#becauseofCLD October 2019 Community Learning and Development in Dundee
Learner Journey - Fansa
Fansa came to Scotland from Syria in May 2017 with her three adult children. Fansa had no formal education in Syria and wasn’t literate in either Arabic or, her native ESOL Literacies Group (Fansa, centre) language Kurdish.
When Fansa first started attending English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes with Dundee City Council in October 2017 she would sit with her head in her hands in classes and say she didn’t understand. While she always attended, she seemed overwhelmed by the task of learning a new language in a new country.
At the beginning of 2018 Fansa joined a small group to focus on her literacies needs, focusing on phonics, reading and writing using a multi-sensory approach. At that point, Fansa started to engage with learning and her motivation increased dramatically. She has formed a close bond with her classmates from Morocco and Spain, which helped to reduce her social isolation.
Fansa currently attends general ESOL classes, her ESOL literacies group and the conversation class. She gets involved in every other opportunity offered to her and she is an extremely motivated and hard-working learner. She can now read and write simple sentences - with great pride and joy!
She participates actively in all her groups: striving to do her utmost best in all areas of her learning and encourages other students to engage in class. Fansa is an inspiration to her classmates, the volunteers and the Adult Learning Team.
All activities are free unless @IYNNorthEast stated otherwise. @IYNStrathmartine All venues are accessible wherever @IYNEastEnd possible. If you @IYNLochee @IYNColdside have accessibility @IYNTheFerry needs please contact @IYNMaryfield the group before @IYNWestEnd attending to discuss your requirements.
11 #becauseofCLD What do you think needs to happen for Dundee to be a Recovery Friendly City?
Recovery Friendly Dundee aims to support everyone in their local community by raising awareness of the wider issues and stigma faced by people in recovery. We do this by bringing people together to share experiences, ideas and come up with community-led solutions.
Substance use is the main focus of Recovery Friendly Dundee but it is important to recognise the strong links with mental health, inequality and other factors affecting an individual’s health.
Send your ideas via this survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RecoveryFriendlyDundee
We are also inviting individuals and groups to get creative by answering the above question using art, music, drama, dance, poetry or any other way you can think of.
If you are interested, contact Robin Falconer on 01382 435854 or email [email protected]
Coldside Community Groups
Communities Officers support a wide range of community groups across the city. Detailed below are some current opportunities in the Coldside ward. To contact your local Communities Officer to find out how you can get involved across the city call 435808 or email [email protected]
Coldside Community Forum
Coldside Community Forum meets regularly to discuss issues affecting local communities in the Coldside Ward which includes Hilltown, Fairmuir, The Glens, The Law, Dudhope and Coldside. Currently discussions and consultations are around residential parking and the Hilltown district shopping area which will be ongoing.
If you are interested in attending the meetings you can find out more by contacting Elaine Pratt on 433444 or contact @Coldside-Community-Forum on Facebook.
2 Friends of Dundee Law
Friends of Dundee Law have recently formed and are becoming very active in the community with organising wildlife events, volunteer days and fun days throughout the year. There have been butterfly spotting events, bee information events, Easter egg hunts and a summer fun day to name but a few. The group would love some new members to help with the organisation and more people to help with these opportunities.
If you would like to keep updated or get involved you can follow @friendsofdundeelaw on Facebook
Coldside Events Group
This group meets regularly to plan local big events such as the Coldside Fun Day in Hilltown Park and the Hilltown Christmas Light Switch On at Yorkes Butchers. The group is made of local people with a dedication to bringing their neighbours together to celebrate and enjoy their local community without the cost barriers that many of these events usually have. This means that everyone can enjoy them together.
If you are interested in joining this group, supporting local events or would just like to volunteer some time on the day of events, get in touch with Jennifer Livingstone on 01382 433580 or follow www.facebook.com/IYNColdside to keep updated.
Housing Matters
We continue to need your help completing Annual Gas Safety Checks on time across the City.
This is essential work. Please allow access to our engineers when we contact you so we can make sure we all live in a safe and protected environment.
