Kyra Women’s Project Newsletter

March 2020

Courses and events

To book email us on

contact@kyra.org.uk or ring 01904 632332

Supporting Women to Make Change

Melinda Gates

"A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult."

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‘Could you use a quick positive well-being break?’

Join Kyra in celebrating International Women’s Week with information stalls, creativity stations: singing, drama, crafts,

mindfulness and guest speakers in the Chapel.

Refreshments and lunch available

Friday 6th March

10am-4pm - 50p entrance

Pop in for a day of celebration and inspiration!

See what else is happening during the week

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International Women’s Day Friday 6th March Visit the Kyra centre and meet some of our volunteers and

enjoy some of the activities.

Turn your hand to some ‘Rag Rugging’ – sessions running all day

Enjoy a free hand and arm massage – and learn about vegetarian, vegan and cruelty free Lush products

Join the Young Women’s project and paint an affirmation pebble. 11.30 am to 1pm

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Welcome to Sam, who will be joining us as our Project Manager

I began my career at Edgehill University studying Dance, Drama and Design, this opened an interest into how the arts can create positive impacts in "the real world".

Once graduating I became a Creative Facilitator delivering and creating art based workshops around the UK which tackled the national curriculum throughout primary and secondary schools.

After becoming a mum, to my now toddler, I began to focus on local secondary schools as a Project coordinator and Youth Mentor Facilitator. I delivered mentoring sessions with

vulnerable teenagers based on employability skills and social action projects.

From working with children to teens my career organically fell into a passion of wanted to support adults, in particular fellow women. I am proud that my experience will be developing further with helping people at Kyra Women's Project! Best wishes, Sam

Kyra Celebrates International Womens Week

on

6th March 10am – 4pm

Would you like to be part of the celebrations?

Could you spare a couple of hours?

Yes?

Please chat with a volunteer

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We are delighted iMUSE will be joining us once a month

iMUSE provides a space where you can relax, forget the outside world and feel stress and anxiety reduce.iMUSE uses interactive technology to help participants experience:

1. Relaxation – a vibrating mattress gently massages the body. Combined with deep breathing and other relaxation techniques, this calms and focuses the mind, relaxes muscle tone and reduces anxiety and stress.

2. Music Making – you don’t have to have any previous musical experience to compose your own music with iMUSE. Motion sensors detect your movements and turn them into sounds that can relax and lift your mood.

3. Creating visuals –a microphone picks up sounds and iMUSE transforms them into graphics and projects them into the iMUSE space.

Each session lasts for 30 minutes. Our facilitator works with you to find out which sounds, music, and visuals help you to relax and focus. They then use these to personalise your iMUSE experience so it’s tailor-made for you.

Who benefits from iMUSE?

• Anyone who responds to and enjoys music and sound.

• Anyone looking for a creative, interactive or therapeutic activity designed to enhance wellbeing.

• People who experience anxiety, stress, discomfort and pain.

10th March

21st April, 19th May, 16th June, 14th July

11th August

Appointment necessary

£3 per session to be paid in advance

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Counselling in Kyra We still have a waiting list for our counselling service. However, as we are bringing some new counsellors to the team, we are reopening the waiting list for members who have enrolled with Kyra. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Ann on ann@kyra.org.uk with your phone number and she will call you to discuss in confidence......

Tuesday 7th April

6pm

at Kyra

All welcome – come along and hear all about the last year in Kyra

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RITtA - Assertiveness Course Reaching Individual Targets to Achieve

The waiting list is open for the next Assertiveness Course.

Are you "too nice for your own good?"

The course is all about choice and understanding that you have more options than you think you do.

This is a practical course which will help you feel more confident in your ability to handle others and feel better about yourself.

We won’t (can’t) turn a gentle soul into an aggressive one, agree? Thank goodness!

Instead we look at how you can change your behaviour because you want to, rather than feeling pressured into things you’d rather not do.

