGHT
5
7P2
A DAYSH
6
7C1
C HART
7
7C1
N PROWSE
8
7P2
A GROVES-WAY
9
7D2
J MacALLAN
10
Year 8 Girls
Year 9 Boys
8D1
L QUESADA-GETGOOD
1
9P1
KYRAN DEACON
1
8C3
MAYA LANDHED
2
9C1
RHYS AINSWORTH
2
8C2
JESSICA HARRISON
3
9D3
HARRY BROOKER
3
8D2
ROXANNA MONSEF
4
9D2
WILLIAM FYAL
4
8D1
GRACE LEES
5
9D2
IVAN BEYNON
5
8P2
HATTIE SMITHSON
6
9E1
DAVID MITCHELL
6
8E1
ILONA ROYSTON
7
9P1
CHARLIE NEWELL
7
8P2
ELLIE POINTS
8
9D3
KAIN COLEMAN
8
8E3
ANNA KAESSER
9
9C1
JOSH MARSHALL
9
8C3
LAUREN DELAVERE
10
9C1
ALEX CHAPMAN
10
Year 8 Boys
Year 10 Boys and Girls
8P2
L VICARIA
1
10C1
SAM HART
M 1
8P1
T THOMAS
2
10C3
ALEX COLSTON
M 2
8P1
C LANGLEY
3
10D2
DAN DRURY
M 3
8C2
H BEATTIE
4
10E3
LUKE TUCKER
M 4
8E2
W FREER
5
10D2
WILL DENTON
M 5
8D1
TOM HARVEY
6
10E3
BEN MCARTHY
M 6
8C3
A HENNIS
7
10P1
SCOTT BAILEY
M 7
8C1
D MORGAN
8
10P2
HENRY CHANDLER
M 8
8E1
S WHITE
9
10C1
JOSEPH POWER
M 9
8E2
J DAVIS
10
10E3
TOBY TAYLOR
M 10
Year 9 Girls
Year 11 Boys and Girls
9C2
ISABELLE HOLE
1
11E1
TOM WEBSTER
M
1
9P2
SOPHIE STANCOMBE
2
11C1
DAN WEST
M
2
9P2
AMBER WHITE
3
11D2 ARCHIE PERKS
M
3
9E2
MADELINE SMITH
4
11D3 SUSIE DRAKE
F
4
9D2
GRACE TWYFORD
5
11E2
MICHAEL SEATH
M
5
9D1
MADDIE MITTON
6
11P1
ETHAN LUPTON
M
6
9D2
SASHA HOWGATE
7
11D1 JAMES DALTON
M
7
9P2
NICHOLA CONNORTON
8
11D2 GERREN SCAPENS
M
8
9P3
SIENA EDWARDS
9
11E1
MAX UDEN
M
9
11P2
TOM NEWMAN
M
10
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“Loved house netball because it was fun and exciting” Emily Varley
“Got to pay against all houses and enjoyed as
Different competitions” Ella Denham
House Netball 2015
Year 10 Curnock B Team
“Good experience to play netball with
Different people, people who don’t usually play have
an opportunity”
Lola Callaghan & Hattie Smithson
“Lots of fun, even if we do lose, it’s a good atmosphere”
Year 10 – All teams
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Netball Teams
Year 7
Year 9 Netball v Trinity 17 November 2015
It was a great game!
Due to sustained injuries we had a different
team structure that we were slightly
apprehensive about however the team worked
very well in their new positions. All players
worked excellently together only conceding
three goals in the first half and scoring seven.
The defenders did well trying new tactics of
marking which supported some great turn
overs by interceptions from Emily Mayo and
Izzy Sutton. The attackers gave some really
lovely balls ahead of player to ensure that they
had time to run onto it, this created a great
flow throughout the game. Interceptions,
flowing passing down court and some great
shooting secured a win for St Bart’s 15-8.
