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Steps Towards Self Confidence

Code: T25NC2553
Location: St Barnabas Community Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Duration: 2 sessions over 2 week(s)
Time: 7.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
An interactive, engaging and thought-provoking workshop with activities to encourage conversations around connection, potential and possibilities, to promote understanding and confidence of self.
Who is this course for?
These sessions are for people attending the ‘Let's Talk Together' social wellbeing group. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
Participate as much as you want, or can, in a friendly, informal and sociable learning environment.
What will I need?
You may want to bring something to make notes, but nothing is required specifically.
Are there any other costs?
These sessions are free
You may want to enrol on one of our courses at Clay Cross Adult Education Centre, come along or look online.
Time and duration
Start Date: 11 March 2026
Start Time: 7.00pm
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 01:00
Total Weeks: 2
Location
St Barnabas Community Centre
Pilsley Road
Danesmoor
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S45 9BU
