WayfinderWoman

Using online to find work
2022-05-20 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
Finding work online
In a small group, get individual help in learning how to use online tools to find work. This is part of a nationally recognised programme to help those who have little confidence or skill in using technology to better understand how to make it work for them. Women only.
Book via Eventbrite using this link

Using online to find work - part 2
2022-05-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
Finding work online – part 2
In a small group, get individual help in learning how to use online tools to find work. This is part of a nationally recognised programme to help those who have little confidence or skill in using technology to better understand how to make it work for them.
This is a companion workshop to Finding Work on 20 May. Women only.
Book via Eventbrite using this link

The Regal Variety Show
2022-06-10 18:45 - 22:00 | Grove Theatre, Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4TL, United Kingdom
We’re inviting you to join us in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday, June 10th for The Regal Variety Show.

Doors will open at the Grove Theatre, Eastbourne at 6.45 pm for an evening packed with entertainment featuring Amy Winehouse, Cher, and ABBA tribute acts, live performance painting, comedy, poetry, tap dancing and comedy!
It’s only £10pp which includes a glass of wine or soft drink.
A family friendly event, you’re invited to come to the show dressed as royalty or in regal colours where you can enjoy the selfie corner, royal quiz, a raffle (drawn on the night), our amazing silent auction, name the bear and a celebratory glass to toast the event.
Bring plenty of cash as the wifi in the Grove is fragile to say the least!
You can purchase the tickets in person at our Hub, 8 St Leonards Rd, Eastbourne any weekday between 10:00 and 13:00, or the Grove Theatre every Saturday between 10:00 and 16:00. They can also be purchased online at The Grove Theatre online ticketseller
Go to our Regal Variety Silent Auction to see the lots and maybe even bid in advance of the evening! All the money raised will go towards helping disadvantaged women transform their lives.

Accessing the NHS online
2022-06-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
Improving access to your NHS
In a small group, get individual help in learning how to use online tools to access the NHS. Whether it be making a GP appointment, or understanding your illness, more and more NHS services are being moved online.
This is part of a nationally recognised programme to help those who have little confidence or skill in using technology to better understand how to make it work for them.
Women only.
Book via Eventbrite using this link

Finding your way around government website
2022-07-01 10:30 - 12:30 | WayfinderWoman Hub, Suite 2 Highlight House, 8 St. Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
In a small group, get individual help in learning how to find information on gov.uk website on anything you need such as benefits, education and learning, disability, driving licence, pensions, tax credit, universal credit, TV Licence,
This is part of a nationally recognised programme to help those who have little confidence or skill in using technology to better understand how to make it work for them.
Women only.

Introduction to Social Media
2022-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Chamber House, 49 Gildredge Rd, Eastbourne, BN21 4RY
Free workshop from WayfinderWoman, facilitated by Mina from Ditzy Media.
For Women only. 8 places only.
We use social media to share ideas, thoughts, and information by building virtual networks and communities. But do you know how to use it to your best advantage? Join us in discovering more, whether you’re a beginner or have a little bit of knowledge, and become more confident in using it for personal or professional reasons.
Mina is well known for supporting even the most nervous person through the use of social media.
We will cover the main social media platforms, creating content and scheduling if needed.
If you book and then can not attend, please let us know within 24 hours beforehand, thank you.
Contact 01323 886171 Mon-Fri 10am – 1pm

Menopause Demystified
2022-07-09 10:00 - 13:30
Would you like to see this natural life transition as one of the potent and powerful times of your life, and get back your pizzaz?

