Join Martin Lewis and Citizens Advice for their December cost-of-living data briefing
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) is receiving worrying anecdotes about declining volunteer recruitment and retention rates.
Help us learn more about the scope and prevalence of this issue. Please complete our survey before 12 pm on 30 November 2023.
There are still places left on the next Using VR in Health Care Settings, 30th January 10am – 1pm at the Voluntary Action Centre< 89/90 High St, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UH
Try out a head-set and learn how to use it safely.
Here is the registration link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vamt-using-virtual-reality-vr-in-health-care-settings-tickets-726670851077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Below are details of 3x 6-Week Self-Management Courses (English then Welsh) and attached graphics you may be interested in joining or circulating.
There are limited places and people should only book if attendees know they can attend all 6 sessions, but they can book more than one course if wanted.
Seated Tai Chi 6-week Self-Management course
When: Every Thursday January 11 – February 15, 2024
Time: 10am - 11am
Where: Online (via Zoom)
Delivered by: Mabli (Dr Maria Teresa Agozzino), Senior Instructor Woodragon Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi
Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seated-shibashi-tai-chi-6-week-course-registration-759694646137
Health Improvement for Wellbeing Self-Management course
When: Every Wednesday January 17 – February 21, 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Where: Online (via Teams)
Delivered by: The Health Improvement Team from Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board
Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-improvement-6-week-wellbeing-course-registration-759721486417
Therapeutic Music & Song Writing Self-Management course
When: Every Monday February 19 - March 25, 2024
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Where: Online (via Zoom)
Delivered by: Catherine Nunn (Music Anywhere CIC) & Holly Tamar (Swan Song Project).
To Register, contact: walesupoort@versusarthritis.org
For more information on how music soothes the soul and the helps us manage pain, see https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/25/listening-to-moving-music-may-reduce-pain-study-says
