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Gardening Practical: Basic Gardening
This course covers the basics of gardening, eg planning, preparing, choosing, sowing and harvesting crops with careful consideration of region, location, season and climate. It will teach people how to care for plants and how to use growing space effectively even in small areas. Students will learn gardening terminology and to appreciate the benefits of gardening including the impact on their wellbeing and mental health.
Other aspects involve cost i.e. buying seeds etc (working to a budget), recycling material – i.e. how to make compost and Health and Safety when gardening i.e. use of tools correctly.
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Dates:Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Home To Work (Cleator Moor)
17 High Street
Cleator Moor
CA25 5AHTutor:Joseph CroweCourse code:Q00013928How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £231.00
Healthy Living: Get started with Journaling - On a Journey with Food
Starting a journal is easier than you think. It’s also a great way to develop your confidence to read, write and communicate effectively. A journal provides a safe place to practice your new skills. This short course with food as a theme will inspire you with ideas and different ways to express yourself through words. Don’t worry if you are a beginner, your tutor will guide you through the process with support, encouragement and practical tips.
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Dates:Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 23/05/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Sunderland Area Parent Support (Sunderla
Meadow Nurseries
Silksworth Road, Silksworth Ga
Sunderland
SR3 2PETutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00015388How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £25.20
Textiles and Fashion: Clothing Repair Essentials: Skills for Empowerment and Sustainability
This beginner-friendly course empowers you with practical clothing repair techniques. Learn to mend rips, replace buttons, and breathe new life into old favourites. Go beyond basic fixes – explore garment alteration and upcycling, transforming unwanted pieces into stylish finds. Embrace sustainability by reducing textile waste and fostering a love for pre-loved clothing. Develop valuable life skills, build confidence in your creativity, and connect with a supportive community of fellow fashion enthusiasts. No prior sewing experience required – join us and embark on your sustainable fashion journey!
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Dates:Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 06/06/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:The Octagon- Goodwin Development Trust
The Octagon
Walker St
Hull
HU3 2RATutor:Amie-Alissa WatsonCourse code:Q00014885How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £63.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence for English
This course focuses on bolstering confidence through practical language skills necessary for daily interactions. Participants will engage in conversations relevant to various aspects of everyday life. The course aims to empower learners from diverse backgrounds, including those facing socio-economic challenges. Through targeted language instruction and confidence-building exercises, learners will develop essential linguistic abilities vital for active participation in their communities. Confidence in English is tailored for learners working towards accredited ESOL.
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Dates:Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Khidmat Centre (Bradford)
36 Spencer Road
Bradford
BD7 2EUTutor:Shaista LiaqatCourse code:Q00015416How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £92.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: ESOL Outdoors
This course is intended for ESOL learners who would like to develop language skills while learning about the Countryside and Wildlife of the British Isles. The course is designed to explore the outdoors, use ESOL and practical skills to improve health, wellbeing and understanding of the British natural world. It is intended that this course will develop a sense of shared responsibility towards the local green spaces. You will explore texts, flora, fauna and take part in practical activities to learn about nature both in the classroom and outdoors. This course is free for Southampton residents.
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Dates:Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 20/06/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00011907How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £88.20
Creative Writing: Sense of Place: Showing & Telling (Friday)
Practice techniques for creating short stories, true or untrue. We'll apply the principles of short fiction to our writing, with the focus this term on thinking about how point-of-view impacts on structure. There will be writing exercises, discussions, an optional weekly homework task and feedback. Guidance on feedback techniques will be provided. The course content has flexibility, and will be adapted to suit the needs of the group. Suitable for improvers. This course uses the same content as the Thursday morning fortnightly course, Sense of Place: Showing & Telling, and the Thursday morning course, Sense of Place: Showing & Telling.
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Dates:Fri 26/04/2024 -
Fri 07/06/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00014009How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £44.40
Personal Development: Introduction to Maternity Support
This 6 week level 1 course will prepare you to apply for the role of maternity support worker. It provides an introduction to the role of the MSW and some of the conditions which may be experienced by pregnant women and the new born baby. The course gives learners the skills and knowledge to be employed as a maternity support worker within local hospitals, it’s a direct route to employment and offers progression opportunities to further in-depth learning for maternity support at level 2.
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Dates:Fri 26/04/2024 -
Fri 21/06/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XSTutor:Julia CharltonCourse code:Q00015329How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £50.40
ESOL for Work & Life Beginners
This is the next stage course for learners who have completed their entry 1 qualification and now want to progress to start learning entry 2 level ESOL. Entry level learners to continue their local ESOL classes. During the course you will continue to learn basic English that will help you better explore and take part in your local community and to help build your employability skills for work. Before you can join the course, your English skills will be checked with a short test so that the tutor can make sure that the class is right for you. This course is for people with little English. You do not need any ESOL qualifications to join.
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Dates:Fri 26/04/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Mosses Community Centre (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Sehreen AliCourse code:Q00014425How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £362.00
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Fri 26/04/2024 -
Fri 07/06/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Marsden Road Community Centre (South She
Marsden Road
South Sheilds
ne34 6reTutor:Janet AshburnerCourse code:Q00014934How you'll learn:In venueStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £33.60
Level 1 English: Creative writing (Level 1) (Portsmouth)
This course is for adult learners whose first language is not English. It is an ESOL course for learners with a good level of English, working around Level 1 or higher. On this course you will practise and build on all skills of English, including reading, listening and speaking, but the focus will be on writing. Before you can enrol on this course, you’ll do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level.
Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this course so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.
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Dates:Mon 29/04/2024 -
Wed 12/06/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JDTutor:Joanna Browning-SeyfiCourse code:Q00014061How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £92.40