NEW YEAR, new thoughts, new plans, new resolutions. These can be both exciting and a little daunting but can be much easier with a little professional help.

Qualified life coaches Debb Parker (nee Holmes) and Peter Halsey are offering such help with Workout for Women, a five-week course starting on Monday, January 10 (7.30pm)at The Chantry, Thornbury.

Workout for Women uses life coaching skills to help women who are seeking to move forward with issues in their life.

Peter said: "For a lot of women Christmas and New Year can be stressful and tiring. The course is designed be a real refreshment and tonic as they find ways to deal with the challenges of a new year or some of those issues that have been present for a while.

"It is our experience that women need a safe and friendly space to take time out to look at some of the things in their lives.

"We also inject fun into Workout for Women as this is great for learning and forming friendships.

There are just a few places left and people are invited to call 01454 856670 for inquiries and bookings.

Finally, the good news for men is that there are plans for Workout for Men and inquiries are welcome.