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New course helps women have their own Personal Space

Two north east business partners are celebrating International Women’s Day by launching a new course to help women be happy.

Absolutely Green offers creative personal and professional development and has developed a three day residential programme aimed at busy women who want to take time out to relax, refresh and revive.

Business partners Sharon McKee and Susan Bartlett developed the course after recognising the pressure women are under today, which can make it difficult for them to have a balanced life and find time for themselves. They then surveyed a range of women aged between 30 and 50 asking about the kind of things they would like to do if they took time out to invest in themselves.

The result is Personal Spaces, a unique three day residential course which offers a combination of life coaching, complementary therapies, physical activities and relaxation sessions.

Sharon McKee said, “There is a lot of research which shows how busy women’s lives are these days and how little time they spend looking after themselves. Our own research showed that women really want a course which combines a number of activities. Personal Spaces offers things like walking, yoga, personal coaching, aromatherapy massage, and relaxation sessions, all in fantastic surroundings with good food, fine wine and like minded company.”

Susan Bartlett said, “We believe that everyone can have a balanced happy life and we take a holistic approach to personal development. This means looking at and looking after mind, body and soul. Women taking part in Personal Spaces will enjoy a unique combination of activities which give them a range of benefits. It’s an ideal getaway for busy women who want to take some time out to relax, recharge their batteries, learn some new skills, and have fun!.”

On International Women’s Day, Monday 8th March, Sharon and Susan will be offering a taster of Personal Spaces to women who are usually busy taking care of others.

They will be at Sit n b Fit, a Sunderland based charity which provides exercise and support to older and less mobile people. Sit n b Fit, founded four years ago by Director Lynn Summerside,, benefited from Channel 4’s Secret Millionaire programme last year. Staff and volunteers will be able to relax with an Absolutely Green taster combining complementary therapies, coaching activities and a relaxation session.

The next Personal Spaces take place in May (10th-12th and 14th-16th) at Stonetrail, near Kirkby Stephen. For more information or to book go to www.absolutelygreen.co.uk or email info@absolutelygreen.co.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sharon McKee .