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Events Wellbeing
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Clearly, women and the companies that employ them must get the support they need to address this issue and reverse the tide. Join this online webinar with Julia Oyeleye, a professional menopause coach and wellbeing expert, to learn how menopause affects women in the workplace and what they and their employers can do to reduce the potential negative impacts of this natural life stage. Julia will also share simple but effective techniques for managing the top five menopause symptoms, and how to have conversations at work about this important topic. 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You'll be surprised at the volume and variety of plastics that can be found by the river, helping to remove these will make an immediate difference to our local environment as well as wider marine ecosystems. Meet at Gabriel's Wharf at 12:00 noon for a briefing from Recorra before heading down to the foreshore where we will work our way back towards Bankside. Please wear suitable, closed toe shoes - we are running this event during low tide but surfaces along the Thames can be slippery. Please also dress appropriately for the weather. High vis jackets, bin bags, litter pickers and gloves will all be provided. Once the beach clean is completed we will send you a certificate with the amount of waste you have collected! If you register but can no longer attend, please cancel with as much notice as possible to allow someone from the waiting list the opportunity to go in your place. [post_title] => 25 July – Thames Beach Clean with Recorra [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 25-july-thames-beach-clean-with-recorra [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-04-30 11:49:32 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-04-30 10:49:32 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://staging.betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=5305 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5303 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2024-04-30 11:15:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-04-30 10:15:26 [post_content] => Generally, women in the workplace tend to be excellent team players, always willing to help out. Unfortunately, this trait and other behaviours can contribute to burnout and long-term sickness, which in January 2023 was the most common reason for economic inactivity and on the rise. Julia Oyeleye, a natural healthcare practitioner and teacher with over 25 years’ experience, believes it is possible to be successful in your career, whilst managing the impact on your overall health. Join the Bankside Women's Network for this breakfast event with Julia to learn how to spot the early warning signs of burnout and what you can do to support your mind and body to thrive rather than survive, using a seven-step approach with tips that actually work. There will also be plenty of time to get to know other women who work in Bankside and foster new connections. 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It is not just about mastering physical techniques; it is about enhancing your awareness to prevent danger before it arises. By equipping yourself with self-defence knowledge, you will feel better prepared for any challenging situation. This course is tailored for everyone, irrespective of gender, age, or fitness level. It will be a combination of theory and basic practical skills. 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If you've ever felt confused about the many different nutrition and diet messages shared in media and books, Nicola's talk should really help you to feel a lot clearer, and importantly, less worried about understanding what the 'right' way to eat is. Her aim is to cover the basics of what nutrition actually is, enabling you to start making connections between what you eat and how you feel. She will teach you how to make small, sensible and practical adaptations to your daily routine and diet to support metabolism, energy, focus, hormones and digestive health, so that you leave with more clarity and confidence, and an enlightened and positive approach to food and eating. In this informal event you'll have plenty of opportunity to ask Nicola questions about food, nutrition and health, making this a powerful and unique opportunity to gain knowledge and insight that can be directly linked to helping you as an individual. There will also be plenty of time to get to know other women who work in Bankside and foster new connections. [post_title] => 9 May - How to support your health and wellbeing as a working woman [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 9-may-how-to-support-your-health-and-wellbeing-as-a-working-woman [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-04-22 13:25:29 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-04-22 12:25:29 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://staging.betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=5281 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5248 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2024-04-09 14:10:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-04-09 13:10:25 [post_content] => Join us for a gardening session at Marion's Way! This is a great opportunity to participate in urban greening, and have a nice lunchtime outdoors being productive in the community. Come along to meet other Banksiders and get your hands dirty! Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and close toed shoes. 