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Enrolment Date: Monday 5th September 2016 - 5.00pm - 7.00pm

How to Book before the Enrolment Date. Enrolment can be made at any time before the enrolment date or during enrolment when you have the chance to chat to tutors. Please be aware that places fill up fast and only on completion of enrolment forms and fees will your place be guaranteed! Places are offered on a first come first served basis!

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Adult Community Learning, Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU

For any help, information, advice or guidance Contact. Hannah Karikari or Jonathan Taylor Phone. 01942 486 379

Email. [email protected]

Web. www.bedford.wigan.sch.uk and click ‘Adult Education’

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Adult Education Course Programme At Bedford we offer a wide range of courses for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Our vision is to have high standards of teaching and learning which are partnered to expectations of learners in terms of achievement. We aim to give each person a learning experience of real worth.

That scientific evidence suggests that to keep learning is one of the five steps to improved mental well-being? Learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and new confidence so why not sign up for one of our courses today?

We look forward to welcoming you and hope to see you at enrolment.

Hannah Karikari & Jonathan Taylor Adult Education Co-ordinators

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*FREE TO LEARNERS IN RECEIPT OF JOB SEEKERS ALLOWANCE OR EMPLOYMENT

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MONDAY COURSES COURSES START DATE: MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2016

Course Description

Start Date & Time

Duration

Cost

Computers Beginners – This course is suitable for complete beginners who have little or no knowledge of using a computer. You will learn basic computer skills using MS Word to create, edit, format, print and save documents and also access the internet.

Monday 19th September 9.45am - 12.15pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

Computers Improvers – This course is suitable for learners who have some knowledge of using a computer. This course includes tables, page layout, managing documents and folders, letters, line spacing and tabs, internet, WordArt and ClipArt and Excel.

Monday 19th September 12.45am - 3.15pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

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TUESDAY COURSES COURSES START DATE: TUESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2016

Course Description

Start Date & Time

Duration

Cost

Computers Intermediate – This course is suitable for learners who have knowledge of using a computer or have completed the computers for improvers’ course. It will be covering word/excel and learners will have a choice of topics they would like to cover.

Tuesday 20th September 9.45am - 12.15pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

Guitar Intermediate – Continue learning the fundamentals of the guitar and reading chord sheets, continue using both major and minor chords.

Tuesday 20th September 10.00am - 12.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Computers Advanced – This course is suitable for learners who have knowledge of using a computer or have completed the Intermediate course. This course includes Managing folders and files, saving to a USB stick, Using MS Word/Excel, internet and email.

Tuesday 20th September 12.45am - 3.15pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

Guitar Beginners – During this course learners will focus on the fundamentals of Guitar playing; learning how to hold the Guitar with the correct posture; how to tune the Guitar using an electronic tuner; and how to form basic primary chords and strumming patterns.

Tuesday 20th September 12.00am - 2.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Ukulele Beginners – During this course learners will focus on the fundamentals of Ukulele playing; this will include learning how to hold the Uke using the correct technique and posture; how to tune the Uke using an electronic tuner; and how to form simple chords and strumming patterns.

Tuesday 20th September 12.00am - 2.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

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WEDNESDAY COURSES COURSES START DATE: WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2016

Course Description

Start Date & Time

Duration

Cost

iPad Beginners – This course is suitable for complete beginners in using an iPad. The course includes an overview of the iPad and apps, settings, emails and attachments, internet, calendar, reminders, notes, maps and photos.

Wednesday 21st September 9.30am - 12.00pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

Spanish Beginners – You will learn the basics of the Spanish language and culture. (Text book will be required)

Wednesday 21st September 10.30am - 12.30pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Spanish Post Improvers – You will continue improving your Spanish skills and gaining fluency in the language. (Text book will be required)

Wednesday 21st September 1.00pm - 3.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Spanish Intermediate – This course will be run mostly in Spanish and you will be able to practise and improve your listening, speaking and reading skills. You will learn more about the Spanish speaking world. (Text book required)

Wednesday 21st September 3.00pm - 5.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Cake Decorating – On this course you will learn to shape cakes into make-up and handbag cakes. You will also make additional accessories to add detail to you decorated cakes and cake boards. You will need some knowledge and sugarcraft skills for this course.

Wednesday 21st September 6.00pm - 8.30pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

Sewing Beginners – Setting up and threading of a standard domestic sewing machine. An understanding of various needle sizes, foot attachments and their uses. Production of initial seams and a variation of sewing techniques to produce a product.

