Are you aiming for a better 2015? Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) can help you kick start your new year with a positive attitude.
The Pioneering Care Centre is the Newton Aycliffe Hub for the Colour your Life project which provides access to creative and informal learning activities for the improvement of mental health and the development of emotional resilience.
PCP use professional, experienced tutors to deliver these new and exciting free courses to help you learn, create and develop.
Art Journals – Every Tuesday till 3 February 10am-12noon. Make beautiful handmade books combining art techniques with words to express yourself.
Beat the Winter Blues – Wednesday 7 January – 4 February 10am-12noon Mood boosting techniques on how you can make real and meaningful changes to your life in the New Year.
Pottery Making – Thursday 8 – 29 January 1-3pm. Make a range of handmade ceramics. Learn pottery throwing, sculpting, clay modelling and glazing techniques.
Gemstone & Colour Therapy Friday 16 January – 20 March 10am-12noon. Learn about the energies and healing properties of multi- coloured crystals, minerals and gemstones.
Introduction to Holistic Therapies – Wednesday 21 January – 25 March 1-3pm. A relaxed and informal introduction to aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage, stress management techniques, reflex points and chakras.
Coming soon in 2015: Walking, Talking Photography and Plot to Plate Gardening plus Saturday Family Activities and Evening Classes. Keep up to date with new courses online at www.colouryourlife.org.uk  Twitter: @CYL_CoDurham and Facebook: ColourYourLife.LearnCreateDevelop
The service is open to referrals from GP’s, mental health services, health and care professions, third sector/community organisations, statutory agencies and self-referrals. Please get in touch to find out more.
To register an interest in any of the Colour your Life courses, please get in touch with the Colour your Life team at PCP on 01325 321234 email: colouryourlife@pcp.uk.net
Or call into the Pioneering Care Centre, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SF Please book early to avoid disappointment.