Courses/events September 2016
Most courses are free of charge, but if you feel
you can give a donation it would help keep
these and future courses free. All held at the
CMC St Saviourgate
It is important to book a place as spaces are
limited. To book a place email us
or ring 01904 632332
supporting women to make change
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Drama & Theatre
Are you interested in drama and theatre? Maybe you have some
experience already or would like to try something new. York Theatre
Royal in partnership with York St John would like to run a regular drama
session with a group of interested women at Kyra. The sessions would be
a friendly and supportive introduction to drama and theatre with a view
to those women being supported to take part in the 2017 York Theatre
Royal community production in a variety of ways. The production is a
secret at the moment but will be a brand new piece of writing and will
be VERY exciting! All will be revealed very soon.
The sessions will be delivered by Paula Clark from York Theatre Royal
with visits from Juliet Forster, Associate Director of York Theatre Royal
and Katie Posner, Associate Director of Pilot Theatre who will be co-
directing the production in 2017. We would like begin the sessions in the
Autumn on Friday afternoons at KYRA. If you are interested, please sign
up with a volunteer and Paula will pop by to chat to you about it and
answer any questions soon.
Friday 16th September at 1 pm, Paula from the Theatre Royal will be
running our first session
Huge thank you to Gemma
She didn’t look quite as pretty when she finished – but she says she
thoroughly enjoyed the mudder challenge. We are looking forward to
hearing the final total.
Well Done Gemma – Kyra is so grateful of your support
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Kyra’s Edible Garden
Plenty of time to Talk and Grow,
come rain or shine
Closed Bank Holiday Monday
The Edible Courtyard Garden on a Monday afternoon is about being in
a beautiful, calm space to talk and share while benefiting from the
therapeutic qualities of taking part (or not) in some very light planting
and growing on our raised beds. No bending lifting or heavy digging.
It’s a really good stress buster, nearly as good as stroking a cat, if you
like cats! It's not hard work. It's like the Tuesday and Thursday drop ins,
only outside in the sunshine with the birds singing. We also learn a bit
about food and growing and share our experiences. We eat some nice
things too.
We meet on a Monday from 1-4pm No need to book, just come along
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Used Stamps
We are collecting used stamps. Would you save your stamps, cut them
off the envelope with a 1/4inch edge?
Collection box in Kyra
We invite you to
YOUR SPACE
Meet other women in a relaxing and safe place. Share conversation,
company and cake! It’s your space - please come and fill it.
Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 1—4pm and the 1st Saturday of
every month 12.30—3.00pm.
Saturday 3rd September, you are invited to join us. Bring a little something
towards a shared lunch. No need to book, just come along from 12.30
AA 2pm on the 22nd
The presentation is an hour long. It will be from myself and 1 other
female A.A member who works with me. I will cover where AA came
from (we think it is important that people know that A.A 12 step
programs evolved from our co-founders who were both active
alcoholics who found a way to get sober and remain sober) and part of
my story.
It will also include information about Al-Anon (our sister fellowship) for
those who may have or had someone in their lives where alcohol has
been a problem or/and still is.
The 2nd speaker will also share her story. There will be about 15 minutes
at the end for questions, answers and comments. We will also bring free
information in the form of leaflets and meetings lists.
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HAVE YOUR SAY
Alcohol and Drug Services in York
Do you use alcohol or drugs in a way that is unhealthy or causes
problems?
Have you in the past, and are now recovering? Or perhaps substances
are no longer a problem for you?
We wish to talk to individuals in all stages of addiction and recovery,
whether you have used treatment services or not.
Tell us a bit about your history with alcohol and/or drugs. Give us your
views or experiences of alcohol and drug services, as well as other parts
of the community in York. The information we receive from you is vital
and will help the development of new treatment systems in York.
If you are 18 years or above, have a history of alcohol and/or drug
problems, and live in the York area we are inviting you to take part.
These discussions will be taking place in Kyra on Monday 26th Sep and
Monday 3rd Oct between 1.30-4.30pm.
If you are interested in taking part, please speak to one of the Kyra
volunteers
OR
You can contact Helen directly on:
Mobile: 07767 396560 Email: [email protected]
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Stress Management
Hi my name is Amanda Hall
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in York. I have varied
experience and background ranging from criminal justice, children’s
social care and adult mental health.
I have been invited to Kyra to provide stress management approaches
to enable individuals to manage their stress in a way that is helpful to
them.
This could involve:
Identifying problems
Identifying how stress affects you
Paying attention to your body
Identifying your current helpful / unhelpful strategies and doing
more of what works
Helping you identify things that make you feel better
Problem solving
Approach:
To work collaboratively with individuals to develop plans to
manage stress that are tailored to individual needs.
