Hackney Adult Learning Festival

13 – 17 June 2016

Have a go at something new and celebrate lifelong learning in Hackney! FREE workshops for adults!

Book your FREE place at www.learningtrust.co.uk/adultlearnersweek LEARNERS’ I took part in the Twitter What is the Hackney Adult workshop. I found the location VOICES was very presentable. The Learning Festival? tutor passed on a lot of helpful I want to become a dinner information and short cut The Hackney Adult Learning Festival is Hackney’s contribution lady so I found the Food techniques on how to get to the national Festival of Learning, a campaign that celebrates Safety course helpful. I am up and running in online lifelong learning and aims to reach and engage more adult now at college completing a communities. learners. We know that adults who continue to learn throughout their lives are healthier, happier and have greater self-confidence and Hospitality and Catering course Ruth Rhoden, N16 and will soon be taking my self-esteem. This festival is an opportunity to have a go at something new, or take steps to update your existing skills! Level 2 in Food Safety. Thank The accredited Emergency First you to Adult Learning Services Aid at Work course was really The festival programme has been coordinated by Adult Learning for putting me on the right track! useful and I learnt lots of new Services at Hackney Learning Trust and Hackney Libraries, in Harriet Cash-Abbey, E9 things. I’m more aware if what association with local community organisations and heritage centres. actions to take when someone The gardening workshop was is choking or unconscious and To book your free place on a workshop, please visit very interesting and enjoyable. my confidence level is a lot www.learningtrust.co.uk/adultlearnersweek They supplied the pots, higher than before. If you do not have access to a computer at home or in the community, or if you experience problems with the online booking system, you can compost and seeds to plant. I Roma Gaire, N16 call us for support on 020 8820 7047. don’t have a garden at home, but I am using the skills I learnt This booklet gives you an overview of the activities across when volunteering at a local Hackney. Please note, that even though we have made every effort gardening project. to ensure that the information in this booklet is accurate, it is possible Ibrahim Cekic, E5 that some activities may be cancelled or moved at the last minute. If we are informed of a change to a workshop by a venue or tutor, our online enrolment system will be updated with a note at the top of the page describing the nature of the change. To avoid confusion or disappointment, please make sure you double check this before you proceed with your booking. Workshops are not run on a drop-in basis. Please arrive on time otherwise you may lose your workshop place to someone else.

2 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 3 WORKSHOP CODE: LAC01/F Who are Adult Learning Services? MONDAY An Introduction to Basic 13 JUNE Computer Skills for the The Adult Learning Services (ALS) Over 50s

team, within Hackney Learning WORKSHOP CODE: HIL01/F 11am – 1pm Trust, take responsibility for the Get Amazing Pictures A practical workshop for delivery of adult community and from your Digital Camera over 50s who have not used family learning in Hackney. 10am – 1pm computers before and wish to We commission and capacity Do you own a Digital Camera? build up their confidence. This build a range of community Would you like to take amazing taster session, with popular organisations to deliver courses pictures of family and friends ICT tutor Richard Lackrage, will and also have a team of tutors and make sure those special include how to use a mouse who deliver English, maths, ESOL, moments in life are not and keyboard, basic typing ICT and Family Learning courses forgotten? Come along to this and simple Internet information in venues across the borough, workshop for tips, technical searches. including schools and children’s knowledge and inspiration Star Academy Solutions centres. We also commission from local photographer Unit 6, Evelyn Court, Amhurst Hackney Community College to Deborah Hillaire. Road, E8 2BH offer non-accredited courses at Pembury Community Centre its campus, and some Block A, Atkins Square, off-site community venues. Lane, E8 1HL We have a dedicated information, advice and guidance (IAG) service to promote progression to further study or employment and to encourage new learners from local communities to return to learning and training.

For more information contact us on 020 8820 7075.