Are you approaching, or going through, the menopause?
Are you confused by what is happening to you?
Are you post-menopausal yet still experiencing symptoms and want to know what to do?
Do the conflicting headlines make you feel anxious and unsure about the best step forward?
Would you like to know the best route through and how you can support yourself?
Would you like to see this natural life transition as one of the potent and powerful times of your life?
Would you like to get back your ‘ pizzazz’?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the questions above, this workshop is for you!
Run by a woman and open to women only, this half-day will transform your thinking, give you the tools to be in control, empower you to own this brilliant time of life and take away the fear and uncertainty. You can’t afford to miss it!
What we will cover:

The variety of possible experiences
The potential impact of the menopause on life
Explanation of the menopause, female hormones, the changes and why they happen
How to support yourself during this life phase:
Naturally
Nutritionally
HRT explained
Getting back in touch with your brilliance – finding the way forward

The workshop is a mixture of individual exercises, small group chats, whole group interaction, information giving from facilitator with plenty of time to ask questions and share experiences.
Each participant receives a robust reference book that is theirs to keep together with a ‘goody bag’ of appropriate give aways.
Everyone has an opportunity to join our distribution list for our quarterly e-newsletter ‘Midlife Matters’
Katie Day is one of the leading voices in the UK on the menopause, a member of The British Menopause Society and an advocate for women’s well being. She ran a seminar at the House of Commons on the Menopause attended by the Minister of Health, MPs and distinguished medical personnel.
This course is free but if you wish to make a donation to go towards the cost of running this workshop please do so on the day or via our donation button

Keeping connected with social media
2022-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Chamber House, 49 Gildredge Rd, Eastbourne, BN21 4RY
Run the the ever popular Mina O’Brien, this two hour workshop will explore how you and communities can use social media to keep connected.
Platforms explored will include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
By the end of the workshop – you should feel more confident about connecting and engaging with your community via the key social media platforms.
If you book and then cannot attend, please RSVP by at least 24 hours beforehand, thank you.
www.wayfinderwoman.com
01323 886171 Mon-Fri
info@wayfinderwoman.com.
info@ditzymedia.com

Saving Money Online
2022-07-15 10:30 - 12:30 | WayfinderWoman Hub, Suite 2 Highlight House, 8 St. Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
Find out how to use online tools to save money and better budget.
In a small group, get individual help in learning how to use online tools to manage your finances, save money, not to get ripped off by online retailers.
This is part of a nationally recognised programme to help those who have little confidence or skill in using technology to better understand how to make it work for them.
Women only.

Using social media to find work
2022-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Chamber House, 49 Gildredge Rd, Eastbourne, BN21 4RY
Run by the talented Mina O’Brien, this two hour workshop will explore how you can use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to search for Job Opportunities and apply online.
Ideally, candidates will have a basic profile set up on LinkedIn and a Facebook & Twitter account in advance, but we can talk about the basics of each during the workshop. By the end of the workshop – you should feel more confident about finding job opportunities and applying via the key social media platforms.
If you book and then cannot attend, please RSVP by at least 24 hours beforehand, thank you.
www.wayfinderwoman.com
01323 886171 Mon-Fri
info@wayfinderwoman.com.
info@ditzymedia.com

Annual Garden Party
2022-08-07 14:00 - 16:30 | The Big House, 49 Prideaux Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2NE, United Kingdom
Do you want to make new friends or have a chat over home-made cake?
Do you want to discover more about what we do?
Do you want to have fun?

Then join us for an afternoon at WayfinderWoman’s annual garden party.
We will have plenty of tea, cakes, coffee and soft drinks, all being sold at a reasonable price to raise funds for the charity – but it’s more the opportunity to chat to others and have fun.
There will be a raffle, craft stalls and games.
Open for all the family, please book your place via Eventbrite so that we know how many cakes we need to bake!

