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Textiles and Fashion: Crafting Confidence -Textiles and Sewing Skills
This course is designed to introduce students to the art of sewing and the world of textiles, from foundational skills to garment construction. Through practical, hands-on learning, students will develop proficiency in sewing techniques, fabric selection, and pattern construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, create, and customise their own garments or textile projects, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AYTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00020280How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £67.20
Healthy Living (Pre Entry)
Welcome to our 21-hour, ‘Healthy Living’ course. This course is aimed at pre-entry ESOL students wishing to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The course covers essential topics such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and mental well-being. Students will learn about healthy eating habits, the benefits of regular physical activity, and basic hygiene practices. Interactive activities include discussing simple cooking recipes , exercise routines, and discussions on how to manage stress and emotions. By the end of the course, students will understand the importance of healthy living and be able to make better choices for their physical and mental health.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Fri 04/07/2025Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017087How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Entry Level ESOL: Speaking and Listening Skills
This course will help you to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English and support your development onto further training. Learn how to communicate with others such as your child’s school, health care workers and others within the local communities. Build confidence in speaking to others by participating in classroom activities, developing friendships and new networking opportunities. We will look at every day situations and develop your communication skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025Times:12:45pm - 2:45pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015655How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £117.60
Permaculture Design Certificate
Join us at Community Roots in Porthtowan, Cornwall for this accredited course in Permaculture Design. Delivered by our experienced Permaculture tutor this course will introduce to the key concepts of Permaculture design whilst undertaking practical design tasks with our partner Community Roots who run a community supported agriculture project on the scenic North cliffs in Cornwall. This bespoke course has been created with Community Roots to meet the needs of people who are wanting to introduce permaculture principles either at home , community or commercial setting.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Times:10:00am - 4:30pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:Community Roots (Porthtowan)
Mount Pleasant Eco Park
Chapel Hill
Porthtowan
TR4 8HLTutor:Jodie TellamCourse code:Q00020568How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Personal Development: Healthy Family Food on a Budget
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
Learn how to select nutritious ingredients to prepare wholesome meals without breaking the bank. Brainstorm recipe ideas with the class to make use of leftovers. Get tips on how to store food properly to avoid wastage. Learn how to save money when doing food shopping and other budgeting tips.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Amie-Alissa WatsonCourse code:Q00018157How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Pre-Entry Digital Skills: Advanced Part 2
This is a natural follow on course for those who have completed Part 1. It brings together all the Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Edge and Powerpoint apps. You will add a spreadsheet and a video into Powerpoint. Sort and filter data in a spreadsheet. Keep an online diary of your learner in preparation for future courses.
The course will also cover knowledge to troubleshoot and fix common issues you may encounter with digital devices. By understanding the basics of digital creation software and tools, you'll be equipped to handle a range of tasks, from simple edits to more complex projects. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Location:Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ESCourse code:Q00015718How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Healthy Living: Meditation and Mindfulness to support emotional resilience
Cultivate emotional resilience with our Meditation and Mindfulness for Emotional Resilience course. This class focuses on practices to manage emotions, build inner strength, and enhance emotional well-being. Through guided meditations and mindfulness techniques, you will learn to regulate emotions, cultivate compassion, and navigate life's challenges with greater ease. Suitable for all levels, this course empowers you to develop emotional resilience in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018254How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85
Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English Elementary
This is the sixth course of six, aimed at elementary (A1/A2) level learners. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Although this is a low-level English course, learners should be able to recognise sounds of the English letters and read simple lines of text prior to joining so that they would not struggle. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to build learners’ proficiency and confidence in the English language.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00019253How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Art Appreciation: Renaissance art in 16th century Europe
This course in art appreciation provides close attentions to particular works of art from Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer to Michelangelo and Pieter Breughel. The focus will be upon specific paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings in relation to who the works were for, how the decisions about visual presentations were determined and the integration of pictorial practice with contemporary ideas.
The course uses a secure digital learning portal for all the classes and for communications with the tutor and access to learning materials. The course would be appropriate for both experienced viewers of art and those new to the subject.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 22/07/2025Times:11:15am - 12:45pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Allen FisherCourse code:Q00019460How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Personal Development: Working in the UK (Level 1)
The "Working in the UK" course is aimed at ESOL E2/3 learners. It helps you understand UK job basics. You will learn about finding jobs, writing a CV, and preparing for interviews. The course covers workers' rights, such as pay and working hours, and UK workplace culture. You will also learn how to communicate well with employers and colleagues. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident about finding and keeping a job in the UK. This course is ideal for people who are new to the UK job market and need to improve their English skills. This course is free for anyone living in Southampton.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017821How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00