Community Centres
Find programmes of regular activities for all of our Community Centre’s on the Dundee City Council website:
www.dundeecity.gov.uk/ community-centres-in-dundee
3 #becauseofCLD Dundee West Lochee • Strathmartine • West End
Activities for Children and Young People Contact Mon 5:00–7:00pm Target Football Session @ Menzieshill Jim 432967 Community Hub. Age 14+. 6:30-7:30pm St Mary’s Drop-in @ St Mary’s Community Nicola 307108 Facility. Age 10-13. 6:30–8:00pm Lochee Drop-in @ Lochee Hub. Age 10-18. Gary 436470 6:30–8:30pm Charleston Football Drop-in @ MUGA South Chris 432967 Road. Age 10-13. 7:30-8:30pm St Mary’s Drop-in @St Mary’s Community Nicola 307108 Facility. Age 14-16. 7:30-9:00pm Strathmartine Active Youth @ St Paul’s Mark 307112 Outdoor Pitches. Age 10-18. Tue 3:15-5:30pm Children’s Group @ Charleston Community Elaine 438680 Centre. Age 5-10. 5:45-6:45pm Charleston Drop-in @ Charleston Community Chris 432967 Centre. Age 10–13. 6:30-7:30pm Kirkton Girl’s Group @ Kirkton Community Hellen 436416 Centre. Age 10-13. 6:30-7:30pm Girl’s Group @ St Mary’s Community Facility. Nicola 307108 Age 10-13. 6:30–8:30pm Tuesday Night Drop-in @ Menzieshill Jim 432967 Community Hub. Age 10 - 18. 6:30-8:30pm Ardler Drop In @ Ardler Complex. Age 10–18. Linda 307108 7:00-8:00pm Charleston Drop-in @ Charleston Community Chris 432967 Centre. Age 14-18. 7:30-8:30pm Kirkton Girl’s Group @ Kirkton Community Hellen Centre. Age 14-18. 436416 7:30-8:30pm Boy’s Group @ St Mary’s Community Facility. Nicola Age 10-13. 307108 Wed 3:15-5:30pm Children’s Group @ Menzieshill Community Elaine 438680 Hub. Age 5 - 10. 6:00–8:00pm Lochee Drop-in @ Lochee Hub. Age 10-18. Gary 436470 6:00–8:00pm Girl’s Group @ Menzieshill Community Hub. Age Jim 432967 10-13. 6:00–8:30pm Target Football Session @ MUGA Pitch South Jim 432967 Road. Age 10-18. 6:15-7:30pm Drop-in @ Kirkton Community Centre. Hellen 436416 Age 10–13. 6:30-8:00pm Ardler Football Drop-in @ Ardler Complex. Linda 307108 Age 10-18. 7:30-8:30pm Drop-in @ Kirkton Community Centre. Hellen 436416 Age 14-18. 7:30-9:00pm Strathmartine Active Youth @ St Paul’s Mark 307112 Academy Outdoor Pitches. Age 10-18. Thu 3:15-5:30pm Children’s Group @ Ardler Complex. Age 5-10. Elaine 438680 6:30–8:30pm Thursday Night Drop-in @ Menzieshill Jim 432967 Community Hub. Age 10-18. 4 Dundee West Activities
Activities for Adults Contact Mon 9:00–12 noon Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Carmel Menzieshill Community Hub. 435803 9:30-10:30am Keep Fit Class @ St Mary’s Community Facility. Emma 07584889448 10:00- Songs, Storybag and Craft @ Ardler Complex Kim 435872 11:00am Call to book. 10:30- Bridge Café @ The Friary. Free health checks. Catrina 12:30pm Every 2nd week. 832863 10:30 start Recovery Walking Group @ Lochee Hub. Catrina Recovery friendly hill-walking group. 832863 11:00-12 noon Exercise to Music @ Lochee Hub. Catrina £1.50 per class. 832863 11:30- St Mary’s Women’s Group @ St Mary’s Emma 12:30pm Community Facility. 07584889448 1:00–2:00pm Short Health Walk @ Ardler Complex. Emma 07584889448 1:00-3:00pm Computer Skills Support Group @ Lochee Elspeth Community Hub. 431836 or 07852278509 1:30 – 2:30pm Messy Play @ Kirkton Community Centre. Carol 436471 Age 0-5 with parents/carers. Tue 9:15 – 12 Family Fresh Air Club @ Kirkton Community Carol 436471 noon Centre. Call to book. 10:00- Short Health Walk @ Lochee Library. Catrina 11:00am 832863 10:30–1:30pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Rachel Charleston Community Centre. 435821 11:00-1:00pm Lochee Community Café @ Lochee Parish Catrina Church. (Health checks and free head massage). 832863 11:00-1:00pm Drop-in @Lochee Hub. Elspeth call/text 07852278509 2:00–5:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Rachel Ardler Complex. 435821
