The Marriage Course by Nicky & Sila Lee (from HTB - the 'Alpha' church) Click here for link to The Marriage Course web site The Marriage Course gives married couples the tools to build a strong healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Run over 7 weeks, The Marriage Course has talks on topics that include; recognising each other’s needs, the art of communication, resolving conflict, relating to parents and in-laws, good sex and love in action. There is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about the marriage relationship to anyone else. The Marriage Course is for any married couple at any stage of marriage, with or without a Christian faith or church background. Over a series of seven sessions it provides a great opportunity for couples to spend time together looking at the important issues in their marriage. it is very practical and is designed to help any married couple strengthen their relationship. Other key points about the course are; It is an opportunity to develop the tools to build a healthy marriage that will last a life time It is for any couple no matter how long they have been married or  the state of their relationship While it is church based it is also for non-churchgoers and those who do not call themselves Christians The course evenings are like a date, where couples enjoy a night out to talk to each other. Each evening includes a refreshment break It is run over seven evening sessions, with an eighth session to give participants an opportunity to invite others for a ‘taste’ of what the course is like Contact Ralph and Barbara Bramwell, Mike and Jan Atkinson, email: office@hgbc.org.uk, or phone 0161 487 3708 for information or a chat about the course.