The idea is to feel better about saying 'no' without having to change who you Waiting list now open. Please ensure you can attend all 8 sessions before booking If you would like a space, ring 01904 632332 or pamela@kyra.org.uk

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Sign up now for the Final Course (Set 4) – Starting 20th March

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The Kyra drama group

March 27th

10am-12noon

Held in Workshop 2... York Theatre Royal

We look forward to seeing you

No experience needed – No charge

For more details and to book a space contact

sued@kyra.org.uk

Express Yourself! Drama Workshop with Paula Clark

Do you like to perform? Always wanted to give drama a try? Maybe you would just like to gain more confidence and find new ways to express yourself in a safe and supportive environment?

Come and join in with a fun taster drama session with a professional form York Theatre Royal that will leave you feeling positive and energized.

Friday September 21st and Friday October 19th 10am

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Wednesday 25th March10am to 12

Sally, a trained chef of Lewis and Duncan will be joining us at Kyra to share more delicious dishes

Places are limited to 10 people

There is a £3.50 charge to cover the cost of the food – must be paid in advance

All you do is watch and eat!

To save your place ring 01904632332 or contact@kyra.org.uk

Thursday 19th

and 26th March

2020 1.00pm-3.00pm

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My Money. My Life...... Upgrade your money skills

Is your money stuff causing you worries? Do you want some help to take control & feel more organised with your money stuff?

YES – we would love to meet you!!

Peasholme Charity will be brining one-to-one sessions of My Money, My Life to Kyra.

Next session Tuesday 10th March – 1.30pm to 4pm

Book early as appointments are limited, come along and meet Alison. Bring your money letters and statements – they will be helpful to get you started!!

Telephone Alison on 01904 466866 or Mobile: 07976137063

Support Kyra-women’s project

by shopping online

Wow – thank you to all who have signed up – your support is amazing

It is safe and best of all does not cost you a penny!

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.

Support Kyra-women’s project

by shopping online

Wow – thank you to all who have signed up – your support is amazing

It is safe and best of all does not cost you a penny!

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.

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Mindfulness at Kyra Celebrations

On Friday 6th March Alyson is going to introduce you to Mindfulness

1-2pm Session for women new to mindfulness, giving some information and some simple practices.

2.30 - 3.30 - Mindfulness for those with some experience. Alison will facilitate 2 practices focused on appreciating pleasant experiences, helping us to balance our tendency to dwell on difficulties.

Sign up on the day

This sounds like an excellent event – and supports the work of Kyra

Take it in your stride So.... the Walking Group is slowly building momentum. We had fabulous winter sunshine for the two January walks. Seven members did the 3 miler along the river and through Bootham Hospital grounds and back. And three members bravely trod through the mud and did the 5 mile circular to Walmgate Stray. It was just like being in the country! What about joining us for the February walks for a breath of fresh air and a bit of chat? Walking is compulsory: talking is not! Saturday Feb 29th (Leap Year Walk) meet at 10.00. Leave at 10.15 am - 5 miles - and return in time to join in with the Shared Lunch. And if you like being super-organised and want the March dates here they are: Saturday 21st March 5 miles If you would like to come along please email elaine@kyra.org.uk so we know who to expect. See you there - whatever the weather!

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5th March,

2nd April

4th June

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In cases where Domestic Abuse has been a feature or there are concerns for a child’s welfare, I can sometimes obtain a Non Molestation Order or an order regarding a child for a client on an emergency basis where necessary. Crombie Wilkinson also continues to offer Legal Help/ Aid to those clients who qualify so I can also assess clients for Legal Help/Aid as and when the need arises.

I am available on the first Thursday of the month between 10am and 12pm at KYRA to offer a free initial appointment for anyone who wishes to call in. Or if you would like to make an appointment in advance during these hours, please contact KYRA or my office on 01904 624185. Alternatively, if these times are not convenient, I am happy to meet with you at our office. Again, please contact us on the number above to arrange an initial free appointment. Best wishes, Juliette Kilkenny

Kyra voices invite you to join them to have fun and sing a wide variety of songs and styles

Homemade cake for break. EVERYONE welcome

Wednesday 5.45 – 7.45 – No need to book, just pop along FREE

Tea and Coffee, biscuits and cakes If you can donate towards your tea and coffee, we would be grateful. Your £1 goes a long way to helping to cover the cost of milk, tea, biscuits and coffee

Many thanks

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1 to 1 MENTORING PROGRAMME – SPACES AVAILABLE Kyra Women’s Project is now providing a mentoring service to women. If you are out of employment and would like to move towards volunteering, education or work or feel that you need a bit of extra support, why not get in touch? The mentoring service provides one to one support, enabling you to identify and achieve manageable goals in a supportive environment. The service takes a holistic approach, led by you, to help you get where you want to be. We can support you in numerous ways along your journey.

