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Community Learning courses
Join our employability, IT or family learning courses both in the communities or online!
4 November 2021
Employability
Moving Forward
Mondays and Tuesdays 8th November – 16th November
10:00 – 2:00pm
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
This 4 day employability course will help you build your confidence and motivation; identify your hidden strengths, whilst also refreshing your CV, Interview and Job application knowledge.
Contact:nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk"> nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319
CV Masterclass
Thursday 4th November
10:00am – 3:00pm
Online via Zoom
A 1 day workshop on how to write a winning CV and Cover Letter delivered by a careers specialist using very simple techniques that will draw in employers.
Contact: nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk"> nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319
Interview Masterclass Workshop
Thursday 9th December
10:00am – 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
A 1 day workshop on how to prepare well for an Interview, delivered by a careers specialist using very simple techniques that can elevate anyone’s interview skills.
Contact: nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk"> nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319
Be Your Own Boss
Friday 7th January – 18th February (no session 11th Feb)
10:00am – 2:00pm
Online Via Zoom
Are you a budding entrepreneur? Or just interested to find out more about how a business is set up? Create a new business idea and learn the ins and outs of a business venture.
Contact: nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk"> nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319
Recreational
Christmas Arts & Crafts
Mondays 8th November - 29th November
10:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ruspidge Memorial Hall, Ruspidge Road, Cinderford, GL14 3AE
Create some joy this Christmas at our four week arts and crafts course. Let your creativity flow and make a variety of Christmas themed crafts to take home. Activities include making bath bombs, glass painting and dream catchers.
Contact: karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Pasta Making Workshop
Wednesday 17th November
10:30am – 1:00pm or 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Come and join us and learn a step-by-step guide on how to make fresh egg pasta, including mixing and kneading before rolling and shaping and then serving with a simple sauce
Contact:karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Winter Comfort Foods Cookery Course
Wednesdays 24th November - 15th December
10:30am – 1:00pm or 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Come and learn how to create recipes to help you get warm and cosy for the colder months ahead. You will be making soups, casseroles, curries and many more! Recipes that are comforting and can be prepared ahead to help ease the hectic time around Christmas
Contact: karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Get Ahead for Christmas Cookery Course
Thursdays 25th November - 16th December
10:30am – 1:00pm or 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Learn how to create some simple dishes in advance and freeze to give you a stress free and relaxing Christmas Day including stuffed and rolled turkey breast, no - roll mince pies, Christmas Yule log, and pork and apple sausage rolls made with homemade rough puff pastry.
Contact: karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Wellbeing
Mindful Sleeping
Monday 13th December – 17th December (5 days)
7:00pm – 8:00pm (evening)
Online via Zoom
With increasing anxiety during a time of uncertainty, and a break down in daily routines, our sleeping patterns can deteriorate and affect our wellbeing.
Join us on this 5 day course where you will learn about relaxing into blissful sleep – taught from the comfort of your own home.
Contact: nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319
Calming Body, Calming Mind
Wednesday 10th November – 15th December
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Online via Zoom
Help clear and calm your mind. This course is ideal for anyone suffering with chronic illnesses such as long Covid as well as various mental health challenges. Taught by a qualified Mindfulness practitioner this course will use mindfulness based stress reduction, gentle hatha yoga and breathing exercises to help you learn to befriend your body.
“I mentioned to both therapists how much the Mindfulness course has helped me. Lynsey is a brilliant teacher - I just wish more long Covid sufferers would join and realise the benefits of Mindfulness and Lynsey’s teaching.”
Contact: nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 07825424319
Family learning
All you Need to Know About Numbers
Thursdays from 11 November
10:00-12:00
Online via Zoom
A 5 week course for parents/carers designed to build your maths skills and help you support your children effectively.
Contact: fay.tucker@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Digital Skills
Computer Basics Part 2
Tuesdays 09/11 – 14/12
12:30 – 14:30
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Computer Basics Part 2 is for people with basic ICT skills; it goes over Internet & Email in more depth as well as Microsoft Word & Excel.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Computer Basics Part 2
Wednesdays 19/11 – 15/12
13:00 – 15:00
Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Computer Basics Part 2 is for people with basic ICT skills; it goes over Internet & Email in more depth as well as Microsoft Word & Excel.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Course (using Tablets)
Mondays 15/11 – 20/12
14:00 – 16:00
At Keeper Hub, Wotton-Under-Edge
We will introduce you to Android Tablets, show you how to connect to the WiFi, get online, search and navigate useful websites.
Contact:julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Course (using Tablets)
Wednesdays 17/11 –15/12
10:00 – 12:00
At Lydney Library
We will introduce you to Android Tablets, show you how to connect to the WiFi, get online, search and navigate useful websites.
Contact:julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Workshop (using Tablets)
Monday 22/11
10:00 – 12:00
At Bishops Cleeve Library
We will give you a brief introduction to Android Tablets, how to get online and increase your confidence. If there's enough interest we will follow it up with a longer course.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Workshop (using Tablets)
Monday 22/11
13:00 – 15:00
At Prestbury Library
We will give you a brief introduction to Android Tablets, how to get online and increase your confidence. If there's enough interest we will follow it up with a longer course.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Workshop (using Tablets)
Thursday 25/11
10:00 – 12:00
At Bourton-on-the-Water Library
We will give you a brief introduction to Android Tablets, how to get online and increase your confidence. If there's enough interest we will follow it up with a longer course.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Workshop (using Tablets)
Thursday 25/11
13:00 – 15:00
At Moreton-in-Marsh Library
We will give you a brief introduction to Android Tablets, how to get online and increase your confidence. If there's enough interest we will follow it up with a longer course.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Fastershire Online Skills Workshop (using Tablets)
Wednesday 08/12
14:00 – 16:00
At Dursley Library
We will give you a brief introduction to Android Tablets, how to get online and increase your confidence. If there's enough interest we will follow it up with a longer course.
Contact: julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
*All of our workshops/courses are free subject to eligibility
Must be:
• Over the age of 19
• A UK/EEU resident in the last 3 years / valid residence permit
One of the following:
• Unemployed/earning below £17,004 a year
• Qualified below a Level 2 (5 GCSEs equivalence)
• Mental health challenges (includes substance misuse)
• Learning difficulty or disability
If you would like posters or further information about the courses please email the respective contacts under each course.