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							LOCAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

           3rd Edition

    November - December 2008
This is the third bulletin of training courses and other learning
opportunities for community and resident groups and local people in the
East Salford area.

If you would like to get involved with the Learning and Development
Group, which is a group of local residents and officers across East
Salford working together to identify and support learning opportunities in
the area, please contact John Chapman – NDC Learning and Development
Co-ordinator. Email john.chapman@salford.gov.uk, Tel No: 607 8524.

This information can be provided in large print, audio, electronic and Braille
formats. If you or someone you know needs help in understanding this
information, please contact us on 0800 5877883.

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          Most of the opportunities listed here are free.
                  Call the organiser to confirm.

                       November 2008
  Course                                     Starting Date           Time
Broughton D@tabase (Fit City Broughton, Camp Street, M7 1ZT)
No Creche or childcare facilities. Students must be 19 or over
  Saturday Surgery                           Saturdays           10.00 -12.00
  Computer repairs, Rebuilds,
  Demonstrations, Advice
  Absolute Beginners Guide to                Tuesdays            pm
  Computers                                  Wednesdays          am
  Computers for Beginners                    Tuesdays            am
                                             Wednesdays          pm
   My Guide                                  Wednesdays          10.00 – 12.00
   Basic introduction to using a
   computer and the internet
The following courses are run when there are sufficient numbers. There
is a fee of about £25 unless you are receiving some kinds of benefits.
Contact Broughton D@tabase to find out when the next course will run,
and whether you are eligible for a free place 0161 708 9971
   Acting in a Space
  Basket Making with Macrame
  Business Administration
  Chi Gung for Beginners
  Confidence Building
  Creative Writing for Beginners
  Delivering a Radio Show
  Digital Photography
  Drawing on Tin
  Drawing Techniques
  Ebay – buying & selling online
  Graphic Designing
Broughton D@tabase (Continued)
  Hairstyling Techniques
  Healthy Eating
  Improve Your Numeracy
  Interview Techniques – build confidence to get you through that interview
  Introduction to Counselling
  Introduction to Drama (incl. Self defence from harassment)
  Introduction to Radio Broadcasting
  Learn to Touch Type like an Expert
  PC Maintenance
  Planning a Radio Show
  Setting up a Basic Web Page
  Sepia/Black & White Photography
  Seven Steps Weight Loss Programme
  Slim Down for Christmas
  Still Life (moving pictures with people)
  TV & Presenting
  Tai Chi for Beginners
  Vocal Drama Group (Sound & Movement)
The following courses can also be arranged according to demand.
Because they each lead to an accreditation qualification, there is a fee.
Contact Broughton D@tabase (0161 708 9971) to find out when the
next course will run
  British Computer Society IT User level 1        £142
  British Computer Society IT User level 2        £230
  ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) £340
  A combination of BCS levels 1 and 2
  ECDL Advanced £150
  Level 3 qualification in Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets &
  Presentations
  e-Citizen     £85
  As well as becoming a proficient user of the Internet, email and online
  services such as shopping and banking, you will also receive an Entry Level
  3 qualification
Broughton D@tabase (Continued)
  eType         £80
  You’ll be amazed at how much you can increase efficiency and reduce
  costs by being able to touch-type. Improve your typing and achieve a
  Level 2 qualification
  English for Adults £35
  Levels 1 & 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE grade A-C)
  Maths for Adults £35
  Levels 1 & 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE grade A-C)

  Course                              Starting Date          Time
Broughton Trust (Clowes House, 319 Bury New Road) 0161 708 0116
NO CRÊCHE
  Numeracy/Maths                      Wednesdays             12.30 – 2.30

  Dyslexia Support Group              Wednesdays             12.30 – 2.30


Energise Centre (1 Douglas Green) 0161 212 5700
  Basic IT for Beginners             Wednesdays              10.00 – 12.00
  Call 0161 212 5700 to book a place
  LearnDirect: various courses       Thursdays               09.00 - 5.00
  including Maths, English, European
  Computer Driving Licence and
  other courses. Call 0161 790 4292
  for details.

