Community Learning Partnership

COMMUNITY COURSE GUIDE 2016 MIDDLESBROUGH COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ENJOY, CONTENTS How to use this guide 03 Middlesbrough Community Learning 04 LEARN, Middlesbrough College 07 Café Pierre 14 Cleveland College of Art and Design 17 Learning and Leisure 19 ACHIEVE The Hope Foundation 24 Connect Recovery College 25 Middlesbrough College and ’s MFC Foundation 27 Community Learning Service along with its partners have Middlesbrough Environment City 28 come together to bring you this brochure. It’s jam packed Savvy Health Hair and Beauty 29 with a range of exciting short courses suitable for the whole community, many of which are brand new to 2016! Active Middlesbrough 30 So whether you’re new to learning or experienced, we can Tees Valley Wildlife Trust 31 help you progress even further. If you’re learning a skill Great Expectations 32 for employment, or even for fun, we have a course to suit Sixth Sense Learning 32 your needs! Skills Share Northeast Ltd 33 So what are you waiting for? Enrolling onto a community Breckon Hill Community Centre 33 learning course is a fantastic opportunity to pursue an Tees Valley Creative Learning 34 interest and acquire new friends. What our learners have to say... 35 We hope you enjoy browsing through this guide and find Clubs and Societies 37 a course that is perfect for you!

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Middlesbrough Community Learning Partnership This guide has been designed so that you can find the course you want to study in a location which is suitable for you.

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Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Subsidised Cost Offered FREE Progression Routes (Benefits Tested)

1. Course Title and Times - This is will need to provide evidence of what the title of the course, it’s start date benefit you receive in order to enrol and times onto the course for free. Please contact 2. Overview (If applicable) - This is a brief the course provider for further details description of what the course entails 6. Progression Routes - This section 3. Course Cost - This is how much the outlines any courses learners may course will cost at its full value progress onto with the provider on 4. Subsidised Cost (If applicable) - If you completion of their initial course. are in receipt of certain means tested benefits, fees may be subsidised. Please note: you will need to provide evidence HOW TO ENROL of what benefit you receive in order to To enrol onto a course please contact get the reduced cost. Please contact the course provider directly. Course the course provider for further details providers’ contact details are located 5. Offered FREE - If you are in receipt on the course listings pages. For of certain means tested benefits, the information about Fees please see course may be free. Please note: you individual course provider’s pages.

3 MIDDLESBROUGH COMMUNITY LEARNING

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Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost

Steps towards Assessing The L 3 & L4 Education and Training qualifications and the TAQA qualifications are for people who are FREE and Quality Assurance interested in quality assurance and assessing. Tuesday 12th January 18.00 - 21.00

Steps Towards Cleaning This course will help you take the first steps towards being employed as a cleaner help you decide if this is the FREE Delivered throughout the year career for you.

Steps Towards Construction A short Course which looks at the different jobs within the construction industry and the entry requirements FREE Delivered throughout the year you will need to work in this sector.

Steps Towards Hospitality This course is delivered in partnership with the Holiday Inn Express and will help you take the first steps FREE Delivered throughout the year towards being employed within a housekeeping or facilities management role as well as teaching you new cleaning and housekeeping techniques to use in the home. The course also includes employability support to help you find work.

Steps Towards Volunteering Want to Volunteer in Middlesbrough? This course will introduce you to the opportunities available within FREE Wednesday 20th January and 17th Middlesbrough and how to access them. February 12.00 - 15.00 e Mail and the Internet Learn to quickly search and find what you want, safely shop online, virus check any files or downloads. £40 Thursday 09.30 - 11.30 Practice sending and receiving emails, add and download attachments.

Start Computing Basic Computer Skills. Practice your mouse and keyboard skills, gain an understanding of creating FREE Monday 09.30 - 11.30 or 18.00 - 20.00 and saving files.

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Alcohol Awareness Our auto-marked course helps you understand the key dangers surrounding alcohol and how to £25 FREE Distance Learning avoid putting yourself or others at risk.

DSE Risk Assessment This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Distance Learning risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards.

Dementia Awareness This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the £25 FREE Distance Learning impact and key issues surrounding dementia.

Fire Safety Principles This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Distance Learning risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards.

Food Safety Awareness This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Distance Learning health issues surrounding food safety and how to prevent unwanted illnesses.

Manual Handling This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Safety at Work risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards. Distance Learning

Principles of Weight This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Management health issues and how to control and manage a healthy diet. Distance Learning

Sexual Health Awareness This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the £25 FREE Distance Learning impact and key issues surrounding sexual health.

Understand the Principles Sound good? Well no matter what level of fitness you have, if you are interested in personal £25 FREE of Exercise and Fitness well-being and want to improve your health and fitness, this short, auto-marked programme is Distance Learning the perfect place to start.

Understanding Anxiety This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the £25 FREE Distance Learning impact and key issues surrounding anxiety.

COSHH Risk Assessment This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Distance Learning risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards.

English support drop in Weekly sessions are available from the beginning of January on Mondays 09.30 - 12.00 at Community Hub. Do you struggle talking to teachers, doctors or professionals? We can offer support with all aspects of communication, both written and verbal and advise on opportunities to brush up your skills. For more information contact: Sharon Moore on 01642 811400.

5 I was able to understand how many calories “ my body needs daily, i now consciously watch what I eat. this has been as a result “ of the information given in the course.

Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Subsidised Cost (Benefits Tested)

Explore the Principles of This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE Healthy Eating health issues and how to control and manage a healthy diet. Distance Learning

Health and Safety in This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those £25 FREE the Workplace risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards. Distance Learning

Prepare to Deliver Excellent This short, auto-marked programme will give you the upper edge and key understandings of £25 FREE

Customer Service customer service, adding a great addition to your CV and personal development. Distance Learning Staff are friendly and“ respectful with my learning and also fantastic help, looking forward to starting my maths “ and English.

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Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Offered FREE (Benefits Tested) CATERING COURSES Get into Catering - Free Hospitality During the first half of this session you will gain an introduction FREE  and Catering Taster Session to the Hospitality and Catering industry – what it is and 11th February 2016, 17th March 2016, 21st April 2016, roles within the industry. You will have a tour of the College 26th May 2016, 30th June 2016 restaurant (Waterside Brassiere) learning about standards 09.00 - 13.30 within a restaurant as well as expectations from both staff and customers. You will also have a tour of the College kitchens. You will look at standards within an industrial kitchen and hear about the different types and styles of cooking. You will receive a career talk about employment and training progression routes within the Catering sector including Middlesbrough College’s Make a Career programme.

The second part of the session, will be a practical session in the College’s industrial kitchens; preparing, cooking and presenting a simple meal. To enrol call 01642 333597. COOKERY COURSES Contemporary Puddings and Desserts A short course on contemporary puddings and desserts £60  Thursday 9th June 2016 it will include versions of the traditional desserts with a 18.00 - 20.30 contemporary twist. Dishes such as sticky toffee pudding, steamed sponge pudding and custard, creamy rice pudding, lemon posset, fruit pie, custard tart, Yorkshire curd tart, homemade ice-cream and many more tasty treats.

7 Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Offered FREE (Benefits Tested) Chinese Cooking for Beginners You will learn to cook a selection of typical and unusual £60  Thursday 3rd March 2016 dishes for any discerning palette. You will make a selection of 18.00 - 20.30 authentic dishes as well as extra recipes that you can try at home. It will cover popular dishes such as stir fry dishes, rice dishes, spring rolls, dips and the very popular Chow Mein. Introduction to Indian Cuisine If you like Indian food, then try this short course! £60  Thursday 7th January 2016 You will learn to cook a selection of typical and unusual 18.00 - 20.30 dishes for any discerning palette. You will make a selection of authentic dishes as well as extra recipes that you can try at home. Introduction to the Cup Cake Industry This course covers a wide range of topics including: £30  Monday 25th January 2016 and • Basic sponge cake recipes Monday 9th May 2016 • How to make butter cream and frosting in a variety of 18.00 - 21.00 colours/flavours • How to use piping bags and nozzles to create a variety of designs • How to create a rose from icing and a variety of other decorative cake toppers • How to neatly ice a flat cake with fondant icing • Opportunity to request personal ideas to be demonstrated and taught

8 Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Offered FREE (Benefits Tested) COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES Introduction to Computer Maintenance Keeping your Mac or PC running at its optimal performance £80  TBC is not difficult, and a small amount of preventative effort can 18.00 - 21.00 go a long way. On this course you will learn how to keep your computer up to date, building up your knowledge of essential new software and anti-virus technology. Introduction to Photoshop This class provides you with the concepts and skills to use £80  TBC Adobe Photoshop effectively. You get hands-on practice 18.00 - 21.00 working with basic and intermediate techniques to get the most out of your experience. You will use Adobe Photoshop tools for painting, retouching and enhancing images. CREATIVE COURSES Introduction to Fashion Textiles This course aims to provides you with an introduction to £80  Monday 25th January 2016 fashion textiles. You will get hands on experience exploring a 18.00 - 21.00 range of fashion and interior techniques from surface pattern to dying and also printing. FITNESS AND COACHING COURSES Sports Coaching for Beginners Develop basic Sports coaching practical delivery. Understand FREE  Tuesdays Starting January 2016 the basic requirements included in coaching a sports session - 17.00 - 18.00 Warm-up, stretches, main session and cool down. Skinny Pigs - Female Fitness Class It is the phenomenal women’s fitness toning and weight loss FREE  Tues/ Weds/Thurs Starting January 2016 class that everyone is talking about! It uses all kinds of fun 18.00 - 19.00 training styles designed to firm and tone every muscle in the body and burns up to 5 times the calories of aerobics (like jogging, dancing, and most boot camps) and to top it off it boosts metabolism for up to 48 hours after the class is OVER. FOUNDATION LEARNING COURSES Signed Singing Glee Club This is a fun course where you will be able to learn to sing and £129 N/A Monday 4th January 2016 sign short songs. This course is designed for adults with learning 12.00 - 15.00 difficulties and disabilities. This course supports transition into education and is suitable for those who wish to learn new skills, meet new people and build personal confidence.

