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Lipreading and Managing Hearing Loss
Come along and join our friendly lipreading group in Hayle. This class is suitable for all levels of lipreaders and is ideal for those recently experiencing hearing loss. Our experienced tutor will guide you through the basics of lipreading and show you how to practice your lipreading skills in everyday life.
Research has shown that attending a lipreading class can give you greater:
• Confidence to communicate with others
• Control over your hearing loss, as you develop new communication skills
• Independence, as you’re less reliant on others to help you follow conversation
(Source RNID.org.uk)
You will learn in a supportive environment alongside other learners who will be able to share their experiences of hearing loss and learn how to overcome them together
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Hayle Community Centre
58 Queensway
Hayle
TR27 4NXTutor:Janet Corbett MarstonCourse code:Q00017041How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Professional Development: Coaching and Professional Development
This practical course aims to help you to establish a coaching relationship, initiate productive coaching conversations and to challenge people to identify goals and grow professionally and personally. You would need to coach a colleague or someone else who wishes to be coached, as this is a practical course covering key skills including: questioning, goal-setting collaboratively and encouraging personal and professional growth.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca Eliahoo CharlesCourse code:Q00012292How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
History: The American Revolution and the Glorious Cause: America 1763 to 1815
The American Revolution was a remarkable event. This course will outline how the United States of America came into being. It will consider the implications of the ‘Glorious Cause’ for the inhabitants of the British colonies in North America and look at some of the issues that remained unresolved until another war and another time.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:St John the Baptist Church Meeting Room
55 Main Road
Danbury
CM3 4NGTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018515How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Multiply: Everyday skills for life at Thornage Hall
This course, funded through Multiply in Norfolk, aims to empower individuals with essential everyday life skills. Participants will engage in practical sessions covering topics like budgeting, art, digital literacy, and effective communication. Tailored to the needs of the Thornage Hall community, the course emphasises hands-on learning and real-world applications to enhance independence and confidence. Whether you’re looking to improve your financial management, acquire new skills, navigate technology, or boost interpersonal skills, this course offers the tools and support needed to thrive in daily life.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Thornage Hall Independent Living
Sharrington Road
Thornage
Holt
Holt
NR25 7QHTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00019020How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Pre Entry Digital Skills
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge.
This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you.
Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 07/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Newcastle Bangladeshi Association
246-248 Elswick Road
Newcastle
NE4 6SNTutor:Maryam KnowlesCourse code:Q00019054How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Start your own small business
Learn the essentials of starting a small business with our Start Your Own Small Business course. Understand the basics of business planning, finance, and marketing. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their business ideas into reality.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:6:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00018624How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Craft: Making for Christmas
Would you like to feel the magic of Christmas again! Crafting is a fun way to spend time in the lead up to Christmas and adds a personal touch to the festivities. This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas. It will ignite your imagination and inspire you towards making your own Christmassy crafts, including, cards, tree decorations and trinkets that you may wish to gift to others who are special to you. Engaging in craft has proven to boost mental wellbeing and reduce stress. Benefits include improved mindfulness, better cognitive function, less anxiety, and increased self-awareness.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00016811How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £147.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:37 sessionsLocation:Bangladeshi Womens Organisation (Manches
360 Dickenson Road
Manchester
M13 0NGTutor:Visi KuffohCourse code:Q00015855How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Wed 05/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:Bolton Central Library (Bolton)
Central Library
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1SETutor:Noreen ParkerCourse code:Q00015786How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Wed 05/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:Bolton Central Library (Bolton)
Central Library
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1SETutor:Noreen ParkerCourse code:Q00015788How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00