KEEP ME UNTIL JUNE 2018 Adult Learning and Skills Courses 2017 / 2018 Cambourne, Comberton & Melbourn Village Colleges All enquiries: 01223 264721 commed@combertonvc.org facebook.com/adultedcomberton @CombAdultEd
Welcome to the Adult Education Programme at Cambourne, Comberton and Melbourn Village Colleges 2017/18. We strive to provide a high-quality and varied programme of courses taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic tutors. Activities take place in the daytime, evenings and on weekends and we do hope you will find something here to interest you. Please let us have comments and feedback on the courses you attend and ideas you may have for future programmes, it is important to us. Our prices have increased this year to reflect changes in central funding but we hope you agree that they are still very good value for money and we look forward to seeing you in 2017/18. Diana Cook and Mandy Draper Adult Managers - on behalf of the Principals and Governors of Cambourne, Comberton and Melbourn Village Colleges Course Information and Tasters For more information about any of our courses please visit our website or contact us to request a Course Description or with specific enquiries. First session tasters available before enrolment, but please book. Learners must be aged 19 and over on 31st August 2017. Enrolment and payment Please enrol at Comberton Village College for all courses, including those in Cambourne and Melbourn. Fees can be paid by cheque, cash or debit card. Please send an SAE or email contact for confirmation or a receipt. By Post: Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DU Cheques payable to: Comberton Village College. In Person Please bring payment to the college reception. 9.00 4.30 pm Mon Thurs and 7.00 9.30 pm Mon and Weds in term time By Phone 01223 264721 and pay by debit card. Summer Holiday: we pick up messages each week and return calls and emails. We are closed in other school holidays. Refunds are only available if we close a class or you withdraw at least two weeks before the start. Weekly classes cancelled by us due to unforseen circumstances, will be replaced with an extra class at the end of the course. Concessionary Fees A 25% discount is available if you receive a means-tested benefit (evidence to be provided). It is also possible to pay by instalments, please ask for details. Calendar (Please check start date of specific courses) Autumn Term 18th Sep 2017 Half term 23rd 27th Oct 2017 Spring Term 15th Jan 2018 Half term 12th 16th Feb 2018 Summer Term 30th Apr 2018 Half term 28th May 1st Jun 2018 Support for you Further support, advice and specific courses are available for people with learning difficulties and disabilities 01223 715348. Cambridgeshire County Council The Council supports a wide range of adult learning opportunities across Cambridgeshire, including courses, clubs, community groups and family learning opportunities. Equality and Diversity We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and welcome enrolments from everyone. We positively encourage all learners with any concerns about specific needs which might affect their learning to discuss their requirements with us in confidence. We believe that everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is free from discriminatory behaviour so that we build a community based on mutual trust and respect. We will ensure that resources and equipment are accessible to all and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can access activities Safeguarding Statement Arrangements have been made to make sure that you are safe in this centre. If you feel you are not safe for any reason, for example through verbal or physical abuse or you have been discriminated against, please tell your tutor or the centre manager, who will investigate to ensure your safety. Careers Guidance: the National Careers Service provides advice on all aspects of learning and work. Tel 0800 100 900 and through the website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk NextStep in St Ives provides advice information and guidance for people looking for work, volunteer positions or training. You can call them on 0845 603 1059. Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DU. 01223 264721. commed@combertonvc.org Skills Funding Agency
