Life Issues
Our aim is to bring in as many people as possible at affordable prices.
Most Sessions are held in our large meeting room, and all are welcome - but make sure you book your place as these sessions are very popular.
Please contact Sally Pollard for more information:
or click the CONTACT link
The next session can be found on the home page in our Activities Calendar.
Please see below the list of sessions booked so far for 2026 -27 .
Our occasional series of Life Issues lectures and interactive discussions deals with every day matters that we all encounter at some points during our lifetimes. Expert speakers are invited to share their knowledge and experience so that we all might be better enabled to deal with life's 'little' difficulties.
Saturday, 23 January 2027
'CONVERSATION MATTERS'
'Matters' to do with conversation ---
Conversaton is important - it 'Matters'
· How easy do you find it to engage in conversation?
· What situations make conversation easier or more difficult?
· What makes a conversation good or meaningful?
· What is the purpose and value of conversation?
· How do you deal with people who monopolize conversation?
· How do you handle ‘difficult’ conversations?
· What things in our culture inhibit good conversation?
Speaker:
Pastor Peter Jackson
To help with managing numbers, please reserve a place, by Friday 15th January
Saturday, 15 May 2027
LIVING WELL WITH NEURODIVERGENCE (IN ADULTS) - WORKSHOP
Come along and learn about neurodivergent minds. This is a workshop with formal teaching, learning in small groups and interactive tasks.
Speaker:
Jenna McKeown & Jo Doherty
Clinical Psychologists specialising in neurodivergence and ADHD in adults
Please reserve a place with payment of £25 by Saturday 1st May
Saturday, 18 September 2027
LADYWELL RETREAT - AWAY DAY FOR WOMEN
Do join us for a wonderful opportunity to get away from the demands of life, and be encouraged in our faith journey in the beautiful surroundings of Ladywell, with refreshments pon arrival and a delicious lunch to finish.
Speaker:
Cost £38 per person. To book a place please contact Sally with payment by Saturday 14th August. Please book early.
Saturday, 25 September 2027
MAKING SENSE OF CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH
Understanding mental health - what is it
What impacts our mental health?
Key issues: School, parenting, acedemic pressure, friendships, social media , bullying
How to support children and young people when things get tough
Speaker:
Dr liz Beckham & Dr Ellie Atkins