Greenwich Learns directory 2018-19

Greenwich Learns Adult learning opportunities across the Royal Borough of Greenwich 2018/19

CONTENTS

01 Introduction 02 What kind of learner are you?

Learning for personal development Learning for pleasure Learning for work

04 So many subjects to choose from ARTS • BASIC SKILLS • CATERING & HOSPITALITY • CONSTRUCTION • CRAFTS • DIGITAL SKILLS • DIY • EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS • EQUESTRIAN • FAMILY LEARNING • HEALTH & WELLBEING • HORTICULTURE • LANGUAGES • RETAIL SKILLS • SKILLS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT • VOLUNTEERING

06 COURSE DIRECTORY

See the full range of courses we have to offer

26 Course location map

Is the course easy for me to get to?

27 How to apply 27 How much will it cost?

28 Course providers

Who our course providers are and what they offer you

greenwichlearns.org.uk

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There are many good reasons to learn something new. Maybe you want to explore your talents as a gardener, photographer, artist or cook; develop skills for a new career or business venture; or improve your English and maths.

Having the right skills and qualifications can make it easier to get a better or higher paid job.

Learning can improve your confidence, health and well-being; it is also a great way to get out and meet new people in your local community.

There is a huge range of short, part time and evening courses for adults in venues throughout the Royal Borough of Greenwich, delivered for the Council by organisations like London South East Colleges, Ravensbourne, Hadlow College and Greenwich Cooperative Development Agency.

Whatever you are thinking of, Greenwich Learns has it covered. There is lots of information here to help you start, develop and progress your learning journey.

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What kind of learner are you?

To help find a course to suit your learning aim, look for the colour coding on the course pages 6 – 25

02

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LEARNING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Improve your English, Maths or computer skills.

Develop your personal goals through coaching techniques. Learn skills for mentoring or volunteering.

Improve your health through mindfulness, relaxation, stress management or meditation. Overcome hearing loss by learning to lip read. Do some fun craft, healthy cooking and healthy living activities with your children.

LEARNING FOR PLEASURE Express creativity, have fun and enrich your life choosing from a huge range of courses on offer including arts, crafts, languages, sewing, pottery, jewellery, drama, creative writing, local history, music, gardening, horse riding, cake baking, floristry, stained glass, mosaics, photography, film making, digital design and many more.

LEARNING FOR WORK Learn how to write a CV, apply for jobs and be successful at interview. Plan your career and next steps in work. Get skills and qualifications for a specific type of job such as retail, hospitality, catering, digital, horticulture or construction. Develop a business plan to start your own business.

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So many subjects to choose from

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ARTS Express yourself through creative or performing arts; learn to paint, write a story or find out more about local history.

EQUESTRIAN Learn to ride and care for horses at the Royal Borough Equestrian Centre; introductory course for all levels including beginners.

BASIC SKILLS Get better at speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. Improve your maths, computing and digital skills. Qualification courses available.

FAMILY LEARNING Do fun activities with your children; learn to prepare healthy meals or get your child ready for school or nursery.

CATERING & HOSPITALITY Prepare for work by getting the skills and qualifications industry employers look for like food preparation, food hygiene or customer service.

CONSTRUCTION Get skilled and qualified for a construction job; try different trades or get site ready with health and safety including CSCS card.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING Improve your health and well-being through relaxation, mindfulness, or stress management. Overcome hearing loss by learning to lip read.

HORTICULTURE Develop your gardening talent for pleasure or work; wide choice of courses at Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Horticulture Skills Centre.

CRAFTS Explore your creative talents and learn to make things using different materials in a wide choice of crafts.

LANGUAGES Learn to speak another language for travel or interest; wide range of courses suitable for all levels including beginners.

DIGITAL SKILLS Go digital by learning the latest technology; design your own web site or code an App; take smartphone photos or make a film.

RETAIL SKILLS Get ready to work in fashion or retail by getting the knowledge, skills and qualifications employers look for including first aid and customer service.

DIY Improve your painting and decorating, bricklaying, and landscaping skills; learn how to maintain your home or design and build a BBQ.

SKILLS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT Learn how to develop a business plan, start a food business or turn your passion to profit by becoming self-employed.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Prepare for work and improve your job prospects.

Courses cover career planning, CV writing or how to succeed at interview.

VOLUNTEERING Volunteering is a great way to help others and develop yourself. Get the skills, qualifications and experience you need to volunteer.

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Hear from someone who is learning for personal development

I’m learning a lot about new meals – they are healthy and will save me money too.

My children love watching cooking on TV so this is a great way for them to join in.

Fatima Ibrahim Arr Fun with Food

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ALL COURSES SUBJECT

For more details about a course or to check for additional future dates please visit greenwichlearns.org.uk

Learning for personal development Learning for pleasure Learning for work

COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

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ARTS

Art - Drawing & Painting (Beginners)

18.09.18 15.01.19

Tue 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Drawing & Painting (Mixed levels)

18.09.18 19.09.18

Tue, Wed Various times

20

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Drawing & Painting 26.03.19 (Taster)

Tue 10.00-15.00

1

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Drawing & Painting 19.09.18 for Professional Practice

Wed 10.00-12.00

20

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Drawing & Painting 17.09.18 LDD

Mon 10.00-12.00

20

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Drawing & Painting Various Techniques dates

Sat 10.00-12.00

10

2 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Drawing Moving 17.01.19 Objects

Thu 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Art - Get Creative 26.04.19 with Pastels

Fri 10.00-12.00

10

2 LSEC

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Various dates

Fri 13.30-16.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS Art - How to Draw 21.09.18

Fri 10.00-12.00

10

2 LSEC

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24.04.19 05.06.19

Wed 18.30-20.30

5

5 LSEC

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ARTS Art - Portraits

Various dates

Tue, Thu Various times

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS Art - Watercolour

Various dates

Fri 10.00-12.30

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS Art - Handmade Print

ARTS

Art - Painting on Location

ARTS

Black & White Film Photography

25.09.18 26.09.18

Tue, Wed Various times

20

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography (Beginners)

24.09.18 14.01.19

Mon 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography (Improvers)

Various dates

Mon, Tue 9, 10 Various times

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography - 15.01.19 Events

Tue 10.00-12.00

5 LSEC

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Hear from someone who is learning for pleasure

I have learnt so much from the tutor and the other students. The course has given me the confidence to be creative on my own and to revisit galleries for inspiration.