Courses AT Comberton village college Course Title Day Time Autumn Spring Summer Weeks Cost ARTS & CRAFTS British 20th Century Art: Impressionism-Pop Mon 13:00 or 19:00 18-Sep --- --- 10 x 2hrs 88 Calligraphy, beginners Tue 11:25 13:25 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 88 Calligraphy, improvers Tue 09:00 11:15 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 99 Drawing and Painting (mixed ability) Mon 09.30 11:30 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 10/9/10 88 Photography, Digital beginners Wed 19:00-21:00 20-Sep --- --- 10 88 Photography, Digital improvers Wed 19:00-21:00 --- 17-Jan --- 8 70 Photography, Digital Outdoor Practical Wed 19:00-21:00 --- --- 16-May 5 44 Silver Jewellery, beginners/improvers Wed 19:00 21:00 27-Sep 17-Jan 25-Apr 10/9/10 94 Silver Jewellery, intermediate Mon 19:15 21:15 18-Sep 15-Jan 23-Apr 10/9/10 94 Upholstery Mon 19:00 21:00 18-Sep 15-Jan 23-Apr 10/9/10 88 Upholstery Wed 19:00-21:00 20-Sep 17-Jan 25-Apr 10/9/10 88 US & Australian 20th Century Art Mon 13:00 or 19:00 --- 15-Jan --- 9 x 2hrs 79 Watercolours, intermediate Wed 10:00-12:00 20-Sep 17-Jan 25-Apr 10/9/10 88 Watercolours, improvers Wed 12:15-14:15 20-Sep 17-Jan 25-Apr 10/9/10 88 Watercolours, advanced Thur 09:15-11:15 21-Sep 18-Jan 26-Apr 10/9/10 88 Watercolours, beginners Thur 11:30-13:30 21-Sep 18-Jan 26-Apr 10/9/10 88 Fitness & health Capoeira (free taster 13/9/17) Wed 19:00-20:30 20-Sep 17-Jan 25-Apr 10 66 Chair Based Exercise Mon 11:45-12:45 11-Sep 08-Jan 23-Apr 14/12/14 40 Get Fit (in college Fitness Suite) Tue 13.00 14.00 19-Sep 09-Jan 24-Apr 10/10/10 44 Keep Fit to Music 65+ (Toft People s Hall) Thur 10:00 11:00 21-Sep 11-Jan 26-Apr 10/10/5 44 Pilates Explore Mixed (Toft People s Hall) Mon 10:30 11:30 25-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 12/10/10 59 Pilates, intermediate / mixed / beginners Mon 17:45-18:45 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 12/10/10 59 Pilates Explore, intermediate Mon 18:50-19:50 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 12/10/10 59 Pilates for Bad Backs Wed 19:00-20:00 20-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 12/10/11 59 Pilates for Strength, advanced Wed 20:05-21:05 20-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 12/10/11 59 T ai Chi and Chi Kung, beginners Mon 19:15-20:45 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 10/9/10 66 T ai Chi and Chi Kung, improvers Mon 19:15-21:15 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 10/9/10 88 Yin Yoga (free taster 11/9/17) Mon 19:55-20:55 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 12/10/10 59 General Interest Absolute Beginners Computing (age 60+) Wed 15:30-17:30 20-Sep 17-Jan --- 8 5 Adapting Literature into Film Tue 13:00-15.00 19-Sep --- --- 8 70 Ballroom and Latin Dancing, beginners Mon 19:00 20:00 11-Sep 15-Jan 23-Apr weekly 4/wk Ballroom and Latin Dancing, improvers Mon 20:05-21:35 11-Sep 15-Jan 23-Apr weekly 6/wk Basic Life Support, CPR & AED Wed 18:30-21:30 08-Nov --- --- 1 25 Bee Keeping (2 sessions off site) Wed 19:15-21:15 --- --- 18-Apr 7 62 Curry Delicious (Indian cookery) Wed 19:00-21:00 20-Sep --- --- 5 44 French Language, beginners Wed 19:00-20:30 20-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 10/9/10 66 French Language, improvers Mon 19:00-20:30 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 10/9/10 66 Indian Thali cookery Wed 19:00-21:00 --- --- 09-May 5 44 Italian Language, beginners Wed 19:00 21:00 20-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 10/9/10 88 Italian Language, improvers Wed 19:00-21:00 20-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 10/9/10 88 Pet First Aid Wed 18:30-21:30 --- --- 02-May 1 25 Spanish Language, intermediate Fri 09:30 11:30 22-Sep 12-Jan 04-May 10/9/10 88 Thai cookery Mon 19:00-21:00 18-Sep 15-Jan 09-May 5 44
