Courses for adult learners in Medway

Courses for adultlearners in Medway

August 2009 to July 2010

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Welcome

These are challenging economictimes for all of us. While it hasalways been our belief that adultlearning matters, there is certainlynow a recognition at the highestlevels of government that duringan economic downturn it isessential. Learning encouragesresilience, self-confidence and apositive outlook.

Thousands of Medway residentsenrol on our courses every year,knowing that our wonderful team ofexperienced, dedicated and friendlytutors will provide an enjoyable andstimulating environment in which todevelop new skills and interests:Whether you want to discover yourartistic flair or dance your caresaway, learn to play Mah Jongg orbuild a bee box with your kids to doyour bit for the environment – thereis something for you … and you

can meet new people and makenew friends.

On 17 October 2009 we will havea full day’s programme to supportthe National Family LearningFestival. This year we hope totempt an even larger number ofgrandparents to come along andjoin in the fun.

On Saturday, 20 March 2010 wewill be running our Carousel ofDance and Fitness Taster coursesto raise money for charity.

To meet the needs of people whowork outside Medway andcommute every day we will berunning a larger Saturdayprogramme to ensure that no-oneis left out. Look out for the specialcentre pages which list ourSaturday provision, arranged bydate for easy reference.

On Thursdays we host a Women’sInstitute market at the RochesterCentre where you can buy home-made cakes, free-range eggs, craftsand books in the foyer. Call into theGallery Café for a cup of tea.

We listen to our learners and our partners and refresh ourprogramme continuously inresponse to the feedback. It is ouraim to ensure that there is a widechoice of high quality learningopportunities for everyone. Newcourses are publicised at thecentres and also keep an eye onour website so that you don’t miss out.

We hope that you will enjoylearning with MACLS in 2009/10

Sue HopkinsAdult Learning Manager

www.medway.gov.uk/adultlearning

I am pleased tointroduce the adultlearning directoryfor 2009/10.It offers a wide

range of coursesand should be

particularly valuable for those whoneed to re-skill in the recession and

for those who want to employ theirleisure time usefully by acquiringnew skills and knowledge.

As ever, we have tried to ensurethat the courses are delivered invarious locations, so that somewill be taking place near to whereyou live. I want to encourage youto come and try something

different and make new friendswith similar interests.

Remember learning can also begreat fun – come and try it.

Cllr Howard DoePortfolio Holder for Community ServicesMedway Council

Welcome to the 2009/10 programme of courses at Medway Adultand Community Learning Service (MACLS)

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Where to find us


Rochester CentreEastgate, Rochester ME1 1EWJust off Rochester High Street, the Rochester Centre is located 5-10minutes walk from Rochester RailwayStation. Arriva buses numbered 133,136, 140, 141, 151, 172, 173, 193, 633,668, 700 and 701 stop right outside theCentre on Corporation Street. Public car parking is available near theCentre at Blue Boar Lane and AlmonPlace (both up to five hours maximumstay) and for longer courses there isthe Market Car Park in CorporationStreet which offers long stay.

Gillingham Centre Green Street, Gillingham ME7 5TJJust off High Street Gillingham,the Gillingham Centre is located fiveminutes walk from Gillingham RailwayStation. Arriva buses numbered 101,114, 136, 176, 182 serve theGillingham Town Centre and will setpassengers down about five minuteswalk from the centre in most cases. Public car parking is available near theCentre at Balmoral car park and BlackLion (both up to four hours). Pay anddisplay street parking in Green Street islimited to a maximum of two hours.

Arts and crafts 4

British Sign Language 9

Business skills 10

Computing 11

Cookery 14

Counselling 14

Dancing 15

DIY 16

Dressmaking and tailoring 17

English 18

English as a foreign language 19

Family learning 21

Saturday Programme 23

Fitness and wellbeing 27

Floristry 30

Gardening 31

Languages 32

Lifestyle Learning 35

Maths and science 36

Photography 37

Teaching in the lifelong

learning sector 38

University of Kent 39

Fees 40

Enrolment 42

Learner services 44

Enrolment form 45

Index 47

For more information on transport please contact Arriva Buses on 0871 200 2233(or check at www.arrivabus.co.uk) and Southeastern Trains on 0845 000 2222.

