Confidence & Assertiveness Course [Bermondsey Site]
2025-07-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
💬 Confidence & Assertiveness Workshop
Speak Up. Stand Tall. Own Your Space.
Confidence and assertiveness are essential skills for living with clarity, self-respect, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating personal relationships, the workplace, or everyday life, knowing how to express yourself clearly – and confidently – can change everything.
Join us at the LOVO Women’s Day Centre for this powerful and practical course, led by Ola-Olive – our CEO and experienced facilitator. This safe, supportive space is designed especially for women who are ready to grow their voice, set healthy boundaries, and feel more empowered in all areas of life.

✨ Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for women who:

Struggle to set boundaries or say “no” to others

Want to improve communication in personal and professional relationships

Want to understand different communication styles

Want to increase their self-respect and self-esteem

💡 By the end of the course, you will be able to:
✅ Define assertive communication and understand its benefits
✅ Set personal assertiveness goals
✅ Identify your dominant communication style
✅ Recognise and reframe beliefs that block assertiveness
✅ Practise key verbal assertiveness skills
✅ Learn techniques to appear and feel more confident
✅ Discover where to access further learning and support

Why it matters:
🌟 Communicate more clearly and confidently
🌟 Build stronger, healthier relationships
🌟 Improve your self-image and inner resilience
🌟 Feel more in control of your time, energy, and choices

📍 Held at LOVO Women’s Day Centre
👩‍🏫 Facilitated by Ola – empowering, experienced, and deeply supportive
💰 Registration Fee: £10
☕ Includes hot drinks, peer support, and a warm, welcoming space

Gratitude Peer Support Group [Bermondsey Site]
2025-07-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-18 13:30 - 14:30
Gratitude Peer Support GroupEvery Friday at the LOVO Women’s Centre
Join us every Friday for our Gratitude Peer Support Group—a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and share with other women. Through gentle conversation, creative activities, and moments of appreciation, we’ll explore the power of gratitude in building resilience, joy, and community.
Whether you’re looking for support, a sense of belonging, or simply a calm moment in your week, you’re warmly invited.
Come as you are—no need to book in advance.

ESOL Entry 1 Class [Bermondsey Site]
2025-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 13:00
🗣️ ESOL Entry 1 – English for Everyday LifeLearn English in a warm, welcoming environment
Our ESOL Entry 1 class is perfect for women who are just beginning to learn English. Whether you want to feel more confident speaking to your doctor, helping your children with school, or chatting with neighbours – this class is for you!
What you’ll learn:

Basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills

Everyday English for shopping, travel, appointments, and more

How to ask and answer simple questions

Useful words and phrases to help you in daily life

Practice with friendly classmates and supportive teachers

No previous experience needed – just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. We create a safe, supportive space where every woman is encouraged to grow at her own pace.
📍 Held at the LOVO Women’s Day Centre☕ Free tea, friendly faces, and lots of support included!

Jewellery Making Class [Bermondsey Site]
2025-07-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-22 13:30 - 14:30
💍 Jewellery Making Workshop (6 Weeks)
Design. Create. Shine.
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this 6-week Jewellery Making Workshop, starting Tuesday, 6th May at the LOVO Women’s Day Centre!
Led by the talented and experienced Margaret, this course will guide you through the exciting process of designing and making your very own complete jewellery set – including earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet.
You’ll work with a variety of materials and techniques to create pieces that reflect your personal style – and leave each session with something beautiful and handmade.
In this course, you will:
✨ Learn the basics of jewellery design and construction
🧵 Explore beads, wires, clasps, and other materials
💎 Create a full matching set to keep or gift
👭 Enjoy a friendly, supportive space with other creative women
Facilitated by Margaret – a passionate and patient instructor who has helped many women discover the joy of jewellery making.
Registration fee: £10 for the full 6-week course
All materials are included.
💬 Commitment matters! Attending each week helps you build your skills step-by-step and complete your stunning set with confidence.
📍 Held at the LOVO Women’s Day Centre (Bermondsey Site)
🎨 Starts Tuesday, 6th May 2025

Benefit Support & Advice [Peckham Site]
2025-07-17 10:30 - 13:30
Benefit Support & Advice with BettyEvery Thursday at the Women’s Centre
Need help understanding your benefits or support with making a claim? Our Welfare Officer, Betty, is here to help! Betty offers free, confidential advice every Thursday at the Women’s Centre. Whether you have questions about Universal Credit, housing, childcare support, or other welfare issues, she can guide you through the process.
Betty also speaks Spanish and is happy to support you in either language.
Drop in or book a slot—everyone is welcome!

ESOL Pre-Entry Class [Bermondsey Site]
2025-07-18 10:30 - 12:30
This friendly and supportive ESOL Pre-Entry course is designed especially for women who are new to learning English. Whether you’re just starting out or have had limited opportunities to practice, this class is a safe space to build your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English.
Our focus is on practical language skills to help you feel more comfortable in everyday situations – from talking to your child’s teacher, to visiting the doctor, or having a chat with a neighbour. We’ll also explore topics around life in the UK and getting involved in your local community.
The goal is to help you build confidence, connect with others, and take the first steps towards further education or work in the future. This course is your starting point — and we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

You’ll learn useful everyday English to help with:

Talking to your doctor

Speaking to your child’s teacher

Shopping and using public transport

Making new friends and joining in your community

No previous English is needed. Come as you are — we’ll learn together in a safe and welcoming space with other women.
Who it’s for: Women aged 19+ who want to improve their basic English in a supportive, women-only environment.
Fee: Free Level: Pre-Entry (Beginners)

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Trip
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00
Dulwich Picture Gallery’s new season of events and activities to accompany our latest exhibition “Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons” which runs from June 10th to October 19th. This season we are offering a number of activities, including Creative Workshops, our ever-popular Talking Pictures Tours, Sculpture Tours and Park Bathe Wellbeing Walks. A particular date to note is our Community Exclusive Creative Workshop on Wednesday July 23rd at 2pm-4pm.

Gratitude Talk Panel - Against All Odds
2025-07-24 11:30 - 15:00

Family Summer Activities
2025-08-05 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-06 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-07 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-08 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-12 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-13 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-14 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-15 10:30 - 14:30

Open for Drop-Ins
2025-08-19 08:00 - 2025-08-20 17:00

Yoga in Southwark Park
2025-08-22 17:30 - 18:30

LOVO Centre Closed - Email and Phone Enquiries Only
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-08-28 17:00

Salsa Class
2025-08-29 13:00 - 14:00

ESOL Entry 1
2025-09-09 11:00 - 13:00

ESOL Entry 2
2025-09-10 11:00 - 13:00

Benefit Support and Advice
2025-09-11 10:30 - 13:30
Benefit Support Advice – One-to-one and group
sessions providing guidance on navigating the
benefits system, completing applications, and accessing entitlements.

ESOL Pre-Entry [Peckham site]
2025-09-11 11:00 - 13:00

ESOL Improvers Class
2025-09-12 11:00 - 13:00

Gratitude Peer Support Group
2025-09-12 13:30 - 14:30