Emma Wallis Watercolours

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ALL COURSES SUBJECT

For more details about a course or to check for additional future dates please visit greenwichlearns.org.uk

COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

Learning for personal development Learning for pleasure Learning for work

DAY(S) & WK(S) LOCATION PROVIDER QUAL. FREE TIME(S) MAP p26

ARTS

Digital Photography - 26.03.19 Holidays

Tue 10.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

– –

ARTS

Digital Photography - 25.09.18 Landscapes & People

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography - 26.02.19 People

Tue 10.00-12.00

5

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography - 24.04.19 People & Events

Wed 19.00-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography - 09.07.19 Special Events

Tue 10.00-15.00

1

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Digital Photography - 26.09.18 Your Project

Wed 19.00-21.00

20

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Drama Techniques - Introduction

15.01.19 23.04.19

Tue 19.00-21.00

5

5 LSEC

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ARTS English History 20.09.18

Thu 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Exploring Local History - 19.09.18 Eltham

Wed 19.00-21.00

5

2 LSEC

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ARTS

Exploring Local History - 16.01.19 Greenwich

Wed 19.00-21.00

5

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Exploring Local History - 23.04.19 Woolwich

Tue 19.00-21.00

5

9 LSEC

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ARTS

Exploring Local History 05.06.19 - Your Project

Wed 19.00-21.00

5

5 LSEC

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Mon 19.00-21.00

15

5 LSEC

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ARTS Music - Guitar

17.09.18 25.02.19

ARTS

Music - Piano 17.09.18 Keyboard 1

Mon 10.00-12.00

15

5 LSEC

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ARTS

Music - Piano Keyboard 2

Mon Various times

15

5 LSEC

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ARTS Paper Craft LDD 20.09.18

Thu 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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ARTS Performing Arts LDD 19.09.18

Wed 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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08

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17.09.18 25.02.19

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Hear from someone who is learning for work

Applying for this course was really straightforward and the instructors are all very friendly. The qualification will help me move on and become a plasterer’s mate.

Nich Matanda Construction Certificate Level 1

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COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

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ARTS

Writing - The Long Various and Mainly the Short of it dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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ARTS

Writing - Getting Short Stories Published

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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ARTS

Writing - Getting your Poetry Published

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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ARTS

Writing - Haiku to Sonnet Various to Free Verse to.... dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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ARTS

Writing - SLAM! Spoken Word and Open Mic

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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ARTS

Writing - Starting off or Starting again

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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BASIC SKILLS

Award in ESOL Skills for 11.09.18 Life - Reading

Tue 10.00-13.00

30

BASIC SKILLS

Award in ESOL Skills for 10.09.18 Life - Speaking & Listening 11.09.18

Mon, Tue 30 9.30-13.30

BASIC SKILLS

Award in ESOL Skills for 12.09.18 Life - Writing

Wed 12.30-15.00

30

BASIC SKILLS

Basic Skills for Everyday 10.09.18 Life Maths Non-accredited

Mon 10.00-13.00

BASIC SKILLS

Basic Skills for Everyday 26.11.18 Life Maths Accredited

16

City Lit

City Lit

City Lit

10

City Lit

–

Mon 10.00-13.00

16

City Lit

–

15

BASIC SKILLS Computer Basics

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

BASIC SKILLS Computer Basics (ESOL)

20.09.18 26.04.19

Fri 10.00-12.00

10

Computer Skills - Email and Internet

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

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BASIC SKILLS Computer Skills - Excel

16.01.19 18.01.19

Wed, Fri 12.30-14.30

5

2 5 LSEC

–

BASIC SKILLS Computer Skills - Word

Various dates

Wed, Fri Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

–

Tue 9.30-12.30

10

BASIC SKILLS

BASIC SKILLS

10

ESOL - Introductory focus 11.09.18 English Conversation

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2 5 LSEC 9 LSEC

17

City Lit

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–

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COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

Learning for pleasure

Learning for work

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BASIC SKILLS

ESOL - Introductory level 1 10.09.18 focus English Conversation

Mon 13.00-15.00

15

City Lit

–

BASIC SKILLS

ESOL - Introductory level 2 27.11.18 focus English Conversation

Tue 10.00-13.00

10

17

City Lit

–

BASIC SKILLS

Everyday Maths - Foundations

21.09.18 18.01.19

Fri 9.30-11.00

10

9 LSEC

–

BASIC SKILLS

Everyday Maths - Improvers

21.09.18 18.01.19

Fri 11.30-13.00

10

9 LSEC

–

01.08.18 03.09.18

Various days 1 2 GSS 10.00-16.00

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BASIC SKILLS How English Works 18.09.18

Tue 16.00-17.30

10

5 LSEC

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BASIC SKILLS Out and About LDD 29.04.19

Mon 13.00-15.00

9

5 LSEC

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BASIC SKILLS Get IT Savvy

BASIC SKILLS

Preparation for Functional 18.09.18 Skills English Level 1

Tue 13.00-15.00

10

BASIC SKILLS

Preparation for Functional 18.09.18 Skills English Level 2

Tue 19.00-21.00

10

BASIC SKILLS

Preparation for Functional 17.09.18 Skills Maths Level 1

Mon 13.00-15.00

10

BASIC SKILLS

Preparation for Functional 17.09.18 Skills Maths Level 2

Mon 19.00-21.00

10

5 LSEC

–

BASIC SKILLS

Speak - and be Understood

Thu, Fri Various times

10

5 LSEC

–

BASIC SKILLS Speaking Skills tbc

Thu 10.00-12.00

–

5 LSEC

–

BASIC SKILLS Write it Down LDD

Fri 13.00-15.00

15

5 LSEC

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20.09.18 18.01.19

21.09.18 01.03.19

5 9 LSEC 5 LSEC 5 9 LSEC

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BASIC SKILLS

Writing Skills for Everyday 20.09.18 Life - Foundations 17.01.19

Thu 11.30-13.00

10

9 LSEC

–

BASIC SKILLS

Writing Skills for Everyday 20.09.18 Life - Improvers 17.01.19

Thu 9.30-11.00

10

9 LSEC

–

Thu 9.30-16.00

4

9 LSEC

CATERING & Barista Skills Award

HOSPITALITY

Various dates

Information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change

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START DATE(S)

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CATERING & Culinary Skills Certificate 14.01.19 Mon

HOSPITALITY 29.04.19 9.30-15.00

10

9 LSEC

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Culinary Skills for Food Trends

4

4 GDCA

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Customers with Disabilities Various Hospitality & Catering dates

Mon, Thu, Fri 1 11 Community 9.30-16.30 Systems

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Exploring a Career in 19.06.19 Hospitality and Catering