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Rochester Centre - 01634 338429 Gillingham Centre - 01634 338401

Strood Leisure Centre - 01634 818422 Rainham Centre at Rainham MarkGrammar School - 01634 338478

Chatham South Centre - 01634 404277 Chatham Grammar School for Boys -01634 830083

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Arts and crafts

Art Appreciation

Develop your appreciation of some of the mostimportant movements and works of art andunderstand the issues involved in the processof creation and presentation. Discuss thecontext in which the pieces were created anddifferent interpretations that they have inspired.

Art appreciationWednesday, 10am-12noon, 23/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £69; b £52.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09104509



Drawing and Painting

Learn to express yourself through a range ofmedia including watercolour, acrylics, oil, pasteland charcoal using diverse forms such asportrait, still life, landscape and life-drawing.

Drawing and painting tasterMonday, 10am-12noon, 3/8/09 for one sessionFees: a £15; b £13.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09100009

Drawing and painting tasterMonday, 1-3pm, 3/8/09 for one sessionFees: a £15; b £13.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09100109

Drawing and painting tasterTuesday, 10am-12noon, 4/8/09 for one sessionFees: a £15; b £13.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G09100309

Drawing and painting tasterMonday, 10am-12noon, 28/9/09 for one sessionFees: a £17; b £15.20; c n/aWoodlands Community Centre,code: X09100409

Drawing and painting taster Tuesday, 10am-12noon, 29/9/09 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £14.20; c n/aHempstead, code: X09100509

Drawing and painting tasterMonday, 10am-12noon, 5/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £17; b £15.20; c n/aWoodlands Community Centre, code: X09100609

Drawing and painting tasterTuesday, 10am-12noon, 6/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £14.20; c n/aHempstead, code: X09100709

Drawing and painting taster Monday, 10am-12noon, 12/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £17; b £15.20; c n/aWoodlands Community Centre,code: X09100809

Drawing and painting taster Tuesday, 10am-12noon, 13/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £14.20; c n/aHempstead, code: X09100909

Acrylic painting for beginnersMonday, 1-3pm, 14/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09101009

Acrylic painting for beginnersMonday, 1-3pm, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200009

Drawing and colour for beginnersWednesday, 1-3pm, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200109

Drawing and painting beginnersMonday, 10am-12noon, 2/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £47; b £38.60; c n/aWoodlands Community Centre, code: X09101109

Drawing for beginnersWednesday, 1-3pm, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09101209

Watercolour for beginnersSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09101309

Drawing and paintingTuesday, 10am-12noon, 3/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £46; b £37.60; c n/aHempstead, code: X09101409

Drawing and painting in various mediaMonday, 9.45-11.45am, 14/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09101509

Drawing and painting in various mediaMonday, 7-9pm, 14/09/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09101609

Drawing and painting in various mediaTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09101709

Drawing and painting in various mediaTuesday, 1-3pm, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09101809

Drawing and painting in various mediaTuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09101909

Drawing and painting in various mediaWednesday, 7.15-9.15pm, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRainham, code: P09102009

Drawing and painting in various mediaWednesday, 1-3pm, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102109

Drawing and painting in various mediaThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102209


Discover your artistic skills and expressyourself through arts and crafts. All ourteaching staff are practicingprofessionals in their subject areas andhave a passion for their art or craft thatthey are keen to share. Both our maincentres have gallery and displayfacilities, which are regularly updatedwith displays celebrating the

achievements of our learners. There isalso the chance to exhibit in a range oflocal community venues. The atmosphere within classes isalways friendly, supportive and veryproductive. Visits to galleries andevents further enrich the exchange ofideas and skills that take place withinthe studios.

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Arts and craftsDrawing and painting in various mediaMonday, 9.45-11.45am, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200209

Drawing and painting in various mediaMonday, 7-9pm, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200309

Drawing and painting in various mediaTuesday, 10am-12noon, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09200409

Drawing and painting in various mediaTuesday, 1-3pm, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09200509

Drawing and painting in various mediaTuesday, 7-9pm, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200609

Drawing and painting in various mediaWednesday, 7.15-9.15pm, 24/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRainham, code: P09200709

Drawing and painting in various mediaWednesday, 1-3pm, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200809

Drawing and painting in various mediaThursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09200909

Drawing and painting in watercolourTuesday, 1.15-3.15pm, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102309

Drawing and painting in watercolourTuesday, 1.15-3.15pm, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201009

Exploring abstract art oneTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102409

Exploring abstract art twoTuesday, 10am-12noon, 23/02/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201109

Exploring art through drawing and paintingThursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102509