Wednesday 21st September 6.00pm - 8.30pm

9 weeks

£45.00*

Spanish Improvers – You will have some basic knowledge of the Spanish language and you will continue learning more about the language and improving your Spanish skills. (Text book required)

Wednesday 21st September 6.00pm - 7.30pm

7 weeks

£21.00*

Spanish Advanced – Continue practising your Spanish speaking, listening and reading skills. A good previous knowledge of the language will be required as all the instructions will be given in Spanish.

Wednesday 21st September 6.30pm - 8.30pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

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THURSDAY & FRIDAY COURSES COURSES START DATE: THURSDAY 22ND & FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

Course Description

Start Date & Time

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Egyptology Beginners – The course is designed for learners with an interest in Ancient Egypt and will cover four of the main aspects of the civilisation 1. The early settlements to Pyramids. 2. Religion and mythology, 3. Basic Hieroglyphs 4. Read basic inscriptions.

Thursday 22nd September 10.00am - 12.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Fun with Flowers – Welcome to the world of flowers, on this course you will learn how to create a selection of flower arrangements and be introduced to some of the floristry techniques that will enable you to create exciting and imaginative floral displays.

Thursday 22nd September 6.30pm - 8.30pm

11 weeks

£44.00*

French Beginners – The course will be supported by BBC TV programmes and various approved websites enabling you to learn in a style that suits you, encouraging speaking, reading, listening and writing. French traditions & customs will be an integral part of the course.

Thursday 22nd September 6.30pm - 8.30pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

Art Group – Gain more valuable experience using different mediums, subjects matter and painting and drawing techniques. Previous knowledge needed.

ON-GOING 10.00am - 12.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00

Painting and Drawing Beginners/ Improvers – Gain valuable experience using different mediums, subject matter and painting and drawing techniques. No previous knowledge is required just an interest in the subject.

Friday 23rd September 1.00pm - 3.00pm

10 weeks

£40.00*

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SATURDAY COURSES COURSES START DATE: SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2016

Course Description

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Duration

Cost

Photography Workshop – Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques to enable you to get the most from your Camera. Note: Some very basic photo editing skills will be taught during this course.

Saturday 5th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

Garden Design Workshop – Be the envy of your neighbours when you learn how to redesign your own garden. This course is aimed at learners with little or no previous knowledge of garden design.

Saturday 5th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

Egyptology Workshop – On this course you will learn about the ancient civilisation of Egypt, beginning from the earliest settlers to the beginning of the Pyramid age and the ancient beliefs in religion and the afterlife.

Saturday 5th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

iPad Beginners/Improvers Workshop – This course is suitable for learners who have completed the beginners iPad course or have some basic knowledge of using an iPad. Covering an overview of the iPad, Apps, Control Centre and Settings.

Saturday 5th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

Website Design Workshop – For learners with no previous experience of designing and creating a basic website. Learners must have good computer skills This is not a computer course.

Saturday 26th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

Grow your own fruit and veg Workshop – This course is aimed at learners with little or no previous knowledge of “Grow your own”. Its aim is to give learners the skills to create edible gardens to compliment different garden shapes.

Saturday 26th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

Hieroglyphics Workshop – On this course you will begin to understand basic hieroglyphs, including identifying kings and queen titles as well as the names of at least 4 Famous kings.

Saturday 26th November 10.00am - 2.30pm

2 weeks

£18.00*

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How to Find Us On entering Lower School Gates on Manchester Road, take the first left to the Conference Centre Building. The Adult Learning Centre is located in this building. FO

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ARRIVING BY CAR? Bedford High School Adult Community Learning, Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LU

Find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/BedfordACL

Course Fees Courses must be paid for prior to course start. Courses are FREE to learners who are in receipt of the following benefits. hh Job Seekers Allowance (income based only) hh Employment and Support Allowance (work related activity group only)

You MUST attend in person and bring up to date evidence (not more than 3 months old) of your receipt of benefit with you when enrolling. Compromising of an award letter or a recent universal credit letter. Course fees are payable for all learners who are not in receipt of the above benefits. Courses are for adult learners 19+ years only. Proof of UK residency, if less than 3 years, must be seen for eligibility.

Course Refunds It is not the policy of Bedford High School or its partners to automatically refund course fees when a change in personal circumstances prevents or discourages you from attending. A full refund will only be paid if a course has to be cancelled within the first two sessions.

NEED TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? Call Hannah Karikari or Jonathan Taylor on: 01942 486 379

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