Wed-Fri 9.30-15.30

4

9 LSEC

1

9 LSEC

21.01.19 24.06.19

Mon 10.00-16.00

–

CATERING & Food Safety Award

HOSPITALITY

Various dates

Mon Various times

CATERING Food Safety in Catering

HOSPITALITY

Various dates

tbc 1 2 11 15 Community 9.30-16.30 Systems

CATERING & Food Safety Level 2

HOSPITALITY

Various dates

Tue, Thu 9.30-17.30

1

2 GDCA

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Health and Safety tbc at Work

tbc 1 2 11 15 Community 9.30-16.30 Systems

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Introduction to Employment Various in Hospitality Industry dates

Mon 9.30-15.00

6

9 LSEC

tbc 10.00-13.00

3

4 GDCA

CATERING & Knife Skills

HOSPITALITY

Various dates

–

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Principles of Customer Various Service - Hosp. & Catering dates

Tue, Thu 1 11 15 Community 9.30-16.30 Systems

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Service across Cultures - Various Hospitality & Catering dates

Tue, Wed 1 11 15 Community 9.30-16.30 Systems

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Social Media & Customer Various Service - Hosp. & Catering dates

Wed, Fri 1 2 15 Community – 9.30-16.30 Systems

CATERING &

HOSPITALITY

Sugarcraft - Royal Icing 15.01.19 Techniques Award

Tue 18.00-21.00

10

9 LSEC

CONSTRUCTION 3-day Construction

Various dates

Mon, Tue, Wed 9.00-16.00

1

1

Flower Skills

–

CONSTRUCTION 5-day Multi Trade

Various dates

Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00

1

1

Flower Skills

–

CONSTRUCTION Asbestos Awareness

01.03.19

Fri 9.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

12

Taster

Construction Taster Category A Certificate

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COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

Learning for pleasure

DAY(S) & WK(S) LOCATION PROVIDER QUAL. FREE TIME(S) MAP p26

CONSTRUCTION Construction and Health Various

dates

Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00

3

CONSTRUCTION Construction award

12.11.18 21.01.19

Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00

3, 4

CONSTRUCTION Construction Upskilling

03.12.18 01.04.19

Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00

CONSTRUCTION COSHH Certificate 26.04.19

& Safety incl. CSCS

in Multicraft Activities & Cross-Training

Learning for work

1

Flower Skills

6 LSEC

2

1

Fri 9.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

Flower Skills

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CONSTRUCTION CSCS Labourer Green Card Various

Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00

1

6 LSEC

CONSTRUCTION Manual Handling

Fri 9.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

CONSTRUCTION Risk Assessment on Site 07.06.19

Thu 9.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

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CONSTRUCTION Working at Height

05.10.18

Fri 9.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

–

CRAFTS Cake Baking and Pastry 17.09.18

Mon 13.00-15.00

10

9 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Cake Decoration 17.09.18 (Beginners)

Mon Various times

10

CRAFTS

Cake Decoration 14.01.19 (Improvers)

Mon 13.30-15.30

10

2 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Altered 24.04.19 Forms

Wed 18.30-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Constructed 19.09.18 Forms

Wed 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Handbuilding 17.09.18 (Beginners) 17.01.19

Mon, Thu Various times

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Handbuilding 18.09.18 (Improvers) 14.01.19

Mon, Tue 10,20 Various times

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Ceramics LDD 18.09.18

Tue 10.00-12.00

20

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Ceramics - Make to Sell

Wed 12.30-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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Training & Constr. Skills

dates

07.12.18 in Construction and at Work Certificate Certificate

Various dates

Information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change

2 9 LSEC

– –

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CRAFTS Ceramics - Raku 29.04.19

Mon Various times

6

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Surface Decoration

Wed, Thu 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Vases and 24.04.19 Sculptural Forms

Wed 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Wheelthrowing

Various dates

Mon, Thu 12.30-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Wheelthrowing 19.09.18 (Beginners)

Wed 18.30-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Ceramics - Wheelthrowing 16.01.19 (Domestic Pots)

Wed 18.30-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Clothesmaking (Beginners)

Various dates

Mon, Fri 10,15 Various times

2 9 LSEC

– –

CRAFTS

Clothesmaking (Improvers)

Various dates

Mon, Thu, Fri 10,15 Various times

2 9 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Creative Festival - 06.07.19 Summer Event

Various dates

5 LSEC

–

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Crochet 16.01.19 Wed

10.00-12.00

10 9 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Flower Arranging - 15.01.19 Spring

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Flower Arranging - 23.04.19 Summer

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Flower Arranging - 18.09.19 Winter

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Jewellery - Contemporary 23.04.19 Design

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Jewellery - Introduction to Silversmithing

Thu 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Jewellery - Silversmithing Various (Improvers) dates

Mon, Thu Various times

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Creative Textiles

14

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17.09.18 18.09.18

20.09.18 17.01.19

Sat 10.00-16.00

1

Mon, Tue 10,20 Various times

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START DATE(S)

Learning for pleasure

Learning for work

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CRAFTS Jewellery (Beginners) 17.09.18

Mon 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Jewellery (Improvers) 14.01.19

Mon 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Jewellery - Making 29.04.19 for Small Business

Mon 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Jewellery - Making 15.01.19 Rings, Bangles and More

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Jewellery - Working with 18.09.18 Silver and Metals

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Mosaic LDD 19.09.18

Wed 10.00-12.00

20

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Mosaic (Mixed levels)

Wed 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

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Various dates

CRAFTS

Pattern Cutting for 14.01.19 Perfectly Fitting Garments 27.04.19

Mon, Sat Various times

10

2 9 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Pattern Cutting (Introduction)

Various dates

Various days Various times

10

2 9 LSEC

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CRAFTS Sewing for Beginners

Various dates

Sat 5,10 Various times

2 9 LSEC

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CRAFTS Sewing for the Home

16.01.19 27.04.19

Wed, Sat Various times

10

5 9 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Sewing for the Home 24.04.19 (Improvers)

Wed, 19.00-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Sewing - Free Machine Embroidery

Sat 10.00-14.00

1

9 LSEC

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20.10.18 08.12.18

CRAFTS

Sewing - Make Impressive 19.09.18 Cushions and More 14.01.19

Mon, Wed 19.00-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Sewing - Make Your Own 16.01.19 Curtains

Wed 13.00-15.00

20

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Sewing Skills (Improvers) Various

dates

Sat Various times

10

2 LSEC

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CRAFTS Spinning 25.04.19

Thu 10.30-15.30

5

5 LSEC

– –

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CRAFTS

Stained Glass (Introduction)

17.09.18 29.10.18

Mon 12.30-14.30

5

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Stained Glass (Improvers)

17.09.18 18.09.18

Mon, Tue Various times

20

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS Stained Glass - Fusing 03.06.19