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Social Enterprise This course is designed for adults with learning difficulties £129 N/A Monday 8th February 2016 and disabilities. The course supports transition into education, 12.00 - 15.00 work and volunteering and is suitable for those who wish to learn new skills, meet new people, take part in creative activities such as card making, jewellery making, badges and calendars and work as part of a team.

You will learn how to take part in an enterprise project, produce products to sell as part of your project, set up a stall and sell your items. All profits will be donated to a charity of the group’s choice. This course will support you to be able to plan activities and build your confidence to be able to work as a team.

Ready Steady Cook This course is designed for adults with learning difficulties and £129 N/A Monday 11th April 2016 disabilities. The course supports transition into education or 12.00 - 15.00 work and is suitable for those who wish to learn new skills, develop independence and cook for fun. You will learn how to plan, prepare and present a three course meal. You will purchase the ingredients and learn how to find and follow recipes of your choice.

iPad Club This course is designed for adults with learning difficulties £129 N/A Monday 16th May 2016 and disabilities. The course supports transition into education, 12.00 - 15.00 work and volunteering and is suitable for those who wish to learn new skills, meet new people and improve their skills when using technology.

You will learn how to use your iPad/ tablet for communication, photography, (including photo editing and video making) and browsing the internet. You will be brought up to date with new apps and games whilst meeting new friends.

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Middlesbrough College Bake Off This course is designed for adults with learning difficulties and £129 N/A Monday 20th June 2016 disabilities. The course supports transition into education, work 12.00 - 15.00 and volunteering and is suitable for those who wish to learn new skills, meet new people, develop independence and to be able to bake cakes or pastries.

You will learn how to plan for a charity coffee morning and prepare baked goods of your choice. Your finished baked goods will be judged and the proceeds of the coffee morning will be donated to a charity of the of classes choice. This course will support you to be able to plan activities and build your confidence to be able to plan activities and work with others. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES Get into Health and Free Care Taster Session This is an insight into working in the field of Health and Social FREE  Every last Friday of calendar month Care. A mental health nurse will talk to you about the sector 09.00 - 12.00 and the job roles available. You will also have a practical session on how to promote independence and how to be an effective communicator with different service users. Get into Counselling Free Taster Session This is an insight into preparing to work as a counsellor. FREE  Every last Tuesday of calendar month A qualified counsellor will talk to you about the skills required 14.30 - 17.30 and scenarios your could encounter. You will have a practical session on confidentiality and listening skills. CONSTRUCTION COURSES - All run on Tuesday evenings, start dates TBC Portable Power Tools Learn how to use power tools safely, identifying new tools and FREE  Tuesdays their usage as well as PPE requirements. 18.00 - 21.00 Health and Safety In Construction Learn basic health and safety used on site, whilst FREE  Tuesdays understanding the terminology used in construction. 18.00 - 21.00 Principles of Brickwork You’ll learn the basics of brickwork including mixing materials, FREE  Tuesdays setting out levels, laying a course of bricks, removing damaged 18.00 - 21.00 bricks and repointing.

11 Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Offered FREE (Benefits Tested) Principles of Plastering You’ll learn the basics of plastering including mixed materials, FREE  Tuesdays repairing damaged areas and finishing techniques. 18.00 - 21.00 Principles of Joinery You’ll learn the basics of joinery including marking out FREE  Tuesdays materials, cutting skirting boards and installing door locks. 18.00 - 21.00 Ask the Expert Meet one of the MC Build Construction Team and find out how FREE  Tuesdays to get started in the Construction Industry. 18.00 - 21.00 Construction Project Have fun and try your hand at constructing a timber project, FREE  Tuesdays start a business and make your fortune! 18.00 - 21.00 FREE EMPLOYABILITY COURSES Are You Job Ready? A one day series of interactive workshops to prepare you to gain FREE  employment and to help ensure you succeed in your dream job. How to Become Employable A series of interactive workshops over 2 days to prepare you FREE  to gain employment and to help ensure you succeed in your dream job.

12 Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Offered FREE (Benefits Tested) Making Yourself Employable An essential interactive session on how to make yourself stand FREE  out at interview. Create the perfect image and demonstrate that you are the correct person to employ. Create the Perfect CV and Letter of Application Do you have a killer CV? Do you and your CV and letter of FREE  application look tired and out-dated? In need of a makeover? Look no further! This session will bring your CV and letter of application to life to reflect your achievements and capabilities to stand our and impress potential employers. How to Nail an Interview Feeling nervous before an interview? This session will equip you with FREE  confidence and skill sets to prepare you for you next job interview. How to Effectively Complete an Application Form This session will give you the skills you need to complete FREE  application forms successfully. You will also acquire the skills needed to match the job specification requirements to your application form. 1-1 Interview Skills Preparation 1-1 session with an Advantage Coach to develop the skills FREE  required for effective interviews. If you have a job interview lined-up please bring all information about the company you have with you to the session. 1-1 CV Up-Skilling 1-1 session with an Advantage Coach to develop a professional FREE  CV. You should either email your CV to the Job shop prior to your appointment ([email protected]) or alternatively you can bring a copy of your CV on a USB stick. If you don't have a CV, pop into the Job-Shop to pick up a CV template to complete.