4 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 5 WORKSHOP CODE: MJM01/F WORKSHOP CODE: NGO01/F WORKSHOP CODE: MJM02/F Make a Silver Ring Domestic Violence TUESDAY DIY Leather Oyster Card 1pm – 5pm Awareness 14 JUNE Holder 5pm – 8pm 3pm - 6pm Join local silversmith Miss J The Maker and take a simple strip This workshop, delivered WORKSHOP CODE: TPS01/F Make your own personalised of sterling silver and transform by Sistah Space, will look at Level 2 Award in leather oyster card holder it into a beautiful sterling recognising different aspects Emergency First Aid at in this hands-on workshop silver ring. Working with basic of domestic and sexual Work with Miss J The Maker. Using jewellery tools, try your hand at violence/abuse, what happens 9:30am – 4:30pm reclaimed leather you will use sawing, soldering and texturing when you report it as well Gain a Level 2 accreditation in pre-made stencils to cut, sew metal – and leave with a piece as exploring the barriers to Emergency First Aid at Work! and hand stamp your very you’ll treasure forever! reporting. The session will also This one-day course run by own leather oyster card holder. Kingsmead Community Centre cover Honour Based Violence staff from The Protection Service Learn traditional techniques 9a Kingsmead Way, E9 5QG and FGM, and there will be an Ltd, covers the aims and such as saddle stitching, opportunity to discuss issues principles of first aid including burnishing and hand stamping. WORKSHOP CODE: LAC02/F arising with the tutor at the end treatment of unconsciousness, Library An Introduction to Basic of the session. airway and breathing problems, Homerton High Street, E9 6AS Computer Skills Morningside Community resuscitation, wounds and 4pm – 6pm Centre bleeding, and the prevention A practical workshop for adults Cresset Rd, E9 6SJ of cross infection. The session who have not used computers will also cover incident before and wish to build up their management, universal confidence.T his taster session, precautions, record keeping with popular ICT tutor Richard and legal requirements. Lackrage, will include how to Morningside Community use a mouse and keyboard, Centre basic typing and simple Internet Cresset Rd, E9 6SJ information searches. Pembury Community Centre Block A, Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1HL

6 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 7 WORKSHOP CODE: NGO02/F WORKSHOP CODE: ETD01/F WORKSHOP CODE: WIL01/F African Drumming WEDNESDAY Money Management – Instagram for Beginners 4pm – 6pm 15 JUNE Tips on Budgeting and 1pm – 4pm Where To Shop A beginners and intermediate Learn how to take great 11am – 1pm west African drumming WORKSHOP CODE: ACS01/F smartphone shots and edit workshop run by Emashi’s Jewellery Making You don’t need to be a financial them in Instagram so they master drummer, Aaron Highly 9:30am – 1:30pm wizard to control your personal stand out in this practical and supported by vocalist and Join Joanna Fulton for a fun finances. This workshop, led workshop run by Tanja dancer, Ngozi Fulani. Learn taster session where you will by June Boughen, provides Wilmot. Be prepared to jump about basic tones and rhythms learn different techniques to you with the tools you need to straight in as we go on a mini on a Djembe drum and its design and make your own develop a budget that reduces photographic treasure hunt relation to traditional and jewellery to take home. your debt, enables you to save and share the beauty of the modern life in west Africa and money, and puts you in control world around us with like- Pembury Community Centre the diaspora. The session will of your personal finances. minded Instagram users. Block A, Atkins Square, progress from basic call and Dalston Lane, E8 1HL Star Academy Solutions Dalston CLR James Library response and incorporating Unit 6, Evelyn Court, Dalston Square, E8 3BQ harmony with your voice, to Amhurst Road, E8 2BH more developed rhythms as WORKSHOP CODE: SIB01/F part of an ensemble. WORKSHOP CODE: DEV01/F Self Defence for Women Navarino Mansions Welcome to the world of 4pm – 6pm Make-Up Community Hall Join Keith Sibley from Urban 11am – 1pm Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LB Krav Maga and learn basic Come and discover the world self-defence techniques that of make-up with Lachmy Devi. will give you the confidence Learn how to apply a range of and skills to deal with the ten make-up and create unique most common forms of street looks and trends, then add attack. finishing touches with bindis Star Academy Solutions and glitter. Unit 6, Evelyn Court, Morningside Community Centre Amhurst Road, E8 2BH Cresset Rd, E9 6SJ