Courses AT Cambourne village college Course Title Day Time Autumn Spring Summer Weeks Cost ARTS & CRAFTS Creative Ceramics (inc. materials) Mon 19:00-21:00 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 9 100 Dressmaking (mixed ability) Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 88 Interior Design Mon 19:15-21:15 18-Sep --- --- 5 44 Life Drawing Mon 19:00-21:00 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 10/9/10 94 Painting & Drawing Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 88 Employment skills English, Functional Skills Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep --- --- 27 FREE English, Functional Skills (with creche) Wed 12:30 14:30 20-Sep --- --- 27 FREE English GCSE* Mon 19:00-21:15 11-Sep --- --- 30 FREE Maths, Functional Skills Mon 19:00-21:00 18-Sep --- --- 27 FREE Maths, Functional Skills (with creche) Wed 12:30 14:30 20-Sep --- --- 27 FREE Maths GCSE* (Sports Pavilion) Tue 12:30 14:45 12-Sep --- --- 31 FREE Maths GCSE* Tue 18:45 21.00 12-Sep --- --- 31 FREE * You should have a Grade D or E (or equivalent) or Functional Skills L2 in Maths/English to enrol - A pre-course assessment will be required for English GENERAL INTEREST Basic Life Support, CPR & AED Tue 18:30-21:30 --- 27-Feb --- 1 25 Basic webpage design using HTML Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep 16-Jan --- 6 53 Breadmaking, beginners Mon 18:45-21:15 18-Sep 15-Jan --- 5 55 Breadmaking, specialist breads Mon 18:45-21:15 30-Oct 26-Feb --- 5 55 Counselling Skills, an introduction Mon 19:00-21:00 18-Sep --- --- 6 53 Curry House favourites (Indian cookery) Tue 19:00-21:00 --- 16-Jan --- 4 35 Electronics, beginners Tue 19:00-21:00 --- 16-Jan --- 7 62 English Conversation - non-native speakers Tue 19:00-20:30 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 66 French Improvers Tue 19:00-20:30 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 66 IT Skills for work Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep --- --- 10 88 IT Skills for work, improvers Tue 19:00-21:00 --- 16-Jan --- 10 88 Over 65s Keep Fit to Music (Caxton Vill Hall) Wed 10:00 11:00 20-Sep 10-Jan 25-Apr 10 44 Play Therapy Mon 19:00-21:00 --- 15-Jan --- 10 88 Sign Language Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep --- --- 10 88 Spanish, beginners Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/5 88 Spanish, improvers Mon 19:00-21:00 18-Sep 15-Jan 30-Apr 10/9/5 88 Styling HTML webpages with CSS Tue 19:00-21:00 07-Nov 06-Mar --- 4 35 Wine Tasting, an introduction Tue 19:00-21:00 10-Oct --- --- 2 22 Woodwork for beginners Tue 19:00-21:00 19-Sep --- --- 10 88
Courses AT Melbourn village college Course Title Day Time Autumn COOKERY Spring Summer Weeks A Taste of India Tue 19:00-21:00 31-Oct --- --- 5 44 Chinese Cookery, Northern China Tue 19:00-21:00 26-Sep --- --- 4 35 Chinese Cookery, Middle China Tue 19:00-21:00 --- 16-Jan --- 4 35 Chinese Cookery, Southern China Tue 19:00-21:00 --- --- 01-May 4 35 Curry House Favourites (Indian) Tue 19:00-21:00 --- --- 05-Jun 6 53 Dishes from around the World Tue 14:15-16:15 --- --- 26-Jun 3 26 Gastro Pub Tue 14:15-16:15 14-Nov --- --- 3 26 Indian Thali Tue 19:00-21:00 --- 20-Feb --- 4 35 Men in the Kitchen Tue 14:15-16:15 --- 20-Feb --- 3 26 Thai dishes Wed 10:30-13:30 --- 21-Feb --- 3 40 GENERAL INTEREST Basic Life Support, CPR & AED Tue 18:30-21:30 --- --- 15-May 1 25 Counselling Skills, an introduction Tue 19:00-21:00 26-Sep --- --- 6 53 Crochet, improvers Tue 19:00-21:00 --- 16-Jan --- 6 53 DIY Tue 19:00-21:00 26-Sep 16-Jan --- 6 53 Drawing and Painting Tue 10:30-12:30 26-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 8 70 English GCSE* Tue 19:00-21:15 12-Sep --- --- 30 FREE French Language - refresher level Tue 19:15-21:15 26-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/10/10 88 Golf, Beginners (Kingsway Golf Centre) Wed 18:00-19:00 --- --- 02-May 6 42 Illustration: childrens books and magazines Tue 19:00-21:00 26-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 88 Learn to Crochet Tue 19:00-21:00 26-Sep --- --- 6 53 Learn to Knit Tue 19:00-21:00 14-Nov --- --- 5 44 Maths GCSE* Tue 13:15-15:30 12-Sep --- --- 31 FREE Maths GCSE* Tue 19:00-21:15 12-Sep --- --- 31 FREE Oil Painting Wed 10:00-12:00 27-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 10 88 Pet First Aid Tue 18:30-21:30 --- 13-Mar --- 1 25 Pottery, Mixed Ability (inc. materials) Tue 19:00 21:00 26-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 9 100 Pottery, Mixed Ability (inc. materials) Wed 10:00 12:00 27-Sep 17-Jan 02-May 9 100 Wine Tasting, an introduction Tue 19:00-21:00 31-Oct --- --- 2 22 Yoga, Hatha Tue 18:30-19:30 26-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 44 Yoga, Hatha Tue 19:45-20:45 26-Sep 16-Jan 01-May 10/9/10 44 Cost * You should have a grade D or E (or equivalent) or Functional Skills L2 in Maths/English to enrol - A pre-course assessment will be required for English
