Preparation for Refereeing Course

Being a qualified referee requires a person to be physically fit, reliable and be able to handle people, sometimes in stressful situations. In other words it requires a person to have a set of skills which are easily transferred into a range of jobs. Furthermore referees are much in demand and can earn regular cash at weekends. The FC United Preparation for Refereeing course is an intensive 6 week course to get people ready for the FA Basic Refereeing Course so they will pass it easily. Normally the FA course costs £150 but FC United will pay this fee for anybody who completes one of our Preparation for Refereeing Courses. FC United are starting two courses in November, one at the Factory Youth Zone and one at the Northenden Campus of Manchester College. The course runs from Monday 5th November to Friday 16th December. There is a session every day Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon. Each session includes some gym work and some football sessions with FC Utd coaches. To register for the course contact Robin Pye on 0161 273 8950 / 07704122602 or email robinpye@fc-utd.co.uk

Being Active for Better Mental Health - Free Course 14th November 2012

Being Active for Better Mental Health Duration: 1 day course (9.30-16.30) Course Aims: - To show evidence of the benefits of physical activity for mental health and general well being - To practise using behaviour change models and techniques, with individuals and groups, to help motivate clients to be more physically active - To increase the confidence of the course participants, in helping others to become more physically active ***Applicants will need to be familiar with behaviour change models to participate in this course *** Target Audience: Frontline workers and volunteers in health, social care or community settings, working with individuals or groups Trainers: Serena Kent & Shamin Malik Date: 14th November 2012 For more details and to book a place please download an application form from http://www.manchesterpublichealthdevelopment.org/mphds/training/training.html

Free Nature Walk Leader Training

The “Canal Connections – East Manchester” project is offering FREE “ Nature Walk Leader” training which would enable people to lead their own nature walks. This would be an informal and fun afternoon session learning about natural heritage etc. it would be canal based but applicable to other settings. It would be an ½ day session of natural heritage training based round the Rochdale Canal, aiming to enable people to feel confident enough of their knowledge of the natural world to offer their group / friends a nature walk - or just to be more aware of the biodiversity around them. There is no obligation to actually lead a nature walk ! There are four dates of the training to choose one afternoon from, these are October 2nd, 4th, 9th and 11th . There would also be a day’s Walk Leader training following this,( if this is required) which would cover the practical issues around being a Walk Leader. Please contact Rhys Wynne,Canal Community Liaison Officer on 0161 223 1155 / 07747 461 299or email Rhys.Wynne@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Free Cancer Screening Awareness Training - Friday 22nd June

Places are still available free of charge on the Public Health Development Course: What you need to know about Cancer Screening The target audience who may be interested in attending this course are GP staff including practice managers and receptionists and those working in health & social care through the local authority or third sector, as well as community ambassadors’ and volunteers. This half day course is due to take place on Friday 22nd June 2012 – 1.00pm – 4.30pm at Victoria Mill Training Room, Miles Platting. The course aims: To enable participants to raise awareness and signpost into services To look at Bowel, Breast & Cervical cancer screening programmes provided across the city and to explore reasons for low uptake in Manchester To look at rates of cancer in Manchester, signs, symptoms and theimportance of early detection. To provide you with information about various treatment options and how screening programmes operate. If you or any of the organisations you work alongside are interested in attending on 22nd June or would like to attend on an alternative date please contact: Brian.Goodman@mhsc.nhs.uk or Peter.Stretton@mhsc.nhs.uk or call 0161 248 1750 for an application form.

Free Training for 19 - 24 year olds

Impact Training Centre is offering 6 programmes for 19-24 year olds. Courses include: - Introduction to Painting and Decorating course Driving Theory with practical experience SIA Door supervisor course Introduction to Hair and Beauty CSCS Card Food and Hygiene qualification The above courses is a blended programme which a Numeracy qualification. How do I know if I am eligible to complete the course? Have you lived in the UK for 3 years + Are you aged 19 or over? Are you unemployed? Not attending any other form of training or education? Have a National Insurance Number? If you can answer yes to all questions above you are eligible! Will attending this programme affect my benefits? The programme at Awaaz Learning Centre will not affect your current benefits Will the course cost me anything? There is no cost to you for the course. What is the next step? Contact an advisor at Impact Training centre on 0161 839 9817 or you can come to the centre at 122 Waterloo Road, Manchester M8 8AF and we will discuss the course with you in more detail.

Learn to cycle in Cheetham Park with Wheels for Wellbeing Do you want to learn to ride a bike or improve your cycling skills? Do you want to meet new people, have some fun and found out more about exciting developments for Cheetham Park? Why not come along to our FREE cycling sessions with qualified instructors. Sessions will take place in Cheetham Park on 14th, 19th and 21st of June 12-3pm If you would like more information please contact Jenny on 07795567447 or jennylouson@refugee-action.org.uk

Get Started with BMX

If you are aged 16-25 live in Manchester and into sport but out of work then Get Started with us and achieve your goals. Join our BMX programme and you could: Learn about BMX skills from sport professionals and put into practice what you have learnt during the 5 day programme Enjoy a fun week improving your teamwork,communication skills and confidence Gain a cycling mechanics certificate Receive three months support after the programme to help you move into education, training or employment Interested? This programme runs from 14th May until the 18th May 2012 at National Cycling Centre, Manchester, M11 4DQ Contact:For more information please contact Rebecca Arnold on 07919380149 or 01282 714160 or email General.Northwest@princes-trust.org.uk