8 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 9 WORKSHOP CODE: DEV02/F WORKSHOP CODE: SOK01/F WORKSHOP CODE: HIL02/F Welcome to the world of THURSDAY Food Safety HABC Level 1 Get Amazing Pictures Make-Up 16 JUNE 10:30am – 5:30pm from your Digital Camera 4pm – 6pm 11am – 2pm If you volunteer or work in Come and discover the world WORKSHOP CODE: CLC02/F a catering, manufacturing Do you own a Digital Camera? of make-up with Lachmy Devi. Basic Cake Decorating or retail setting where food Would you like to take amazing Learn how to apply a range of 10am – 1pm is prepared, cooked and pictures of family and friends make-up and create unique Go on a creative and delicious handled, you require an and make sure those special looks and trends, then add journey with Creative Lifestyles understanding of relevant moments in life are not finishing touches with bindis CIC! Using quality ingredients safety and hygiene issues. forgotten? Come along to this and glitter. and a bit of imagination Join Social Kitchen for this one workshop for tips, technical Navarino Mansions you will learn how to create day course and gain a Level knowledge and inspiration Community Hall wonderful cakes. You can 1 accreditation. The session from local photographer Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LB also get tips on saving money covers personal hygiene, Deborah Hillaire. and even setting up your own contamination/microbiological Dalston CLR James Library WORKSHOP CODE: CLC01/F business. hazards and controls, and Dalston Square, E8 3BQ Basic Cake Decorating cleaning and disinfection. Kingsmead Community 5pm – 8pm Centre Navarino Mansions Go on a creative and delicious 9a Kingsmead Way, E9 5QG Community Hall journey with Creative Lifestyles Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LB CIC! Using quality ingredients and a bit of imagination you will learn how to create wonderful cakes. You can also get tips on saving money and even setting up your own business. Pembury Community Centre Block A, Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1HL

10 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 11 WORKSHOP CODE: ENG01/F WORKSHOP CODE: THO01/F WORKSHOP CODE: SEA01/F 7 Steps to Self Confidence Create and make a FRIDAY Get That Job – CVs Made 11am – 3pm Cushion Cover 17 JUNE Easy 11:30am – 2pm 11am – 1pm ‘Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.’ Join creative tutor Tabita WORKSHOP CODE: HEA01/F Unlock the mystery behind (H. Ford). Thompson and learn how to Healthy Herbs creating a memorable CV in create your own cushion cover 10am – 1pm this practical workshop, run by Everyone can feel insecure using scrap fabrics. Fabric will Deborah Searchwell, for those at times, which can make Discover how to transform be supplied, but you can also who are experiencing difficulty challenges feel impossible to your mood and your food with bring in some of your own finding work, or just wishing to overcome. A positive mental herbs, in this healthy cooking cotton fabrics to make it more create or update their CV for attitude increases self-esteem session with Kathryn Heather. personal. You will learn the more effective job searching. and confidence, promotes With limited space and money, basic stitches of hand sewing health and happiness and you can grow fresh herbs Star Academy Solutions and how to use straight stitch helps you plan and achieve and use them to improve your Unit 6, Evelyn Court, on a sewing machine, and the success. This workshop, run health and make your food Amhurst Road, E8 2BH finished project can be given as by Carey English, will show tastier. a gift or used to decorate your WORKSHOP CODE: CLC03/F you some practical tools and Pembury Community Centre home. Beginners welcome. Maintaining your Natural solutions to develop your Block A, Atkins Square, Hair self-empowerment, discover Pembury Community Centre Dalston Lane, E8 1HL 12noon – 3pm your personal strengths, build Block A, Atkins Square, confidence in yourself and give Dalston Lane, E8 1HL Find out more about natural other people confidence in you. hair products, and how to Star Academy Solutions follow a simple regime to keep Unit 6, Evelyn Court, your hair healthy and natural in Amhurst Road, E8 2BH this informative workshop run by Creative Lifestyles CIC. Navarino Mansions Community Hall Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LB