Mon 12.30-14.30

5

5 LSEC

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CRAFTS

Stained Glass - Make a 26.03.19 Window Decoration

Tue 10.00-15.00

1

5 LSEC

– –

CRAFTS

Stained Glass - Make a 11.12.18 Christmas decoration

Tue 10.00-15.00

1

5 LSEC

– –

CRAFTS

Treat Your Mum - 23.03.19 Spring Term Event

Sat 10.00-15.00

1

5 LSEC

– –

CRAFTS

Weaving - Loom Weaving 20.09.18 (Improvers)

Thu 13.30-15.30

20

5 LSEC

– –

CRAFTS Weaving (Mixed level) 20.09.18

Thu 10.30-12.30

20

5 LSEC

– –

CRAFTS Weaving Without a Loom 06.06.19

Thu 10.30-12.30

5

5 LSEC

– –

DIGITAL SKILLS

Build Your Own Website Various for your Business dates

Mon, Wed 18.00-21.00

2

10

Ravensbourne –

DIGITAL SKILLS

Create a Digital Portfolio 03.11.18 for Art College/interview

Sat 10.00-15.30

1

10

Ravensbourne –

DIGITAL SKILLS

Design & Code your own App

Sat 11.00-16.00

6

10

Ravensbourne –

–

Sat 10.00-14.30

1

10

Ravensbourne –

–

09.10.18 14.05.19

Tue 18.00-21.00

5

10

Ravensbourne –

–

01.10.18 15.04.19

Mon 12.00-18.00

9

10

Ravensbourne –

–

12.11.18 17.06.19

Mon 12.00-18.00

8

10

Ravensbourne –

–

Sat 10.00-14.30

5

10

Ravensbourne –

–

22.09.18 06.04.19

DIGITAL SKILLS DIY Typography 10.11.18

DIGITAL SKILLS

Intro to Auto CAD & 3D printing

DIGITAL SKILLS Intro to Film Making

DIGITAL SKILLS

Intermediate Film Making

DIGITAL SKILLS Intro to Graphic Design tbc

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DIGITAL SKILLS

Intro to Indesign, Illustrator & Photoshop

Various dates

Various days Various times

1,4

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS

Intermediate Indesign, Illustrator & Photoshop

Various dates

Sat 10.00-15.30

3

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS

Intro to Post Production 17.11.18 in Film & Adobe Premier

Sat 10.00-16.00

6

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS

Intro to Social Media for – Business - ONLINE

–

4

10

Ravensbourne –

DIGITAL SKILLS Life Drawing with Tablets Various

dates

Thu 18.00-21.00

5

10

Ravensbourne –

DIGITAL SKILLS Make a Costume

Mon, Tue, Sat 10.00-15.00

1,2

10

Ravensbourne –

Make a Digital Animation 25.07.19 for Your Family

Thu, Fri 10.00-13.00

2

10

Ravensbourne –

DIGITAL SKILLS Powerpoint Graphics 04.10.18

Thu 18.00-21.00

2

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS Saturday Club Fashion 06.10.18

Sat 13.30-16.30

24

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS

18.02.19 27.07.19

–

DIGITAL SKILLS

Saturday Club Art 12.01.19 & Design

Sat 13.30-16.30

24

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS

SEO Boost & Social Media 08.11.18 for Business 08.05.19

Wed, Thu 18.00-21.00

4

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIGITAL SKILLS Smartphone Photography 09.03.19

Sat 10.00-14.00

3

10

Ravensbourne –

–

DIY

DIY - Bricklaying Skills 22.05.19 for the Home and Garden

Wed 14.00-16.00

2

5 LSEC

– –

DIY

DIY - Design and Build a BBQ

Wed 10.00-13.00

2

5 LSEC

– –

DIY

DIY - Fences and 27.03.19 Landscapes

Wed 10.00-13.00

1

5 LSEC

– –

DIY

DIY Home Maintenance Various & DIY - Decorating

Wed 9.30-13.30

2

5 LSEC

– –

DIY

DIY - Make a Garden Planter in a Day

Thu, Fri 10.00-15.00

1

5 LSEC

– –

01.05.19 26.06.19

28.03.19 24.05.19

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COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

DAY(S) & WK(S) LOCATION PROVIDER QUAL. FREE TIME(S) MAP p26

DIY - Painting and Decorating

13.03.19 05.06.19

Wed Various times

2

Thu, Fri 10.00-16.00

1

EMPLOYABILITY Ace that Interview Various SKILLS

EMPLOYABILITY Award in Introduction

SKILLS

to Health & Social Care

EMPLOYABILITY Career Confidence

SKILLS

EMPLOYABILITY

SKILLS

15.08.18 17.09.18

2 15 GSS

28.08.18 Various days 1 15 GSS 24.09.18 10.00-16.00

Coaching Techniques for 30.10.18 Personal Development

Tue 18.00-20.00

EMPLOYABILITY Digital Employability 16.01.19 Wed

SKILLS Award 9.30-16.00

–

5

9 LSEC

10

9 LSEC

– –

Tue 9.00-17.00

1

2

HCT Group

–

EMPLOYABILITY Driver CPC in the Zone 05.11.18 Mon

SKILLS 9.00-17.00

1

2

HCT Group

–

5 LSEC

SKILLS

Driver CPC in Customer 23.10.18 Care Awareness

– –

Various days 1

2 15 GSS 10.00-16.00

EMPLOYABILITY

5 LSEC

EMPLOYABILITY

Emergency First Aid at Work Award

02.10.18 06.11.18

Tue 9.30-16.00

1

EMPLOYABILITY

Get Noticed - Get The Job

20.09.18 25.02.19

Mon, Thu Various times

5

EMPLOYABILITY

Health & Safety in the 07.02.19 Workplace Award

Thu 10.00-16.00

1

5 LSEC

EMPLOYABILITY

Helping Young People 28.03.19 to Succeed

Wed, Thu 18.00-20.00

1

9 LSEC

–

EMPLOYABILITY ICT Skills for 23.04.19 Tue

SKILLS Presentations 10.00-12.00

5

9 LSEC

–

Wed 9.30-12.30

2

9 LSEC

–

EMPLOYABILITY ICT Skills - Word 20.03.19 Wed

SKILLS (Advanced) 9.30-12.30

2

9 LSEC

–

EMPLOYABILITY ICT Skills Workshop

SKILLS

5

9 LSEC

–

10

9 LSEC

–

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

EMPLOYABILITY

SKILLS

ICT Skills for 20.03.19 Presentations (Intensive)

