Free Over 60 Women's Self Defence Course
Brought to you by The Women's Self Defence Network - Wahine Toa and partnered with Age Concern Hawke's Bay.
In this course you will learn to think confidently, speak strongly and use Self Defence skills when necessary. You will learn ways of dealing with unsafe situations including:
- How to deal with being followed
- Acquaintance and stranger attacks
- Sexual harassment
- Getting out of grabs and holds
- How to think their way out of threatening situations.
- Healthy/Unhealthy relationships
The course style is participatory, practical, fun and empowering. It includes discussions, games, physical sessions and role-plays.
Course being held at Age Concern Hawke's Bay- Hastings
(415 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings) on 23 November 2022 from 10am-2pm.
Registration essential as numbers are limited.
06 870 9060/06 858 9158 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz
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While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
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19.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.6% Keep it as is
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33% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.6% Anything but fireworks
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