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One in four people in the UK will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one year (Health & Social Care Information Centre, 2009). Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. providing participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.

Take part in seasonal garden activities in our Community Garden and learn how to practice the Five Ways to Wellbeing in relation to gardening and plants. Connecting with Nature and fellow gardeners, being active whilst being mindful of any physical limitations, taking notice of seasonal changes in the garden, learning about new plants and giving seedlings/containers or crops to others. Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, you will receive a confirmation email following which a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first meet you and at regular intervals throughout the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and will close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

Bringing a new course to our Positive Minds offer, you will learn about the benefits to your wellbeing and how the creativity of making soap contributes to this. The sessions will involve using natural ingredients and how these can assist with relaxation and to focus on positive thoughts. **Please note the venue has changed from the advertised programme - this will take place at Audley NLC** Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once expressed an interest in the course, you will receive a confirmation email following which a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first meet you and at regular intervals throughout the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and will close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**

In addition to reducing cost many of the recipes offer healthier adaptions without compromising on taste

A chance to complete this in two days, this fully accredited Paediatric First Aid (Child and Baby) course covers practical lifesaving skills and develops techniques for emergency situations with children and babies. The course includes: Roles and responsibilities of a first aider; managing and assessing a paediatric casualty in shock or choking; items contained in a First Aid box; recovery position; CPR with AED; bandaging, burns and scalds. **All of the first aid courses involve written and practical assessments therefore learners must have English language skills at Entry Level 3 or higher and be physically able to get up and down from the floor to complete the practical elements of these courses.** ***You need to attend all of the sessions and please ensure you bring along photo ID and/or a bank card for ID as this is an accredited course*** Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 507720 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

Learn with our expert horticulturalist, how to plan new borders and/or container plant displays in your garden for summer. Find out how to look after and identify plants in your garden. This will include weed identification, lifting and dividing, taking cuttings, fertilising and re-potting. **Please note the following** This is suitable for complete beginners but you should be physically mobile to take part. You must wear sturdy boots or trainers as the ground will be muddy and slippery. Come dressed for warmth and practical activities outside, waterproofs will be needed if the weather is wet. ***This course is in the community garden at Bank Top*** Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please telephone the centre on 01254 581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

This accredited two-day Emergency First Aid at Work (Adult) course covers practical lifesaving skills and develops techniques for emergency situations required in the workplace. The course includes: Roles and responsibilities of a first aider; managing and assessing a casualty in shock or choking; items contained in a First Aid box; recovery position; CPR with AED; bandaging, burns and scalds. **All of the first aid courses involve written and practical assessments therefore learners must have English language skills at Entry Level 3 or higher and be physically able to get up and down from the floor to complete the practical elements of these courses.** ***You need to attend both sessions and please ensure you bring along photo ID and/or a bank card for ID as this is an accredited course*** Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 507720 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

This two-day accredited course covers food safety and hygiene skills required by anyone who handles food or drink as part of their work or volunteering role. This course is suitable for learners who have completed their Level 1 Food Safety and are looking to achieve a higher level of qualification or have completed their Level 2 before and wish to refresh their knowledge. Both sessions need to be attended. **Learners must have completed their Level 1 Food Safety before attending this course and have a level 1 understanding of English** Additional Information: - Please ensure you being along photo ID and/or a bank card for ID as this is an accredited course - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 507720/01254 581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

Join this session to prepare easy picnic foods with seasonal ingredients. You will then join the group who have made the decorations to enjoy an indoor picnic togther. **You can book on either this session 718 or 719 depending on what you want to choose to do. You do not need to book onto both to enjoy the benefits** Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 581175

Do you support someone with dementia and are looking for an activity you can do together? Join our experienced tutor in making colourful and textured twiddle mitts. Twiddle mitts’ are knitted mittens or hand warmers with beads, buttons and objects sewn on to them. The mitts are helpful for those living with dementia, as having something to ‘twiddle’ helps to calm agitation and restlessness. This course is for people living with dementia and the people who support them. Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please telephone the centre on 01254 507720 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

Join this session to create table decortaions with crafting techniques. You will then join the group who have made the picnic foods to enjoy an indoor picnic togther with your decorations on show. **You can book on either this session 719 or 718 depending on what you want to choose to do. You do not need to book onto both to enjoy the benefits** Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 581175

This accredited course covers the specifics of allergen awareness in catering and its importance. This course builds on food safety and hygiene skills required by anyone who handles food or drink as part of their work or volunteering role and how to embed allergen aware practices. **Learners must have completed their Level 2 Food Safety before attending this course** Additional Information: - Please ensure you bring along photo ID and/or a bank card for ID as this is an accredited course - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk