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A message from our Patron
Hello Dear Friends
I am so sorry I can’t be with you this year to celebrate our Birthday
together.
I remember with great affection last years play and the
marvellous poem written for me. Our strength lies in us all keeping a look
out for each other, so I hope very much that I will be up to visit you next
year. Meanwhile, I am sending my very best wishes.
A very Happy Birthday Kyra and a peaceful Christmas to you all.
With love Penelope.
(Dame Penelope Wilton)
RITtA - Assertiveness Course Reaching Individual Targets to Achieve
Are you "too nice for your own good?"
The course is all about choice and understanding that you have more
choice than you think you do.
This is a practical course which will help you feel more confident in your
ability to handle others and feel better about yourself.
We won’t (can’t) turn a gentle soul into an aggressive ogre - thank
goodness! Instead we look at how you can change your behaviour
because you want to, rather than feeling pressured into things you’d
rather not do.
The idea is to feel better about saying 'no' without having to change
who you
8 Sessions – commencing Thursday, 11th January 10am
If you would like a space ring 01904 632332 or [email protected]
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ANITA - ABC OF IT - COMPUTER TRAINING
The 4-session course is free of charge and suitable for beginners and
those who want to develop their knowledge in the many areas of
technology
Book a space – [email protected] or ask a volunteer
January - 1pm-2.30pm on the Wednesdays of 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
1-2-1 Counselling - A confidential short-term counselling
service
1-2-1 Counselling is at Kyra every Tuesday am. To make an appointment
contact - confidential answerphone: 07587 155678
1-2-1 is an independent voluntary counselling organisation based in
York since 1993 offering a short-term professional counselling service to
the community.
Charity Bag Pack
Kyra has an exciting opportunity to do a charity bag pack at Asda,
Monks Cross, York on Saturday 16th December 2017.
We know it’s a long way in advance but near Christmas diaries do get
full!!
Can you volunteer to do this? We will need 20
people to cover the day in shifts, am and pm,
three hours each or as many or few as you can.
Your support would be much appreciated. If you
can help, either email [email protected] or sign
up in Kyra
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1 to 1 MENTORING PROGRAMME – SPACES AVAILABLE
Kyra Women’s Project is now providing a mentoring service to
women.
If you are out of employment and would like to move towards
volunteering, education or work or feel that you need a bit of
extra support, why not get in touch?
The mentoring service provides one to one support, enabling
you to identify and achieve manageable goals in a supportive
environment.
The service takes a holistic approach, led by you, to help you
get where you want to be. We can support you in numerous
ways along your journey.
The project is funded by the Big Lottery and ESF
Contact us for more information and an informal chat
The CMC St Saviourgate York YO1 8QN 01904 632332 or
supporting women to make change
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Waiting List Open
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Motivational Mondays
Have you ever set a goal, got so far and stopped?
Or maybe you never set goals because you don’t think you can
achieve them?
Some people don’t know where to start with goals and plans for the
future.
Well, if you connect with one of the statements above then coaching is
for you!
The focus of coaching is to help you help yourself and for us to work
together to notice what could be getting in the way of you moving
forward.
Motivational Mondays are being offered by York based Confidence
Coach Jules Wyman.
The sessions are an hour long and for graduates of the ESTA
programme.
The aim is to keep you and your life moving confidently in the direction
you want.
Contact KYRA office to book your session. Dates available: Dec 4th and
Jan 8th and the 5th of Feb and March
And you can find out more about Jules at www.juleswyman.com
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So, so proud of these wonderful members. What a brilliant evening was
had by all. To all who contributed to making the launch of their CD –
‘we will fly’ a HUGE thank you. CD’s available to order - £3, brilliant
stocking filler
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Women only Poetry Lunch Share new poems, old poems, poems from your pen
‘it’s like Ruby Wax and Victoria Wood, mixed with Kyra members voices’
Saturday 27th January 2017, 12.30 - 3.30 pm
Bring a little something for shared lunch
Contact 01904 632332 or
[email protected] for more
information
No need to book, just come along
Future dates for your poetry diary
Saturday 31st March, 2018
Kyra Christmas Cards
Our beautiful Christmas card designed by the Kyra art group.
Thank you, ladies it is stunning, special thanks to Joy and Glynis,
Cards are available in packs of three for £1.50
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ESTA – Self-esteem group
Recognise any of the below? then the ESTA group could help
• dislike yourself • unable to recognise your
strengths • undeserving of happiness • don’t see anything positive for your future • feel worthless or
don’t live up to other people • find it difficult to make decisions • no one likes you • you blame
yourself for things that aren't your fault • difficult for you to spend time or money on yourself • low in
confidence
‘I feel as though I have my life back, I can, I will make changes’
Next courses commence:
Tuesday 9th January, 9.45 – 11.45 or
Thursday evenings 5.30 – 7.30 – 11th January
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Christmas Angel Tree
We are collecting toys for the children at Hob
Moor Oaks who have an Autistic Spectrum
condition
Please take an angel, and buy a small gift
suitable for a toddler, wrap it up and attach
your angel with a message
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ―Charles Dickens
Hats off to KYRA!
What an amazing job you have all
done. We have over 60 hats knit, all
shapes, colours and sizes. A HUGE
thank you to everyone who has
supported us.
Hats will be on sale at £5 each for
members
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Do you need to brush up
your CV, write an
application letter or get
some advice on interview
skills?
Sessions available 5th and 12th December, am
Email Indrel on [email protected] to arrange an
appointment.
Kyra Christmas get together Thursday 21st 1-4pm
Join us for Mince Pies, Carol Singing and a visit from Mother Claus
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Reiki Treatments at Kyra 30 minute appointments on the 3rd Friday of each month. £5 per session Appointment times: 10.15am, 11.00am and 11.45am
How Reiki can help you:
Reduces stress
Reduces pain and discomfort
Improves energy levels and sleep patterns
Clears the mind and improves concentration
Supports the immune system
Assists detoxification
Helps balance blood pressure
To book an appointment please contact Kyra [email protected] or Tel: 01904 632332 Look forward to seeing you.
Julie Usui Reiki Master Practitioner
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Date for your diary
Kyra Butterfly Brunch 2 December 2017 The Hospitium Museum Gardens 10.30 - 1pm
A fundraising brunch celebrating Kyra’s 4th birthday and looking ahead at the work that needs to be done. Guest Speakers: Councillor Jayne Senior MBE - Rotherham sex abuse whistle blower and Margaret Sentamu MA - a freelance Leadership Development consultant with a focus on diversity
Raffle Christmas stalls
Tickets £40
Wednesday 17th January – 1pm – 2.30
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Are you interested in learning more about DOMESTIC ABUSE
and how it has affected you? The Freedom Programme is for
women who have had experience of Domestic Abuse be it
past or present.
Abuse is not always violent - emotional, sexual and financial
abuse are also devastating.
This is a twelve-week rolling programme and all sessions are
completely confidential.
Commencing Thursday 11th January, 2018 10am – 12
or Thursday 11th January, 6.15 – 8.15
The programme will help you to:
1. Understand the beliefs held by abusive partners
2. Feel empowered to be more confident in your choices
3. Recognise the effects of Domestic Abuse on yourself and
your children
4. Recognise potential abusers,
The course is free, and refreshments will be provided.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT KYRA ON
01904 632332 or [email protected]
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Are you new to Kyra?
We open on the first and third Monday of the month to welcome new
members to Kyra. This will give you a chance to have a look around,
chat with a volunteer and identify how best we could support you. We
encourage new members to take advantage of this opportunity as we
cannot guarantee having a volunteer free at other times.
Monday 5th and 19th December, 2.00 – 3.30 pm
This is a great opportunity for new members to visit Kyra when it is
quieter. Bring a friend with you if you fancy
Reflexology Treatments with Sheila will be available on the first
Friday of each month. Treatments will last for approximately one hour.
Reflexology is a pleasant, gentle and easy
treatment to receive that is similar to a foot
massage but can be done on the hands if
preferred. It can help with relaxation, improve
mood, aid sleep, help relieve tension and
improve sense of wellbeing. Improved
wellbeing is much more than simply the absence of illness; it also
includes an improved frame of mind, better relationships with those
around you and increased happiness.
We ask for a small donation of £5 per session
Contact Kyra on 01904 632332 or email [email protected] to make
an appointment. No appointment is necessary for the Tasters, but we
suggest you contact Kyra first to find out the next Tuesday that they will
be available. Sheila
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Wednesday 10th January 10am to 12
Sally, a trained chef of Lewis and Duncan will be joining us at
Kyra and cooking 2018 recipes
Places are limited to 10 people
There is a £3 charge to cover the cost of the food
All you do is watch and eat!
To save your place ring 01904632332 or [email protected]
We invite you to our Drop In
Meet other women in a relaxing and safe place. Share conversation,
company and cake! It’s your space - please come and fill it.
Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 1—4pm and the 1st Saturday of
every month 12.30—3.00pm.
Saturday 2nd December, you are invited to join us. Bring a little something
towards a shared lunch. No need to book, just come along from 12.30.
Please note as of January, the shared lunches will be on a Sunday
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Our Patron Dame Penelope
Wilton DBE
On Wednesday 15th November
received
an Honorary Degree from York St John
University,
for her work with Kyra Women’s Project
Legal advice for our members – offered by Crombie Wilkinson
Solicitors in conjunction with Kyra
Kim
I am an Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Legal
Executives and have worked in family law for over 12 years.
Over the years, we have gained vast knowledge and experience in
dealing with cases involving Domestic Abuse by assisting clients in
obtaining Non Molestation Orders (Injunctions) and Occupation Orders
through the Family Court. We also specialise in private law children
matters, public law cases, divorce and any financial aspects arising out
of the same, either stand-alone cases, or as a result of Domestic Abuse.
In certain situations, we can apply for Non-Molestation Orders or orders
regarding children for a client on an emergency basis. We can also
assess clients for Legal Aid as and when the need arises.
We will be available on the first Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm
at KYRA for anyone who wishes to call in.
If anyone would like to make an appointment with us, then please call
01904 624185 or book through Kyra
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My Money. My Life......
Upgrade your money skills
Is your money stuff causing you worries? Do you want
some help to take control & feel more organised with your
money stuff?
YES – we would love to meet you!!
Peasholme Charity will be brining one-to-one sessions of
My Money, My Life to Kyra on the second Thursday of
every month next session Thursday 14th December 1- 4pm
Book early as appointments are limited, come along and
meet Alison. Bring your money letters and statements –
they will be really helpful to get you started!!
Telephone Alison on 01904 466866 or Mobile: 07976137063
Tea and Coffee, biscuits and cakes
If you can donate towards your tea and coffee, we would be
grateful. Your £1 goes a long way to helping to cover the cost of milk,
tea, biscuits and coffee
Many thanks
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In conjunction with Kyra, IDAS are inviting you to join a free course…
Moving on from Domestic Abuse
7 week Course providing information for
Women about Domestic Abuse Course starts: Tuesday 5th December, 2017
Every Tuesday: 10am -12:00 Venue: Kyra, The CMC, St. Saviourgate, York
YO18NQ
Aims of the course:
*To help Women understand the beliefs held by abusive men. *To illustrate the effects of Domestic Violence on Children. *To assist Women to recognise potential future abusers.
* To help Women gain self-esteem and the confidence to improve the quality of their lives
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The Poppy Room We are putting the final touches together to our new counselling and therapy
room. This new space will give us extra capacity to offer therapy to more of our
members and will be called the Poppy room. Poppy is the beautiful daughter of
Alex who was one of our first counselling clients at Kyra and she has been a keen supporter of our work. We
are looking forward to welcoming Alex and Poppy back soon for the official opening - watch this space!
Our thanks go to all who have helped in making this happen, including those who cleared the bathroom,
those who chose the colours and organised the furniture
Also, thanks go to the Southwell Trust and the Scurrah Wainwright Charity for their financial support
New Volunteers
We are looking for some special people to join the Kyra team. We
need people who are particularly skilled in crafts, administration and
those who have experience in training.
We are unable to accept new volunteers who have accessed Kyra
within the last 3 months or those who are currently having some
intervention.
Interested or know of someone who might be? Contact [email protected] for an application form or call 01904 632332
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The Lord Mayor of York
Councillor Barbara Boyce
Will be joining us on Tuesday 12th
December, at our drop in. She
requested a visit to Kyra to meet with
Members and volunteers. I hope you
will join us and welcome her into the
Kyra Family
Barbara Boyce was born in York to
parents who were both brought up on
Union Terrace (where the car and
coach park is now). Her father was a
self-employed builder and her mother
worked at Thorpe Arch munitions
factory during World War II.
Outside of politics Barbara likes travel, theatre, art, nature and walking
her Scottish Terrier, Maisie, who would also like to be invited to suitable
events. Barbara feels very honoured to be the Lord Mayor of her home
city and wants to meet people and organisations from all communities.
in the area. She is also very proud of her all-female civic party, who
have each given much to York in their different ways and who share her
wish to connect with all aspects of the city.
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ART AT KYRA KYRAAR COME AND HAVE A GO!
Next course begins on Monday 8th January
Mornings 10.30am – 12.30 OR Afternoons 1pm – 3pm
If you would like to join in please make sure that you put your
name down by contacting the Kyra office on 01904 632332 or
speak to Glynis if you are in the centre.
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Kyra Voices Carol will lead the session.
She makes the best cakes ever and will warm your heart
Do you sing or would you
like too?
Would love to see you at our ‘sing in’s’
Every Wednesday
6pm – 7.45pm
Coffee from 5.45
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Changing Patterns
What it’s about:
Stop being a doormat
Turn the focus back to you
Set some boundaries
Handle situations calmly and confidently
Get some respect
Waiting list now open
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Hand and arm massages Isobel will be joining us to indulge you, with a little
bit of ‘me’ time
Thursday 7th December
During Drop in session 1-4pm
Christmas Closing
Kyra will be closing on Thursday 21st December and will reopen
on Thursday 28th December
Join us on the 21st for Carols, mince pies and a visit from
Mother Santa
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For your Notes:
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Kyra – Women’s Project
CMC (Central Methodist Church)
St. Saviourgate, York
YO1 8NQ
Tel. 01904 632332
Email [email protected]
www.Kyra.org.uk
Charity No.: 1154290
Don’t forget to like us on facebook
https://www.facebook.YorkWomensCentre
for all the latest news
Please be aware, we do not have disabled access
If you have booked a place on a group and are unable to
attend, please let us know asp to allow for someone else to
have the space
