As the kids head back to school, there are some exciting new learning opportunities for adults, thanks to Acts’ Restore programme.

Starting on 12th September (although if you miss the first session – please turn up to the second one – no trouble at all!). We are holding a Job Club every Thursday from 10:30 – 12 noon at the Central Library on Free School Lane.

Our Job Club, written by Christian’s Against Poverty (CAP), runs over eight weeks, and covers topics like:

• Finding your motivation
• Overcoming the obstacles
• Discovering your strengths
• Getting to know employers
• Writing CV’s and applications
• Succeeding in interviews
• Getting ready for work

The Job Club provides a friendly supportive environment for you to look at the best way for you to get into work. You have the option of having individual mentoring with our trained coaches, and, as we are meeting in the Library, you can spend time using their computers before or after our session, to search for suitable jobs.

On 25th September (Wednesday), we will be starting our Life:Ready course. This is a five-week life skills course that empowers you to feel fully in control of your life and the decisions you are facing.

Topics include:

• Goal setting
• Self worth
• Healthy sleep
• Living environment
• Healthy Eating

The course will run every Wednesday afternoon, from 1pm – 2:30pm, at Alive Church in the Boardroom (which is upstairs – but there is a lift if you need to use one). People who have previously been on this course have found it so helpful.

“Life:ready course has helped me to make the changes I want.!”

“It has helped me in a social group with people who have been understanding.”

“I am more confident about how to live a healthy life, find time to rest and make the most of my leisure time!”

“It has helped me to identify some areas that need working on, and I’ve also been helped by the discussion times in the group and picking up tips/suggestions from others.”

Why not come along, and see if the course is for you?

Finally, on Thursday 19th September, from 1pm – 2pm, at the Alive Cafe (across the corridor from Lincoln Community Grocery), we will be hosting our popular Hour of Wellbeing. This month we are focussing on Financial Wellbeing. Please join us for a practical and helpful hour.
All our courses are free to attend. You can just turn up, or register first by using the link bit.ly/restore-signup. If you want more information, you can email us on restore@actstrust.org.uk