Swindon, United Kingdom

FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Andover

Europe/London (GMT+1)

FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Andover takes place on Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 17:30 (GMT+1) at Picket Twenty Community Centre in Swindon, United Kingdom. Tickets are £0 + on Eventbrite.

About this event

Attendees learn self-defense techniques in this hands-on workshop. Participants practice safety skills under expert guidance. The session is fully funded by the National Lottery.

Full description from organizer

Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe in our hands-on Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop fully funded by National Lottery Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop – Ladies & Girls Only 💥 Ready to feel safer, stronger, and more confident? Join us for a hands-on, empowering workshop that will equip you with practical self-defence skills you can use in everyday life. This is Workshop 1 of 2 in our series, delivered as part of the Warrior Project – a National Lottery-funded initiative by Ignite Your Power CIC. In this 2 year project, we'll be running 60 FREE workshops across Hampshire to help women and girls build strength, resilience, and safety awareness. 🔴 Workshop 1: Introduction to Self-Defence Who it's for: Women and girls aged 12+ Length: 90 minutes Focus: Confidence, awareness, and essential standing defence techniques What you'll learn: • How to trust your intuition and set clear boundaries • Understanding personal space and assertive communication • Key principles for self-defence and personal safety • Defensive stance and foundational movement techniques • Escaping common standing grabs (wrist holds, arm grabs, clothing grabs, grabs from behind) • De-escalation strategies to prevent conflict • Real-life scenario discussions • Empowerment through practice – not panic Extra bonus: Stay for the optional Q&A after the workshop to get personalised advice from our friendly, experienced female instructor. 💡 You'll leave feeling more confident, aware, and ready to take control of your personal safety – in a supportive, judgement-free environment where everyone is cheering each other on. 💰 Cost: FREE – thanks to National Lottery funding ⚠️ Spaces are limited – secure your spot today! ✨ New to self-defence? This is the perfect starting point. We recommend completing Workshop 1 before attending Workshop 2. Please note: This event is for ladies and girls aged 12+ only. If you have any questions please contact us

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Organizer
IGNITE YOUR POWER CIC
Time zone
GMT+1
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When
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · 17:30 (GMT+1)
Where
Picket Twenty Community Centre
Address
Picket Twenty Way, Andover, SP11 6TY
Price
£0 +
Genre
107/class, training, or workshop

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When is FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Andover?
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 17:30 GMT+1.
How much are tickets for FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Andover?
Tickets are £0 +.
Where is FREE Intro to Self-Defence for Women & Girls – Andover?
Picket Twenty Community Centre, Picket Twenty Way, Andover, SP11 6TY, Swindon, United Kingdom.
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