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| Click for a summary of all Adult Learning Courses 2009/10 |
| Forthcoming courses/ events (scroll down for current courses/ events) |
FREE Flexible Learning Taster
New College learning centre at Nova Hreod is offering you the chance to attend a beginners computing course FREE, on production of our flyer.
Learn the basics in word processing, internet and email |
Must start before 31 March
Mon 6-8.30pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30am-1.30pm
Hreod learning Centre, Akers Way, Moredon SN2 2NQ
12 hours of free study (6x2hrs) |
For further information call Vicky on 01793 525554
Click here for the flyer |
Are We There Yet?
If you are Parents and Carers of children and young people with ANY type of disability, aged 0-25, Swindon Parents & Carers Advisory Group are holding two events in March with a theme of 'Are we there yet?'. The events are planned to raise awareness about Parent Parcipation and Aiming High for Disabled Children in Swindon. |
Tuesday 9th/ Wednesday 10th March
Tuesday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm (Coffee / registration from 5pm, for prompt 5.30pm start)
Wednesday 10am - 2pm (Coffee / registration from 9.30am, for prompt 10am start)
at Swindon Town Football Club |
For more information or to register contact the Aiming High team on tel 01793 464080, email or register via our website
Click here for the flyer/ form |
Have a Heart: Trek China
Join Heart's chairy: 'Have a Heart' on the adventure of a lifetime trekking along the Great Wall of China |
March 2010
Trek up ancient steps, visit local villages, view remarkable scenery...
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For more information, contact:
Tel: 0870 202 8000
Email: trek@heart.co.uk
Web: Heart
Click here for the flyer |
Complementary Therapy Workshop Evenings
An introduction to a range of complementary and holistic therapies
including Chinese hand massage, Indian head massage
This workshop is for adults only
£5 non refundable charge |
Every Wed for 6 weeks starting 21 April - 26 May
7-9pm at Isambard Community Room Community Room |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 17 March |
Complementary Therapy Workshop Evenings - Advanced
Have you learnt the basic skills of Indian head massage? Would you like to learn more?
This workshop is for adults only
£5 non refundable charge |
Every Thurs for 6 weeks starting 22 April - 27 May
7-9pm at Isambard Community Room Community Room |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 17 March |
Advanced Spanish Workshop
Have you already learnt the basics? Would you like to improve your Spanish?
This workshop is for adults only
£5 non refundable charge |
Every Wed for 10 weeks starting 21 April - 30 June
7-8pm at Isambard Community Room Community Room |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 17 March |
Computing for Beginners
Open up the possibilities of the World Wide web. Learn how to create, edit a word document, add images. Search the WWW, browse for on-line shopping, send and receive emails etc
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Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from 28 April - 23 June
Not 2 June
Nova Hreod School, in the '@Hreod Suite'
10.30am - 12.30pm
FREE Course |
For further information, please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199.
Click here for the flyer/ form - bookings must be received by 21 April |
| Current Courses/ events |
Further Art Course
Do you want to take your art skills to another level?
This workshop is for adults who have previously attended one of our beginners classes
£5 non refundable charge |
Every Wed for 5 weeks starting 3 - 31 March 10
10am - 12noon at Nova Hreod School Community Room |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 26 Feb |
Floral Arrangement Workshops
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make beautiful floral arrangements?
Make a hand tied posy, buttonholes and Corsgaes and more...
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Every Wed for 4 weeks, 3 - 24 March
6-8pm at Haydonleigh Primary School
There will be a £25 non refundable charge for the cost of the materials
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For further information and to reserve your place, please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 12 February |
Spring Cookery
We started a series of cookery courses last term with Winter Warmers, this was so popular that we have progressed on to Spring Cooking This class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Come along and make some great dishes that can feed you and your family. |
Starting Thursday 25 Feb – 1 April
9.15- 11.15. At John Moulton Hall There is a small weekly charge for ingredients. Créche available
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You do need to book your place as they are limited. Ring Margaret on 07854 766 768 Or email me
Click here for the flyer |
Pilates
If you are dieting and need to tone up, or just want to improve your posture and inner core strength and are able to get on to the floor to complete exercises, then this course is for you. |
Starting Thursday 25 Feb – 1 April
9.15- 11.15. At John Moulton Hall FREE CLASS Créche available
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You do need to book your place as they are limited. Ring Margaret on 07854 766 768 Or email me
Click here for the flyer |
Poetry and Creative Writing Workshop
Ever wondered if you have a way with words?