The aim:
To help find suitable stress management approaches for an
individual
Improve daily functioning
Reduce general anxiety and worry
Currently availability is 6-8pm on a Wednesday and Thursday evening.
To book a place ring 01904 632332 or [email protected]
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Does filling in forms or organising paperwork give you
a headache?
Need to update your CV and don’t know where to start?
Got dyslexia and don’t know which way to turn?
Do the words blur or move around when reading from white paper?
Need a Helping Hand with: Filling in forms
Polishing up your CV
Job application letters
Organising your paperwork /setting up a filing system
Time management and planning
Dyslexic difficulties that effect your confidence
Want an assessment to use coloured overlays to help reading black text on white paper?
At Kyra you can book a one hour one-to-one support session with
Julie to help you get back on track.
Thursday pm’s 1-4
To book an appointment contact Kyra: Spaces available
Tel: 01904 632332 or
Email: [email protected]
Getting Back on Track
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ART at KYRA DISCOVER THE ARTIST WITHIN YOU
Beginners Course Commencing Monday 26th September for 5 weeks
10.30 am – 12.30pm
Spaces limited – book your place asp Come along to our relaxed art sessions where you can
discover your creativity and enjoy being in the moment.
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Tea and Coffee
Please if you are able to donate towards your tea and coffee we would
be grateful. Your £1 goes a long way to helping covering the cost of
milk, tea, biscuits and coffee
Many thanks
New Leaflet
We have a new information leaflet. Please take one or two and pass
on to other women, drop one off in the dentist, newsagent, gym or
hairdresser. Share Kyra with others – working as a team is better than on
your own
Women only Poetry Lunch
Share new poems, old poems, poems from your pen
Sat 24th September, 12.30 - 3.30 pm Bring a little something for shared lunch
Contact 01904 632332 or
[email protected] for more
information
No need to book, just come along
Future dates for your poetry diary
Saturday November 26th
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Counselling at Kyra
Kyra works with counsellors in advanced training who are available at
the Kyra workshop on various days/times. We offer free counselling to
women who feel they would benefit from a confidential, empathetic
listening space.
We have had many requests for Kyra counselling, including our
bereavement counselling. As we now have a waiting list, we cannot
take any new clients at this time. We will let you know as soon as we are
ready to make new appointments.
. Quiet Craft n' Creations
Anyone wishing to join the craft group, the next session is Wednesday
14th September, 1-4pm this group if for the creative crafter. Do you
want to increase your skills, be part of a small group focused on a range
of crafts?
The group will run every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Kyra support IDAS to run a seven-week course to
help women who have been referred to IDAS to
move on from domestic abuse. You are able to
make self-referrals – contact Kyra
For further information, please get in touch with our IDAS
contact or chat with a volunteer. Next group commences
Thursday 15th September 2016 – 9.30 – 12
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New to Kyra?
We are now open on the first and third Monday of the month
to welcome new members to Kyra. This will give you a chance
to have a look around, chat with a volunteer and identify how
best we could support you
Monday 5th September, 2.00 – 3.30 pm
Followed by the 19th September
This is a great opportunity for new members to visit Kyra when it
is quieter
Reflexology
Reflexology Treatments with Sheila will be available on the first Friday of
each month. Treatments will last for approximately one hour.
Reflexology is a pleasant, gentle and easy
treatment to receive that is similar to a foot
massage but can be done on the hands if
preferred. It can help with relaxation, improve
mood, aid sleep, help relieve tension and
improve sense of wellbeing. Improved
wellbeing is much more than simply the
absence of illness; it also includes an improved frame of mind, better
relationships with those around you and increased happiness.
‘Taster’ Treatments of about 20 minutes are also available on some of
Tuesday afternoon drop-in.
Contact Kyra on 01904 632332 or email [email protected] to make
an appointment. No appointment is necessary for the Tasters but we
suggest you contact Kyra first to find out the next Tuesday that they will
be available.
Sheila – Waiting List Closed at the moment
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Are you interested in learning more about DOMESTIC ABUSE
and how it has affected you? The Freedom Programme is for
women who have had experience of Domestic Abuse be it
past or present.
Abuse is not always violent - emotional, sexual and financial
abuse are also devastating.
This is a twelve week rolling programme and all sessions are
completely confidential.
Commencing TUESDAY 6th September 2016 from 9.30am to
12.00pm Margaret and Ann will be your trainers.