Introduction to Assertiveness
2022-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Online, Unit 1 Highlight House, Eastbourne, BN21 4RJ, United Kingdom
Do you find it difficult to say no?
Do you worry about being seen as aggressive when you want to be assertive?
Do you want to want to be more confident about standing up for yourself?
Then this workshop is just right for you!
This workshop is open to women only. You’ll get the chance to talk in a small group about what assertiveness really is and how you can start becoming more confident in yourselves.
Once you have booked, you will be sent a link to join the online workshop on Zoom.
If you book and then can’t attend, please let us know with minimum 24 hours notice. Thank you.
Contact 01323 886171 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm
Email info@wayfinderwoman.com

Pier 2 Peer
2022-10-01 07:00 - 17:00 | Cadence Clubhouse, The Welcome Centre, Congress Theatre, Carlisle Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JR, United Kingdom
Join us on our second charity walk between Eastbourne and Hastings Piers to raise funds to keep our volunteer run, female run drop-in centre open.
Open to all, including children, you can walk, run or cycle the route and join at any point. Why not make it a real family occasion! Or encourage your work colleagues to make up a team!
If you’re walking or running we stay on the promenade and then walk along the shoreline at low tide to avoid the pebbles before joining the promenade again.
From the Cadence Clubhouse (map) we gather at 7.00am and start walking at 7.30am to catch the low tide where it’s needed.
We ask you to register using this link. We also ask that do your very best to raise at least £25 in sponsorship as every pound raised directly goes towards supporting the women who come to us for help, advice and support. Amanda is one of the reasons why we do this – watch her story here.
Once you register we will send you all of the information needed with route maps, other areas where you can join, and timings, the all important toilet stops and snack shacks. We can supply you with ideas about how to raise sponsorship too.

Important information about the Pier 2 Peer event

ASLEF has announced that there will be a rail strike on 1st October, this means that those taking part will not be able to use the rail service to return to Eastbourne.
However there is a good bus service that covers all points of the walk and information can be found on the Stagecoach App (Apple/Android) or visit Stagecoach website where you can plan your journey and get the bus number and the available departure time from the place you wish to travel from. You can also download bus timetables from their website.

Everyone who participates will receive an environmentally-friendly medal.
We’ll give you all of the information about this once you register.
We had SO much fun last year and would love to see you in 2022. If you have any questions please email us.

Building your CV - Part 1
2022-10-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
Using our CV Builder Buster, refresh and rebuild your CV for job applications and interviews. Discover how the Builder Buster helps you build your CV profile and tell the stories that will appeal to employers.
Topics include:

How do I write a good CV?
The 3 critical ‘must haves’ for a CV
What is the format of a CV
What should not be included in a CV
Writing a personal profile

Please arrive 1.15 for a 1.30 start and bring your CV or email it to us in advance.
8 spaces only. If you book and then can’t attend, please let us know with at least 24 hours notice so someone else may have your space.
NB: CV Part Two will be looking at job descriptions and applications. Please book separately on Eventbrite for this 2nd workshop.
Contact 01323 886171 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm
Email info@wayfinderwoman.com

Building your CV - Part 2
2022-11-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
How to apply for jobs.
In this workshop we will go through job applications and help you sift through the job descriptions to find the right ones for you.
We will explore how you can adjust your CV to fit the job you are applying for.
We will discuss how do you get past that first ‘sift’ when applying via an on-line questionnaire?
Find out how to make your CV stand out in the crowd.
That and more – what questions do you want to ask?

Bring along any job adverts you have seen, or any job descriptions that have been sent to you.

8 PLACES ONLY, WOMEN ONLY
If you book and then can’t attend, please give us a minimum 24 hours notice so that someone else may have your place.

Safety Talk for Women from Sussex Police
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
FREE safety talk for women from Sussex Police, hosted by WayfinderWoman
How Sussex Police support women and the routes women can use should they need the support and help of the Police. Talk by Sussex police Inspector.
She sits on the VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) group representing Sussex Police and is really passionate about this.
The talk will last for around 20 mins or so then the rest of the hour would be an opportunity for women to ask questions / chat more with the Inspector and her colleague. Talk held in the safe space of our Hub in Eastbourne or women only. Book your free space at Eventbrite.