To express an interest in any of the free employability courses listed above please contact [email protected] or call 01642 333977.

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To speak to Peter about any language course and reserve a place on the class list please ring or text 07929781421 or email Peter on [email protected]. Visit www.cafepierre.co.uk for up to date language information.

Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Subsidised Cost An Introduction to Arabic First steps in Arabic £50 £25 Wednesday: 19.00 - 21.00

Arabic for Beginners Second stage after a 10 week introduction course £50 N/A Tuesday: 19.00 - 21.00

Arabic for Improvers Second year course £50 N/A Monday: 19.00 - 21.00

An Introduction to Dutch First steps in Dutch £50 £25 Monday: 19.00 - 21.00

French for Beginners Second stage after a 10 week introduction course £50 N/A Monday: 19.00 - 21.00

French for Beginners Second stage after a 10 week introduction course £50 N/A Monday: 17.00 - 18.30

French for Improvers Second year course £50 N/A Monday: 19.00 - 21.00

Introduction to German First steps in German £50 £25 Thursday: 18.00 - 20.00

14 Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Subsidised Cost German Language workshop Beginners and Improvers £50 N/A Thursday: 18.00 - 20.00

An Introduction to Italian First steps in Italian £50 £25 Thursday: 17.00 - 18.30

Beginners Italian Second stage after a 10 week introduction course £50 N/A Thursday: 19.00 - 21.00

Italian for Improvers Second year course £50 N/A Monday: 18.30 - 20.30

An Introduction to Japanese First steps in Japanese £50 £25 Monday: 18.30 - 20.30

Japanese for Improvers Second year course £50 N/A Tuesday: 18.30 - 20.30

An Introduction to Polish First steps in Polish £50 £25 Monday: 18.30 - 20.30

An Introduction to Portuguese First steps in Portuguese £50 £25 Thursday: 17.00 - 18.30

Russian for Beginners New learners are welcome £50 £25 Thursday: 19.00 - 21.00

Introduction to Spanish First steps in Spanish £50 £25 Tuesday: 19.00 - 21.00

Introduction to Spanish First steps in Spanish £50 N/A Thursday: 19.00 - 21.00

Spanish for beginners Second stage after a 10 week introduction course £50 N/A Thursday: 19.00 - 21.00

Spanish for Improvers Second year course £50 N/A Tuesday: 19.00 - 21.00

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16 CLEVELAND COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

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Course Title Times Course Cost Subsidised Cost (Benefits Tested)

Drawing and Painting with Graham Canwell Monday £160 £95 18.00 - 21.00

Beginners DSLR photography Tuesday £77.50 £12.50 17.45 - 20.45

Mixed Media Design Craft Tuesday £80 £15 17.30 - 20.30

Comic Illustration with Ingi Jensson Tuesday £50 FREE 17.30 - 19.30

Life Drawing and Painting Tuesday £90 £25 18.00 - 21.00

Cut, Make, and Mend - Garment alteration & production Tuesday £120 £55 18.00 - 21.00

Crafters Enterprise Tuesday £65 FREE 18.00 - 20.30

Ceramics Monday TBC £27.50 18.00 - 20.30

DSLR photography for improvers Monday £92.50 £15 17.45 - 20.45

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Life Drawing and Painting Tuesday £80 £25 18.00 - 21.00

Summer Fashion - Make your own Summer dress Tuesday £75 £10 18.00 - 21.00

Learn to Machine Sew Wednesday £65 FREE 17.30 - 20.00

Improve your drawing skills TBC £65 FREE 10.00 - 13.00

Learn to Draw Saturday £65 FREE 10.00 - 12.30

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Course Title Times Course Cost Subsidised Cost (Benefits Tested)

Introduction to Art Monday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Art for Beginners Monday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Watercolours and Mixed Media Tuesday £50 £35 09.45 - 11.45

Watercolour Painting Tuesday £50 £35 18.00 - 21.00

Contemporary China Painting Wednesday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Contemporary China Painting Thursday £50 £35 09.45 - 11.45

Watercolours Thursday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Drawing Thursday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

Contemporary China Painting Thursday £50 £35 18.00 - 21.00

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Art for All Thursday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Art for All Friday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Art Develop your own Style Friday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

Introduction to Basic Cookery Monday £60 £42 18.00 - 20.30

Winter Warmers Soups and Stews Tuesday £37.50 £26.25 18.00 - 20.30

Italian and Mediterranean Cookery Wednesday £60 £42 18.00 - 20.30

An Introduction to Indian Cookery Thursday £50 £35 18.00 - 20.00

Cake Decorating Tuesday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Cake Decorating Wednesday £50 £35 12.00 - 14.00

Cake Decorating Wednesday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Creative Cupcakes Saturday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Creative Writing Monday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Creative Writing Wednesday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

Creative Flower Arranging Monday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