Activities for Adults continued on next page
5 #becauseofCLD Dundee West Activities
Wed 9:00 – Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Rachel 11:00am Kirkton Community Centre. 435821 9:45-11:15am Baby and Toddler PEEP @ Lochee Library. Elspeth Call to book. 431836 10:00-12:00 Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Carmel noon Ardler Complex. 435803 10:00-12:00 Men’s Group @ St Mary’s Community Church. Emma noon 07584889448 10:00–12 Drop-in (advice, guidance and information) Kim 435872 noon @ St Mary’s Community Church. 10:00-1:00pm Recovery Music Group @ Lochee Parish Catrina Church. 832863 11:00-1:00pm Health Information @ Lochee Hub. Catrina 832863 2:00-5:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Rachel The Attic, Kitkton. 435821 Thu 9:30-11:30am Recovery Social Group @ Lochee Hub. Catrina 832863 9:30-11:30am Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Carmel Menzieshill Community Hub. 435803 12:00-1:30pm St Mary’s Community Café @ St Kildas Catrina Church. Health drop-in. 832863 1:00-3:00pm Kirkton Community Café @ Kirkton Catrina Community Centre. Health drop-in. 832863 1:00-3:30pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Carmel Lochee Hub. 435803 2:00-3:30pm D Cafe @ St Mary’s Community Facility Susan 832863 2nd Thursday of each month. Drop in for those affected by Dementia. Fri 9:00-11:00am Community Drop-in @ Adamson Court, Lochee. Catrina 832863 1:00-3:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Carmel Lochee Hub. 435803
HERA (Harris Education & Recreation Association)
HERA offer a variety of evening classes in Harris Academy and Blackness Library. Visit heradundee.wordpress.com for programme information. For further details contact [email protected], call 07565951612 or find @HERADundee on Facebook.
Jobshop sevices
Jobshop sevices are changing, for details on support available to you locally, contact Liz on 435827 or [email protected]
6 Lochee Community Hub Support and Advice Drop-In Service
Monday to Friday from 11am to 1pm. • Money and benefits advice • Employment support • Housing matters • Childcare support • Health and wellbeing Call 436704, or drop in to 118 High Street.
Dundee Central Coldside • Maryfield
Activities for Children and Young People Contact Mon 6:30-8:30pm Hilltown Girl’s Group @ Hilltown Community Sarah Centre. Age 10-18. 07985877783 Tue 6:00-7:30pm Maryfield Young Parent’s Group @ Hilltown Cheryl Community Centre. 07875447588 6:30-8:30pm Boy’s Group @ Hilltown Community Centre. Sarah Closed group, call Sarah. 07985877783 Wed 3:30-5:30pm Primary 6/7 Drop-In @ Hilltown Community Paula 436912 Centre. Age 10-12. 6:30-8:30pm Hilltown Drop-In @ Hilltown Community Sarah Centre. Age 10-18. 07985877783 6:00-7:00pm Girl Zone @ Hilltown Community Centre. Cheryl Age 12-16. 07875447588 7:00-8:30pm Wild Ones @ Hilltown Community Centre. Age Cheryl 15+ 07875447588 Thu 8:30- DISC Target Project @ DISC, Mains Loan. Allan 10:00pm Age 10-18. 07933143743 Fri 3:15 – Children’s Group @ Hilltown Community Elaine 438680 5:00pm Centre. Age 5-10. 7:30- Friday Night @ The Shore. Drop in Youth Eve 435435 10:00pm Group. Age 14-18. 8:30- DISC Target Project @ DISC, Mains Loan. Allan 10:00pm Age 10-18. 07933143743