The Big House at Christmas
2022-11-19 11:00, 2022-11-20 11:00, 2022-11-26 11:00, 2022-11-27 11:00 | The Big House, 49 Prideaux Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2NE, United Kingdom
Open Day for local artists are exhibiting. From 11.00am – 17.00pm

Interview Skills
2022-11-30 14:30 - 15:30 | Online, Unit 1 Highlight House, Eastbourne, BN21 4RJ, United Kingdom
This 60 minute online workshop for women will help you connect with your authentic self and make connections with the person on the other side of the table. Whether it’s a job interview or trying to promote your new business this workshop will give you some practical tools to take away with you.
The areas we cover:

Mind-set or Mind not set?
The strengths you don’t know you have
The fabulous four (just four areas to master)
Planning the plan

Part of this session requires a pre-workshop questionnaire. After you have booked you will be given the link to the online questionnaire.
After attending this workshop, you will have the option to arrange to have face to face interview practice in the WayfinderWoman Hub in Eastbourne – sessions booked separately.
Workshop via zoom – you will be sent an email with the link to join.
If you book and then can’t attend, please give a minimum 24 hours notice, thank you.
Contact 01323 886171
Email info@wayfinderwoman.com

Charity Quiz Night
2022-12-15 19:00 | Eastbourne Borough Football Club, Priory Ln, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7QH, United Kingdom
Charity Quiz. Make up a team of 6 or join us on the night. Get in touch with us if you want to join.

Goal Setting
2023-01-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
Free online workshop from WayfinderWoman. With Caroline Hart, Kent Life Coach.
In this lively interactive workshop I will discuss the power of goals to inspire and motivate but also how they can do just the opposite. I will guide you through an alternative approach to goal setting that comes from the idea that we are human beings not human doings and when we give as much attention to how we are being as what we are doing amazing things can happen.
Course Overview

This workshop is a simple exploration of an alternative approach to goal setting. You will discuss traditional goal setting techniques such as SMART with methodologies from “The Passion Test by Janet Attwood” and the world of NLP. This workshop is an introduction to the topic. You will have a positive learning experience and leave with some very simple and practical tools that you can apply straight away but will leave curious and wanting to know more.
Workshop objectives
• Understand the Pros and cons SMART goals
• Explore how to approach your goals in a new way
• Create a well-formed outcome
• Understand how being is key to achieving
You will be sent a link to join the zoom class once you have registered.
If you book a place and then cant attend, please give at least 24 hours notice. Please click on Eventbrite to book your free space.
Contact 01323 886171 or info@wayfinderwoman.com

Menopause Demystified
2023-02-04 09:30 - 13:30 | Leaf Hall, 51 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NB
Would you like to see this natural life transition as one of the potent and powerful times of your life, and get back your pizzaz?

Are you approaching, or going through, the menopause?
Are you confused by what is happening to you?
Are you post-menopausal yet still experiencing symptoms and want to know what to do?
Do the conflicting headlines make you feel anxious and unsure about the best step forward?
Would you like to know the best route through and how you can support yourself?
Would you like to see this natural life transition as one of the potent and powerful times of your life?
Would you like to get back your ‘ pizzazz’?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the questions above, this workshop is for you!
Run by a woman and open to women only, this half-day will transform your thinking, give you the tools to be in control, empower you to own this brilliant time of life and take away the fear and uncertainty. You can’t afford to miss it!
What we will cover:

The variety of possible experiences
The potential impact of the menopause on life
Explanation of the menopause, female hormones, the changes and why they happen
How to support yourself during this life phase:
Naturally
Nutritionally
HRT explained
Getting back in touch with your brilliance – finding the way forward

The workshop is a mixture of individual exercises, small group chats, whole group interaction, information giving from facilitator with plenty of time to ask questions and share experiences.
Each participant receives a robust reference book that is theirs to keep together with a ‘goody bag’ of appropriate give aways.
Everyone has an opportunity to join our distribution list for our quarterly e-newsletter ‘Midlife Matters’
Katie Day is one of the leading voices in the UK on the menopause, a member of The British Menopause Society and an advocate for women’s well being. She ran a seminar at the House of Commons on the Menopause attended by the Minister of Health, MPs and distinguished medical personnel.

