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Conversational English classes for women with English as a second language [Summer 2025 – Evening Classes]

May 6 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Conversational English classes are a relaxed and totally FREE opportunity to practise English for any woman with English as a second language. Classes are run by students from STAR UoN (Student Action for Refugees, University of Nottingham) in a fun, relaxed and enriching environment.

Themes for the classes will vary weekly, ranging from food to sport; to learning about relevant services that are available in the city.

What’s included: The classes offer worksheets, reading materials and activities that accommodate women with all levels of English. There are no tests or prior experience needed and all levels of English speakers are welcome and will be catered for. Refugee and asylum-seeking women are especially welcome and encouraged to attend and practise in a supportive environment.

Book a free place: Call NWC Reception on 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

More info & FAQs
FREE

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Conversational English classes for women with English as a second language [Summer 2025 – Weekend Classes]

May 17 @ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Conversational English classes are a relaxed and totally FREE opportunity to practise English for any woman with English as a second language. Classes are run by students from STAR UoN (Student Action for Refugees, University of Nottingham) in a fun, relaxed and enriching environment.

Themes for the classes will vary weekly, ranging from food to sport; to learning about relevant services that are available in the city.

What’s included: The classes offer worksheets, reading materials and activities that accommodate women with all levels of English. There are no tests or prior experience needed and all levels of English speakers are welcome and will be catered for. Refugee and asylum-seeking women are especially welcome and encouraged to attend and practise in a supportive environment.

Book a free place: Call NWC Reception on 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

More info & FAQs
FREE

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Conversational English classes for women with English as a second language [Summer 2025 – Evening Classes]

May 6 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Conversational English classes are a relaxed and totally FREE opportunity to practise English for any woman with English as a second language. Classes are run by students from STAR UoN (Student Action for Refugees, University of Nottingham) in a fun, relaxed and enriching environment.

Themes for the classes will vary weekly, ranging from food to sport; to learning about relevant services that are available in the city.

What’s included: The classes offer worksheets, reading materials and activities that accommodate women with all levels of English. There are no tests or prior experience needed and all levels of English speakers are welcome and will be catered for. Refugee and asylum-seeking women are especially welcome and encouraged to attend and practise in a supportive environment.

Book a free place: Call NWC Reception on 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

More info & FAQs
FREE

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Coffee & Chat

April 8 @ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Drop in for some free coffee and cake, and to see some friendly faces!

💜It’s the perfect opportunity to visit the Centre if you’ve never been before, or come and have a social catch-up if you’re a regular!

💫There’s no need to book, you can just turn up on the day! It’s a very informal opportunity for you to meet and chat with other women, see the Centre, and find out what’s going on here.

💜We encourage you to head up to the top floor of our building to the wonderful Nottingham Women’s Library to see the full collection, and to find out more about upcoming learning courses, activities and events whilst you’re here.

🌟See you for a natter soon!

Free to attend!

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Nottingham Women’s Centre

Salsa & Bachata

February 22 @ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us every Saturday for a fun and empowering Salsa & Bachata dance class with Ohla! Express yourself and have fun, with some great company! Classes are designed to boost your mood and leave you feeling energised. You’ll learn some new moves and styles for women, with an experienced instructor. Every Saturday from 2.30pm to 4pm, until May. Classes are £5 per session, but your first class is FREE!!  

Register in advance at Nottingham Women’s Centre Reception, call 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com. Or just turn up on the day!

Any questions? Call Olha for further information on 07867 292 660.

FAQs

It would be helpful if you could book in advance at Nottingham Women’s Centre Reception, call 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

Your first class will be FREE, but following classes will cost £5.00 each.

No, but wear clothes and footwear that you can dance in!

Your first class will be FREE, but following classes will cost £5.00 each.

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NWC Readers – April 2025

April 1 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

NWC Readers

Come and join us for a cuppa & a chat about the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot. Now also a film staring Saoirse Ronan. It’s the same book from the January group, so you’ve got another chance to catch up with some reading and join us for a natter!

NWC Readers is our quarterly book group. It’s an informal, friendly & inclusive group. We all read the same library book & meet up once a season to chat about it over a cuppa. It’s totally free and library copies of The Outrun by Amy Liptrot are available to collect now, from NWC Reception!

*Content note for the chosen text: addiction, mental health.

FAQs

It’s totally free! We are going to be accessing the books through the library, and they are available to collect from NWC Reception.

No, come along when you can. They are every season, so 4 times a year.

Your copy of the book and any notes/thoughts you have about it.

To book your place, call 0115 9411475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

FREE

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Conversational English classes for women with English as a second language [Spring 2025 – Daytime Classes]

February 19 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Conversational English classes are a relaxed and totally FREE opportunity to practise English for any woman with English as a second language. Classes are run by students from STAR UoN (Student Action for Refugees, University of Nottingham) in a fun, relaxed and enriching environment.