SHALA (Stobswell and Hilltown Adult Learning Association)
SHALA offer a range of learning and leisure activities in Hilltown Community Centre. For details call 07468104585 or e-mail [email protected]
7 #becauseofCLD Dundee Central Activities
Activities for Adults Contact Mon 10:30 Men’s Group Colin 435851/ -1:00pm @ Hilltown Community Centre. Rhea 435824 10:45- Tai Chi @ Hilltown Community Centre. Alison 435837 11:45am £2 per class. 11:00-12 Short Health Walk @ Baxter Park Centre. Alison 435837 noon 2:00–4:30pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Shirley 435831 Hilltown Community Centre. 5:30-6:30pm Fitness and Toning @ United Free Church, Alison 435837 Caird Ave. £2 per class. Tue 9:30- Wellbeing Group @ Hilltown Community Alison 435837 11:00am Centre. 11:00-12 Short Health Walk @ Baxter Park Centre. Alison 435837 noon 2:00–4:30pm Help with reading, writing and numbers @ Shirley 435831 Arthurstone Library. 5:30-6:30pm Keep Fit @ United Free Church, Caird Ave. Alison 435837 £2 per class. Wed 10:00- Employability Guidance and Advice for Nidhi 435817 3:30pm Ethnic Minorities @ Central Library. 11:00-12 Short Health Walk @ Coldside Parish Church. Alison 435837 noon 5:30-6:30pm Body Sculpt @ United Free Church. Alison 435837 £2 per class. 9:15- Healthy Lifestyle Group @ United Free Alison 435837 Thu 10:00am Church, Caird Ave. 10:00- Line Dancing @ Hilltown Community Centre. Alison 435837 11:00am 10:15- Keep Fit @ United Free Church, Caird Ave. Alison 435837 11:15am £2 per class. 11:00-12 Short Health Walk @ Baxter Park Centre. Alison 435837 noon 11:30- Tai Chi @ Hilltown Community Centre. Alison 435837 12:15pm £2 per class. 1:30-2:30pm Short Health Walk @ Dudhope Centre. Alison 435837 6:15-7:15pm Yoga @ United Free Church, Caird Ave. Alison 435837
8 Dundee East East End • North East • The Ferry
Activities for Children and Young People Contact Mon 3:15-5:30pm Children’s Group @ The Crescent. Age 5-10. Elaine 438680 6:30– P7 Douglas Drop-in @ Douglas Community Kelsey 433175 8:30pm Centre. Age P7 pupils. 6:30– Monday Finmill Drop-in @ Finmill Centre. Carrie 436912 8:30pm Age P7 pupils +. Tue 5:30– Children’s Group @ Douglas Community Sharon 436903 6:45pm Centre. Age 7-9. 6:30-7:15pm Dance + Youth Drop In @ Brooksbank Bruce 436445 Centre. Age P1–P7 / S1 – S6 pupils. 6:30 – Tuesday Night Drop in @ Link Up Whitfield. Lesley 436395 8:30pm P7 to S4 pupils. 7:00– Boy’s Group @ Douglas Community Centre. Sharon 436903 8:30pm Age 10+. 7:15– Dance + Art Group @ Brooksbank Centre. Bruce 436445 8:30pm Age S1–S6 pupils. Wed 4:15 - Children’s group @ Douglas Community Sharon 436903 5:45pm Centre. Age 5-9. 6:00– Girl’s Group @ Douglas Community Centre. Sharon 436903 7:30pm Age 10–13. 6:00– Ormiston Youth Club @ Ormiston Lounge. Lucy 436959 8:00pm Age P7–S4. 7:30– Girl’s Group @ Douglas Community Centre. Sharon 436903 8:30pm Age 14+. Thu 3:30-5:30pm Bilingual Youth Group @ Douglas Community Lucy 436959 Centre. Age 10 - 18. 6:30– East Side Youth Chorus Singing Group @ Kelsey 433175 8:00pm Douglas Community Centre. Age 10+. 6:30– Finmill Drop-in @ Finmill Centre. Carrie 436912 8:30pm Age P7-S4 pupils. 6:30 - Douglas Drop-in @ Douglas Community Sharon 433175 8:30pm Centre. Age S1 pupils +. Fri 6:30 – Sports and Arts Drop-in @ North East Carrie 436912 8:30pm Campus. Age P7 – S4 pupils. 7:15– FreeKicks Friday Night Football @ Craigie Sharon 436903 9:15pm 3G Pitch. Age 10+.