Please follow the link to book on Eventbrite. This course is free but if you wish to make a donation to go towards the cost of running this workshop please do so on the day or via our donation button

Building your CV – Part 1
2023-02-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom

International Women's Day Event
2023-03-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Best Western Lansdowne Hotel, King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EE
This is a FREE event, aiming to celebrate the wonderful women in our community and the international women we have in our community.

Wayfinder Woman, with the support of Care for the Carers, present our International Women’s Day event. All genders welcome!
We will have a panel discussion of “inspirational women” led by our founder Laura Murphy, as well as live music from Tina Bridgman and Tidal Rave . Our very own resident artist Tania will be doing a live painting to the band’s music as well which will be auctioned off! We will also have all the regular fun and games including name the giant gorilla and more!
Drinks and nibbles will be available to purchase at the hotel bar.
Please sign up to attend, and join us to celebrate!

Building your CV – Part 2
2023-03-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Highlight House, 8 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
How to apply for jobs.

In this workshop we will go through job applications and help you sift through the job descriptions to find the right ones for you.
We will explore how you can adjust your CV to fit the job you are applying for.
We will discuss how do you get past that first ‘sift’ when applying via an on-line questionnaire?
Find out how to make your CV stand out in the crowd.
That and more – what questions do you want to ask?

Bring along any job adverts you have seen, or any job descriptions that have been sent to you.

8 PLACES ONLY, WOMEN ONLY
If you book and then can’t attend, please give us a minimum 24 hours notice so that someone else may have your place. Please follow the link to book your space at Eventbrite.

Mind Calm
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Find an infinite well of inner calm with this 6-week Mind Calm Mediation course.
Free 6-Week Online Course
Wednesdays 12pm-1pm starting on the 19th April for 6 weeks, via zoom
Facilitator Becci Godfrey, Personal and Professional Development Coach
With the pandemic still with us and concerns about staying safe, keeping a job, managing caring responsibilities etc it’s no wonder that our levels of anxiety are high and our self-confidence is taking a knock.
Find an infinite well of inner calm with this 6-week Mind Calm Meditation course. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, this course will give you the tools and techniques to help you to let go of the worry and stress associated with overthinking so that you can experience more peace, calm and serenity.
Learn how to prioritise your heart’s highest hope and experience more connection, confidence and joy in a fun and easy way. Mind Calm works by helping you to change your relationship with your mind by being ‘consciously aware’ during daily life.
In these six, one-hour practical sessions you will learn the philosophy and theory behind the Mind Calm Meditation technique and have the chance to practice and ask questions within a supportive group.
Follow up support is provided in a weekly summary email, access to replays for 4 weeks after the event and a supporting book and guided meditation CD (available online to purchase).
Reserve a place now
You will be sent an email with the Zoom link.
CONTACT 01323 886171
Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30, Weds 9.30-6pm.
EMAIL info@wayfinderwoman.com
We rely on grants, fundraising and goodwill to run our free events to support women. If you can make a donation to the charity we would really appreciate it. Here is a link for you. https://www.wayfinderwoman.com/donations/

Interview Skills
2023-04-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Online Event
This 60 minute online workshop for women will help you connect with your authentic self and make connections with the person on the other side of the table. Whether it’s a job interview or trying to promote your new business this workshop will give you some practical tools to take away with you.