Would you like to write your own short stories?
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Every Thurs 25 Feb - 1 April
2.30pm - 4.30pm at Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney Library
This course is free
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For further information and to reserve your place, please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 10 February |
Confidence Group
Are you feeling the crunch?
Need a bit of ‘me’ time?
Want to make some changes in
your life?
You will learn new skills to help you:
<> be more confident
<> say what you want to the people that matter <> plan the next steps in your life |
Wednesdays
24 Feb; 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March
9.30 – 11.45 am at The Shop in
Cavendish Square, Park South
Arrive anytime from 9.15am for a coffee or tea before each session
This course is free.
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To find out more and to book your place
drop into The Shop, Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon SN3 2LZ
or call 01793 529938
Click here for the flyer |
Sangita Arts: Salsa Magic
Come and have fun and get fit doing sexy salsa dancing
More on Sangita Arts
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Every Wed 24 Feb - 24 March
6.30 - 8.30pm at Churchfields School, Salcombe Grove
Courses are a 'first come first served' basis and a Booking Form must be completed.
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Please contact Mrs M. Mercer on mmercer@churchfields.org
to book your place as spaces are limited. 01793 487286
Click here for the flyer |
1st Aid Early Years
Do you need to re-new your qualification? Or perhaps you are starting a new job where this qualification could help, or maybe you just want to be more aware of how to look after your child in case of accidents. |
Starting Tues & Wed. 23 & 24 Feb. 2 & 3rd March. 9 & 10 March
12.30 – 2.30 @ UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
FREE CLASS - This course will be running twice weekly for 3 weeks. Créche available |
You do need to book your place as they are limited. Ring Margaret on 07854 766 768 Or email me
Click here for the flyer |
Website Creation
Have you got a knowledge of word processing? Would you like to learn how to create websites using Macromedia Dreamweaver and the basics of HTML?
THIS COURSE IS TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE |
Every Mon for 6 weeks starting 22 Feb - 29 March 10
10.30am - 12.30am at Nova Hreod School in the @Hreod Suite |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 12 Feb |
Desktop Publishing
Open up endless creative possibilities. Learn how to create posters, cards and newsletters using Microsoft Desktop Publisher
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Every Thursday for 8 weeks from 28 January till 11th March
Not 18 Feb
Nova Hreod School, in the '@Hreod Suite'
10.30am - 12.30pm
FREE Course |
For further information, please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199.
Click here for the flyer/ form - bookings must be received by 21 January |
Computing for Beginners
Open up the possibilities of the World Wide web. Learn how to create, edit a word document, add images. Search the WWW, browse for on-line shopping, send and receive emails etc
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Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from 27 January till 24th March
Not 17 Feb
Nova Hreod School, in the '@Hreod Suite'
10.30am - 12.30pm
FREE Course |
For further information, please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199.
Click here for the flyer/ form - bookings must be received by 20 January |
Learn Spanish Workshop
Ever thought about learning another language? Would you like to learn Spanish in a fun and friendly environment
This workshop is for adults only
£5 non refundable charge |
Every Wed for 10 weeks starting 13 Jan - 24 March 10
7.00pm - 8.00pm at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, not 17 Feb |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 16 Dec |
Drawing for the Terrified: Art Course for beginners
Have you a secret ambition? Would you like to learn to bring out your artistic side?
This workshop is for adults only
£5 non refundable charge |
Every Tues for 10 weeks starting 12 Jan - 23 March 10
12.30 - 2.30pm at Abey Meads community School, not 16 Feb |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199
Click here for the flyer/ form bookings must be received by 11 Dec |
The Inspire Project
New adult education project for people out of work with stress related problems being launched on World Mind day. |
Starts 19 November, with 2-3 days of learning and support till March 2010
Various locations
Press release click here
Promotional Article click here
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Tel: 07903 664 495 / 01793 600156 between 10-00 and 3.00 Wednesday and Thursday.
Or email office@back-on-track.net
Click here for more information |
Create Inclusive- Animation workshops
Create Inclusive is a group of filmmakers who make films using 'Claymation'. In other words, 'Wallace and Gromit' style movies.