Year 8
On Tuesday 17 November the Year 8 girls
played a league netball fixture against Trinity,
away at Trinity. Although it was a cold, damp
and windy day the girls still played well and
kept going. It started off being a struggle, both
for St Bart’s and the Trinity girls, as where
they were placing the ball was difficult to
predict due to the horrendous weather. The
game set off as being evenly matched with a
narrow score, half time St Bart’s had the lead
at 5-2. In the second half the St Bart’s girls
dominated in all areas of the court, each player
found space, progressing the game well,
demonstrating great agility throughout.
Congratulations to the team: Alice Lansley
(GS), Sophie Stancombe (GA), Ottilie
Sanderson (WA), Emma James (C), Sienna
Edwards (WD), Emily Mayo (GD) and Izzy
Sutton (GK). Player of the match was awarded
to Sophie Stancombe.
Written by Sophie Stancombe - captain.
The final score was a solid win at 16-2 to
St Bart’s. Player of the match was awarded to
Daisy Dijksman.
Daisy Dijksman 8C3
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House Sport/Competitions Championship 2015/16
Year 7 A
Year 7 B
Year 8 A
Year 8 B
Year 9 A
Year 9 B
Year 10 A
Year 10 B
Year 11 A
Year 11 B
Total
Cross-country
Rugby
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Total
Netball
Total
Place
Curnock
6
4
10
8
4
6
8
8
8
10
72
38
4
10
6
8
6
34
Davis
4
6
6
4
8
10
4
4
10
8
64
28
6
4
8
4
4
26
106
2nd
90
4th
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Evers
10
10
8
10
6
4
10
10
6
4
78
40
10
8
10
10
8
46
Patterson
8
8
4
6
10
8
6
6
4
6
66
36
8
6
4
6
10
34
124
1st
100
3rd
MINDFULNESS COULD HELP YOU!
IN A SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF YOUNG PEOPLE PRACTISING MINDFULNESS:
92% REPORTED THAT THEY WERE BETTER ABLE TO TOLERATE & REGULATE
THEIR EMOTIONS INCLUDING FEAR AND ANGER
72% REPORTED THAT MINDFULNESS HELPED THEM TO FOCUS AND
CONCENTRATE BETTER
55% SAID THAT MINDFULNESS HELPS THEM
TO ENJOY LIFE MORE
Time to Talk is offering mindfulness training to young people in West Berkshire. The
courses will be run by a qualified and experienced coach; Davina Nicholson.
ANYONE CAN LEARN AND PRACTISE MINDFULNESS, IT’S SIMPLE, YOU CAN
PRACTICE IT ANYWHERE AND THE RESULTS CAN BE LIFE-CHANGING.
MINDFULNESS IS RECOMMENDED BY NICE (National Institute for Care
Excellence)
The course will be on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6.30pm
At Broadway House in Newbury, Starting on December 8th
(Full list of dates:- 8th, 15th & 22nd December,
5th, 12th, 19th & 26th January & 2nd February)
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS:- By focussing on your breath in a particular way
mindfulness helps you to become more ‘in’ the present moment. Using our breath in
this way means we can always have a safe internal ‘place’ to go to. We can also focus
our attention mindfully on other things both inside and outside ourselves.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES SESSIONS ON:- Intention, attention, attitude, gratitude,
resilience, kindness to self and others and purpose. Each session has some learning
about how our brain works, some movement and some mindfulness practice, as well as
sharing, stories, videos and FUN!
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS CONTINUED:Often in everyday life we are caught in our thoughts and not awake to the present and
our thoughts can be negative and frightening and can cause anxiety or other
uncomfortable feelings, by practicing mindfulness we can learn to calm our mind and
release tension in our body.
 Mindfulness has developed over 2,500 years, originally from Buddhist
meditative traditions
 Mindfulness brings a moment by moment non-judgemental awareness of
the breath, body sensations and other happenings within us as human
beings
 Mindfulness helps to connect mind and body
 Mindfulness feels good
Would you like to know more?
For more information or to register for the course please contact:Luisa or Davina at Time to Talk, Broadway House, 4-8 The Broadway, Newbury RG14 1BA
Telephone: 01635 760331
Email: [email protected]
Website = www.t2twb.org
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