12 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 13 WORKSHOP CODE: RED01/F WORKSHOP CODE: HAN01/F Learning to Drive: Move and Relax FREE MONDAY Awareness Session 2pm – 5pm WORKSHOPS 13 JUNE 1pm – 3pm A freestyle movement class, run IN HACKNEY First Aid for the Over 50s If you’re thinking about learning by Hands Inc, where exercise is LIBRARIES 10:30am – 12:30pm to drive or have already started a fun by-product. We create a and would like to know more safe non-judgemental space to Would you know what to do? To book your FREE about the theory of driving, have fun exploring the natural Help yourself and others by join RED Driving School for rhythm of your body through place on workshops learning first aid so you have this interactive session. It will different speeds of music. taking place in Hackney the skills and confidence to cover what’s required to get a For adults of all ages and Libraries, please call cope in a crisis. Everyone can full UK drivers licence, how to abilities, no dancing or exercise learn a few simple, but highly 020 8356 3000 best approach the process of skills required. Please wear effective first aid skills that learning to drive and how to comfortable clothing. will help someone who is ill avoid some of the pitfalls, how Homerton Library or injured. Most of the time, long it all takes and how much Homerton High Street, E9 6AS the person who requires your it’s likely to cost. help will be a friend or family Star Academy Solutions WORKSHOP CODE: TAD01/F member. This workshop, run by Unit 6, Evelyn Court, Ceramics British Red Cross, is designed Amhurst Road, E8 2BH 2:30pm – 5pm to build upon your existing knowledge and instincts, Take part in a fun and creative giving you more confidence. ceramics workshop, run by The session is tailored to cover Tado Ceramics. Express your the skills that could help the creativity working with clay most when looking after older and produce a mask, whilst people - helping with heart learning some basic pottery attacks, strokes, head injuries techniques including pinching, and unconsciousness. measuring, joining and decoration. Homerton Library Homerton High Street, E9 6AS Kingsmead Community Centre 9a Kingsmead Way, E9 5QG

14 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 15 Twitter for Beginners with First Aid for the Over 50s Hackney Community Law Keep Fit: Tanja Wilmot 2:30pm – 4:30pm Centre Pop-up Session Egyptian Belly Dancing 2pm – 4pm 3:30pm – 5:30pm with Juliana Brustik Would you know what to do? 6pm – 7pm Discover how Twitter could Help yourself and others by Hackney Community Law work for you in this fun, learning first aid so you have Centre is a charity employing Egyptian Belly dance is a practical workshop. Sign the skills and confidence to solicitors and paralegals to wonderful and creative way for up, have a go at joining the cope in a crisis. Everyone can provide free and independent women to keep fit and mobile. conversation with your first learn a few simple, but highly legal advice and representation Learn some hip and arm tweets and find accounts you’d effective first aid skills that to people living, working or moves whilst dancing to some love to follow. Includes tips on will help someone who is ill studying in the London Borough exhilarating tunes! Women of etiquette and ensuring your or injured. Most of the time, of Hackney and neighbouring all ages welcome. tweets are heard and shared. the person who requires your boroughs. High quality free Library No experience needed. help will be a friend or family legal advice including: housing 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ Hackney Central Library member. This workshop, run by & homelessness, benefits 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ British Red Cross, is designed problems & appeals, debt to build upon your existing matters, immigration & asylum, knowledge and instincts, employment & discrimination. giving you more confidence. Homerton Library The session is tailored to cover Homerton High Street, E9 6AS the skills that could help the most when looking after older people - helping with heart attacks, strokes, head injuries and unconsciousness. Dalston CLR James Library Dalston Square, E8 3BQ

Book your FREE workshop places for Hackney Libraries on 020 8356 3000

16 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 17 TUESDAY Self Help Homeopathy Beginners Photography Beginners Poetry with with Suzy Roston with Lydia Martin Jack Houston 14 JUNE 1pm – 2pm 1pm – 3pm 6pm – 7:45pm

Beginners Yoga with Armed with a good self-help Improve your photography Worried that your sonnets Tina Mejeh book and Homeopathic kit skills and get inspired to take might not sing, or that your 12:30pm – 1:30pm you can select remedies for more photos. Bring your terza rima doesn’t quite flu, fevers, injuries, bites, panic camera or the camera on your rhyme right? Come and join Come and experience the attacks and sleep difficulties phone and learn to take more our resident poet and staff benefits of Yoga in this and more. Homeopathy treats creative photos (and don’t member Jack Houston to learn introductory workshop. Yoga the whole person taking forget to bring the cable you about poetic form. Discovering is an ancient form of exercise into account all the mental, use to download onto the PC). techniques old and new, we that improves your flexibility, emotional and physical All ages and abilities welcome. will read some great poetry posture and balance as well symptoms. Find out how to Dalston CLR James Library together and then try writing as building and strengthening treat yourself, your family and Dalston Square, E8 3BQ our very own masterpieces! muscles. With regular practice friends with Homeopathic Hackney Central Library Yoga can boost your immune remedies. 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ system and reduce stress levels Beginners Songwriting Homerton Library so it can be very beneficial for with Carol Mae Whittick Homerton High Street, E9 6AS people with depression, high 6pm – 7pm blood pressure, heart disease, Carol Mae Whittick is a London aches and pains – including based singer / songwriter who lower back pain. writes for Soul, Pop, Jazz and Hackney Central Library Dance projects in the UK and 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ internationally. In this taster workshop Carol will be looking at the fundamentals of songwriting, including song structure and the importance of a good title. Book your FREE workshop Dalston CLR James Library places for Hackney Libraries Dalston Square, E8 3BQ on 020 8356 3000