The project is funded by the Big Lottery and ESF

Contact us for more information and an informal chat The CMC St Saviourgate York YO1 8QN 01904 632332 or

contact@kyra.org.uk

Check our website and watch the amazing videos www.kyra.org.uk

supporting women to make change

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Motivational Mondays Have you ever set a goal, got so far and stopped?

Or maybe you never set goals because you don’t think you can achieve them?

Some people don’t know where to start with goals and plans for the future.

Well, if you connect with one of the statements above then coaching is for you!

The focus of coaching is to help you help yourself and for us to work together to notice what could be getting in the way of you moving forward.

Motivational Mondays are being offered by York based Confidence Coach Jules Wyman.

The sessions are an hour long and for graduates of the ESTA programme.

The aim is to keep you and your life moving confidently in the direction you want.

Contact KYRA office to book your session.

Date available: 2nd March 2020

And you can find out more about Jules at www.juleswyman.com

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Women only Poetry Lunch

Share new poems, old poems, poems from your pen ‘Poetry is the rhymical creation of beauty in words’

Saturday 28th March, 12.30 - 3.30 pm Bring a little something for shared lunch

Contact 632332 contact@kyra.org.uk for more information

No need to book, just come along

Future dates for your poetry diary

Saturday 25th April 2020

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1154290-0

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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 ten-week rolling programme and all sessions are completely confidential.

Waiting list open for next evening group

The programme will help you to:

1. Understand the beliefs held by abusive partners

2. Feel empowered to be more confident in your choices

3. Recognise the effects of Domestic Abuse on yourself and your children

4. Recognise potential abusers,

The course is free, and refreshments will be provided at a small cost of £1

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT KYRA ON 01904 632332 or ann@kyra.org.uk

We invite you to our Drop In 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 1—4pm and Thursday 10am – 12.00

As of March, our Thursday morning drop in will finish at 12

Refreshments £1

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In conjunction with Kyra, IDAS are inviting you to join a free course…

Moving on from Domestic Abuse 7 weeks course providing information for

Women about Domestic Abuse

Next course commences Monday 16th March to 7th May 2020

Every Monday: For 7 weeks 10am -12:00

Venue: Kyra Women’s Project

Aims of the course: *To help Women understand the beliefs held by abusive men.

*To illustrate the effects of Domestic Violence on Children. *To assist Women to recognise potential future abusers.

* To help Women gain self-esteem and the confidence to improve the quality of their lives

Contact: 03000 110 110 to book your place on the next course

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Are you new to Kyra? We 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. We encourage new members to take advantage of this opportunity as we

cannot guarantee having a volunteer free at other times.

Monday 2nd and 16th March – 1pm to 2.30

This is a great opportunity for new members to visit Kyra when it is quieter. Bring a friend with you if you fancy

It is essential to make an appointment – call York 632332

Most of our courses are free and often oversubscribed. We ask, that you are patient if you are not offered a place on a group this time – your name will remain on the waiting list. Should you be offered a space, please make a full commitment to attending – if you can’t, your space could be used by someone else.

LUNCH SATURDAY LUNCHES ARE BACK… BRING A LITTLE SOMETHING TO SHARE AND COME AND JOIN US.

APRIL 25TH 12.30-15.00 AT KYRA SATURDAY LUNCHES ARE NOW ALTERNATING WITH KYRA POETRY DAYS

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Stay in touch The CMC - St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NQ

01904 632332 contact@kyra.org.uk

www.kyra.org.uk @KyraYorkWomensCentre

@KyraWomen Kyrawomen

Kyra – Women’s Project

CMC (Central Methodist Church) St. Saviourgate, York

YO1 8NQ Tel. 01904 632332

Email contact@Kyra.org.uk www.Kyra.org.uk

Charity No.: 1154290

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