“Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.” Such words of wisdom from Mark Twain and in week 2 of Mindful Futures that’s exactly what our learners have been doing, taking risks, trying new things just to see their own potential. Turns out that they all have skills they had underestimated!!! … Continue reading Why not go out on a limb…
Mindful Futures – Group 2
Our newest Mindful Futures recruits joined us on Wednesday with one learner saying it was the first time she had been able to experience mindfulness without feeling anxious - what a great start to the course. If you fancy learning with us, please call Claudia on 01704 380047 or email claudia.aldersley@parenting2000.org.uk as there’s still time … Continue reading Mindful Futures – Group 2
Archived New Trustees/Directors vacancies
We are recruiting Trustees/Directors Parenting 2000 is a charity established in 1994 by a group of parents. Based in Sefton we run a range of services that provide emotional and practical support, information and guidance targeted at vulnerable children, young people and families in our borough. We also run Youth Services under our Alchemy brand … Continue reading Archived New Trustees/Directors vacancies
Latest Covid-19 restriction arrangements
From Thursday 5 November 2020, the Government announced additional national restrictions. This has meant we have had to make some re-adjustments to the way we deliver our services. BuildingsWe are not permitting drop in visitors into our buildings. Please contact us by email or call us. Room BookingsWe can consider room hire booking enquiries for … Continue reading Latest Covid-19 restriction arrangements
Mindful Futures Week 6
For our final week we had guest speakers from Groundworks, The Women’s Org, Sefton@Work and Sefton CVS to help our learners consider their next steps. We finished off with one of our learners leading a workshop on how to arrange flowers. We’re sad to see to see our learners go but are inspired by hearing … Continue reading Mindful Futures Week 6
Alchemy October Half Term Activities
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Mindful Futures – “I can do this!”
This is Amie, one of the learners on our Mindful Futures course, who has accepted the challenge and presented to our class - such a nerve wracking experience for many of us. Amie was amazing! This is her trophy that she made, to remind herself that "she can" and "she will"... Click on a thumbnail … Continue reading Mindful Futures – “I can do this!”
Alchemy Youth NO LONGER temporarily closed in Crosby and Southport
In line with the Government's 3 Covid Alert Levels introduced the evening of Monday 12 October (active from Wednesday 14 October), we are still allowed to remain open. We're very much looking forward to seeing you all this week as usual! Visit http://www.parenting2000.org.uk/alchemy for opening times and venues. Original post 12/10/2020 Due to the uncertainty … Continue reading Alchemy Youth NO LONGER temporarily closed in Crosby and Southport
Mindful Futures – Group 2
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Mindful Futures – Week 4
Yesterday we had Fran from Pins and Pumpkins to talk with us about starting up a business, juggling self employment with raising children and to guide us through making our own dreamcatchers. It really has been an inspirational day! Thank you Fran. We can realise our dreams, even through Zoom!Click on a thumbnail to view … Continue reading Mindful Futures – Week 4
