Would you love to work in social care, or become a volunteer and make a real difference to your community? If so, we are now taking applications for our next Pathways to Employment training course.

We have recently received funding from Wigan Council to re-run this FREE 5-day training course that will take you on an exciting journey, exploring the values of social care and enabling you to meet potential employers. We will build up your self-confidence and then match you into a paid job or the voluntary work that you want. The course has an amazing reputation and a high success rate, and no experience is necessary.

It’s being held at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, off Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan from 9.30am to 4pm on 14, 21, 28 March and 11 and 18 April 2015.

To find out more, register for our introductory session on Saturday, 21 February from 10am to 12 noon at Thompson House.

For more information, phone 01257 472900 or email suzanne@my-life.org.uk

We are now in a position to offer our visitors hot and cold lunches, as well as morning and afternoon tea, coffee and cakes.

For a small donation towards the cost of the ingredients, we have on offer tasty home-made blended soups, crusty baguettes and wraps. You will also be able to sample food cooked by guests on our Cook-Along courses.

And the great news is that all recipes will be in the My Life cookbook, to be published later in the year.

To find out what’s available each day, visit our Facebook site at facebook.com/mylifecic

Day opportunities at My Life will close on Friday, 19 December and will re-open on Monday, 5 January 2015. We have a fab new programme of opportunities, as well as lots going on over the February half term. We’ve also got some specialist sessions running – take a look at the programme for more details.

Have a great Christmas, a very healthy, happy and prosperous New Year and we look forward to welcoming you in 2015!

If you love the great outdoors, sign up now for our 6-week course in map reading, navigation and orienteering starting on 8 January 2015, with the Standish version of Bear Grylls, our very own Lincoln Yates..!

People of all ages and all abilities and welcome. If you need support, we can provide it and will work with you to establish a full support plan. Or, you can bring your own support. Sessions run from 10am to 12.30pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

The cost starts at just £15 for My Life members, or £20 for non-members (PAs and support workers free).

Please wear warm clothing, hats and gloves. Some sessions will be outdoors, and some will be in the laughter dome.

To book, phone 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk

We have some fab new music workshops in December/January, delivered by Natalie Brindle of Flutterby Rhythmics. We can provide support on site for individuals to ensure they have the freedom to participate and we will work with you to establish a full support plan. Cost starts at £15 per session (My Life members), or £20 non-members, but the cost will vary depending on your support requirements and if you are attending another workshop on the same day.

• Make Christmas Music: Sessions are on 4 December (10am to 12.30pm), 11 December (1.30pm to 4pm) and 18 December (1.30pm to 4pm).
• Love Music: Every Thursday from 10am to 12.30pm, starting on 8 January until 12 February 2015. These sessions will focus on confidence, self-esteem, team work, musical understanding and expression.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Phone 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk

Great news for kids, Santa is visiting Thompson House on Saturday, 29 November to show off his new sleigh.

So why not come down with the little ones – it only costs £5 per child and includes:

• meet Santa’s pony reindeers
• a Christmas story with the Snow Queen in her igloo
• a present from Santa
• fun in the amazing laughter dome

Free parking is available and there is no need to book – call in at the My Life office on the day to purchase your ticket(s).