18 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 19 WEDNESDAY Beginners Yoga with THURSDAY Creative Writing with Tina Mejeh Maggie Hamand 15 JUNE 6:30pm – 7:30pm 16 JUNE 5:30pm – 7pm

Beginners Russian with Come and experience the Eat Well For Less Do you want to write a novel, Jana Bondoian benefits of Yoga in this 12noon – 1:30pm short story, or memoir, but don’t 2pm – 3:30pm introductory workshop. Yoga know where to begin? Or have is an ancient form of exercise Do you think that healthy food you made a start on writing but Come along to get a taste of that improves your flexibility, is too expensive and want tips find the story has fizzled out learning Russian and find out posture and balance as well on how to eat well for less? and you don’t know what to more about the language and as building and strengthening Made In Hackney will introduce write next? Come and find out its culture. muscles. With regular practice you to a range of affordable, about plotting and structuring Homerton Library Yoga can boost your immune nutritious ingredients and a piece of fiction with novelist Homerton High Street, E9 6AS system and reduce stress levels how to cook them. Lots of food and creative writing teacher so it can be very beneficial for samples on the day! Maggie Hamand. people with depression, high Hackney Central Library Drama for Beginners with Maggie Hamand is author of blood pressure, heart disease, 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ Malcolm Kaye Creative Writing For Dummies aches and pains – including 6pm – 7:45pm and the prize-winning novel lower back pain. Join an experienced RSC actor The Resurrection of the Body. Hackney Central Library and director in a fun and She lives in Hackney. 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ friendly drama workshop. Dalston CLR James Library Dalston Square, E8 3BQ Develop communication skills, character work, confidence building through creative games and improvisation. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Please wear comfortable clothing. Book your FREE workshop Dalston CLR James Library places for Hackney Libraries Dalston Square, E8 3BQ on 020 8356 3000

20 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 21 FRIDAY Sahaja Yoga Meditation An Introduction to Introduction to Monoprint with Cristina Bruce Printmaking on Textile and Stencils: Hackney’s 17 JUNE 1pm – 2pm and Paper with Eva Architectural Landmarks Bachmann 2pm – 4:30pm Discover how to meditate Beginners Pilates with 10:30am – 4:30pm Myriam Oudina with Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Join us in the afternoon to 12noon – 1pm Learn how to achieve mental Unleash your creativity in a print some stunning images silence, balance and joy. one day printmaking of Hackney’s architectural An introduction to the Pilates Using simple methods, extravaganza. Get a grasp landmarks. You will learn some principles. This taster is suitable awaken the Kundalini (the of some traditional and traditional and experimental for beginner and also if you dormant energy within), the experimental processes processes through mono have had a break from Pilates energy centres (chakras) and through mono print and stencil print, stencil making and or wish to refine your basic learn how to meditate at making. We will provide a collographs. technique. Pilates helps to home. Further free sessions limited amount of printing There are a maximum of Strengthen and protect the are available in Hackney paper. We encourage you to 14 places available at each back, improves posture and and London. Please contact bring your own cotton t-shirts, session. Book early to secure balance, flatten the stomach, www.freemeditation.com bags, cushion covers, paper or your place. This is not a drop tone the overall body muscles. for further details. anything you wish to print on. Exercises are done with control in – please ensure you arrive Hackney Central Library on time as latecomers will not aiming to develop body Introduction to 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ be admitted. awareness and motor skills Monoprint Stencils: which are very valuable sense Hackney’s Wildlife Dalston CLR James Library for everyday life activities. 10:30am – 1pm Dalston Square, E8 3BQ Please bring an exercise mat or blanket along with you. Join us in the morning to print some stunning images Homerton Library of Hackney’s wildlife. You Homerton High Street, E9 6AS will learn some traditional and experimental processes through mono print, stencil Book your FREE workshop making and collographs. places for Hackney Libraries on 020 8356 3000