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Creative Flower Arranging Tuesday £50 £35 09.30 - 11.30

Creative Flower Arranging Wednesday £50 £35 09.30 - 11.30

Creative Flower Arranging Wednesday £50 £35 12.45 - 14.45

Creative Flower Arranging Thursday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

Creative Flower Arranging Thursday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Stained Glass Monday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Stained Glass Tuesday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Stained Glass Tuesday £50 £35 12.30 - 14.30

Stained Glass Tuesday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Stained Glass Wednesday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Stained Glass Wednesday £50 £35 12.30 - 14.30

Gardening for Everyone Tuesday £25 £17.50 19.00 - 21.00

Gardening for Everyone Wednesday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Gardening for Everyone Friday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

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Gardening for Everyone Friday £25 £17.50 13.00 - 15.00

Family History Monday £50 £35 10.00 - 12.00

Family History Monday £50 £35 18.00 - 20.00

Second Step in Chinese Monday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Chinese Family Language Club Tuesday £40 £28 15.30 - 16.30

First Step in Chinese Wednesday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Spanish for Beginners Wednesday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Spanish Intermediate Thursday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Guitar for Beginners Wednesday £50 £35 18.00 - 20.00

Guitar for Improvers Wednesday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Guitar for Beginners Thursday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

Guitar for Beginners and Improvers Thursday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Photography-DSLR-Make Better Photos Monday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Photography-DSLR-Make Better Photos Tuesday £50 £35 14.00 - 16.00

22 Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning Course Title Times Course Cost Subsidised Cost (Benefits Tested)

Photography-DSLR-Make Better Photos Wednesday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Photography-DSLR-Make Better Photos Thursday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Photoshop for Photographers Tuesday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Photoshop for Photographers Friday £50 £35 18.30 - 20.30

Sewing Class Tuesday £50 £35 09.30 - 11.30

Sewing Class Tuesday £50 £35 13.00 - 15.00

Sewing Class Wednesday £50 £35 09.30 - 11.30

Sewing Class Thursday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Yoga for Health Monday £50 £35 11.00 - 13.00

Yoga for Pregnancy Tuesday £5 per week N/A 17.45 - 18.45

Yoga Tuesday £50 £35 19.00 - 20.30

Tapmobility Beginners Wednesday £30 £21 18.00 - 18.45

Tapmobility – Intermediate / Advanced Monday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Tapmobility – Intermediate Wednesday £30 £21 19.00 - 21.00

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Line Dancing – Beginners / Improvers Wednesday £30 £21 18.00 - 19.00

Line Dancing – Intermediates Wednesday £50 £35 19.00 - 21.00

Meditation and Exercise for Health and Wellbeing Friday £30 £21 09.30 - 10.30

Introduction to Meditation and Exercise Friday £38 £26.60 for Health and Wellbeing 11.15 - 12.30 Ashtanga Power Yoga - Beginners Saturday £50 £35 09.00 - 10.15

THE HOPE FOUNDATION

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Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Introduction to Learning Assess your existing skills and learn how to improve these. You will also learn to use IT to search for FREE opportunities online.

24 Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning

CONNECT RECOVERY COLLEGE

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Course Title Overview Course Cost

5 ways to wellbeing This course will help learners to think about their overall wellbeing and explore techniques to work FREE 4 weeks towards improvements.

Improve your mood through food Learners will explore the impact that certain foods can have on mental and physical health. There is also FREE 3 weeks opportunity to develop a plan to incorporate these in your diet.

Managing your day Learners will discuss their current difficulties with managing their daily routines and will explore techniques to FREE 3 weeks manage their day more effectively.

Coping with Depression and Anxiety Learners will discover the signs and symptoms of Depression and Anxiety and learn some techniques to FREE 5 weeks manage these in daily life.

Introduction to Journaling This course is a brief introduction to the concept of Journaling and the benefits of keeping a journal to help FREE 6 weeks with emotional difficulties. There are also opportunities to practice different entry styles.

Introduction to Recovery Learners will have the opportunity to explore the concept of recovery, particularly in mental health, and what FREE 1 week it means to them personally.

Managing strong emotions This course helps to uncover the reasons why we experience strong emotions and how they affect us. FREE 6 weeks Tools and techniques will be presented that can be used to help learners better cope with and manage their strong emotions.

Introduction to Mindfulness Learners will be introduced to the theory of Mindfulness and how this can be used as a way of relaxing and to FREE 5 weeks reduce the stresses and strains of everyday life.

Thinking more positively Learners will be able to gain a better understanding of negative thinking and how to challenge this so that FREE 2 weeks they can think more positively.

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Improving sleep This course helps learners to understand their difficulties around sleep and build up a tool kit to improve their FREE 4 weeks sleep as well as their thoughts and attitudes to sleeping.

Memorable Moments This course gives learners the opportunity to indulge in enjoyable recollections of special memories and share FREE 6 weeks them with others.

Discovering Spirituality and This course provides the opportunity for learners to explore spirituality, what it means to them and how FREE Alternative Therapies alternative therapies can be used to compliment this practise. 3 weeks

Confidence Building and Self Esteem This course explores what self-esteem and confidence is and how it can impact the way we feel about FREE 4 weeks ourselves. We explore personal strengths and how to use them.

