Are you missing out on achieving your full potential? Could some new skills help your employment prospects?
A new round of Street Learning courses begins this summer. They provide a great opportunity for putting yourself on the smart track when it comes to jobs and careers. Or just helping you get more out of your life.
New daytime courses will be running across Wealden in July and August and include:
- A beginners guide to Computers
- DVD making
- Sugar Craft
- Summer Cooking
- Fiction Writing
- Making the most of your Money
Street Learning courses are free of charge to everyone in Wealden and Eastbourne over 19 years. All you have to do is book a place by ringing 01323 436436.
“Street learning is open to everyone,” said Councillor Roy Galley, Cabinet member for Economic Development and Regeneration. “There are no hang-ups about qualifications or entry requirements. Providing you are over 19 years, you can come along and gain skills that you will find useful. They may also help you if you are looking for a job or undertaking further training.”
The Beginner’s Guide to Computers takes place at Prospects House (NCDA) in George Street, Hailsham; from 1.30 – 4pm on Thursdays 14, 21 and 28 August. It is a friendly way to find out the basics about computers in a relaxed environment.
A DVD making workshop on Wednesday 23, 30 July and 6 August will show how to create DVDs using personal photos and videos. You will learn how to edit a project and burn it to DVD. The course takes place at Prospects House (NCDA) in George Street, Hailsham.
Sugar Craft is for everyone who wants to see how they can improve their cake making. This short taster course on cake decorating will explain techniques such as modelling, making flowers and decorating cupcakes, with delicious results. It runs on Mondays 7, 14 and 21 July from 1.30pm – 4pm at Willingdon Trees Community Centre.
The Summer Cooking course takes place at Diplocks Hall, Hailsham, on Friday 11, 18 and 25 July. The morning course runs from 10am – 1pm and will help you create delicious, fresh dishes for summer in a fun and friendly learning environment. The course includes lots of hands-on practical skills and there’s the chance to enjoy the dishes at the end of the session.
Have you ever thought about becoming a writer? Or have you done some writing but are finding in difficult to keep at it? Come along to Street Learning’s Kick start your Writing course at Hailsham East Children’s Centre. It runs for five weeks from 14 July to 11 August, and it aims to get you writing and keep you writing.
There are one day workshops as well, including Making the Most of Your Money, on Thursday 12 August from 12noon – 2pm, and Emergency First Aid at Work on Tuesday 30 September: Both are taking place at the Willingdon Trees Community Centre.
Other courses are taking place at locations in Eastbourne including Food Safety in Catering and Tai Chi. Find more by ringing 01323 436436 or visit the street learning page on the Eastbourne Homes website, www.eastbournehomes.org.uk/my-community/street-learning(external link).
Here’s what people who have already taken part in Street Learning think of their course:
“This was a great opportunity for people who find it hard and want to get on and do things.” Danny.
“Now that my son has started nursery, I am able to focus on me for a couple of hours and I’m really enjoying small group learning.” Becki.
Street Learning is a partnership project between Eastbourne Homes Ltd, Places for People, Mears, Sussex Downs College and Wealden District Council.