Day Schools the venues are: Blue Comberton Village College, Green Cambourne Village College and Pink Melbourn Village College Course Title Day Time Autumn Spring Summer Days Cost Button Jewellery Sat 10:00-14:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 23 Creative Mosaics Sat 10:00-16:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 35 Colour Analysis for clothes and make-up Sat 11:00-14:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 15 Cookery: Delicious Greek dishes Sat 10:00-14:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 20 Emergency First Aid at Work Sat 09:30 16:15 07-Oct --- --- 1 60 Silvery Jewellery, beginners Sat 10:00-16:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 35 South East Asian Cookery (inc. ingredients) Sat 10:00-16:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 45 Photoshop Sat 10:00-16:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 30 Wired Sugar Flowers - winter theme Sat 10:00-16:00 07-Oct --- --- 1 35 Woodwork for beginners Sat 10:00-16:00 07-Oct 27-Jan --- 1 35 Cookery: Dim sum Sat 10:00-16:00 --- 27-Jan --- 1 30 Glass Jewellery Making Sat 10:00-16:00 --- 27-Jan --- 1 35 Life Drawing, beginners Sat 10:00-13:30 --- 27-Jan --- 1 21 Southern French Winter Gastro Cookery Sat 10:00-16:00 --- 27-Jan --- 1 40 Stained Glass Sat 10:00-16:00 --- 27-Jan --- 1 35 Wired Sugar Flowers - a bouquet Sat 10:00-16:00 --- 27-Jan --- 1 35 Balti Banquet, all things spice & Indian Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 30 Buying & Selling Online Sat 10:00-15:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 25 Creative Papercraft and Cards Sat 10:00 16:00 04-Nov 25-Mar --- 1 35 Creative Writing - Flash Fiction Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 30 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (OFSTED L3) Sat 09:30-16:15 04-Nov --- --- 1 45 Felt Making Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 30 Festive Decorations - beads & bells Sat 10:00-14:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 23 Glass Jewellery Making Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 35 Henna Art, for hands & feet Sat 10:00-14:00 04-Nov 25-Mar --- 1 23 Paediatric First Aid 12hr (blended classroom day) Sat 09:30-16:15 04-Nov --- --- 1 45 Roman Blinds in a day Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 30 Spreadsheets, beginners Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 30 Stained Glass Sat 10:00-16:00 04-Nov --- --- 1 35 Applique Cushion Covers Sun 10:00-16:00 --- 25-Mar --- 1 30 Beaded Jewellery Sun 10:00-14:00 --- 25-Mar --- 1 23 Felting a Purse Sun 10:00-16:00 --- 25-Mar --- 1 30 Indian Vegetarian Delights Sun 10:00-16:00 --- 25-Mar --- 1 30 Life Drawing, mixed ability Sun 10:00-15:30 --- 25-Mar --- 1 33 Paediatric First Aid L3-2 days 24th & 25th Sat 09:30-16:15 --- 24&25 Mar --- 2 80 Spreadsheets, intermediate/advanced Sun 10:00-16:00 --- 25-Mar --- 1 30 Springtime Flower Arrangement Sun 10:00-13:00 --- 25-Mar --- 1 30 Creative Mosaics Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 35 Creative Papercraft & Cards (festive theme) Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 35 Creative Writing Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 30 DIY - Plumbing Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 35 Festive Button Decorations Sat 10:00-14:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 23 Festive Glass Decorations Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 35 Knitting Intricate Wire Jewellery Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 35 Thai Cookery Sat 10:00-16:00 02-Dec --- --- 1 30 Use a Potter s Wheel Sat 10:00 or 13:30 02-Dec --- --- 2.5hrs 11 Beaded Jewellery Sat 10:00-14:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 23 Clay Sculpture Sat 10:00-16:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 35 DIY - Bricklaying Sat 10:00-16:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 35 Indian Street Food Sat 10:00-16:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 30 Life Drawing, mixed ability Sat 10:00-15.30 --- --- 09-Jun 1 33 Stained Glass Sat 10:00-16:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 35 Website Design in a Day Sat 10:00-16:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 30 Wired Sugar Flowers, Exotic Orchids Sat 10:00-16:00 --- --- 09-Jun 1 35