Kyra Women’s Project (18+)
Kyra is a charity that exists to help local women make positive changes in their lives offering a range of courses, life skills and events. This service is for people 18+ and for women only.
What do they offer?
At Kyra, we provide a welcoming and supportive space in the heart of the city, offering a range of one-to-one and group activities for women. Our doors are open to anyone seeking support based on the female experience, including those assigned female at birth, as well as individuals who identify as female, gender-fluid or non-binary. All participants must be 18 or older.
We offer a variety of wellbeing activities, from poetry, choir, and crafts to gardening, walking groups and relaxed drop-in sessions. Additionally, we run workshops and courses focused on personal growth, such as setting boundaries, building confidence and developing self-esteem.”
The Rose project
For those aged 18-25 years old, The Rose project is run by Sherrie who aims to give young women a place where they feel safe to socialize, do some activities and chat about things that they may be struggling with.
Midday Session – Friday, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
This is session focuses more on things that may be a little more serious. Whether it be something that may be troubling you with your mental health or well-being, this session hopes to provide a positive place where you can talk and engage with likeminded women.
This isn’t group therapy but they do have exercises with work books and try and support where possible, with whatever you might be struggling with.
Twilight Session – Wednesday, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
This session aims to be a little more light-hearted where they engage in some sort of structured activity but more social and easy going.
Monday Rose+ (beginning 4th March)
A drop in group with crafts and chats.
Meetings on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Perfect to meet others of similar age in a safe space, while promoting positive mental wellbeing.
For people aged 26 to 30 (you can join from 25 ½).
LGBTQ+ Group
We’ve recently launched a new LGBTQ+ Women’s Group at Kyra, running every other Thursday afternoon. The group is member-led and offers a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary members to connect, share, and support each other. You need to be a Kyra member to attend – if you’re interested or want to learn more, just drop Maisie a message at maisie@kyra.org.uk.
Kyra activities
Kyra is for anyone over the age of 18 years.
From mindfulness to cookery, self-esteem to arts and crafts, Kyra has a range of groups and sessions to empower and effect your life positively.
How to get involved
Sessions and groups do not cost but they do ask for a donation so that the course can continue to run.
For The Rose Project, email sherrie@kyra.org.uk and she can give you some more details if you are interested.
For other Kyra activities you have to enrol and book on and the best way to do this is contacting bookings@kyra.org.uk or if you go to the rose project Sherrie can help you with this.
To be kept up to date on what’s going on at Kyra and hear about things that might interest you can sign up for their newsletter via the website here https://www.kyra.org.uk/our-activities/
Location
Address
Central Methodist Church
St Saviourgate
York
YO1 8NQ
