Courses

Below is a list of the courses and projects run in the Lansbury Lodge Community Project including Women's Projects and Community Projects. Click on the links to see a calendar of what courses are on this week or book onto courses through our online registration forms.


Lansbury Lodge Women's Project Courses

These courses are free and have free childcare available
ESOL - English Classes
Cafe Relax is a free cafe for women to come and relax away from the stresses of the world:
    • Free coffee, hot chocolate & tea
    • Free smoothies and snacks
    • Meet other women and chat
    • Discuss wellbeing tips
    • Special themes
    • Free creche
Dates: Every Wednesday 1-3 PM
Cafe Relax
Learn English fast in a friendly, engaging, women-only environment, includes a free creche:
    • Entry level 2 - Tues/Thurs mornings
    • Entry level 3 - Tues/Thurs afternoons
    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Listening
    • Speaking
Dates: Start 22nd April 2008
Fitness Coaching
Get skills in how to teach others fitness either as a career route or merely to get tips:
    • Coaching skills
    • Exercise advice
    • Help friends
    • Get fitter
Dates: 12th May and 19th May
Creative Me
A training programme helping women tap into their creative side, acquiring skills in :
    • Jewellery making
    • Mosaic
    • Wire work
    • Paper mache
    • Paper making
Dates: Starts 25th April - Fridays PM
Sew Creative
A creative programme focusing on textiles and fashion, finishing with a fashionable designs project.
    • Embroidery
    • Heat manipulation
    • Weaving
    • Felt making
    • 2 Week Fashionable Designs Project
Dates: Check back for future dates
Job Ready
A preparation for employment course including:
    • Returning to work
    • Barriers to employment
    • CV workshop
    • Job search
    • Interview technique
Starts: 6th May, then 7th, 20th, 21st May
Basic Skills
Entry level training programme in:
    • Literacy
    • Numeracy
    • ICT
Dates: Check back for future dates
Skills for Life
Key skills training programme in:
    • Communication
    • Learning and performance
    • Application of numbers
Dates: Check back for future dates
Introduction to Childcare
A 6-week introductory course to employment opportunities within childcare.
    • Childcare training
    • Employment training
    • Foundation skills training
    • Creative tips
Dates: Starts 22nd April - Tuesdays PM
Nutrition
This course teaches about the nutritious value of food and how to eat for health:
    • Tips on healthy eating
    • Food hygiene
    • Practical cooking session
    • Nutrition guidance
Dates: Starts 25th April - Fridays PM
Catering
An introductory course to catering, hospitality and employment opportunities within this sector:
    • Catering
    • Hospitality
    • Food hygiene
    • Employment opportunities
Dates: Check back for future dates
I.C.T. Skills
An Entry Level Basic Skills course based around Microsoft Office applications:
    • Basic office ICT
    • Word
    • Excel
    • Powerpoint
Starts: Check back for future dates
Parenting
A 7 week course offering support and advice on becoming a good parent for children age 0-5:
    • Parenting support
    • Advice
    • Information
    • Discussion groups
Dates: Starts 23rd April - Wednesdays AM

 

Lansbury Lodge Community Project Courses

These courses are run by the community project and there is a small charge.
Arts & Crafts
Get arty and crafty!:
    • Arts and Crafts activities
    • Games
    • Refreshments
    • Small charge
Dates: Every Wednesday 3.45 - 4.45pm
4-6's Creative Dance
It's dancing but creatively:
    • Routines
    • Performances
    • Fun music
    • Chidren aged 4-6 only
    • Small charge
Dates: Every Thursday 4.00 - 5.00pm
7-11's Ballet
Grades 1 and 2 Ballet classes:
    • Ballet routines
    • Grades 1 and 2 syllabus
    • Techniques
    • Small charge
Dates: Every Tuesday 4.00 - 5.00pm
Mums & Toddlers
A friendly baby and toddler group:
    • Lots of toys
    • Craft activities
    • Outdoor play area
    • Snacks
    • Musical instruments
    • Small charge
Dates: Every Wednesday 1.00 - 2.30pm (term-time only)
Keep Fit
Ladies keep fit class:
    • Aerobics, exercise
    • Muscle toning
    • Calorie burning
    • Small charge
Dates: Every Wednesday 10-12 AM (term-time only)