Fit City Broughton Pool
NO CHILDCARE
  Everyday English                    Mondays+Tuesdays       6.30 – 8.30
  (Literacy for Speakers of Other     Wednesdays +           6.30 – 8.30
  Languages)                          Thursdays

  Supporting Teaching & Learning    Call the Broughton Trust for details
  NVQ L3 (involves volunteering)    of next course
  Supporting Teaching & Learning    Call the Broughton Trust for details
  NVQ L2 (involves volunteering)    of next course
Run by The Broughton Trust. 0161 708 0116
  Course                                Starting Date           Time
Gears+     (Orchard St Industrial Estate,Off Langley Rd, Salford M6 4EQ)
  Workshop: The Children In Need Wednesday Nov 12th 10.00 – 1.00
  grants programme. Criteria &
  guidance for applications.
Organised by the NDC Education Children & Young People Programme.
To reserve a place call Sandra Young 0161 607 8546
Lower Kersal Centre (Northallerton Road,off Littleton Road)
Contact the Centre for start dates 0161 792 2046
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR MOST COURSES. Call the Centre for details
  Workshop: the new vetting &          Wednesday Nov 26th 10.00 – 1.00
  barring procedures for those
  working with children & young
  people
Organised by the NDC Education Children & Young People Programme.
To reserve a place call Sandra Young 0161 607 8546
  Introduction to Computers             Mondays                 9.30 - 11.30

  Beginners’ Spanish                    Mondays                 10.00-12.00

  Arts & Crafts (cardmaking)            Mondays                 12.00-3.00

  Beginners Computers                   Mondays                 12.15-3.15

  Salsa Dancing                         Mondays                 1.00-3.00

  Everyday English                      Wednesdays              10.00.12-00

  Everyday Computers for                Wednesdays              9.30-12.00
  English/Maths
  GCSE Maths                            Wednesdays              9.00-12.00

  Beginners French                      Wednesdays              12.30-3.00

  Psychology Level 1                    Thursdays               9.30-12.00
  Course                            Starting Date          Time
Lower Kersal Centre (continued)
  ESOL (English for speakers of     Thursdays              1.00-3.00
  other languages)
  GCSE English                      Thursdays              12.30-3.30

  Holistic Therapies                Fridays                9.30-12.00

  Storywriting                      Fridays                9.30-12.00

  Spanish level 2                   Fridays                12.30-3.00


Marlborough Road School Community Wing
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
  ESOL – Entry Level 3 Reading      Mondays &              09.30 – 12.00
  (English for Speakers of Other    Wednedays              10.00 – 12.00
  Languages)
  ESOL – Entry Level 1              Mondays &              09.30 – 11.30
  (English for Speakers of Other    Thursdays
  Languages)
  Numeracy/Maths Level 2            Thursdays              09.30 – 11.30
  Introduction to Childcare         Tuesday        Nov 4   09.30 – 11.30
  Catch up with the Kids Maths      To be confirmed
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116

Mocha Parade Outreach Centre
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR MOST COURSES
  Literacy/English                  Mondays                9:30 – 11:30
  Creative Writing                  Mondays                1:00 – 3:00
  Introduction to Customer Care     Tuesdays               12:30 – 2:30
  Pre-NVQ course
  Numeracy/Maths                    Wednesdays             9:30 – 12:00
  French Level 1                    Fridays                9:30 – 12:00
  Introduction to Beauty Therapy    Fridays                12:30 – 2:30
  pre NVQ course
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116
  Course                                Starting Date          Time
St. Sebastian’s Community Centre (Douglas Green) 0161 737 1266
  Committee Skills                      Saturday               10.00 – 15.30
  The roles and skills of the Chair,    Nov 29th               Lunch Included
  Secretary, Treasurer and Members
Run by the NDC Building Communities Learning & Development Group
Contact Leanne Ackerley 0161 607 8520 or John Chapman 0161 607 8524

Social Media Centre        0161 743 3537
(Salford Innovation Forum, Frederick Road)
  Community Reporter Training           Mondays                4.00-6.00pm
  Blogging, film making, audio          Nov 3rd
  recording, story telling, finishing                6 weeks
  with a to the BBC for two
  masterclasses
  Discussion for anyone interested      Nov 11th               6.30pm
  in the possibility of creating a
  free culture group in Salford
  Creating Video Mash-ups               Saturday               11.00-5.00
                                               th
  Everything you need to make           Nov 15
  exciting & visually powerful mash-    (plus follow-up
  ups                                   session)
  Internet Radio                        Wednesdays
  Presenting, researching, planning,    19th Nov
  plus more technical stuff                            3 weeks
  Drop-ins                              Wednesdays             12.0 – 4.00
  Feel free to call in and use the      Thursdays
  equipment to work on your
  projects – or just to pass the time
  online!
  Photography Club                      Fridays                12.00 – 2.00
  Learn or develop your digital
  photography skills
  Course                               Starting Date           Time
Sports Village (Littleton Road)      0161 604 7600
  Salsa Dancing                       Wednesdays               12.00 – 14.00
                                             th          th
  (Childcare available)               Sept 24 – Dec. 10
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116
  Computer Skills                     Dates and Times according to
                                      demand: call Eccles College
Run by Eccles College 0161 785 2437 or 2432
  First Aid                           Dates & Times according to demand
Run by Environmental Training Services 01606-41054