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You'll be surprised at the volume and variety of plastics that can be found by the river, helping to remove these will make an immediate difference to our local environment as well as wider marine ecosystems. Meet at Gabriel's Wharf at 12:30pm for a briefing from Recorra before heading down to the foreshore where we will work our way back towards Bankside. Please wear suitable, closed toe shoes - we are running this event during low tide but surfaces along the Thames can be slippery. Please also dress appropriately for the weather. High vis jackets, bin bags, litter pickers and gloves will all be provided. Once the beach clean is completed we will send you a certificate with the amount of waste you have collected! If you register but can no longer attend, please cancel with as much notice as possible to allow someone from the waiting list the opportunity to go in your place. [post_title] => 14 May – Thames Beach Clean with Recorra [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 14-may-thames-beach-clean [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-04-04 10:41:39 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-04-04 09:41:39 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://staging.betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=5236 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5209 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2024-03-13 09:56:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-03-13 09:56:20 [post_content] => As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the wellbeing of people who work in Bankside, we are hosting a Mental Health First Aid Aware training session, led by Mental Health First Aid England. This introductory course raises awareness of mental health. You will gain: This 3.5 hour course will be delivered in person- venue to be announced soon. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a link to the Mental Health England portal where you’ll submit your details, in order to receive your workbook and certificate after the training. Everyone who completes the course gets: Please note your organisation must be a Better Bankside member to attend this training. 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The event is taking place at the House of Sport, 190 Great Dover St, London SE1 4YB - location on Google Maps. What will this session cover? There will also be the opportunity for you to ask your own questions in a Q&A session at the end. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. Please contact us at info@betterbankside.co.uk with any questions about the event. 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If you have ever needed to win a pitch, share your work in a clear and interesting way or even convince others of your point of view, then this workshop is for you. It is suitable for all levels of ability and for people who want to become confident, articulate and engaging speakers. You will learn the fundamentals of good communication, including voice control, body language and powerful connection. This interactive session will cover speaking in person and how to adapt to presenting online. You will learn how to create great content and to get your message across and will finish the session a stronger, more effective speaker. Speakers Trust is a charity dedicated to training people to become more effective communicators and provides opportunities for them to share their perspectives in public. The organisation helps people become better communicators, with a greater awareness of the importance of speaking out. This improves education and employment prospects as well as the desire to use the power of their voice to bring positive change. Once participants see that they can overcome their fear of public speaking and use their voice to effect change, they are empowered to achieve across a range of areas, with benefits spreading to the home, workplace and community. “I attended the public speaking session and I just wanted to let you know how fantastic it was. Jenny was an incredible trainer and it has been the best training session I have ever attended. I really believe that her training will have an impact on my public speaking skills.” You are welcome to join this event if you live or work in Bankside. Our professional development events have limited spaces, so priority is given to our business members. If you are unsure, please get in touch with us at info@betterbankside.co.uk. 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As the saying goes, knowledge is power - the more you know, the easier it is to 'join the dots' and to be the best advocate for your health and wellbeing.  No one knows YOU better than YOU... Join this online lunch and learn with Emma Thomas, Founder of Managing the Menopause, which is for everyone, no matter what age or stage of life. During the session, Emma will help demystify the menopause, covering not just what symptoms you might expect and your options to help manage these, but also how they might impact you in a work context and how to advocate for any support you might need from your employer. About Emma Thomas Emma Thomas is Founder of Managing the Menopause.  Emma's background is in corporate operations strategy, internal communications and change management. Her twin passions are coaching, and supporting others through the menopause transition (also known as perimenopause). In her last corporate role before founding Managing the Menopause, Emma also championed DE&I by leading the organisation's gender equality network, delivering a range of online and in-person events and tripling engagement over two years. Emma is also the host of the successful Middling Along podcast, named as one of the Top 25 podcasts for menopause and midlife. 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This workshop is being hosted by M.Y.O (Make Your Own), the Creative Space for Grown Ups. Their mission is to help adults explore their creative side! They provide the space, materials, equipment and guidance, for everyone to be able to flex their creative muscles. This workshop forms part of Better You 2024, a programme of events focusing on health, wellbeing and learning new skills. We’re inviting Banksiders to join us in starting the new year in a positive way. 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Clearly, women and the companies that employ them must get the support they need to address this issue and reverse the tide. Join this online webinar with Julia Oyeleye, a professional menopause coach and wellbeing expert, to learn how menopause affects women in the workplace and what they and their employers can do to reduce the potential negative impacts of this natural life stage. Julia will also share simple but effective techniques for managing the top five menopause symptoms, and how to have conversations at work about this important topic. 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