Adults with Learning disabilities work with professional animation artists |
Create Studios, Swindon
Workshops can run for a few hours, a day or several days, dependant on how far the team want to go to make their film to include sound, music or special effects. |
For further information contact Helen Whelehan on 07850 837349, 01793 520318 or email Helen or email Reach Inclusive
Click here for the flyer |
FREE Art, Craft, Culture, Dance, Fashion COURSES
SANGITA ARTS is pleased to offer a large number of Cross Cultural Courses FREE of all charges |
Each course can run over 5 sessions (1 hour/week) or 3 sessions (2 hours/week)
Any time day or evening is suitable, including weekend |
Book your courses by contacting: Mrs Sangita Kapadia
Phone 01793 496225
Email sangita_cards@hotmail.com
Web www.sangita.co.in
Click here for the flyer |
Coping with the Crunch
Struggling with the worries and pressures of debt and redundancy |
Free stress management and practical advice course |
For venues, dates and infromation visit www.awp.nhs.uk or call 01793 836 836
Click here for the flyer |
Introductory Computer Training - FREE (if you are eligible)
Are you redundant, being made redundant, unemployed, have no IT qualifications?
The Entry Level Certificate in using ICT could be just what you are looking for |
Shaftesbury Centre, Rodbourne, Swindon
24 hour course delivered over 2 weeks |
Call 01793 610710 or
Email enquries@solomontraining.co.uk or
Visit our website
Click here for the flyer |
Jobclub
Under 20?
Unemployed and looking for Work?
Missing a qualification or the skills to help you get ‘That Job’?
Get training and qualifications |
Swindon Collge
North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1DY
Visit our website |
Call Tonia today at the Swindon College JOBCLUB on (01793) 498985 or speak to your local Connexions Advisor on (01793) 549200
Click here for the poster |
Online Job Application Support
Are you presently seeking employment and need assistance with Online Job Applications? |
Support is available Tuesday morning between 9.30am to 12.30pm at Swindon Central Library every
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Interested - then why not come along?
No appointment necessary!
Click here for the flyer |
Tai Chi available to over 50’s.
Help get rid of aches and pains, improve your balance and coordination and feel relaxed and full of energy.
£3 per session |
Every Wednesday (Term time only)
Abbey Meads Community School
2.00pm-3.00pm |
For further information please contact Lisa Parkinson or Sandra Collis on 01793 608199 |
Post Natal Depression Group
A friendly and welcoming group of mums. It’s OK to talk or just listen. Two qualified counsellors and a local health visitor are present. There is also a FREE crèche, help with transport and a buddy to accompany you to your first session.
Cost: FREE |
Every Thursday (Term time only)
Abbey Meads Community School
1.00pm-2.30pm |
For more information call 07722 023950 or email attt@btinternet.com.
To book a crèche place call Roxanna Cox on 07966 023636. |
Women's Fitness Session with free creche.
We are a small, friendly group of women. We know how to make you feel welcome.
£3 per session |
Every Wednesday during term time at Abbey Meads Community School 1.00pm-2.30pm |
Free crèche provided. Call Roxy for more information and to book a crèche place on 07966 023636. |
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| Useful Links |
Career Jet
Careerjet is a job search engine in the UK. In one simple search, Careerjet gives job seekers access to a huge selection of jobs that are sourced from various internet sites, saving the trouble of having to visit each site individually. Of particular interest are the following: JobBox and SearchBox |
The Couple Connection
This interactive, self-help site will provide you with resources and practical tools that will enable you to improve your relationship. |
The Learning Curve
The Learning Curve has established a reputation for delivering high quality training within Swindon and Wiltshire and further afield in the South West. It has a wealth of experience in relation to supporting individuals and offering learning programmes which meet their needs and personal circumstances. |
Learn Direct
Learn Direct offer a range of courses that lead to nationally recognised qualifications - in maths, English, IT, and business and management. A qualification can really improve your CV and help you get on at work or find a job. |
Family Mediation North Wiltshire
We aim to provide a high quality service to enable families and the community to deal as effectively as possible with the changes brought about by relationship breakdown. Many of our services are free so please contact us if you need more information.
We operate in Swindon, North Wiltshire and our clients come from a 20 mile radius. |
Next Step
Do you want to update your skills but don’t know where to start? Nervous because you’ve not worked for a while? Don’t know how to set about finding a job or getting a qualification? Left school without any GCSEs? Then nextstep can help.
nextstep is a free friendly service that offers face-to-face help and support about training, learning and the world of work. |
Parent Line
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents. Parentline Plus offers help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents. |
 Swindon U3A
U3A stands for the University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. It consists of local U3As all over the UK, which are charities in their own right and are run entirely by volunteers. |
Worker's Educational Association (Adult learning courses):
Click on this link to access information about where to access adult and community learning in your area. |