Themes for the classes will vary weekly, ranging from food to sport; to learning about relevant services that are available in the city.

What’s included: The classes offer worksheets, reading materials and activities that accommodate women with all levels of English. There are no tests or prior experience needed and all levels of English speakers are welcome and will be catered for. Refugee and asylum-seeking women are especially welcome and encouraged to attend and practise in a supportive environment.

Book a free place: Call NWC Reception on 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

More info & FAQs
FREE

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Conversational English classes for women with English as a second language [Spring 2025 – Evening Classes]

February 25 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Conversational English classes are a relaxed and totally FREE opportunity to practise English for any woman with English as a second language. Classes are run by students from STAR UoN (Student Action for Refugees, University of Nottingham) in a fun, relaxed and enriching environment.

Themes for the classes will vary weekly, ranging from food to sport; to learning about relevant services that are available in the city.

What’s included: The classes offer worksheets, reading materials and activities that accommodate women with all levels of English. There are no tests or prior experience needed and all levels of English speakers are welcome and will be catered for. Refugee and asylum-seeking women are especially welcome and encouraged to attend and practise in a supportive environment.

Book a free place: Call NWC Reception on 0115 941 1475 or email reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com.

More info & FAQs
FREE

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Warm Space for Women launches at NWC

Nottingham Women’s Centre launches Warm Space for Women, supported by John Lewis Nottingham.

Nottingham Women’s Centre and John Lewis have partnered to launch the Centre’s newly revamped ‘Welcome Space’. It’s now officially designated as a Warm Space for Women, ahead of the coldest winter months. We’re offering a warm, safe, and comfortable space for women to access right in Nottingham’s City Centre. The Warm Space will be open for all women from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, at Nottingham Women’s Centre’s 30 Chaucer Street home and hub.

A dedicated team from John Lewis Nottingham has reimagined and refreshed the Centre’s main space. There’s a warmer, more inviting atmosphere for all women to access. The space will be open to any woman during the day. Hot drinks, books from our Library, and the many activities and services that run from the Centre offer home comforts and connection. The Centre’s hot shower and laundry facilities are also available to women. And a bookable, fully equipped kitchen provides a resource for women to cook meals for themselves and their families.

Louisa Mathews, CEO of Nottingham Women’s Centre said,

We are delighted to be able to offer all women a Warm Space this winter. We are so grateful to John Lewis for giving our space a makeover. We know that there are many reasons women might need somewhere warm to go to. From not being able to afford to turn the heating on, to homelessness, or unsafe accommodation. We invite any woman who needs a space during the day to just come in, grab a cuppa, and make themselves at home.

Jessica Faflik, Community Liaison Coordinator at John Lewis Nottingham said,

Thank you to the incredible team of Home Designers, whose vision and dedication have transformed this space into a warm, welcoming environment for the women who use the Centre. We have loved working with the Centre, and are excited to see this refreshed space being used as a dedicated “Warm Space” for all the women of Nottingham.

The space was officially launched in the presence of partners and local businesses on Tuesday 26th November, with press and media invited to join.

Find NWC’s Warm Space for Women

Visit us

Nottingham Women’s Centre,
30 Chaucer Street,
Nottingham,
NG1 5LP

You don’t need an appointment to visit the Centre. Women are welcome to come and use our Warm Space and Library at anytime during our opening hours, which are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Find Warm Space for Women on Google Maps

Nottingham Women’s Centre’s building and phone line closes at 4pm on Tuesday 24th December & re-opens on Thursday 2nd January 2025 at 9am. More info on our closure dates here: Winter Support

Women Write Poetry Workshop (TBC)

December 22 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A friendly creative atmosphere, a safe space to have your say, where women are encouraged to explore their creativity to produce poetry, for all levels. We will also look at
poetry structures; bring along your favourite published poems to discuss. There are no
rules, just respect.

The group meets in person and using Zoom, so you may need to have Internet access and a quiet space to participate.

More info & FAQs
Free

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Women Write Poetry Workshop (TBC)

August 25 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A friendly creative atmosphere, a safe space to have your say, where women are encouraged to explore their creativity to produce poetry, for all levels. We will also look at
poetry structures; bring along your favourite published poems to discuss. There are no
rules, just respect.

The group meets in person and using Zoom, so you may need to have Internet access and a quiet space to participate.

More info & FAQs
Free

Nottingham Women’s Centre

Women Write Poetry Workshop

May 19 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A friendly creative atmosphere, a safe space to have your say, where women are encouraged to explore their creativity to produce poetry, for all levels. We will also look at
poetry structures; bring along your favourite published poems to discuss. There are no
rules, just respect.

The group meets in person and using Zoom, so you may need to have Internet access and a quiet space to participate.

More info & FAQs
Free

Nottingham Women’s Centre