22 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 23 OTHER EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS Discover the World on Your Stormont House Hospital: Doorstep: Guided Tour of 1916–1919 Until July 2016 Antiuniversity Now Festival HACKNEY MUSEUM Wednesday 15 June 2016 Discover the secrets and stories 9 – 12 June 2016 1.30pm – 2.30pm Discover the stories of some of of a local Red Cross wartime Various locations across the amazing people that have Join Emma Winch, the Hackney hospital in this temporary Hackney, London and wider UK made their homes here over Museum Learning Manager, exhibition created by students at the last 1,000 years, from During 1968 the Hackney- who will take you on a guided Stormont House School. Anglo-Saxon settlers to recent based Antiuniversity of East tour of Hackney Museum. refugees. Hackney’s tradition of London offered experimental Handle the oldest object in welcoming newcomers means workshops, lectures and the museum’s collection and that its history encompasses seminars from a prospectus discover the fascinating stories the world-wide roots of many that included Black Power, and suitcases of people who communities. The displays reveal feminism, dragons and have settled in Hackney from this diverse and changing history anti-psychiatry. Inspired by all over the world for thousands through fascinating interviews, the spirit, people and activities of years. objects and images. of ’68, Antiuniversity Now is an annual festival that Ground Floor, Technology and provides an alternative to Learning Centre, the traditional university by 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ welcoming everyone and 020 8356 3500 inviting anyone to teach and [email protected] learn any subject, in any form, www.hackney.gov.uk/museum anywhere. View the full range of free talks, walks, workshops Opening times: and happenings taking place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and across Hackney and beyond at Fridays: 9.30am – 5.30pm www.antiuniversity.org Thursdays: 9.30am – 8pm Saturdays: 10am – 5pm Closed: Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays.

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HACKNEY ARCHIVES Not in My Name: TALKS AT THE Monday 13 June Hackney’s Conscientious Peter Wilson: An Eton Hackney Archives looks after the Objectors During the First TOWER Playing field in Hackney historic records of the London World War Wick Borough of Hackney and its Tuesdays, Wednesdays, All talks are free but must predecessors, including minutes Peter Wilson tells the story of Thursdays and Saturdays be booked by calling and reports. Our reference the arrival of the Eton Mission in Hackney Historic Buildings collections support research into Opposing the First World the heathen shores of Hackney Trust on 020 8986 0029 Hackney, and War was a difficult and even Wick in 1880. He will recall or by e-mail at Shoreditch, providing contextual dangerous choice for some in the Eton Manor Boys Club, [email protected] information about the local Hackney. Visit this exhibition enriched by his own memories area and its residents. and discover the stories of local All talks start at 7:30pm. of the last days in the 1960s people and who objected to the Doors and a glass of wine at and the legendary Major Dalston CLR James Library, war and how they faced public 7pm. Arthur Villiers. His talk will be Dalston Square, E8 3BQ anger, harsh prison conditions illustrated with images from the 020 8356 8925 and even attacks from angry Eton Manor archive. [email protected] mobs. In partnership with the St Augustine’s Tower www.hackney.gov.uk/archives Peace Pledge Union. St John’s Churchyard, Behind Opening times: 354 Mare Street, E8 1HR Tuesday to Wednesday: 10am – 6pm Thursdays: 10am – 7.30pm Saturdays: 12:30pm – 5pm Closed Mondays, Fridays and Sundays