EMPLOYABILITY

SKILLS

18

Various Sat dates 10.00-12.00

Introduction to Working 20.09.18 as a Teaching Assistant

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2 9 LSEC

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Learning for pleasure

Learning for work

DAY(S) & WK(S) LOCATION PROVIDER QUAL. FREE TIME(S) MAP p26

EMPLOYABILITY

Introduction to Working 23.04.19 in Administration

Tue 10.00-12.00

10

9 LSEC

–

EMPLOYABILITY

Introduction to Working 24.04.19 in Childcare

Wed 10.00-12.00

10

9 LSEC

–

EMPLOYABILITY

Introduction to Working 25.04.19 in the Health Sector

Thu 10.00-12.00

10

9 LSEC

–

EMPLOYABILITY

Make Yours an Various Interview Winning CV

Various days 1 2 GSS 10.00-16.00

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

–

EMPLOYABILITY Manual Handling 30.11.18 Fri

SKILLS 9.30-16.00

1

5 LSEC

EMPLOYABILITY Mentoring Skills Award 18.01.19 Fri

SKILLS 10.00-12.00

10

9 LSEC

EMPLOYABILITY

Personal Career Planning 07.11.18 Award 01.05.19

Wed-Thu Various times

3

EMPLOYABILITY

Principles for Carrying & 27.11.18 Delivering Goods By Road

Tue-Wed 9.30-15.30

3

EMPLOYABILITY

Return to Work for Women - Award

29.10.18 26.02.19

Various days Various times

6

EMPLOYABILITY

Run the Club

Various dates

Mon, Tue 10.00-15.00

8

EMPLOYABILITY

Safe Road Skills and Attitude

24.09.18 Mon, Tue, Wed 7 14.01.19 9.30-15.30

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

EMPLOYABILITY The Career Ladder

SKILLS

2 9 LSEC 2

HCT Group

2 5 LSEC

7 Vi-Ability 2

HCT Group

06.08.18 Various days 1 2 15 GSS 11.09.18 10.00-16.00

–

EMPLOYABILITY

Your Career…

2018 and Beyond

22.08.18 25.09.18

Various days 1 2 15 GSS 10.00-16.00

–

EQUESTRIAN

Equine Husbandry and Welfare

08.04.19 15.07.19

Mon-Tue 10.00-16.00

1

12

Hadlow C.

–

–

EQUESTRIAN

Introduction to Horse Care

Various dates

Mon 10.00-16.00

1

12

Hadlow C.

–

–

EQUESTRIAN

Introduction to Riding Horses

Various dates

tbc

10

12

Hadlow C.

–

–

Fri 14 9.30-13.00

17

City Lit

–

SKILLS

FAMILY Award in Reading to a 01.03.19

LEARNING Child

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FAMILY

LEARNING

COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

Award in Communicating 10.01.19 with Others

FAMILY Card Design and Paper

LEARNING Decorations

DAY(S) & WK(S) LOCATION PROVIDER QUAL. FREE TIME(S) MAP p26

Thu 9.30-13.00

15

2

29.11.18 Thu, Fri 2 2 3 17 30.11.18 9.30-12.00

City Lit

–

City Lit

–

FAMILY Childcare Level 1 10.01.19

LEARNING

Thu 9.30-15.00

12

15

City Lit

–

FAMILY Childcare Level 2 12.09.18

LEARNING

Wed 9.30-15.00

30

2

City Lit

–

City Lit

–

FAMILY Family Canoeing

LEARNING

Various Wed dates 9.30-12.00

FAMILY Family Digital Skills

LEARNING

02.10.18 Tue, Wed 6 03.10.18 9.30-12.00

2

City Lit

–

FAMILY Family Gardening Project 29.09.18 Sat 4

LEARNING 06.04.19 10.00-14.00

16

City Lit

–

City Lit

–

3 17

City Lit

–

2

FAMILY Family Histories

LEARNING

02.10.18 Tue, Wed 6 03.10.18 9.30-12.00

FAMILY Family Poetry

LEARNING

04.10.18 Thu, Fri 6 05.10.18 9.30-12.00

FAMILY Further Steps 02.01.19

LEARNING

Wed 9.30-12.00

3

2

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Tue 9.30-12.00

4

16

City Lit

–

03.04.19 Wed, Thu 04.04.19 9.30-12.00

5

City Lit

–

Growing Healthy Food 02.10.18 in Pots

FAMILY Health Communication

LEARNING

14

FAMILY

LEARNING

Healthy Living Project 04.04.19 e.g. Cycling

Thu 9.30-12.00

5

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art 02.08.18 Project Autumn Games

Thu 9.30-12.00

4

17

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art 03.10.18 Project Autumn Lanterns

Wed 9.30-12.00

4

16

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art 04.10.18 Project Autumn Masks

Thu 9.30-12.00

4

2

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art 03.04.19 Project Spring Book Night

Wed 9.30-12.00

4

17

City Lit

–

20

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Learning for pleasure

Learning for work

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FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art 05.04.19 Project Spring Easter

Fri 9.30-12.00

4

2

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art 05.04.19 Project Spring Egg Hunt

Fri 9.30-12.00

4

3

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Holiday Time Family Art Project Summer

Various dates

Wed, Thu, Fri 4,5 9.30-12.00

2 3 16 17

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Knitting for a Good Cause

08.01.19 Tue, Wed 6 14 09.01.19 9.30-12.00

City Lit

–

FAMILY Learning Through Play 01.04.19

LEARNING

Mon 9.30-12.00

6

8

City Lit

–

FAMILY Make Home-made 06.08.18

LEARNING Games

Mon 9.30-12.00

4

City Lit

–

Making the Most of Your 03.10.18 Wed, Thu 6 Money 04.10.18 9.30-12.00

City Lit

–

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

FAMILY Next Steps

LEARNING

02.01.19 Wed, Thu 03.01.19 9.30-12.00

3

14 17

FAMILY

LEARNING

Reading and Writing to 04.04.19 Help Your Child

Thu 9.30-12.00

6

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Sewing – Designing and 02.10.18 Making Dressing-up Clothes

Tue 9.30-12.00

6

14

City Lit

–

FAMILY Sharing Skills Bank 04.10.18

LEARNING

Thu 6 9.30-12.00

14

City Lit

–

FAMILY

LEARNING

Stress Busting – 04.06.19 Healthy Living

Tue 9.30-12.00

5

City Lit

–

FAMILY Walk and Talk and Make 02.05.19

LEARNING

Thu 9.30-12.00

6

8

City Lit

–

HEALTH &

WELLBEING

Hairstyling - 14.01.19 Basic Cutting

Mon 10.00-12.00

5

9 LSEC

– –

HEALTH &

WELLBEING

Hairstyling - 25.02.19 Blow drying and setting

Mon 10.00-12.00

5

9 LSEC

– –

HEALTH &

WELLBEING

Lip-reading and Managing 21.09.18 Hearing Loss

Fri Various times

20

2 5 LSEC

– –

HEALTH &

WELLBEING

Mindfulness (Introduction)

Wed Various times

5

2 5 LSEC

– –

31.10.18 16.01.19

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WELLBEING

COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

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Wellbeing - Your Mind - Your Health

16.01.19 27.02.19

Wed Various times

4

2 5 LSEC

– –

HORTICULTURE

Award in the Safe use of Brush Cutter & Trimmers

Various dates

Mon, Tue 9.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

HORTICULTURE

Award in the Safe use of Various Leaf Blowers & Vacuums dates

Tue, Wed 9.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 18.03.19 Design your Perfect Gard.