9 #becauseofCLD Dundee East Activities
Activities for Adults Contact Mon 10:00–12 Help with reading, writing and numbers Gill 435821 noon @ The Crescent. 10.00-12.00 Forensic Psychology Open learning Claire 438643 noon Course @ Rowantree P.S. 1:00–3:00pm Creative Writing Group @ Finmill Centre. Alan 438641 1:00–3:00pm Root & Branch Community Woodland Alan 438641 Group @ Finmill Centre/Middleton Wood. 2:00-4:00pm Healthy Minds Drop-in @ Rainbow House, Elaine 438589 2nd and last Monday each month. Wed 9:00–11:30am Help with reading, writing and numbers Anna 435828 @ Finmill Centre. 1:00–3:00pm Song Writing Group @ Finmill Centre. Alan 438641 No previous musical expertise required. 1:00–3:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers Gill 435821 @ Douglas Community Centre. Thu 9:30-11:30am CSI CS Why? CS How (Intro. to Forensics) Teresa 436920 @ Douglas Community Centre. 9:45-11:30am Hotwheels Pram Pushing @ The Crescent. Christine 432569 10:00- Short Health Walk @ Garden Area, Dawson Elaine 438589 11:00am Park. 1:00–3:00pm Women’s Group @ Rainbow House. Claire 438643 1:00–3:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers Pam 435804 @ Douglas Community Centre. 1:00–3:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers Anna 435828 @ The Hub. 1:00–3:00pm Ride On Cycling Group @ Finmill Centre. Alan 438641 Fri 1:00-2:30pm Recovery Friendly Walking Group @ Christine Signpost. 432569 1:00–3:00pm Root & Branch Gardening Group Alan 438641 @ Murrayfield Allotments. 1:00–3:00pm Help with reading, writing and numbers Gill 435821 @ The Hub.
BERA (Broughty Ferry Education & Recreation Association)
BERA offer a variety of learning and leisure activities in Grove Academy and Forthill Primary School.
Visit www.beradundee.org.uk or e-mail [email protected]. Please do not contact the schools.
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City Wide Community Learning and Development Services
Community Health Team
Short health walks, health checks, health-focused short courses and support for groups that promote positive health and wellbeing.
Full programme available at www.dundeehealth.co.uk
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Learner-centred and flexible part-time English classes. Free of charge, childcare facilities available at Mitchell Street Centre.
Contact Mitchell Street on 435808.
Guidance
Adult Learning staff offer support and advice to anyone looking for help to return to learning, training or employment.
Call 435808 to make a guidance appointment with your local adult learning worker.
Literacies
Help with reading, writing and numbers.
Call 435844 for information on groups available in your local area.
The Corner
Drop-in health services, information and support for young people aged 11 - 19. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm, Saturday 1pm to 4pm.
Call 206060, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.thecorner.co.uk
11 #becauseofCLD Spotlight on Menzieshill Community Hub
A new exciting era started for Menzieshill area on 30th September with the opening of the new Hub. The replacement of the old Community Centre and library contains state of the art facilities and includes 2 sports halls, 7 activity rooms, café and library.
The Local Management Group programme has also transfered over to the new facility with activities running at the same times and prices as before. These activities include a daily parent and toddler group, a dance programme, children’s club, art group, digital photography and more.
The programme is enhanced by the Local Community Learning and Development service which provide daily Youth Work opportunities, mainly in the evening, Adult Learning classes and support for those looking to improve their reading, counting and writing skills. A programme is being created for circulation and promotion so look out for this coming out soon – follow @IYNLochee on Facebook for updates.
Thursday Night Youth Drop-in Making Memories at Menzieshill Community Centre Aged 10 - 16? Free on a Thursday evening 6:30 - 18 girls had a pyjama 8:30? Drop in to Menzieshill party to celebrate the Community Hub to take time they have spent place in a range of fun in the centre over the activities and meet up with other young years taking part in people from the area. Activities on offer youth work provision include pool, table tennis, games in the and dance groups. sport hall and arts and crafts. You will They are looking also get the opportunity to help plan forward to making what activities are offered. more memories in the new complex. The Girls Group is every Wednesday No need to book, it’s free to attend night between 6pm - 8pm for ages - contact Bruce on 436445 or e-mail 11-16. Pop in and find out what we do. [email protected]
Thursday Troupe
Thursday Troupe, a group for women aged 70+, meet every Thursday from 10am-12 noon in Menzieshill Community Hub. The group go on trips, listen to invited speakers, visit other organisations and take part in fundraising activities.
If you are interested in joining, contact Annette on 432944 or e-mail [email protected]
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