26 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 27 Tuesday 14 June Wednesday 15 June Thursday 16 June Friday 17 June Laurie Elks: This Plashy Anne Wilkinson – The Wayne Asher – The North Julian Bowsher – Stream – Memories of the Villas of London Line - a very Shakespeare’s London political railway Theatreland In the nineteenth century Laurie Elks, the custodian of Stamford Hill was lined with The North London line is the The Shakespearean Period has Hackney Tower, will introduce grand villas - the Arcadian heaving artery of Hackney been defined as from 1567, a light-hearted investigation haunt of prosperous City carrying thousands of when the first purpose built of the lost Hackney Brook - its merchants and financiers with Hackney’s citizens to work. playhouse appeared, to 1642 course, its character, its ignoble their privileged families and Yet it very nearly died in the when Parliament closed them demise as part of the Victorian hard-working servants. Anne 1960s when Dr Beeching all down. We know of eight sewage system, and its place Wilkinson will explore the rise of recommended the line for outdoor playhouses, two inns in the history of our great Stamford Hill in the early 1800s, closure. Wayne Asher, whose converted into playhouses, four Borough. its decline after the coming of book A Very Political Railway indoor theatres and four City St Augustine’s Tower the railway, and the lives of describes this story, will provide inns licensed to host dramatic St John’s Churchyard, Behind some of the families who lived a richly illustrated history performances. Julian Bowsher, 354 Mare Street, E8 1HR there. describing how the line came archaeologist and author St Augustine’s Tower back from the dead, and the of Shakespeare’s London St John’s Churchyard, Behind people who fought to save it. Theatreland, tells the story 354 Mare Street, E8 1HR St Augustine’s Tower of archaeology, history and St John’s Churchyard, Behind drama. 354 Mare Street, E8 1HR St Augustine’s Tower St John’s Churchyard, Behind 354 Mare Street, E8 1HR

28 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 29 MAP/VENUES LIST 1. Dalston CLR James Library 6. Morningside Community & Hackney Archives Centre Dalston Square, E8 3BQ Cresset Rd, E9 6SJ 2. Hackney Central Library 7. Navarino Mansions 1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ Community Hall Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LB 3. Hackney Museum Ground Floor, Technology & 8. Pembury Community Learning Centre, 1 Reading Centre Lane, E8 1GQ Block A, Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1HL 4. Homerton Library Homerton High Street, E9 9. St Augustine’s Tower 6AS St John’s Churchyard, Behind 354 Mare Street, E8 1HR 5. Kingsmead Community Centre 10. Star Academy Solutions 9a Kingsmead Way, E9 5QG Unit 6, Evelyn Court, Amhurst Road, E8 2BH

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30 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 31 You have been enrolled on the following courses Do you want to learn to speak for the Hackney Adult Learning Festival. english?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that if you arrive to a workshop English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) more than 10 minutes late you may lose your place, even if you There are free ESOL classes in Hackney to help you. To join a class, booked in advance. you need to come to one of the ESOL advice sessions below. An Workshop 1 adviser will check your level of English and help you to find a class. WEEKLY DATE TIME WORKSHOP TITLE LOCATION Homerton Library: Tuesdays, 10am – 11am Hackney Learning Trust: Tuesdays, 1pm – 2pm Woodberry Down Children’s Centre: Wednesdays, 10am – 11am Linden Children’s Centre: Thursdays, 1pm – 2pm MONTHLY The Petchey Academy: First Wednesday of every month, 6pm – 7pm Workshop 2 Comet Nursery & Children’s Centre: Last Wednesday of every month, 1pm – 2pm DATE TIME WORKSHOP TITLE LOCATION You need to come in time for a ticket and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Advice sessions run from the first week of October to the end of the fourth week in June each academic year. There are no advice sessions during school holidays and we are also closed for 4 weeks Workshop 3 from the second week of December to the second week of January. For specific dates, please visit www.learningtrust.co.uk/esol. DATE TIME WORKSHOP TITLE LOCATION For further information please call the ESOL Advice Line on 020 8820 7043 email: [email protected] or come to one of the advice sessions.

32 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 33 Do you need Would you Are you Do you need to improve like to learn interested in advice on your reading, new computer learning with training or writing or skills? your child? employment? maths skills?

English and Maths Information and Family Learning Information, Advice and Communications Technology Guidance (IAG) Functional English and Maths Do you want to find out more (ICT) courses help you work towards about the school curriculum and Our advisors can offer you gaining recognised qualifications Are you new to computers? Are how to support your child with guidance including: that may help you secure you looking to upgrade your their homework? • One to one education and employment, or just improve skills knowledge and skills? We offer Do you want to brush up on your training advice, including further that will help you in everyday life. a number of accredited ICT own basic skills? and higher education courses from Entry Level to Level Adult Learning Services run 2 to help you gain the skills and Family Learning classes take • Volunteering opportunities courses at venues all over Hackney qualifications that you need. place in schools, children’s centres and at different times of year. To • CVs, job search, application and We also offer a range of non- and community venues across join a class you need to come to interview skills accredited courses covering Hackney. an advice session where you will subjects such as internet safety, • Dealing with redundancy take a short Maths and English creating CVs, launching online • Ex-offender support assessment. You can discuss your businesses and learning about learning needs with our friendly other useful and creative software tutors who will help you find a packages. course at the right level for you.