The programme will help you to:
Understand the beliefs held by abusive partners
Feel empowered to be more confident in your choices
Recognise the effects of Domestic Abuse on yourself and
your children
Recognise potential abusers The course is free and
refreshments will be provided.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT KYRA ON
01904 632332 or [email protected]
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‘Our Own Front Door’
Kyra continues to grow and we welcome new women to us on
a regular basis. We are continuously increasing services and
activities to help with supporting people to move on with their
lives.
It has been decided that we will look for our ‘own front door’,
where we can welcome women and offer more choice and
support.
This will not happen immediately. We all know change is
difficult, but exciting. As any developments happen, we will
keep our members informed. Any concerns or worries please
talk with the volunteers. Be reassured we are doing this
together, we will ensure that Kyra remains a safe, positive,
happy and welcoming place to come too.
We know it is the people that make a place wonderful and that
won’t be changing.
Car Boot Sale
Saturday 17th September – am
At
York Race Course
Please could you let us have anything suitable which can be
sold eg: bric a brac, childrens clothes, unwanted gifts, books,
crockery, valuable antiques…
Only bring donations to Kyra from the 5th September as we are
limited for space.
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Kyra Summer Picnic Due to the success of the last one we are having
another!!
Sunday 18th September
12.30 – 3pm
Homestead Park – Water End York
Bring some food to share and a rug to sit on
All women and their children welcome
Help Kyra by telling us how you are getting on
Some of the volunteers might approach you to ask if you will participate
in a short one-to-one 'catch up' session. This will be a very informal chat
over a cup of tea, where we want to hear from you and find out if
coming to Kyra is making a difference in your lives.
We hope this will help us to ensure our programme of activities suits our
members' needs, whilst also helping us to gather information to support
applications for funding in the future. If you want to know more, or
want to make sure you are involved, then speak to any of the
volunteers at any of the drop-in sessions. We look forward to talking
and listening to you!
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The RITtA programme shows you
how to be assertive
The next course dates to be confirmed
Waiting List open
To book your place contact us
[email protected] or ring 01904 632332
Learn to value yourself
Gain respect and feel good about yourself
Can’t say no?
Can you express your needs?
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My Still Point
My Still Point is at the Kyra Project every Wednesday 10:00-11:30am starting on the
14th September 2016 - for 8 weeks - Dru Yoga Beginners Course.
Please register your interest with a volunteer and complete the health form needed
to be part of these sessions. Space is limited to six people.
What is My Still Point? My Still Point is about you; it is about all of us finding our own
inner stillness and feeling it whilst we're in motion. It is about feeling peace in our
heart when everything else around us is chaotic and confused. It is about being
grateful for the small things in the present moment. It is about being mindful of our
breathing. Breath is power.
Give yourself the opportunity to reconnect to yourself and recharge.
Dru Yoga is a gentle, flowing style of yoga that boosts energy levels, strengthen
core stability, eases back pain, improves flexibility and gives greater clarity and
focus.
Every Dru Yoga class starts with
Activations - fun warm up to music in preparation for the postures ahead
Energy Block Release Sequence 1 (EBR1) specific movements to stretch and
release tension from the whole body, bringing added energy and
concentration.
Asanas - posture work to create ease, strength and depth
Pranayama - to create breath awareness
Deep relaxation - Savasana - uses the breath and visualisation to aid the
relaxation process, to remove tension from the body and mind leaving you
feel calmer, lighter and re-energised…
Daniela is a Registered Dru Yoga Teacher & a Reiki Teacher
£2.50 per session - £20 for all 8 sessions, payable in advance
Please bring a blanket for relaxation
4 courses running in 2016
To reserve a space telephone 01904 632332 or email [email protected] or for
more information contact Daniela on [email protected]
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ESTA – Self-esteem group
Commences Tuesday 27th 10am for 8 weeks
Recognise any of the below? – then the ESTA group could help
dislike yourself
unable to recognise your strengths
undeserving of happiness
don’t see anything positive for your future
feel worthless or don’t live up to other people
find it difficult to make decisions
no one likes you
you blame yourself for things that aren't your fault
difficult for you to spend time or money on yourself
low in confidence
The programme has a cognitive-behavioural basis, in other words it
focuses on how thinking affects people’s feelings and actions. The
tactics used within the programme are intended to encourage change
in behaviour and thoughts that are linked with low self-esteem.
‘I feel as though I have my life back, I can, I will
make changes’
Do you receive our newsletter by email?
If not and you would like to, let one of the volunteers
have your email address
Keep us updated if you change your contact details
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Wednesday 7th September
Sally, a trained chef of Lewis and Duncan will be joining
us at Kyra to prepare desserts to share.