Mon 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 16.05.19 Grow your own Edible Gard.

Thu 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 17.05.19 Grow your own Fruit & Veg

Fri 17.30-21.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to 26.10.18 Horticulture Lawn Care

Fri 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 11.10.18 Patio Gardening

Thu 10.30-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 14.02.19 Perfect Summer Pots

Thu 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture Various Perfect Winter Pots dates

Mon, Fri 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 01.02.19 Sowing Seeds of Success

Fri 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 19.04.19 Summer Pots 10.05.19

Fri 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture Various Vegetable Container Gard. dates

Mon, Thu Various times

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Introduction to Horticulture 03.12.18 Winter Gardening 25.01.19

Mon, Fri 10.00-15.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Basic Garden Design

Various dates

Mon, Thu 13.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Brighten up your Garden with Spring Bulbs

04.02.19 08.04.19

Mon 9.30-12.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Container Gardening

Various dates

Tue, Thu Various times

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

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Learning for work

COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

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Taster - Edible Hanging Baskets

Various dates

Various days Various times

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

Various dates

Wed 10.00-13.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

07.03.19 13.06.19

Thu 13.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE Taster - Floristry

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Gardening for Wildlife

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Grow your Own Various Herbs for Health

Thur, Fri Various times

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Grow your 13.06.19 Garden Skills

Thur 9.30-12.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Perfect Hanging Various Baskets dates

Mon, Thu, Fri 13.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Planning your 01.10.18 Autumn Garden

Mon 9.30-12.30

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Planning your Spring Beds

09.11.18 11.12.18

Tue, Fri 13.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Planning your Summer Beds

Various dates

Mon, Fri 13.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

HORTICULTURE

Taster - Spring into Summer

Various dates

Mon, Thu 13.00-16.00

1

13

Hadlow C.

–

–

LANGUAGES French 1 19.09.18

Wed 11.00-13.00

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES French 2 20.09.18

Thu 13.30-15.30

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES French 3 19.09.18

Wed 13.30-15.30

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES French for Travelling 01.06.19

Sat 16.00-18.30

6

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES German (Beginners) 18.09.18

Tue 19.00-21.00

30

5 LSEC

– –

30

5 LSEC

– –

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Italian 1

17.09.18 19.09.18

Mon, Wed Various times

LANGUAGES Italian 2

17.09.18 29.04.19

Mon 9,29 Various times

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LANGUAGES Italian 3 19.09.18

Wed 13.00-15.00

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Mandarin (Beginners) 17.09.18

Mon 18.00-20.00

30

9 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Spanish (Beginners) 17.09.18

Mon 19.00-21.00

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Spanish 1

Mon, Tues 29,30 Various times

17.09.18 18.09.18

2 5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Spanish 1 - Fast Track 20.09.18

Thu 18.00-20.30

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Spanish 2 18.09.18

Tues 13.30-15.30

30

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Spanish 3 17.09.18

Mon 13.00-15.00

29

5 LSEC

– –

LANGUAGES Spanish For Travelling 26.04.19

Fri 17.30-20.30

5

5 LSEC

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RETAIL SKILLS

Award in Retail Knowledge

20.08.18 24.09.18

RETAIL SKILLS Customer Service Award 24.01.19

Mon-Fri 1 2 15 GSS 10.00-16.00

Thu-Fri 9.30-16.00

1

5 LSEC

RETAIL SKILLS

CV and Jobsearch for 25.04.19 Retail Sector

Thu-Fri 9.30-15.00

1

9 LSEC

RETAIL SKILLS

Emergency First Aid at 05.02.19 Work Award for Retail

Tue 9.30-16.00

1

5 LSEC

RETAIL SKILLS

Fashion Business and 29.04.19 Retail Award

Mon-Tue 9.30-16.00

4

5 LSEC

RETAIL SKILLS

Health and Safety in the 05.03.19 Workplace Award for Retail

Tue 9.30-16.00

1

5 LSEC

RETAIL SKILLS

Interview skills for the 17.01.19 Retail Sector

Thu-Fri 9.30-15.00

1

9 LSEC

–

RETAIL SKILLS

Introduction to Working 29.10.18 in Retail

Mon-Fri 9.30-12.30

1

9 LSEC

–

Various days 9.30-15.00

5

5 LSEC

RETAIL SKILLS Retail Knowledge Award 17.09.18

14.01.19

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SELF-EMPLT.

COURSE TITLE

START DATE(S)

Learning for work

DAY(S) & WK(S) LOCATION PROVIDER QUAL. FREE TIME(S) MAP p26

Mon 19.00-21.00

5

5 LSEC

– –

Thu 10.00-13.30

8

2 GDCA

– –

SKILLS FOR Food Business Training

SELF-EMPLT.

12.09.18 Wed 01.05.19 10.00-13.00

10

2 GDCA

– –

SKILLS FOR IT Skills for Business

SELF-EMPLT.

Various Wed, Fri dates 10.00-14.00

6

2 GDCA

– –

Build a Website and 29.04.19 Promote Your Business

Learning for pleasure

SKILLS FOR Business Start-up Training Various

SELF-EMPLT. dates

SKILLS FOR

SELF-EMPLT.

Open and Manage a 01.03.19 Market Stall

Fri 13.00-15.00

5

5 LSEC

– –

SKILLS FOR Passion to Profit - Art 24.04.19

SELF-EMPLT.

Wed 10.00-12.30

10

5 LSEC

– –

SKILLS FOR Passion to Profit - 24.04.19

SELF-EMPLT. Ceramics

Wed 12.30-15.00

10

5 LSEC

– –

SKILLS FOR

SELF-EMPLT.

Passion to Profit - 23.04.19 Digital Photography

Tue 13.00-15.00

10

5 LSEC

– –

SKILLS FOR

SELF-EMPLT.

