Alongside our regular activities we also run workshops and training courses, working in partnership with other organisations, to help you broaden your awareness and learn new skills for volunteering, employment or career progression. Everyone is welcome to join our activities and training, which are free of charge. However, as a charity, Faversham Umbrella is not publicly funded and donations to support our work are always very welcome!
See below for our current range of courses – please note that booking is essential for all courses via info@favershamumbrella.org or call 01795 229143 during opening hours.
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13th
20th
This course provides you with an opportunity to learn some skills to reduce the likelihood of abusive and threatening behaviour. You may only experience a small percentage of abusive, threatening or violent situations at work, but when they do occur, they can have a huge impact on your quality of life. By attending this course, you will learn a range of ways to deal with difficult situations, which will develop your knowledge, ability to deal with conflict situations and your confidence. Please book via our email address
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
1st June
Every week for 6 weeks
Learn to cook healthy meals on a budget. You will be given FREE ingredients to cook with and recipes to take home. During the course, you will learn the basic measuring skills needed for cooking as well as how to save money. Learn about healthy recipes and good diet habits. This is a practical, interactive and fun course. Come and enjoy.
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
4th June
Every week for 7 weeks
Learn how to understand the nutrition fact labels on food products. Gain information on how to eat well and healthily on a budget. Learn to understand cholesterol levels and what you need to know to maintain a healthy diet. Work out your BMI – are you a healthy weight for your height? How can you maintain a healthy weight? Learn about healthy recipes and good diet habits. This is a fun course packed full of useful information!
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
4th June
Every week for 7 weeks
If English is not your first language, then why not improve your communication skills whilst having fun! Come to our Conversation and Craft class where you will be able to enjoy a craft whilst developing and practicing language and numeracy skills needed for everyday living.
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
10th
Explore how using assertiveness tools and skills helps you to feel more in control. Recognise how to manage your own feelings when you are challenged with new experiences and feel empowered to say no when you mean it without feeling guilty. You will practice listening and speaking with others in small groups.
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
10th
Introduce learners to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing steps as practical ways to manage wellbeing, stress & anxiety. Develop a plan for you and your family to increase wellbeing.
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
8th
This one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is recommended for those wishing to become nominated emergency first aiders in workplaces. It is a classroom-based course with practical assessments and a short, multiple-choice question paper at the end. Emergency First Aid at Work certificate will be issued upon successful completion, which is valid for 3 years.
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org