BODMIN WOMEN, WE NEED YOU!

Are you interested in learning practical skills for everyday tasks around the home?

We're inviting Cornwall Housing residents to take part in our Women's Guide to Home Maintenance, a free event and safe space for women to build confidence and learn practical skills for everyday tasks around the home.

📅 Wednesday 18 November 2026
🕤 9:30am - 2:30pm
📍 Bodmin

Our teams and partners will be offering practical demonstrations, hands-on activities and advice on:

Basic electrics ⚡

• Understanding your fuse board
• What to do if you lose power
• Resetting a trip switch
• Electrical safety around the home

Home maintenance 🛠️

• Fixing internal door locks
• Changing a toilet seat
• Basic repairs and maintenance tips

Gas, heating and plumbing 🔧

• Understanding your boiler
• Bleeding radiators
• Heating controls
• Finding and using your stopcock
• Basic plumbing advice

Damp, mould and condensation 💧

• Understanding humidity in the home
• Preventing damp and mould
• Using a humidity meter
• Practical steps to reduce condensation

Continue your learning
You'll also have the opportunity to meet our teams and find out more about the Women in Construction course.

What's included?
Everyone who attends will receive:

🎁 A free toolkit
🎁 A free humidity meter
☕ Lunch and refreshments

Reserve your place to reserve your kit!

Booking information
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.The event is open to Cornwall Housing residents aged 18 and over.

To reserve your place, email: MyViews@cornwallhousing.org.uk

Registration closes on 12 November 2026.

This event is being delivered in partnership with Cardo, CCS and The Women's Centre Cornwall.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of practical learning, confidence building and new skills. 🛠️💪