Passion to Profit - Skills for Various the Creative Entrepreneur dates

Fri 9.30-12.30

10

5 LSEC

– –

SKILLS FOR

SELF-EMPLT.

Passion to Profit - 23.04.19 Stained Glass

Tue 18.30-21.00

10

5 LSEC

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VOLUNTEERING

Introduction to Volunteering

VOLUNTEERING Skills for Volunteering

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering in Your Community

Information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change

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COURSE LOCATIONS

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Maryon Park

Plumstead Common

Charlton Park

Greenwich Park

Woolwich Common

Bostal Woods

Woolwich Cemetry

Woolwich Common Shooters Hill Golf Course

Oxleas Woods

Eltham Golf Course

Sitcliffe Park

greenwichlearns.org.uk/locations Wheelchair access

The locations shown here are the most commonly used teaching venues but occasionally a course is taught at a different place and the information for this will be on the course details online.

Royal Blackheath Golf Course

Wheelchair access & disabled toilet

For locations listed ‘star’ on the directory pages, see online

CHARLTON

1 Flower Skills Training 669 Woolwich Road, SE7 8SL E LTHAM

2 Eltham Centre

2 Archery Road, SE9 1HA

3 New Eltham Library Southwood Road, SE9 3QT G RE E NWICH

4 Greenwich Cooperative

Development Agency Greenwich Centre Business Park, 53 Norman Road, SE10 9QF 5 Greenwich Park Centre King George Street, SE10 8QB

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6 Kidbrooke Construction

Skills Centre Tudway Road, SE3 9YX 7 Long Lane JFC Kidbrooke Playing Fields, Dursley Road, SE3 8PB PLUMSTE AD

8 Glyndon Community

and Recreation Centre 75 Raglan Road, SE18 7LB 9 LSEC Greenwich Campus 95 Plumstead Road, SE18 7DQ G RE E NWICH PE N I NSUL A

10 Ravensbourne University London 6 Penrose Way, SE10 0EW 11 Work and Learn Centre Chandler's Avenue, SE10 0GE

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12 Royal Borough of Greenwich

Equestrian Skills Centre and Riding School 341 Shooters Hill, DA16 3RP 13 Horticulture Skills Centre Shooters Hill, SE18 3HP WOOLWICH

14 Clockhouse Community Centre Defiance Walk, SE18 5QL 15 The Old Library

Calderwood Street, SE18 6QW

16 Woolwich Common

Community Centre, Leslie Smith Square, SE18 4DW 17 Woolwich Library 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

How to apply All course bookings are taken through the course providers’ websites. Find out more about each of our providers on their individual pages 28 – 37.

If you know the course you want to take, you can book, check dates, times and locations at greenwichlearns.org.uk

How much will it cost?

There are no charges for; • English

FREE

• Maths • English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) • access to employment • family learning courses • courses leading to an accredited qualification The hourly costs for other courses are rated individually:

We do our best to ensure that information in this brochure is accurate. Information is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. New courses are added throughout the year and courses may be cancelled if not enough people have enrolled. For the most accurate and up-to-date information please visit greenwichlearns.org.uk. Courses in this directory are subsidised by the Education & Skills Funding Agency. Not everyone will be eligible for so you will be asked to provide information to confirm whether or not you qualify when you enrol.

• Royal Borough resident – £5.55 • Royal Borough resident on means-tested benefit – £1.50 • Greenwich One Card holder – £5 Available from libraries and selected Better leisure centres, for more information royalgreenwich.gov.uk • Residents of other boroughs – £6.80 greenwichlearns.org.uk/costs

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CITY LIT greenwichlearns.org.uk/cl

City Lit delivers a programme of free, family learning workshops and courses in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, so that families can learn together through exciting events and creative workshops as well as holiday activities.

Courses include Fun Time with Baby, Family Portraits and Story Bags and for adults we have Make Do and Sell, Stress Busting and Volunteering in your Community. We also offer free basic skills courses, improving your English, ESOL and Maths as well as opportunities for childcare qualifications – so whether you want to develop your existing skills or learn something new, this could be your first steps back into learning, getting new qualifications or a new career.

SUBJECTS

BASIC SKILLS • FAMILY LEARNING • VOLUNTEERING

LOCATION

2 3 14 15 16 17 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

T: 020 7492 2521 E: community.outreach@citylit.ac.uk

Because of family learning I am more confident and involved in my son’s schooling. I talk to more people, invite parents to the groups; my health and wellbeing has improved and I’m happier about the future.

Shati Choudhury My Family, My World

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COMMUNITY SYSTEMS greenwichlearns.org.uk/cs

We offer popular one-day courses in customer service, health & safety and food safety in Woolwich and North Greenwich.

SUBJECTS

A range of customer service courses are available, from the main principles, to focusing on customers with disabilities; the role of social media and culture awareness in excellent customer service.

GET IN TOUCH

These are ideal for anyone looking for work (or promotion) in hospitality, catering or other customer-facing roles like retail.

Our trainers (Nick and Linda) have a wealth of experience and use this to make the day friendly, engaging and enjoyable. Customer feedback is excellent!

CATERING & HOSPITALITY

LOCATIONS

2 11 15 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

For more info see web address above or contact us.

T: 020 8782 1770 E: Jonathan.Knight@communitysystems.co.uk

Very informative and the trainer was fantastic.

All our courses provide qualifications that are well recognised by the industry so are a real bonus for anyone’s CV and to mention at interview.

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FLOWER SKILLS greenwichlearns.org.uk/fs

Would you like to learn or improve your tiling, brickwork, plastering, painting or decorating skills? Whether it is to improve your DIY skills or look for work in the construction sector – we can help.

SUBJECTS

Flower Skills offer a range of courses in construction skills. These include courses leading to City & Guilds qualifications which run for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. We cover construction skills and construction health and safety – including the CSCS test (card included on some courses).

T: 020 8305 5050 E: FSTadmin@flowerskills.com

Taster courses are also available – these run for between 3 and 5 days and offer an introduction to basic construction skills.

Courses start regularly, so please contact us for dates for your preferred course.

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CONSTRUCTION

LOCATION

1 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

After training at Flower Skills, I learnt a lot, which gave me confidence and I used this knowledge to get a job I love.

Liaqat Ali Construction Award Level 1

GLOBAL SOLUTION SERVICES LTD greenwichlearns.org.uk/gss

GSS UK Ltd are a customer driven Careers Guidance and Training Company who have supported over 1,500 Greenwich residents to gain relevant skills and qualifications in order to enter their chosen career or job role.

SUBJECTS

GSS work with a diverse range of individuals, each with different needs and requirements.

