Community Wellbeing Service
Would you like to increase your engagement with your local community, find new friends or share your skills with others? Would you benefit from some support to build your confidence? Our Engagement Team maybe able to help.
If you are unemployed or would like to improve your work skills we can help. The Churn Project is here to give you real support to help you find work. We can offer support, training (often at no cost) and sound advice. A variety of short courses are available throughout the year and are free of charge if you are in receipt of benefits.
Our Engagement Workers are able to offer support around mental well being, finances, confidence and self esteem and advocacy. We run groups including arts and crafts, men’s shed and stitch knit and natter.
Community & Wellbeing Groups
Men's Shed - South Cerney
The Men’s Shed in South Cerney is a brand new community shed for men of all ages to get together for practical skilled community projects. They meet at Boxbush Close in South Cerney on Monday mornings between 10am and 12:30pm.
For further information, please contact Graham Harris
Mobile: 07701 301528
Email: graham.harris@thechurn.org.uk
PAWSITIVE STRIDES
A local walking group for men and their dogs (you don't need to have one to come along!). We understand how important it is for men to talk and our group will provide a safe space where men can walk and talk and be heard by other men with shared issues and experiences.
Mondays 1-2pm from the Men's Shed, Boxbush Close, South Cerney. Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.30am from The Churn Project, Cirencester.
For further information, please contact Graham Harris
Mobile: 07701 301 528
Email: graham.harris@thechurn.org.uk
TIME FOR YOU
Time For You is a women-only group that runs on a Tuesday morning from 10am through to 12 noon, term time only. The group decides on the topics and sessions that they would like to have running. For example, these have included creating memory boxes ready for the summer holidays, a session in Hailey Woods with Into Nature, and sewing affirmations for positive mental health. This was all accompanied by plenty of tea, coffee, and biscuits.
For further information, please contact Michelle Bradburn
Tel: 01285 380039
Mobile: 07701 301 115
Email: michelle.bradburn@thechurn.org.uk
STITCH, KNIT & NATTER
A weekly group for anyone with an interest in sewing, knitting, drawing and general craft who would like to socialise and meet new people from the local community.
For further information, please contact Michelle Bradburn
Tel: 01285 380039
Email:michelle.bradburn@thechurn.org.uk
EMPLOYMENT support & courses
Employability Support
The Churn Project offers employability support on a one-to-one basis for individuals to look through CV writing, job applications, cover letters and general interview practice with a dedicated member of the team and a volunteer. Alongside this, there will be a number of courses running on Friday mornings at the Churn from Wellbeing, Confidence Building through to practical topics such as DIY for Women, and Upcycling.
The service is confidential and free to access – all in a welcoming environment over a cup of tea or coffee. We offer a listening ear and the belief that you can get that job.
FIND OUT MORE
For further information, please contact one of our Employment & Skills Hub Outreach Workers.
Amanda Griffiths
(Cirencester & Tetbury)
Tel: 01285 380033
Mobile: 07903 447008
Email: amanda.griffiths@thechurn.org.uk
Sally Yoshigasaki (North Cotswolds)
Mobile: 07701 301536
Email: sally.yoshigasaki@thechurn.org.uk
Functional English and Maths
At The Churn, we create opportunities for people to gain recognised qualifications including English and Maths up to Level 2, led by Cirencester College.
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For further information, please contact Amanda Griffiths
Tel: 01285 380033
Mobile: 07903 447008
Email: amanda.griffiths@thechurn.org.uk