Summerville Road Children’s Centre
PLEASE ASK ABOUT CHILDCARE
  Intro to Beauty Therapy           Wednesdays             9:30 – 11:30
  pre NVQ course
  Childcare NVQ L2                  Call the Broughton Trust for details
  (involves volunteering)           of the next course
  Supporting Teaching & Learning    Call the Broughton Trust for details
  NVQ L2                            of the next course
  (involves volunteering)
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116

Willow Tree Healthy Living Centre (Littleton Road)
  Basic IT for Beginners               Thursdays               10.00 – 12.00
  Call 0161 212 5700 to book a place
                     December 2008
  Course                                Starting Date          Time
Broughton D@tabase (Fit City Broughton, Camp Street, M7 1ZT)
  See November programme for ongoing activities

Broughton Trust (Clowes House, 319 Bury New Road) 0161 708 0116
NO CRÊCHE
  See November programme for ongoing activities

Energise Centre (1 Douglas Green) 0161 212 5700
  See November programme for ongoing activities

Fit City Broughton Pool
NO CHILDCARE
  See November programme for ongoing activities
  Childcare NVQ L2                  Call the Broughton Trust for details
  (involves volunteering)           of the next course
Run by The Broughton Trust. 0161 708 0116

Lower Kersal Centre (Northallerton Road,off Littleton Road)
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR MOST COURSES. Call the Centre for details
  See November programme for ongoing activities

Marlborough Road School Community Wing
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
  See September programme for ongoing activities
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116

Mocha Parade Outreach Centre
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR MOST COURSES
  See November programme for ongoing activities
  Supporting Teaching & Learning    Call the Broughton Trust for details
  NVQ L2 (involves volunteering)    of the next course
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116
  Course                                Starting Date         Time
Sports Village (Littleton Road)      0161 604 7600
  Salsa Dancing                        Wednesdays             12.00 – 14.00
  (Childcare available)
  Skills For Me                        Call the Broughton Trust for
  Preparation for work                 details of the next course
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116
  Computer Skills                      Dates and Times according to
                                       demand: call Eccles College
Run by Eccles College 0161 785 2437 or 2432
  First Aid                            Dates and Times according to
                                       demand
Run by Environmental Training Services 01606-41054

Summerville Road Children’s Centre
PLEASE ASK ABOUT CHILDCARE
  See November programme for ongoing activities
Run by The Broughton Trust 0161 708 0116

Willow Tree Healthy Living Centre (Littleton Road)
  See November programme for ongoing activities
Course Information, Registration Enquiries and Venues

The Beacon Centre
Tel: 0161 778 0700

The Broughton Trust
Tel: 0161 708 0116

Charlestown & Lower Kersal New Deal for Communities (NDC)
Tel: 0161 607 8505

Eccles College
Tel: 0161 785 2437 or 2432

Energise and Willow Tree Healthy Living Centres
Tel: 0161 212 5700

The Lower Kersal Centre
Tel: 0161 792 2046

St Sebastian’s Community Centre
Tel: 0161 737 1266

Salford Sports Village
Tel: 0161 604 7600

Social Media Centre
Tel: 0161 743 3537
www.socialmediacentre.com
Other local training providers


Broughton D@TAbase
A range of computer courses from absolute beginners level to
Level 3. We also provide English and Maths updates and
qualifications
Tel No: 0161 7089971
www.database-online.co.uk

Salford CVS
Contact Louise Murray
Tel No: 0161 787 7795.
www.communitiesinsalford.org.uk

Salford Hundred Venture
Business and management training and qualifications for local
enterprises
Tel: 0161 742 4424.
www.shv-training.co.uk


Trafford Hall -The National Communities Resource Centre
Courses for those living in low-income areas, lasting from 1 to 3
days (with overnight accommodation) near Chester
www.traffordhall.com & click on ‘Courses Autumn ‘08–Spring ‘09’