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We are looking for ordinary people with big hearts and time on their hands to provide care and support for someone through Wigan Shared Lives Scheme.

The scheme finds local people with an interest in helping someone else during the day, over a weekend, for kinship and support on a short or longer term basis. We are looking for people who want to work from home and give something back to an older person, an individual with a learning disability, mental health issue or support need. You will be trained to a high level, matched to the right type of person, be paid and will receive ongoing support. No experience is necessary as full training is provided.

For more details, book on one of our informal gatherings in Standish or Leigh:

• Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP on Monday, 7 September – 11am to 12.30pm, or 7pm to 8.30pm. Tuesday, 8 September – 5.30pm to 7pm.
• Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY on Tuesday, 8 September – 11am to 12.30pm, or 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

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

Would you like to:

• be more confident in your own skin?
• feel comfortable when meeting new people?
• be able to speak in public with confidence?
• stop feeling so nervous in interviews and exams?
• feel less anxious and more in control?

Self-confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and feeling scared out of your wits. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you. Perception is reality: the more self-confidence you have, the more likely it is that you will succeed.

My Life has received sponsorship from Wigan Council to deliver a FREE, fun 3-day course is specially designed to build your inner self-confidence. Sessions are on 9th, 16th and 23rd September from 7.30pm until 8.30pm at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, off Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP. It’s open to all ages and abilities.

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

Stuck for something to buy a loved one? Then what about the perfect gift… adopt one of our animals for just £10 per month, or £100 per year (includes My Life membership).

You get to choose from chickens, ducks, sheep, goats and pigs and you will receive regular photos and updates about your chosen animal.

And as a My Life member, you will also get discounts on all our activities at Standish and Leigh sites, plus a regular newsletter. For more information, visit us at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, off Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP, phone 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk

Did you know that My Life now provides a range of great, meaningful opportunities and at Leigh Sports Village..?

We have recently taken over the Future Steps service from Wigan Council, which will now be known as ‘Future Steps @ My Life’. The new service is for young people and adults aged 16+, with and without disabilities. Support can be provided, or you can bring your own – the choice is yours.

There’s lots of things to do on site, and we will be arranging many outings and events over the next few months. We will also be adding photos and comments on our website, so watch this space!

For enquiries and to book a FREE taster session, please phone Tracey on 07807 616362 or 01257 472900. Or you can email info@my-life.org.uk or

Would you love to work in social care, or become a volunteer and make a real difference to your community?

My Life is offering a FREE 5-day training course, which will take you on an exciting journey, exploring the values of social care and enable you to meet potential employers. We will build up your self-confidence and then match you into a paid job, or the voluntary work you’re looking for. The course has an amazing reputation and a high success rate, and best of all no experience is necessary.

Interested?

To find out more, book on one of the introductory sessions: either Saturday, 4 August from 10am to 12 noon at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Standish, OR Friday, 14 August from 10am to 12 noon at Leigh Sports Village. To book your place, phone 01257 472900 or email suzanne@my-life.org.uk

The course dates are: Saturday 12, 19, 26 September, and 3 and 10 October 2015 at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, off Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP.

My Life is running a 3-day workshop called ‘Time for Change’ specifically aimed at families who have a child, young person or adult with a disability or support need, going through the transition process or a period of change.

It’s specifically aimed at developing a real plan for your family member that takes into consideration all the different aspects of their life, including preparing for independent living and planning for their long term future. We will be looking at care, education, health and housing and will give you a wide range of real options you can start to explore. It doesn’t matter what age your family member is, there is no better time to start planning for the future than today. We also will think about your needs as a carer and what you need to help you feel confident about the future.

The training will take place at our base at Thompson House Equestrian Centre, off Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP and takes place on Friday 18 and 25 September, and 2 October 2015 from 10am to 2.30pm. Includes a light lunch.

Booking is essential, as places are limited and we are offering places on a first come, first served basis. To book, phone 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk