Events at The Warren February and March 2008

The Warren is offering lots of activities and accredited courses for young people running until March 08. Women and Alcohol Confidential women's group to explore issues around alcohol. Starts February. Contact Terry or Karen for details. Shut the Gate Support group for parents and parents-to-be. Starts February. Tuesdays 1-3pm. Contact Alison for more details.

Rock Café Hear local band in the Warren café. Starts February. Contact Stuart for more details. Fashion Choose a fashion item to make from 1960-2008. 6 weekly sessions starting Wednesday 20th February. Managing Children's Behaviour Positive ways to manage children's behaviour. 6 week course starting Friday 8th Feb 1-3pm. Contact Alison for more information.

Love Fest Cooking, writing poetry, expressive arts for Valentine's Day. 13th-14th February. Wonderful Wacky Wild Women's Night Dance, laugh and make new friends. 6 weeks starting Thursday 6th March 6-8pm. Contact 218115 for more information on all the above courses and activities.

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