Events in and around Portishead

In Avonmouth, just three miles from Portishead, there are a number of companies handling chemicals and dangerous substances. Severnside Sirens are to warn the residents of Avonmouth and neighbouring towns and villages, like Portishead, of any incidents involving these substances. These sirens are tested on the third day of each month at 3pm. You can find out more about the sirens and what to do in an emergency at the link below.

This is a one-day course designed for those who are involved in the construction industry as a member of the workforce.

This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
Completing the Operatives HS&E test and the Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness course entitles the delegate to apply for a CSCS Labourers Green Card. Please note the HS&E Test needs to be booked at a Pearson Vue venue. CSCS cards are commonly used on construction sites as a minimum requirement for entry. The course provides health and safety awareness and is endorsed by Build UK as standard training for all operatives on site.

Free digital / tech advice. Connect with others over tea and cake. Meet at The Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead 11am - 12.30pm Monthly meetings throughout 2024.

This FREE 6-week course funded by Opportunity North Somerset (North Somerset Council) and delivered by Voluntary Action North Somerset will start on 14 May running every Tuesday between 10am - 12pm until 18 June.  It will be held at Portishead Folk Hall on the High Street and is for people who want to build their confidence levels and look at their options for the future. 

You’ll look at your skills, abilities and life experiences more positively.  You’ll be inspired by your own potential and identify your goals and what you want to do.  You’ll plan how you’re going to achieve your goals.

If you’re interested in finding out more, want to reserve a place on the course, then get in touch with Debbie Evans by emailing her at: 

debbie.evans@vansmail.org.uk

 or by calling her on 01934 416486 or 07949 486048

This one-day refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the two-day Site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) course and can provide proof of successful attendance. It aims to bring health and safety knowledge up-to-date, as well as giving a thorough overview of the legislative changes and their impact in the workplace. The course includes a wide range of topics which have been affected by changes to procedures, and builds upon the material in the original course

This course is designed for people who want to receive emergency first aid at work training. 

TOPIC AREAS

• Responsibilities/reporting
• Assessment of situation
• Dealing with unresponsive casualty
• Basic hygiene in first aid
• Resuscitation and AED Awareness
• Anatomy
• Minor Injuries
• Bleeding control
• Burns
• Choking
• Epilepsy
• Shock

A Plant Sale and Afternoon Tea 

Refreshments and much more. We will also have homemade cakes, handicrafts, White Elephant stall, books and puzzles for sale.

Entry free

Secretive eating, emotional eating, food obsession and unhelpful thinking will all be explored during this workshop, and we will examine how disordered eating can spiral into eating disorders such as ARFID, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating and explore the long-term risks and support available. This evening presentation is created and presented by industry professionals including Wellspring Counselling, Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association and the STEPs Eating Disorder service.

Many of us struggle with a disordered relationship with food and would benefit from more mindfulness and self-compassion regarding our dietary choices. This evening presentation, designed and delivered by industry professionals from Wellspring Counselling, Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association, and the STEPs Eating Disorder service, aims to shed light on common challenges such as secretive eating, emotional eating, food obsession, and unhelpful thinking patterns. We will delve into the complexities of disordered eating behaviours and their potential progression into eating disorders such as ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Moreover, we will explore the long-term risks associated with these disorders and the support resources available for individuals seeking help.

Key Topics Include:

1. Understanding Disordered Eating: Gain insights into the spectrum of disordered eating behaviours and their impact on physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
2. Exploring Mindful Eating: Learn strategies for cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion in relation to food choices, mealtime habits, and body awareness.
3. Unpacking Emotional Eating: Explore the connection between emotions, stress, and eating behaviours, and discover healthier ways to cope with emotional triggers.
4. Breaking Free from Food Obsession: Examine the cycle of food obsession and compulsive behaviours and identify practical techniques for promoting balance and moderation.
5. Recognising Eating Disorders: Enhance your awareness of the signs and symptoms of various eating disorders, and understand the importance of early intervention and treatment.
6. Long-Term Risks and Support: Discuss the potential consequences of untreated eating disorders and discover the range of support services available for individuals and families affected by these conditions.

Group Discussion

The group is open to anyone over 18 who: 

• Has or has had an eating disorder
• Thinks they may have an eating disorder
• Has a “difficult” relationship with food or their body

We meet at lunchtime in the Fedden Room at The Folk Hall on the last Thursday of each month.