Thinking of changing your career and want to find out about becoming a counsellor?

Our 2 week taster course will give you all the information you need to help you make the right choice  – and if you want to take if further,  then we are offering a CPCAB Level 2 Fast-track Counselling Skills course following on.

The level 2 Fast Track course is ideal if you want to gain this valuable qualification in a short space of time allowing you to progress to Level 3 in September if you choose to. Many of last years fast track students have done just that and are well on their way to becoming a qualified counsellor.

So come and join the taster course and find out if 2016 is the year you will make the changes to your career. 

For further information visit www.yortime.org.uk  and to book call us on 01904 552806 or visit in person at West Offices between 10am and 4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• Mon 11 Jan: Yearsley Pool walk and optional free swim: 2.15pm
• Fri 15 Jan: Explore Acomb walk from Acomb Explore: 10.30am
• Fri 22 Jan: Explore Acomb walk from Acomb Explore: 11.00am
• Sun 31 Jan: Snickleways walk from York Explore: 11.15am

For those travelling to or within York journey planner information is available at: www.itravelyork.info

Additional information:

No booking required, but may be worth checking in advance that these are still able to go ahead. Please wear clothing and footwear suited to the weather on the day.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the walk starts to introduce yourself to the walk leader.

Bring a drink and/or packed lunch if required. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.  Please check bus times prior to departure and arrive 15 minutes before the walk start time. Route incorporates wheelchair and pushchair friendly options.

Contact information: Gillian Chefrad, Active Living Officer.
Public Health Team, City of York Council,
West Offices, Station Rise, YORK  YO1 6GA

T:  01904 553377 
E:  gillian.chefrad@york.gov.uk
W: www.york.gov.uk/healthwalks

A record 400 courses, workshops, taster sessions, talks and flexible learning opportunities have been launched by York Learning as part of its adult Learning 4 Everyone programme.  

Lots of new courses…New opportunities include 3D printing, artisan bread-making, holiday Spanish and seated pilates courses.

A range of Saturday night takeaway workshops will be served on how to rustle up tasty Chinese, Indian and Turkish meals.

For the first time a series of specialist interest talks has been introduced, delivered by gurus from the world of gardening and archaeology. Topics explored will include big planting for small spaces, giving nature a helping hand and discovering what bones, glass, soil and bricks can tell us about the past.

Also new this year is a collection of 12 different fun and creative workshops or courses to make wedding days more personal. Crafts include preparing wedding flowers, designing contemporary wedding stationary and hairdressing for bride and bridesmaids which can be recreated for a bespoke wedding day by brides-to-be and their friends…as well as old favourites.

All the popular courses are still on offer

As well as learning for leisure there are family and workplace learning, apprenticeships and qualifications on offer too.

For more information or to book online visit www.yortime.org.uk. 

You can also book by calling York Learning on 01904 552806 or in person at West Offices  between 10am and 4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Learning 4 Everyone programme covers winter, spring and summer 2016.
A detailed brochure will be landing on doorsteps of York residents throughout December / early January, which also includes details of adult learning opportunities with other city providers such as York College, Explore York, University of York and the Workers’ Educational Association.