Derby Women’s Centre Introduces Live Chat to our Website

With the current lock down we have been looking at ways to support ladies.  We are happy to announce that we are now offering Live Chat on our website. We will be open Monday to Thursday 11 am to 1 pm also on Monday and Thursday 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Outside of these hours you can still send us an offline message. Just click on the Chat Bubble on the bottom left of the page.
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Paracise Classes online 2020

We normally have Paracise classes on offer inside the centre, however, due to Covid 19 we are unable to offer the classes.  Exerciseroadshow who normally run the classes have decided to offer online classes using zoom.  If you would like to join please contact Janine by email at:  exerciseroadshow@outlook.co.uk If you do not already know what Paracise is and want to know more you can find more details on their website paracise.com, check out this video on youtube HERE Please note their is a charge
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9 April Virtual Book Launch of Sunita Thind’s ‘The Barging Buddhi and Other Poems’

Sunita Thind, the author of this book was originally planning on coming into Derby Women’s Centre to chat with the ladies during a Cafe Femme session.  Unfortunately with the lock-down, plans have needed to change. You can still join in virtually, details are below: Black Pear Press invites you to the virtual book launch of Sunita Thind’s ‘The Barging Buddhi and Other Poems’. Sunita says ‘it’s going to be exotically intoxicating!’ To join this Zoom virtual book launch click on the link below: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/725066813 Meeting ID: 725 066 813 You can also join via your mobile phone: One tap mobile
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Coronavirus Helpful Links and Information – 27 March 2020

Although the staff at Derby Women’s Centre are not able to go into the Centre to work we are still doing what we can from home. With this in mind we are constantly adding information and guidance to our twitter and facebook pages. We also wanted to share some of those important links here: A link to the Mind website with lots of helpful tips  https://www.mind.org.uk/info…/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing Please stay safe at this time and do contact a telephone helpline if you need to speak with someone. Samaritans – 116 123 free Shout Crisis Text Line – text SHOUT to 85258 Rethink Mental
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Domestic Abuse Help during the Coronavirus Lockdown March 2020

While everyone is staying safe from Coronavirus, there are still ladies out there who are now locked in with their abuser.  You can still find help for either yourself or a friend/family member.  The NHS Website has some good links that you can use.  If you need to hide your search history use an incognito window before opening the link, or edit your history and delete the web page after viewing. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ You can contact Women’s Aid via the live chat here:  https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ Refuge.org.uk is still offering help and advice online or on the phone A Derbyshire helpline number you
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CLOSURE OF DERBY WOMEN’S CENTRE DUE TO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – 17 MARCH 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Please note that Derby Women’s Centre is CLOSED from immediate effect. All groups are cancelled until further notice as a safety precaution due to Covid 19. Whilst we are not aware of any cases withing our service users, as a precaution in line with government guidelines the centre has decided to close from today.  We will update our social media as soon as we are open again.
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Papier Mache Birds Made at our last coffee morning

We would love to share some of the papier mache birds made during our last coffee morning with spiral arts.
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Derby Women’s Centre Swans Walking Group – Friday 13 March 2020

Derby Women’s Swans Walking Group meet the second Friday of every month and our next one is Friday the Friday 13 March 2020 from 10.15 to 1.00.  It is a social walking group accessible to all women and an easy activity which is great for overall health.  All are welcome.   I attach a poster for you to distribute within your organisation and to place on your notice boards.  Please bring sufficient money to cover coffee.   Please note that we shall be meeting between 10.15 and 10.30 at the main entrance of Primark n the Corn Market.
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Moving Forward After Surviving Domestic Abuse Monday 16 and 23 March 2020

We are pleased to inform you that a Moving Forward After Surviving Domestic Abuse course is being held at Derby Women’s Centre.  It will run for two days on Monday the 16 and 23 March 2020 between the hours of 10.00 and 2.00. Please note:  Bring your own lunch.  
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Cafe Femme Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 10am until 12 – Papier Mache Birds

Our next coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 26 February 2020 between the hours of 10.00 and 12.00.  The theme will be ‘Papier Mache Birds for the 180th Arboretum Celebrations with Spiral Arts’. If you would like to learn more about Spiral Arts check out their blog posts here Spiral Arts
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