Basic Skills

Hi everyoneNormally the basic skills courses end during the summer holidays and recommence in September. This year the Lifelong Learning department have had funding to continue their service with us through the summer holidays. Please can you pass on this information to anyone you may feel benefit. Even if people are attending basic skills in other venues, they may feel that they could benefit from attending extra classes during the summer with us.

The class is every Monday from 1 – 3 p.m. and anyone can drop in to attend. An assessment is completed on arrival to see what level to work at and then continue to work at their own pace. The subjects are Maths and English – entry level, up to Level 3.

Also we have an IT beginners class commencing on July 28th for 4 weeks, FREE of charge. Times: 10 – 12:30 p.m.
For further information feel free to contact me.
Debbie JonesSenior Community Development Officer(01792) 578632 / 07825178320
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New courses at the ARC

Hi everyone, I just want to let you know of some of the University courses that are coming up over the next week or so. If you are interested please email or call me on 578632, to book your place or to get further information.
MONDAYCreating a slideshow of photos (power point part 2) 19th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Flash Animation 12th May 2008 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYIntroduction to Powerpoint (part 1) 14th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Working with digital images 14th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Skype taster day for adult learners week – ONE OFF SESSION ONLY – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
THURSDAYCapturing lives (power point part 3) 8th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FRIDAYWord & File Management (suitable for beginners) 9th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Internet and Email 9th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Location – The ARC, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5JS)

Spring Fayre

Don't forget Spring Fayre on Saturday 10th May

This event is not only a fundraiser but is most importantly a community event. It is our chance to use the land at the side of the church which was ground forced by the community. It will hopefully be a nice afternoon out for people in the community and so the main aim is too see people coming together to enjoy! If we can raise money that has got to be a huge bonus!

Activities include:- stalls, raffle, bouncy castle, face painting, Indian head massage, lucky dips, bar-be-que and refreshments.
Games include:- hook a duck, tombola, treasure hunt, Roll a tuppence and don't forget 'throw a sponge at the vicar!'

There are still a few stalls needing to be manned so please get in touch if you can help. Otherwise I will hopefully see you all there on 10th May!

What's hgappened to the Bloggs?!

It seems a long time since I last put anything on Parish Ponderings - and yet there is much to be pondered. Why not read our Newsletter which I have just uploaded to our web page.

Current Courses at the ARC

Monday
9:30 – 12:00 Internet & Email (28.1.08) Powerpoint (14.4.08) 8 week accredited courses.
9:30 – 11:30 English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) continuous blocks of 10 week sessions.
5:30 - 8:00 Design Elements of Web (14.1.08) 2D Animation (28.4.08) 8 week accredited courses.

Tuesday
9:30 – 12:00 Selling on line (19.2.08) 8 week accredited course.
12:30 -3:00 Internet and email (29.1.08) First steps to family history (date TBC) 8 week accredited courses.
5:30 – 8:00 Back up and Burn (22.1.08) Use your pc effectively (22.4.08)
9:30 – 11:30 English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) continuous blocks of 10 week sessions.
6:00 – 7:30 Tai Chi (continuous)

Wednesday
9:30 – 2:00 IT for ESOL students (2.4.08) 5 week course
1:30 – 4:00 PC surgery (continuous) FREE pc repair/upgrades/installations etc

Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 Intro to powerpoint (31.108) 8 week accredited course.
12:30 – 3:00 Word & File Management (21.2.08) Digital Camera (Date TBC) 8 week accredited course.