The areas we cover:

Mind-set or Mind not set?
The strengths you don’t know you have
The fabulous four (just four areas to master)
Planning the plan

Part of this session requires a pre-workshop questionnaire. After you have booked you will be given the link to the online questionnaire.
After attending this workshop, you will have the option to arrange to have face to face interview practice in the WayfinderWoman Hub in Eastbourne – sessions booked separately.
Workshop via zoom – you will be sent an email with the link to join. Please follow the link to book your space at Eventbrite.
If you book and then can’t attend, please give a minimum 24 hours notice, thank you.
Contact 01323 886171
Email info@wayfinderwoman.com

Creative Joy and The Artist's Way
2023-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | WayfinderWoman Hub, Suite 2 Highlight House, 8 St. Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UH, United Kingdom
Let Loose Your Inner Artist!

Are you happy? Does life seem grey? Have you forgotten how to play?
Would you love to be more creative?
Do you feel blocked or stuck creatively or personally?
This is a course of Self Discovery, Self Recovery, a Re Discovery of your Joyful Self.
This course can help you shift and unblock those inner walls and set you free again.
Re-connect with your inner artist, your sense of joy de vie, and the Powerful Creative Self that you are.
Express your Self with drawing, painting, writing, collage, clay, mixed media and more.
No experience needed. This is a course for everyone, not just for ‘blocked artists’! You don’t need to be ‘an artist’ or have any art experience or training. Process, not product!
IMPORTANT NOTE
What this course is not! This is NOT a ‘learn how to draw and paint’ art class. It IS about expressing your inner Creative Self, having fun, and finding your Joy, through playing with creative materials.
DETAILS
This 10-week course is FREE, tuition is Sponsored by The WayfinderWoman Trust.
However, PLEASE NOTE there is a £45 stipend to cover materials.*
(Thats just £5 per 3 hour session!)
The £45 includes The Artist’s Way Book, art materials, course handouts and refreshments.
All materials and tools supplied
8 PLACES ONLY
Women Only – Workshops held in the WayfinderWoman safe space Hub in Eastbourne.
TO BOOK: Please email volunteering@wayfinderwoman.com for a booking form and payment details.
£45 stipend for materials, payable in one instalment of £45, paid in advance, by 10th April 2023.
Course dates:
Saturdays at 1pm – 4pm. Starts 13 May 2023 then
20 May
3 June
10 June
17 June
24 June
1 July
8 July
15 July
22 July
Students are asked to attend all 10 workshops to get the full benefit of this course; it is not a ‘drop in’
* Students who attend the full course of all 10 sessions will receive a £10 voucher at the end of the course.
CONTACT: 01323 886171
Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30
Email volunteering@wayfinderwoman.com or info@wayfinderwoman.com

MORE DETAILS ON THE WORKSHOPS
TEN three-hour workshops held on Saturday afternoons, with practical hands-on art sessions.
We will be working with ‘The Artist’s Way’ by Julie Cameron. For this set of workshops, the course work will be condensed into 10 weeks instead of 12. You will be provided with the workbook to work with at home in between each practical workshop, plus additional Creative Joy handouts will be provided.
Each week we will work though some of the exercises in The Artist’s Way together.
Each week we will have fun exploring different art materials and techniques.
Each week we will invite your inner artist to play with different games and techniques including journaling, writing, singing, storytelling, music, painting and drawing.
Expect an emotional journey of laughter, tears, fun, joy, new friends, and creative messiness!
The purpose of life is JOY! Come and Play!
Course facilitator is local Eastbourne artist Tania Long
View Tania’s work
https://www.facebook.com/TaniasFantaSeaArt
www.spanglefish.com/fantaSeaArt
A review from a past participant:

“Participating in Tania Long’s ‘Creative Joy‘ was a valuable gift to my creativity, and something of a boost when I was returning to work after a period of many changes.
Tania hosts these sessions with sensitivity and respect, providing useful resources which can be referred to afterwards.
There is a clarity that can be reached when working through this course alongside others, a supportive environment in which I found the space to grow, and move forward.
I am happy to recommend Tania as an experienced facilitator, and this course for its content.”

Mrs. Lowe
(Creative Joy participant)