Stressbusting This course will help to raise awareness of the different things in life that can cause us stress and teach FREE 5 weeks strategies to manage them better.

Introduction to relaxation Learners will discover a range of relaxation and meditation methods which can be used in daily life to manage FREE 5 weeks stress and anxiety.

Assertiveness - Express Yourself This course focuses on helping learners to be able to voice their needs and opinions. Learners can discover FREE 3 weeks more about assertiveness and how to improve communication.

Peer support group This training will enable participants to plan, design and organise Peer Support Groups, to help other people FREE facilitation training with Mental health difficulties recover. People who have completed this training programme can go on to Wednesday assist in the running of structured groups and courses. 8 Weeks

26 Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning 27 MIDDLESBROUGH ENVIRONMENT CITY

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Course Title Overview Course Cost

Vegetable growing Growing vegetables and fruit including soil management, pruning and year round cropping timetables. FREE Garden design Introduction to surveying and mapping, plan drawing and design principles covering most common FREE design styles.

Cooking for life Healthy eating principles, cooking techniques using healthy ingredients and the cooking and tasting of a meal FREE during the lesson.

Beekeeping Comprehensive guide to the theory of beekeeping with practical, simulated exercises working on a dummy FREE hive whilst suited up.

Composting How to successfully recycle green waste at home or on the allotment and produce nutritious mix using easily FREE available equipment.

Winter gardening Things to do when the plants aren’t growing, including tree and shrub pruning, weed identification and control FREE and tool use.

Cycle maintenance An introduction to home cycle repair which covers some basic maintenance tasks such as puncture repairs. FREE Saving energy in the home A comprehensive guide to reducing your bills including tariffs, insulation and energy saving devices FREE and technology.

28 Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning SAVVY HEALTH HAIR AND BEAUTY

TO ENROL CALL 01642 249841

Course Title Overview Course Cost

Introduction to Swedish Massage You will learn the skills and knowledge required to be able to carry out a professional Swedish Massage to level 2 FREE Saturday standard. This course will enable you to progress onto an accredited qualification which will allow you to become 10.00 - 17.30 self employed, Employed or add to your continued professional development within the industry. The course will 2 weeks - 15 hours cover both theory and practical. 9th - 15th January 2016

Introduction to Henna Body Art You will learn the skills and knowledge required to be able to carry out a professional Henna Treatment. FREE Monday This course will enable you to progress onto an accredited qualification which will allow you to become self 10.00 - 15.00 employed, Employed or add to your continued professional development. 3 weeks - 15 hours 11th, 18th and 25th January 2016

Introduction to Full Body Waxing You will learn the skills and knowledge required to carry out a warm wax hair removal treatment giving FREE Friday professional aftercare advice covering all areas of your body. This course will enable you to progress onto an 10.00 - 15.00 accredited qualification which will allow you to become self employed, Employed or add to your continued 3 weeks - 15 hours professional development. 15th, 22nd and 29th January 2016

Introduction to Gel Polishing You will learn the skills and knowledge required to be able to Apply, Infill and Remove gel polish on natural FREE Wednesday and artificial nails successfully to a professional standard. This course will enable you to progress onto an 10.00 - 15.00 accredited qualification which will allow you to become self employed, Employed or add to your continued 3 weeks - 15 hours professional development. 3rd, 10th and 17th February 2016

Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning 29 GET INTO FITNESS

6 WEEKS UNLIMITED ACCESS TO: All four Active Gyms, Middlesbrough Sports Village Strength and Conditioning Area, Fitness Classes, Public Swimming Sessions, Health Suites, Middlesbrough Skate Park, Middlesbrough Cycle Circuit and Middlesbrough Sports Village Athletics Track.

• Applicants must be 19 years or over • FREE Induction worth £7.00 • FREE Wellness Key worth £10.00

For more information and to book contact LIMITED Alex Barnfather on 01642 728555 or email SPACES [email protected] AVAILABLE

www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/activemiddlesbrough

30 TEES VALLEY WILDLIFE TRUST

TO ENROL CALL 01287 636382

Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost

Tees Wildlife Introduction to the wildlife of Portrack Marsh and Maze Park. FREE 10.00 - 15.30 1 week 14/04/2016

Tees Wildlife - Birds The birds of Portrack Marsh and Maze Park. FREE 10.00 - 15.30 1 week 12/05/2016

Tees Wildlife - Wildflowers Guided walk to learn about the different wildflowers and butterflies. FREE and Butterflies 10.00 - 15.30 1 week 16/06/2016

Go Wild with Tees Wildlife A walk around the reserves doing a series of simple but effective engaging activities for all the family. FREE 10.00 - 15.30 1 week 19/05/2016

John Muir Award An opportunity to achieve a John Muir award by discovering a wild place, explore its wildness, conserve it and FREE 10.00 - 15.30 share your experiences. 4 weeks: 8th, 15th, 21st and 28th June 2016

Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning 31 GREAT EXPECTATIONS

TO ENROL CALL 01642 220777

Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost

Skills for Work CV creation, Basic IT, Universal Jobmatch, Completion of Online Forms, Making Money Work, Basic IT, FREE Monday - Friday Jobs and Interviews, Email and Internet, Jobsearch Advice and Interview Techniques. 09.30 - 15.00

Pathways to Employment Confidence and motivation, Creating and enhancing CV, Tailoring CV to specific job adverts, Importance of FREE Tuesday - Thursday varied, regular job searches, Job opportunities and travel to work within 10 mile radius using Transport Direct, 09.15 - 15.35 Use of Benefits Adviser.

