Activities at blueSCI
February 2012 Onwards
Tel: 0161 912 4828 www.bluesci.org.uk
Introduction to blueSCI
- Come and have a look around blueSCI and find out what we have to offer. Book at reception or call 0161 912 4828
Visual Arts and Crafts
- Knitting Group-Knit for fun in the café with Norma
Every Monday 1.30pm-3pm and Wednesday 10am-12pm
- Art Workshop with Tony. Painting and Landscaping. Every Tuesday 10am-12pm.
- Morning Art Club with Diane – come and work on your own art in a relaxed environment. – Every Tuesday 10am-12pm
- Photography group with Diane and Philip. All abilities welcome. – Every Tuesday 1pm – 3pm
- Café Crafts (Women Only) – Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm
- Creative card making (Women Only) – Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm
- Women’s Textile Group – Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
- Beginners painting in Acrylics with Tony – Every Thursday 10am-12pm and
- Tracy’s Do It Yourself arts and crafts workshop – Every Friday 1pm-3pm
- Digital Image Editing Skills Workshop (Drop In) – Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm
Poetry
- Seymour Poets – Poetry Workshop in collaboration with Cultureword -a chance to work with inspirational poets creating new work or polishing up existing work. Every Tuesday 1-3pm
Complementary Therapy
Please book for all of the following at Reception
£7.50 per 30min (£5.00 per 30min if you are in receipt of benefits)
Body Massage
Aromatherapy
Indian head massage
Hopi ear candle
Reiki
Reflexology
Remedial massage
Music/Seed Studios
3 music rooms available- live practise room, DJ booth, plus 16 track recording studio as well as Media Suite (for film making) – Please enquire at reception.
- Open Mic Nights
If you would like to perform contact Kevin Roache or leave your name on reception.
- Music inductions: Please see reception for further details
- 1-2-1 DJ Workshops with Jon Watt – Please ask at reception for further details
- ‘Improve your voice’ course Friday’s 11am – 12pm with Roman Szafranski
Meditation Classes
- Learn to relax withthis informal meditation group Fridays from 3pm with Karen & Roman.
Acting Classes
- Acting classes – Develop your confidence and self-esteem whilst enjoying these fun acting workshops. Thursdays 1pm – 2.30pm in the dance studio
Zumba
- A Latin inspired workout, easy to follow, effective and FUN! Every Tuesday 10-11am. For more information ask at reception.
Outdoors/ Allotment
- Grow your own organic veg at Old Trafford Community Allotment with Jackie. Every Thursday and Saturday 10am-12pm. For more information ask at reception.
Advocacy Service
- Advocacy Service available to get your voice heard. Please ask at reception for details
Women’s only courses
- Crafts Group – Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm
- Knitting Group – Knit for fun in the café with Norma – Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
- Textile Group- Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
- One to One computer support, learn basic computer skills – Every Wednesday 11am – 1pm
Internet Cafe
- Free computer use and internet access, printing, 5p per sheet (black & white only) – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- One to one computer support for complete novices who would like to learn basic computer skills – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please book at reception
Computer Maintenance
- Computer drop in available for a variety of computer maintenance related issues such as viruses removal, upgrading and software installation. For further info ask at reception
History Group
- In house discussion groups and visits to places of historical interest around Manchester. Every Monday 10am – 12pm please sign up at reception.
Feel Good Film Club
- Positive films about overcoming obstacles and adversity, followed by coffee and a chat. Every Thursday 1pm-3.30pm in Seed Vision.
Trafford Stop Smoking
- We will be running weekly one to one stop smoking appointments every Tuesday between 1-3pm, to book an appointment please ring free on 0300 456 2400.
Talking Therapies
- Counselling for people who wish to talk with a counsellor – Please ask at reception
Beginners Cycle Rides
- Guided sessions in the park to learn to ride a bike for the first time, or just to brush up on a few skills – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am
Bicycle Repair Service
- Eric’s Bike Repair Shop – If your bike needs fixing, cleaning or just needs some general maintenance, bring it to the container outside blueSCI.
Every Tuesday 11am – 2pm, and Thursday 11am – 1pm
Cycle Maintenance Workshop
- A series of workshops to learn the basic skills to needed keep your bike running smoothly. Every Thursday 10:30am – 1:30pm
Confidence Building, Maths and English Courses
- TheConfidenceBuildingcourse is open to anyone who would like to gain more confidence in work, relationships or any other area of their lives. Courses require a 6 week commitment.
- Maths and English courses are available for people who would like to work towards formal qualification.
These courses are delivered by Trafford College Community Learning. For more information please ask at reception.
Job Seeking, In Work Support and Benefits Advice
- Help with ‘In Work Support’ or benefits advice is available from our adviser Sarah Bennett on Monday afternoons
- More formal help with job seeking is available from Shaw Trust within their ‘Work Choices’ programme. If you are interested in joining the programme please discuss this with your Disability Living Advisor or with Sarah Bennett.
Work Club
- Support with CV writing, job searching and interview preparation. Every Monday 1-4pm
Volunteering Course
- Course run by Trafford college – starts Thursday 1st March – please ask at reception for more details.
For more information please ask at reception