Places are limited to 10 people
There is a £3 charge to cover the cost of the food
To save your place ring 01904632332 or
1-2-1 Counselling - A confidential short term counselling
service
1-2-1 Counselling are at Kyra every Tuesday am. To make an
appointment contact - confidential answerphone: 07587 155678
1-2-1 are an independent voluntary counselling organisation based in
York since 1993 offering a short-term professional counselling service to
the community.
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Kyra Computer Sessions
Anita will be joining us to run a 6 session programme for those looking to
develop their IT skills
Areas that will be covered include:
Introduction to emails, the web, skyping and shopping on line. Plus, the
basics to build confidence in computing
Interested? Let us know, places are
limited
Commences Wednesday 7th September
1pm – 2.30
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Dates for your Diary all in the afternoon
1st September Crafts
6th September Isobel is joining us to indulge you with a
hand and arm massage
8th September Crafts
10th September Open garden – stalls and fun, bring family
and friends
13th September Beadwork
15th September Crafts
15th September Money Matters with Alison
17th September Car boot sale
18th September Picnic – Homestead 12.30
20th September Reflexology taster session with Sheila
22nd September Carol Thomas 2pm speaking on the work of
the AA
27th September Beadwork
Julie will be in on a Thursday afternoon to give anyone support
in ‘getting back on track’
Blue Butterflies
We are hoping to expand and develop the work of the Blue Butterflies.
Some of our members already contribute in many ways. If you would
like to be involved speak with one of the volunteer
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Legal advice for our members – offered by Crombie Wilkinson
Solicitors in conjunction with Kyra
Juliette and Kim
Juliette - I am a Chartered Legal Executive, which means I studied and
worked full time to gain my qualification. I have 5 years post qualified
experience but have been working in Family Law for almost 11 years.
Essentially I do all that a Solicitor does but with a different title!
Kim – I am an Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Legal
Executives and have worked in family law for over 12 years.
Over the years we have gained vast knowledge and experience in
dealing with cases involving Domestic Abuse by assisting clients in
obtaining Non Molestation Orders (Injunctions) and Occupation Orders
through the Family Court. We also specialise in private law children
matters, public law cases, divorce and any financial aspects arising out
of the same, either stand-alone cases, or as a result of Domestic Abuse.
In certain situations, we can apply for Non Molestation Orders or orders
regarding children for a client on an emergency basis. We can also
assess clients for Legal Aid as and when the need arises.
We will be available on the first Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm
at KYRA for anyone who wishes to call in.
If anyone would like to make an appointment with either of us, then
please call 01904 624185.
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Now Available at the Kyra Women’s
Project…..
Reiki with Beverley Heath
£2 per session
Spaces Available
Reiki is a very relaxing
treatment that can help to heal
physical and emotional pain. It
treats the whole person; body,
mind, emotions and spirit, and
can leave you with a feeling of
peace and wellbeing.
How does it work?
I channel the Universal Energy
that flows all around and
through us, and I direct that
energy into you, so that your
body mind and spirit can take
that energy and use it for
healing purposes. Suitable for
all ages and conditions.
Find out more about me and the other therapies I offer
at www.freespirittherapies.co.uk; find me on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/freespirittherapiesyork
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My Money. My Life....
Would you like a Financial Coach?
Someone who can provide information about financial issues, help you
to understand the Welfare system?
Would you like to improve your money skills and knowledge in a way
that works for you, with someone alongside for
guidance?
Do you panic at the idea of doing a budget
and would like guidance with creating and
keeping to one?
If so come and speak to Alison at Kyra. Alison
will be with us on Thursday 15th September, pm. Hour long slots can be
booked. Come along however big or small your financial issue is.
Telephone Alison on 01904 466866 or Mobile: 07976137063
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Support Kyra-women’s project
by shopping online
It is safe and best of all does not cost you
a penny!
Planning a holiday?
All you have to do is register with
www.easyfundraising.org.uk
When you are asked for your cause
select Kyra Women’s Project
Once set up, your browser will tell you
if the online retailer will donate to
Kyra when you make a purchase. There are over 2,700 online retailers,
including Amazon, John Lewis, Tesco and
e-bay who are taking part to say thank
you for shopping with them.
Charity No.: 1154290 www.kyra.org.uk
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If you would like to book a place on any of these
courses, please contact us:
Kyra – Women’s Project
CMC (Central Methodist Church)
St. Saviourgate
York
YO1 8NQ
T. 01904 632332
www.Kyra.org.uk