Whether considering your first job; wanting to return to work after a period out of the workplace; looking for a new role following redundancy; or simply considering a change of career, GSS are keen to speak with you to offer guidance on the support and training that is available.

T: 020 8665 4297 / 07921 036 927 E: sherella@globalsolutionservices.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to one of our courses!

BASIC SKILLS • EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS • RETAIL SKILLS

LOCATIONS

2 15 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

It has helped me immensely, it has built my confidence, I now know what my prospective employers expect of me…

I really loved the course and I now know that when I apply for a job, I am getting it. I can conquer the world!

Niki Career Confidence

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GREENWICH CO - OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( GCDA ) greenwichlearns.org.uk/gcda

GCDA have worked in Greenwich for over 35 years delivering free programmes to the community.

We deliver enterprise support training with expert advisors and specialise in food-related businesses. We run three cafés and have set up hundreds of food businesses. We are delighted to offer Business Start-up & Food Business Start-up Training, Culinary Skills for Food Trends, Knife Skills and Food Safety Level 2.

GCDA also specialises in health promotion and we work with children’s centres to deliver Nourishing Nippers – aimed at parents/carers who are introducing solids to their babies; and Fun with Food – aimed at parents/carers and toddlers to encourage families to eat a wide range of delicious, healthy foods whilst bonding over a fun, interactive session.

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SUBJECTS

CATERING & HOSPITALITY • SKILLS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT

LOCATION

2 4 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

T: 0208 2694880 E: Edina@gcda.org.uk

The tutors bring the know-how, but also energy and positivity.

I’ve made the right decision choosing this course before committing myself to a business I had no prior experience in.

Rabin Pradhan Food Business Training

HADLOW COLLEGE greenwichlearns.org.uk/hc

The Horticulture and Equestrian Skills Centres offer a range of courses aimed at learners who wish to gain new skills, enhance existing skills or make steps towards employment. Courses are ideal for beginners as full support is on hand from our highly experienced staff.

The Equestrian centre offers both riding and practical hands-on courses with the opportunity to learn to ride in a well-equipped BHS approved training centre. We also offer one/two day courses to develop horse care skills.

The purpose built Horticulture centre offers a range of practical taster and introduction courses, enabling students to gain new skills to use in their garden or enhance existing knowledge. A large poly tunnel and workshop are amongst the facilities available.

SUBJECTS

EQUESTRIAN • HORTICULTURE

LOCATIONS

12 13 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

T: 0808 555 434 E: shortcourses@hadlow.ac.uk

Amazing course, delivered well. The practical side was extremely helpful too. Tutor did recaps before lunch and at the end of each day which was really helpful. Would recommend.

Student NPTC Safe use of Pesticides

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HCT GROUP greenwichlearns.org.uk/hct

HCT Group Learning is there to provide you with the skills and confidence you need to get and keep a job. We offer a range of short courses that prepare you for rewarding careers in the transport and logistics industry.

SUBJECTS

We work with every learner to support them to achieve their goals, providing comprehensive advice and guidance. All of our transport and logistics programmes come with opportunities to progress - either directly onto a full qualification that can lead to a job or straight into work.

T: 020 7275 2423 E: learning@hctgroup.org

We have been supporting learners to achieve their goals in transport and logistics for over twenty years, so it’s no surprise that 96% of our learners say they feel positive about their learning.

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EMPLOYMENT SKILLS

LOCATIONS

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GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

The course has helped me with more information about assisting passengers on minibuses – and how to find my next course.

Hana Passenger Assistant Training Scheme

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES greenwichlearns.org.uk/lsec

Greenwich Adult and Community Learning at London South East Colleges aims to help people make a difference to their own lives within a friendly and supportive environment. Whether your goal is to gain a new skill, improve your employability or build self-confidence and a new circle of friends, come and find out what we have to offer.

From employability, IT and textiles to languages, art and ceramics, these are just some of the short courses for adults that we offer from venues across Greenwich, including the Greenwich Park Centre, London South East Colleges Greenwich campus and the Eltham Centre.

SUBJECTS

ARTS • BASIC SKILLS • CATERING & HOSPITALITY • CONSTRUCTION • CRAFTS • DIY • EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS • HEALTH & WELLBEING • LANGUAGES • RETAIL SKILLS • SKILLS FOR SELF–EMPLOYMENT • VOLUNTEERING

LOCATIONS

2 5 6 9 see map on page 26 for full addresses.

GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above Drop in: Greenwich Park Centre, King George Street, London SE10 8QB, or contact us.

T: 020 3954 5100 E: acl@lsec.ac.uk

I love my lessons here at the Greenwich Park Centre. I enjoy it as much for the social occasion as I do for the expert tuition I receive from the tutor. This course has definitely brought out all of the talents I have had hidden away for many years.

Barry Day Painting and Drawing, Mixed Ability

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RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON greenwichlearns.org.uk/rul

Ravensbourne University London delivers an exciting range of digital skills courses at its state of the art North Greenwich Campus. Suitable for complete beginners or more advanced practitioners, courses are taught at times to suit people's commitments including evenings and Saturdays.

Subjects include film making, editing, photoshop, digital photography, coding, WordPress and marketing with social media.

Our digital skills courses are delivered by industry practicing tutors who can help you get the skills you need to get ahead in work or business, undertake a creative project or develop a hobby.

Please contact us to update your digital skills, join any of our courses or to find out more details. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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SUBJECTS

DIGITAL SKILLS

LOCATIONS

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GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

T: 020 3040 3643 E: greenwich.digitalskills@rave.ac.uk

What a brilliant course and amazingly taught. We are being taught something new and so well and that it is accessible to us. Brilliant teaching style and abundant knowledge from the tutor.

Lisa Saunders Build Your own Website

VI-ABILITY greenwichlearns.org.uk/va

‘Run the Club’ is a programme delivered by Vi-Ability which teaches key business and employability skills to young people. This programme introduces individuals to the management of sports clubs while supporting them to make a positive difference to their local community through social action.

The inspirational 8-week programme which is hosted at partner sports clubs is designed to foster entrepreneurship, develop confidence, interview skills and motivation. It has a range of awards and qualifications which are industry related, such as the Level 2 BTEC Award in the commercialisation of Football, Emergency First Aid, and Sports Leaders "Go Lead" Award, which will ultimately help individuals get back into work or education.

SUBJECTS

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

LOCATIONS

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GET IN TOUCH

For more info see web address above or contact us.

E: karl@vi-ability.org T: 07572 843 398 E: toby@vi-ability.org T: 07572 843 428

I learnt a great deal about how football clubs operate behindthe-scenes and other jobs within the football industry besides playing and coaching.

Romeo Run the Club

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