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13 June 2022

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Employability 

Moving Forward
Tuesday 14th June – 12th July 
10:00am – 2:00pm – Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester GL1 2EA
A 5 week course for job seekers to kickstart your employment journey with teamwork and communication, confidence building, CV writing and Interview skills as well as goal setting.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319

 

Look Good Feel Good for Interviews
Thursday 9th June 
1:00 – 3:00pm – Employment and Skills Hub, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester GL1 2EA 
A one-off workshop to help you with personal presentation, dressing for success and top tips for interview
Contact: Kirsten.lloyd@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825 024692

Forwards Work Club
Tuesday 21st June – 26th July 
2:00pm – 4:00pm -  Employment and Skills Hub, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester GL1 2EA
A 6 week course for adults with physical, sensory or learning difficulties and other health barriers to help achieve their employment goals. 
Contact: Kirsten.lloyd@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825 024692

Recreational & Wellbeing

Introduction to Herbs For Health
Monday 6th June 2022
10.30 to 12.30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07920363116
 

Natural Insect Repellents
Monday 6th June 2022
1.30 to 3.30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07920363116

Tapping for Health & Wellbeing
Monday 13th June 2022
10.30 to 12.30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07920363116

Summer Sunscreen & Cooling Balm
Monday 13th June 2022
1.30 – 3.30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07920363116

Finding you
Monday 20th June, Monday 27th June & Monday 4th July 2022
10.30 to 12.30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07920363116

Natural care for your feet
Monday 20th June & Monday 27th June 2022
1.30 to 3.30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07920363116

Family Learning 

Jubilee Crafts at Gloucester Cathedral (Adults and children)
Wednesday 1st June
1 – 3pm at Gloucester Cathedral
A one off Family Learning craft activity session for adults and children to create Jubilee themed crafts!
An adult needs to attend / stay with children taking part. There will also be an opportunity for adults to find out what other courses are starting in the area soon, and share ideas about what they would like to see for future courses.
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Crafty ideas for Upcycling at Newent Hive (Adults only)
Wednesday 8th June – 6th July
10.30am – 12.30pm at Newent Hive
A 5 week course which will show you a range of skills and techniques which you will be able to use to upcycle a range of everyday items to keep and enjoy or give away as gifts!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Summer Crafts at St. Paul’s Hub   (Adults only)
Thursdays 16th June – 7th July
10 – 11.30am
4 workshops – learn a new craft skill each week!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Summer Crafts at Springbank Café (Adults only)
Fridays 17th June – 8th July (no craft session on 24th June)
9.30 – 11am
3 Summer workshops – learn a new craft skill each week!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Summer Crafts at Newent Hive
Tuesdays 26th July – 23rd August
26th July Wooden Bookmarks
2nd August Busy Bees
9th August Treasure Box
16th August Butterflies
23rd August Butterflies

10.30am – 12.30pm
5 Family Learning workshops – learn a new craft skill each week! An adult must stay with children taking part!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

Mindful Art at Gloucester Cathedral – Sunflowers (Adults only)
Wednesday 27th July
or Thursday 28th July
10am – 12pm
Use your artistic skills within this one off workshop with a Sunflower theme!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk

 

Robots at Coleford Library!  (Adults and children)
Monday 25th July
10.30 – 12.30pm
Family Learning workshop to make a Robot themed money box! Sign up to become a library member and join the Summer Reading Challenge!
Contact the library to book a space!

All of our workshops/courses are free subject to eligibility
Must be:  Over the age of 19 and A UK resident or proof of settled/pre-settled status/valid residence permit.


One of the following:
Unemployed/earning below £17,374.50 a year
Qualified below a Level 2 (5 GCSEs equivalence)
Mental health challenges (includes substance misuse)
Learning difficulty or disability
 

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