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7 October 2022
Employability
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Friday 14th October 22, then 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 6 Jan 23
10:00 -1:00pm - Adult Education in Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Are you interested in becoming a teacher or trainer? From our Level 3 Award that introduces you to the teaching environment, to our more advanced Level 4 qualification for those who wish to upskill; open up new possibilities to teaching in the Post-16 sector and make a difference to people’s lives.
Contact: megan.thoresson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Be Your Own Boss
Friday 7th October – 11th November
10:00 – 2:00pm – Online Via Zoom
Join this 6 week self employment/business start up course to understand more about starting your own business, including financial management, marketing, writing a business plan and more!
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Money Management
Wednesday 19th October
10:00am – 12:30pm – Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Get tips and advice on a range of money saving techniques and budgeting to help you manage your finances.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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WellBeing/Arts and Crafts/Recreational
The Art of Less Stress (MBSR)
Wednesday 2nd November – 21st December
10:00 – 11:30am – Online via Zoom
Understand how to manage anxiety caused by mind/body connection and how we find ourselves in chronic patterns of pain and suffering both physical and mental. You must have done an introduction to mindfulness course prior to joining this one.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Cooking for Beginners
Thursday 6th October
9:30am – 11:30am – The Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD
Learn the basics of cooking, food prep and food storage on this practical one off cookery course for beginners
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Mood Boosting Food
Thursday 13th October
9:30am – 11:30am – The Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD
This workshop will introduce you to the different meals and ingredients that can help your mental health and overall mental wellbeing.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Plant Based Meals
Thursday 20th October
9:30am – 11:30am – The Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD
Join our healthy plant based cooking course to learn more about healthy eating, cooking from scratch, cheap effective meals and using plant based ingredients to make delicious meals.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
Thursday 27th October
9:30am – 11:30am – The Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BD
Cooking meals on a budget can sometimes seem daunting, especially if it's healthy meals. Whilst it's sometimes tempting to order a takeout, this practical course will demonstrate how easy it is to make healthy and nutritious meals from scratch, using fresh ingredients all without stretching the purse.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Pamper Package
Wednesday 5th October 2022
Either 10:00am – 12:30pm or 1:30 – 4:00pm
Parkend Memorial Hall, Folly Road, Parkend, GL15 4JF
Join us on this ½ day workshop and pamper yourself, a friend or a family member with a Naturally Naturals gift pack. Each product is made from totally natural ingredients.
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Intermediate Indian Cooking
Tuesdays 1st – 22nd November
10:30am – 1:00pm – Adult Education, Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A follow-on course for those that have some experience from the previous Indian cookery course.
Make different types of breads and some street food recipes. Broaden your knowledge of the different types of breads and street foods that are eaten in various parts of India. Develop your knowledge of the various different spices and techniques used in Indian cooking
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Winter Warmers
Tuesdays 1st – 22nd November
2:00pm – 4:30pm – Adult Education, Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Now that the colder weather is here learn to cook soups, casseroles and curries to take away those winter blues!
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Baking for Therapy
Wednesdays 2nd – 23rd November
10:30am – 1:00pm or 2:00pm – 4:30pm – Adult Education, Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Use baking as a distraction from your personal issues. Relax, unwind and have fun as you work with others. Make some baked goods to take home and experiment with using a different baking technique each week.
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Beginners Photography
Wednesdays 2nd – 7th December
10:00am – 12:30pm – Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT
Over a 6-week period you will get to know your digital camera or device, learn how to take great photos and capture those magic moments before they’re gone.
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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A Taste of Britain
Thursdays 3rd – 25th November
10:30am – 1:00pm – Adult Education, Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Join us on this 4 week course where you will have the opportunity to cook from scratch a variety of traditional dishes from the British Isles and learn about some of the fascinating history behind these recipes. To provide an opportunity to practice the English language through discussions, writing in learning logs, and by reading recipes
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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More Great Fish Recipes
Thursdays 3rd – 25th November
2:00pm – 4:30pm – Adult Education, Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Take the fear out of preparing and cooking fish. Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to prepare and cook fish in your own kitchen. Great for those who have already completed our ‘switch to fish’ course.
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Worried about the Cost of Living
Thursday 10th November
2:00pm – 4:30pm – Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT
Worried about the ever increasing cost of living? Join us on this ½ day workshop where you will learn tips and tricks for reducing your spending and making your money stretch further.
Contact: 01452 583452/ 07748 933849/ karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Family Planning
Canal Art workshop at Kingsholm Primary School
Tuesday 4th October
9:00am – 11:00am
A one of workshop to learn how to paint a pot in a traditional Canal Art theme!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Crafts for Christmas at Gloucester Cathedral
Thursday 3rd Nov, 10th Nov and 17th Nov
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Or
Thursday 24th Nov, 1st Dec and 8th Dec
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Three weeks of Christmas crafts, learn a new skill, make to keep and enjoy or give away as gifts!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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1st aid course at Oasis
Monday 3rd October – Monday 17th October
10:00am – 12:00pm
A 3 week 1st aid course for adults with children who attend the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk or Julie at Oasis
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1st Aid talk at Springbank Café
Wednesday 19th October
2:00pm - 4.30pm
A one off workshop to talk about 1st aid for a group who attend the Springbank Café
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk or Faith Rooke-Matthews at the Cafe
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First Aid 3 at Rowanfield Jr School
Thursday 3rd Nov, 10th Nov and 17th Nov
9:00am – 11.30am
3-week 1st aid course for adults with children at Rowanfield Jr School. Adults need to attend all 3 sessions.
Contact: Steph Cope at school or Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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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 £18,525 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 for any of these courses please email the respective contact under each course.