Time to Talk Day – Thursday, 2 February 2023

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As an employer who has signed up to “Time to Change Wales”, the College is once again proud to be supporting Time to Talk Day, which is taking place on Thursday, 2 February.

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.  It’s a day for friends, colleagues and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

We know that the more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone.  Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but a conversation has the power to change lives.

There will be pop up cafes with board games on all College sites throughout the day, so drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

 

  • Tycoch – Staff Area, Café Metro – 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
  • Gorseinon – Costa Coffee Shop – 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Llwyn-y-Bryn – Common Room – 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Jubilee Court – Bruce Fellowes’ Office – 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Kingsway – Second Floor, Staff Area – 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Sketty Hall – Patti Room – 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

 

 

Menovest comes to GCS

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Staff and students at Gower College Swansea were encouraged to get a little hot under the collar when they had an opportunity to try out a MenovestTM, a menopause training tool worn by celebrities, MP’s and broadcasters to raise awareness of menopause and what it feels like when experiencing a “hot flush”. Please visit You Tube  to find out more.

The vest was developed by Over The Bloody Moon, and brought to us by Amanda Lee from Theramex, and among the volunteers were College Principal Mark Jones, Director of Skills and Business Development Paul Kift, Catering Manager Neil Baker, Learning Area Manager Chris Williams, Library Manager Mark Ludlam, plus lecturers and students from Sport and Engineering.

Many of the volunteers commented that they found the experience a little uncomfortable after only a few minutes, so will now have more empathy and a better understanding of what it can be like to experience these symptoms whilst going about everyday routines at home or at work.

Gower College Swansea has undertaken a range of menopause related activities for staff in recent years including regular Menopause Cafes, opportunities to meet with menopause specialists and seminars on how to manage menopause in the workplace.

Gower College Swansea staff and students wearing the Theramex Menopause vest to simulate the symptoms of the menopause.
Pictured… Principle Mark Jones.
 
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Gower College Swansea staff and students wearing the Theramex Menopause vest to simulate the symptoms of the menopause.
Pictured… Learning Resources Manager Mark Ludlam.
 
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Gower College Swansea staff and students wearing the Theramex Menopause vest to simulate the symptoms of the menopause.
Pictured… Protective Services staff Chris Williams and Rob Evans.
 
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Gower College Swansea staff and students wearing the Theramex Menopause vest to simulate the symptoms of the menopause.
Pictured… Paul Kift Director of Business Skills Development.
 
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Christmas Wellbeing Day 2022 – Thursday 22 December

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We are excited and very pleased to enclose full details of the December Wellbeing Day, which is taking place on Thursday, 22 December.

 

An overview of the day is detailed below, but please click here to go to the the full programme with all of the information of what is on offer and how you can get involved, or alternatively scan the QR code.

                               

Hypnotherapy & Modern Mindfulness with Kev Webster

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Would you like to change something about your life? Learn how to relax easily, overcome habits, deal with anxiety or maybe you have trouble sleeping.

Hypnotherapist and Modern Mindfulness Practitioner Kev Webster hosts one-hour evening online hypnotherapy sessions on different topics. If you missed these sessions, you can access a sound recording of these sessions here:

Wellbeing Roadshow – LYB – 6th December

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Thank you to everyone who came along to see Lorraine Evans, Wellbeing Advisor, and Christian Regis, Staff Fitness Coach in Llwyn-y-Bryn canteen Tuesday 6th December from 9am – 12pm.  We had some feedback on initiatives for LYB and will be sharing more information on this on Teams shortly…

Ironman Wales – September 3rd 2023

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GCS are pleased to support a team of 10 for entry into Ironman Wales at Tenby on September 3rd 2021. The team must complete a 2.4 mile sunrise swim, 112 mile bicycle course with stunning scenery along the Pembrokeshire coastline, and a marathon 26.22 mile run though Tenby town-centre within strict timelines to be considered an Ironman. It is widely considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. The team consists of:

  • Darren Hall, Lecturer Mechanical Engineering
  • Wayne Price, Lecturer Fitness & Nutrition
  • Tracy Drummond-Gover – Executive Assistant to the Principal & Executive Support Manager
  • Christian Regis – Staff Fitness Coach
  • Joshua Jordan – Learner Engagement & Personal Development Lead
  • Carl Phillips – Lecturer Welding
  • Laura Thomas – Lecturer Schools Programme
  • Mike Glover – Director of Finance
  • Tim Buckley – Lecturer Sport
  • Lee Hopkins – CL  Public Services

 

To get involved in training or supporting the GCS team, please contact Christian.Regis@gcs.ac.uk