For further information contact For up to date advice session For up to date information on ICT For more information call Dawna Lee, Crystal Butler, dates please visit assessment sessions please visit 020 8820 7119 www.learningtrust.co.uk/ www.learningtrust.co.uk/adultict Naina Kent or Alison Kakande adultenglishmaths or call us on 020 8820 7075 on 020 8820 7000 or at call us on 020 8820 7606 or email communitydevelopment@ [email protected] learningtrust.co.uk

34 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 35 Are you looking to get Hands Inc. Hackney healthier in 2016? Menopause Libraries Project: Fed up with putting things off or struggling to know Hot Women, Join the library for FREE where to start? Cool Bodies today! Hackney Health Hubs can help, providing support and advice • 1000’s of books, CDs and so you can become fitter and healthier for good. This class is especially for DVDs women who are currently • Computers, internet and WiFi There are four health hubs in Hackney, each offering a range of experiencing the menopause or free health services to Hackney residents: have already been through it. • Children’s groups and fun activities • Help to maintain a healthy weight Come along and join our • Low cost exercise classes wellbeing sessions featuring • Quiet study areas fun and relaxed exercise for all • Healthy cookery classes abilities to improve balance, It’s really easy to join and • 1:1 sessions with a Health Coach bone density, strength, pelvic costs nothing! • NHS Health Checks floor and cardiac health. • Alcohol screening and brief advice We will be covering key topics • Stop smoking support related to your wellbeing during and after the menopause, with • Healthy start for all information and brief advice an emphasis on mind, body • Contraception and sexual health support and spirit. Wednesdays: 7pm – 9pm For further information, including locations and opening times of For more information and the hubs, please call 020 7033 8581 Redmond Community Centre opening times visit Hackney email [email protected] Kayani Avenue, Woodberry Council’s website or visit the website at www.hackneyhealthhubs.org.uk Down, London N4 2HF www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries Fee: £3 per session or call 020 8356 3000 and ask to be put through to Contact: 020 3051 8626 your local library. [email protected]

36 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 37 ACKNOWLEDGMENTSAcknowledgements Juliana Brustik Pembury Community Centre June Boughen Peter Bedford Housing Association Adult Learning Services would like to thank the Kathryn Heather Peter Wilson following learning providers and community venues for Keith Sibley their contributions to Hackney Adult Learning Festival: RED Driving School Kingsmead Community Centre Richard Lackrage Kingsmead Kabin Sahaja Yoga Meditation Lachmy Devi Aaron Highly Errol Hines Sistah Space Laurie Elks Adrian Morris Eva Bachmann St Augustine’s Tower Lorraine Bradshaw Cole African Community School Evelyn Court Estate Office Star Academy Solutions Lydia Martin Andy Mitchell Hackney Community Law Centre Suzy Roston Made in Hackney Anne Wilkinson Hackney Historic Buildings Trust Tabita Thompson Maggie Hamand British Red Cross Hackney Libraries Tado Ceramics Malcolm Kaye Carey English Hackney Marsh Partnership Tanja Wilmot Miss J The Maker – Chanelle Carol Mae Whittick Hackney Museum Joseph The Protection Service Ltd Cristina Bruce Hands Inc. Morningside Community Centre The Round Chapel Creative Lifestyles Herdev Sidhu Myriam Oudina Tina Mejeh Deborah Hillaire Jack Houston Navarino Mansions Community Tunde Akinniranye Hall Deborah Searchwell Jana Bondaoin Urban Krav Maga Ngozi Headley-Fulani Education Training Development Joanna Fulton Wayne Asher Oladapo Awosokanre Emashi Joanne Barrett Wendy Thomas Ernest Lee Julian Bowsher Peabody

38 Festival of Learning 2016 13–17 June 2016 39 Adult Learning Services Hackney Learning Trust 1 Reading Lane London E8 1GQ T. 020 8820 7339 learningtrust.co.uk/adultlearning