SIXTH SENSE LEARNING

TO ENROL CALL 01642 248050

Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost Steps Towards Personal Improvement An essential ingredient for anyone in search of achieving success in life. A range of workshops designed and FREE 8 Weeks delivered by Sixth Sense Learning to specifically tackle common personal development challenges.As we move through life, it can feel like other people are in control. This is very demotivating and can leave us feeling less worth for ourselves. Being in control is instrumental in life’s success, seizing opportunity and making choices with complete consideration for the consequence may sound easy but often is not.Once we take control and get in the driving seat, we need to decide where we are going. Many of us have dreams but very rarely do we translate them into goals or ambitions.People are quick to criticise and tell you why it won’t work, and as people, we are great at procrastinating and not taking action. Our programme tackles all of that and much more.

32 Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning SKILLS SHARE NORTHEAST LTD

TO ENROL CALL 01429 868353

Course Title and Times Times Course Cost

Introduction to VCS Governance Thursday 14 January 2016: 13.00 - 16.00 FREE Engaging with Parliament Monday 18 January 2016: 10.00 - 16.00 FREE

Chairing Skills Tuesday 19 January 2016: 10.00 - 16.00 FREE

Pet First Aid Friday 22 January 2016: 10.00 - 16.00 FREE

Governance in the Voluntary and Monday 25 January 2016: 10.00 - 16.00 FREE Community Sector 1, 8 and 15 February 2016: 10.00 - 16.00 Minute Taking Friday 29 January 2016: 10.00 - 16.00 FREE

BRECKON HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE

TO ENROL CALL 01642 248704

Course Title and Times Overview Course Cost

Second Chance A course that helps individuals and families live more satisfying and fulfilling lives. Find out how to access your FREE 6 weeks emotional and mental wellbeing. Second Chance is a training course which allows you to gain a deeper understanding of how we experience life and the changes we can all implement to make life more simple and less stressful.

Courses are delivered in partnership with Middlesbrough Community Learning 33 TEES VALLEY FUN WITH CREATIVE LEARNING ENGLISH

A fun new learning experience Parents Key Stage 2 Support Classes in English and maths

We work with parents to help them understand what and how their children are taught in school. You do not need to have high levels of English and maths to join these classes.

Contact Joan: 0780479763 or Tui: 07985650941

THESE MATHS COURSES GAMES MAY BE FREE

34 WHAT OUR

LEARNERS

HAVE TO SAY...“

Staff are friendly and respectful with my learning

and also fantastic help, looking forward to starting “ my maths and English

“ “

I gained a lot from the course and it has given me lots to think about with regards to my lifestyle “ I have felt more confident and got my self “ a job volunteering in a local charity shop

“ During the course the tutor helped me apply for a job and gave me lots of help with interview techniques

“ 35 MCLP SHORTLISTED FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AWARD

The partnership has been shortlisted for its innovative approach to delivering Community Learning for people in Middlesbrough. The judging panel has recognised the strength of the partnership with so many organisations joining together to offer a fantastic range of learning opportunities.

Winners to be announced on the 16th March! Wish us luck.

36 Learn a new hobby and meet like- CALLING ALL minded individuals who share your GROUPS AND CLUBS interest!

Do you need to attract new members? Swift Tees Location: Centre Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Community Learning is able We are a volunteer based club. Our goal is to help TS1 2AY to offer support to attract new members and people build on their stamina. Tel: Peter Samson - 01642 811400 support your activity by providing learning opportunities and offering small grants to Email: [email protected] Middlesbrough Chess Club support you! We are an active group who enjoy playing Middlesbrough U3A chess together. To find out more contact Peter Samson on We have about 20 interest groups. These are 01642 811400 or [email protected] organised by the U3A members themselves and Location: Acklam Park, Green Lane, any member whose interest is not catered for is Middlesbrough, TS5 7SL There are many group and hobby clubs available encouraged to start a new group. Time and Date: Monday, weekly 19.00 - 21.00 to join in Middlesbrough. Tel: 01642 818 567 Location: Various Cleveland Miniaturists Time and Date: First Wednesday of every month, Middlesbrough Scrabble Club We are a small club with a wide range of experience 14.00 - 15.45 For information, contact: [email protected] and skills in miniatures. We are currently looking to Tel: 01642 274423 expand our little group. We currently meet on the Middlesbrough Gaming Club first Tuesday of the month. TS1 Artists For information, contact: [email protected] MCLS is working in partnership with TS1 Artists, Location: Newport Settlement Centre Youth providing workshops with local artists such as Middlesbrough Bridge Club and Community Centre, Union Street, jeweller Gail Wright. For information, contact: [email protected] Middlesbrough TS1 5NQ Time and Date: First Tuesday of every month, Location: 57 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, 18.45 - 20.45 TS1 1LT Tel: 07979441909 Hobby Fayre 2016, Email: [email protected] Creative Writing Workshop Saturday February Various workshops throughout the year featuring guest writers and masterclasses. 27th at Central Library.

