GCS are pleased to hold our 2nd Golf Society Day at Fairwood Golf course on Thursday 28 March. Meet at Fairwood at 1.00pm for 1.30pm tee off followed by a meal after the game.
Staff are required to contribute £20 and the full details on how to pay will be sent to you once you have registered your interest in a place.
Please book your place here System Archebu Lles / Wellbeing Booking System
Are you living with chronic pain? Do you notice a relationship between higher stress levels and pain?
Swansea Wellbeing Centre are holding free sessions at their Centre so you can meet other people living with pain and pick up tips on how to manage long-term pain physically, emotionally and mentally. If you’re unable to join in person you can join online. Each session is stand-alone, you can attend more than one session. The sessions are being held on:
Sat 16th March 11-12
Sat 13th April 11-12
Sat 11th May 11-12
Thurs 15th June 11-12
This Course is offered for adults over 18 in Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea.
The Regional Health and Social Care Board are supporting this project.
Contact Beth Cox – Pain Specialist for more details or to book your place info@beth-cox.com 07747880731 www.dialdownyourpain.co.uk
The College held its fourth December Wellbeing Day at the end of last term after what was an incredibly busy first term back in the 2023-24 academic calendar. Staff had the opportunity to take some time to enjoy many activities and feedback has been positive, encapsulated perfectly as.. “I feel so lucky to work somewhere that puts on so many varied and free activities for staff. Can’t wait until the next one!”
The day featured a diverse array of sessions designed to cater to various interests and preferences. Among the regular favourites were Claire Bickford’s renowned quiz and bingo sessions, seated chair massage sessions, golf, cold water therapy and shamanic healing and also included some new activities such as Creative Mindfulness, Yogalates and Reflexology. The day concluded with an exhilarating Pickleball tournament, bringing staff together for a friendly and competitive game with Mike Glover taking the trophy for a second time following his success during the Summer’s Wellbeing Fest.
The success of the December Wellbeing Day serves as a testament to the College’s commitment to fostering a healthy and supportive work environment. As we reflect on this fantastic day, we look forward to future initiatives that prioritise the wellbeing of the College’s most valuable asset – its dedicated staff.
Hypnotherapist and Modern Mindfulness Practitioner Kev Webster hosted another series of ONE HOUR evening sessions starting on 8th November on the following subjects. Please click the link next to the title to view a recording of the session.
Talk Money week is an annual event where people are encouraged to have more open conversations about their money, from pocket money to pensions between families and friends, at work or at school or any other walk of life. The goal is to empower people who may be feeling the squeeze, struggling with bills or worried about what the future may hold, to find a way forward.
This year, the campaign will be held between 6-10 November 2023 and the Money & Pensions Service is replacing the theme with a simple call to action: do one thing. It doesn’t have to be huge. It could be as simple as tracking down a lost pension, talking to a child about pocket money or using one of the free tools or calculators on the MoneyHelper website.
It’s also an opportunity to recognise the work done by thousands of organisations to build financial wellbeing across the country. To find out more, please visit HERE
This is a Body-Mind Class, being a mixture of Yoga and Pilates, with elements of Tai Chi and Meditation.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your holistic fitness journey, Yogalates promises to offer a transformative experience. Join us to unite body and mind, finding your inner focus, building strength, improving balance and flexibility through dynamic sequences, finishing with relaxation/meditation, leaving you feeling calm and centred, ready to take on the rest of your day.
We are delighted that Katie Bennett will be coming into the College to offer a 4 week pilot Yogalates class, which will be taking place on Thursday lunchtime at 1.00 pm in the Sports Centre starting after half term, starting on Thursday, 9 November
A massive congratulations to the GCS Ironman Team who successfully completed Ironman Wales in blistering heat on Sunday 3rd September 2023. Our team joined approximately 3,000 athletes in a race which started at 7am with a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike course and finally a 26.2 mile run all within a daunting 17 hour window. Tenby’s course has earned a reputation, not just for its challenging terrain but its sheer beauty – captivating yet ruthless, enticing many a seasoned athlete only to break their spirit against the undulating hills of Pembrokeshire.
The GCS Team were also raising money for the Kenya Community Education Project TotalGiving Page’ HERE
Pension Awareness Week is an annual five-day engagement event from 11 – 15 September aiming to empower everyone to better understand and value their workplace pension, and help them plan for their financial future.
The College has arranged virtual 1-2-1 sessions for staff to talk to independent financial advisor David Baker, from Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd. David can advise on Teachers’ Pension or LGPS and will be available to answer any queries you may have relating to your pension.
15 minute virtual sessions will available on:
To book your slot, please visit the Wellbeing Booking System – slots will go live on Thursday, 7 September at 8.45 am.
3rd September 2023 will see 10 members of GCS staff compete in the world famous Tenby Ironman Wales Challenge alongside elite athletes from all over the world.
The race starts with a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike course and finally a 26.2 mile run. This race is no mean feat and our team will be pushing their minds and bodies to the limit over 12-15 hours. The team would be delighted if you could come along and support them on the day plus you can track individual athletes by downloading the Athlete Tracker App on Apple or Google Stores.
The GCS Ironman Team will also be raising money for the Kenya Project. If you would like to donate please follow the link Donate here for the Kenya Community Education Project TotalGiving Page
If you are interested in coming to support the GCS Team on the day, please contact Julia.Hayward@gcs.ac.uk for more information.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR AMAZING ATHLETES!
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