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Change your drinking J
ulie Ward, a qualified counsellor and coach who specialises in alcohol-related issues is offering
free sessions to individuals who would like to learn why they are drinking too much, and how to stop the cycle. Her service attracts many people
from all walks of life, as developing the unhealthy habit of drinking too much can affect anyone. Julie says: “Making a positive change to the way you drink will be the best thing you ever did. I can help you to feel more in control of how much you drink, rather than alcohol controlling you. “So many people rely on alcohol to
get through everyday life, whether it’s wine at the end of a stressful day or binge drinking at the weekends as a release. “My clients are regular people
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juggling work and family life, who have fallen into the habit of regularly drinking too much and find it very difficult to break the cycle on their own. “Talking about it will give you a sense of relief that someone knows what you are going through, and has had similar experiences to you! Julie continues: “Drinking too much can be the underlying cause of so many other problems such as weight issues, binge eating, anxiety and relationship difficulties. “When you start to control how
much you drink, you will be amazed at how this naturally gives you a sense of empowerment, giving you strength to address other areas of your life. If you answer “yes” to the following questions then it might be beneficial for you to seek advice from Julie:
Julie
l Do you try to cut down but just keep falling back into old ways? l Do you feel bad about drinking? l Can’t understand why you drink so much and want to know why? If you are ready to make the most
important change of your life, you can book a FREE 45-minute consulta- tion to learn how. To book, just text ‘FREE SESSION’ or call 07434 286826, or email
julie@actalcohol.co.uk
www.actalcohol.co.uk ACT Alcohol Village People
New leader for arts school S
tudents at the Bromsgrove Stagecoach School are embark- ing on an exciting new journey
as they prepare to work with a new performing arts leadership team, fol- lowing the retirement of the school’s principal. James Suckling, who has run the
school for 17 years, passed ownership to Leah Alcock during an emotional handover. Student Shannon Mangan presented James with a special med- al, similar to the one students receive after every full years’ attendance. James had combined running
Stagecoach in Bromsgrove with the running of Stagecoach Edgbaston, as well as teaching music and working as a musical director for operatic societies across the Midlands. A com- bination of getting older and working full-time during the week resulted in his decision to sell his Bromsgrove Stagecoach franchise.
James Suckling and Leah Alcock with Bromsgrove students
“This was not an easy decision,” said James. “I spent some time talking to people from the profession before handing over to Leah. “She has worked for Stagecoach
for over ten years and also works as a performing arts teacher at a school in Redditch. Her passion for the performing arts will help create an even stronger Stagecoach school in Bromsgrove.”
Leah’s plans include more perform-
ance opportunities and the launch of school holiday workshops. These start with a summer performance workshop running from July 31 to August 4. Stagecoach takes place on a
Sunday morning at St John’s Middle School. For more information call 01527 868636 or email bromsgrove@
stagecoach.co.uk
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