37 Middlesbrough Community Learning Partnership OUR PARTNERS

Middlesbrough Community Learning Partnership Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] has commissioned the following partners to www.hope-foundation.org.uk support the delivery of Community Learning The Neptune - Tel: 01642 230106 provision in Middlesbrough. The Partnership is The Rainbow Leisure Centre - Tel: 01642 592800 Lifeline Project Ltd very interested in working with both established Southlands Leisure Centre - Tel: 01642 800428 Lifeline Project, Carrington House, 92 Normanby and VCS organisations that have a track record of www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/activemiddlesbrough Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6RS delivering learning and small organisations that Aaron Foley have never delivered learning opportunities before Aspire Training and Development Centre Tel: 01642 232678 but feel they could contribute to meeting some of Enterprise, Training and Development Email: [email protected] Middlesbrough’s Local Priorities. If you feel your MBC - Well-being, Care and Learning, Cumberland www.lifeline.org.uk community/voluntary organisation could support Resource Centre, Chelmsford Road, , the delivery of key Community Learning Priorities Middlesbrough, TS6 6PH Middlesbrough Environment City Trust then we would be very interested in meeting with Jan Earl - Community Training and 1 North Road, Middlesbrough TS2 1DE you. Please email: [email protected] Development Manager David Scriven - Training Coordinator or contact 01642 811400 to see how you could Tel: 01642 515752 Mob: 07901 009585 Tel: 01642 243183 Mob: 07956 810004 become involved. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.middlesbrough.gov.uk www.menvcity.org.uk Actes 99 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5HR Greatest Expectations Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation Abigail Fields – Contracts Manager Calvary House, 36-40, Grange Road, MFC Foundation, , Tel: 01642 856 035 Middlesbrough TS1 5BQ Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS Email: [email protected] William Guthrie - Co Director Andrew Clay www.actes.co.uk Tel: 01642 220777 Mob: 07966 092465 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01642 757674 Active Middlesbrough Web: www.mfc.co.uk 1st Floor, Neptune Centre , Crossfell Road, The Hope Foundation , Middlesbrough, TS3 7RP Hope House, 1 Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5BA Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind Mark Sanderson - Health and Fitness Manager Sue Kearney – Chief Executive Officer The Mind Centre, 90-92 Lothian Road, Tel: 01642 515607 Tel: 01642 232220 Middlesbrough, TS4 2QX

38 OUR PARTNERS

Vicky Henderson-Thynne - Connect Manager, Email: [email protected] [email protected] Living Life Services www.sixthsenselearning.com [email protected] Tel: 01642 217399 Email: vicky.henderson-thynne@ TDB Training Specialists Limited Bankfields Primary School middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk Punch Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5RY Clare Bennett Mans eld Rd, Middlesbrough, www.middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk Martin Harrison - Operations and Yorkshire, TS6 0RZ Development Manager Tel: 01642 453157 Nunthorpe Learning and Leisure Tel: 01670 851244 www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/bankfields , Guisborough Road, Email: [email protected] Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA www.tdbtraining.co.uk Breckon Hill Enterprise Karen Deen – Director of Extended Academy Breckon Hill Community Centre Breckon Hill Road, Tel: 01642 310561 North Riding FA Middlesbrough Email: [email protected] Steve Wade Amanda Buck www.nunthorpe.co.uk Tel: 01642 717775 Tel: 01642248704 www.northridingfa.com Email: [email protected] Savvy Training Academy www.breckonhill.org.uk 58A Kings Road, North Ormesby, Skills Share North East Middlesbrough, TS3 6NH Belle Vue Centre, Kendal Road, Hartlepool Tees Valley Wildlife Trust Lisa Fallows Zaman - Owner/Trainer Kay Pike Margrove Heritage Centre, Boosbeck, Saltburn Tel: 01642 249841 Mob: 07500 909441 Tel: 01429 868353 Steve Ashton Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01287636382 www.savvyhealthhairandbeauty.co.uk www.skillssharene.co.uk www.teeswildlife.org Facebook: Savvy health hair and beauty Tees Valley Creative Learning NUR Fitness Sixth Sense Learning Elmwood Centre, 53 Darlington Road, Mobile: 07972301543 Attic Suite, Multi Media Exchange, Hartburn, Stockton on Tees, TS18 5EP Email: [email protected] 72-80 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RF Joan Opie: 07804797763 www.nurfitness.co.uk Danny Gray – Director Tui Palmer: 07985650941 Facebook: Facebook.com/Nurlight.fitness Tel: 01642 248050 Telephone: 01642 424232

39 MIDDLESBROUGH COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TOGETHER