Exploring art through drawing and paintingThursday, 1-3pm, 17/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102609

Exploring art through drawing and paintingThursday, 10am-12noon, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201209

Exploring art through drawing and paintingThursday, 1-3pm, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201309

Oil paintingTuesday, 9.45-11.45am, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102709

Oil paintingTuesday, 9.45-11.45am, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201409

Art - life, still life and landscapeMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,9.45am-3.45pm, 26/7/10 for 4 sessionsFees: a £72.25; b £55.45; c n/aRochester, code: R09300009

Drawing and painting techniques -improversWednesday, 9.45-11.45am, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102809

Drawing and painting techniques -improversWednesday, 9.45-11.45am, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201509

Drawing and painting mixed media forimproversFriday, 9.45-11.45am, 18/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09102909

Drawing and painting mixed media forimproversFriday, 9.45-11.45am, 26/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201609

Drawing and painting in various media -improvers/advancedWednesday, 9.45-11.45am, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09103009

Drawing and painting in various media -improvers/advancedThursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09103109

Drawing and Painting in various media -improvers/advancedThursday, 1-3pm, 17/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09103209

Drawing and painting in various media -improvers/advancedWednesday, 9.45-11.45am, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09201709

Drawing and painting in various media -improvers/advancedThursday, 10am-12noon, 25/2/10for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09201809


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Arts and craftsDrawing and painting in various media -improvers/advancedThursday, 1-3pm, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £112; b £83.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09201909

Painting and allied crafts - advancedThursday, 10am-3pm, 17/9/09 for 34 sessionsFees: a £331; b £245.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09103309

Women artists at Green Street - advancedFriday, 10am-3pm, 25/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £94; b £70.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G09103409



Digital photography for the artistFriday, 10am-3pm, 5/2/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09202109

Using the internet as a research tool forthe artistFriday, 10am-3pm, 12/2/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09202209

Life and figure drawing and paintingWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09103909

Life and figure drawing and paintingWednesday, 7-9pm, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09202709

Life and figure drawing and painting -improvers/advancedMonday, 9.45-11.45am, 14/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09104009

Life and figure drawing and painting -improvers/advancedMonday, 9.45-11.45am, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09202809

Life drawing for beginners - tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £24; b £20.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09104109

Portrait drawing and paintingMonday, 1-3pm, 14/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09104209

Portrait drawing and paintingMonday, 1-3pm, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09202909

Portrait drawing and paintingFriday, 1-3pm, 18/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09104309

Portrait drawing and paintingFriday, 1-3pm, 26/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09203009

Portrait drawing for beginners - tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £24; b £20.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09104409

Iconography

For all abilities. Learn the history andsymbolism of Greek and Russian icons andmake an icon using traditional methodsincluding egg tempera and Olipha finish.

IconographyFriday, 12.30-4.30pm, 15/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £134; b £100.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09203109

Jewellery

Use beads to make unique items for friends,family or yourself. Whether you have previousexperience or are a complete beginner yourtutor can offer you knowledge, guidance andsuggestions to inspire your creativity.

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingTuesday, 7-9pm, 29/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £68; b £51.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G09145209

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 10/10/09 for 1 sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09140409

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09140509

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingMonday, 7-9pm, 11/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £69; b £52.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G09240009

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G09240109

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingLearn how to design and make rings, pendants,earrings, chains etc. Using base or preciousmetals. Make an original piece for yourself or as a gift. Saturday, 10am-4pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09341309


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Arts and craftsJewellery and silversmithing - beginnersWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £84; b £67.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09106509

Jewellery and silversmithing - beginnersWednesday, 7-9pm, 13/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £84; b £67.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09204709

Jewellery and silversmithing - beginnersWednesday, 7-9pm, 21/4/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £84; b £67.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09301609

Jewellery and silversmithing -improvers/advancedThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £118; b £93.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09106609

Jewellery and silversmithing -improvers/advancedThursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £118; b £93.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09204809

NOCN level 3 award in art and design -jewelleryA practical and creative course designed todevelop your creative skills and knowledge,explore ideas and issues. The course comprises offive units (15 unit credits: Design project andmaterials exploration (mandatory) and threeoption units). The units are internally set andassessed and externally verified. No enrolmentsmay be taken prior to the pre-course meeting onThursday 10/9/09, 7-9pm at Rochester.

Monday, + six Saturdays, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 41 sessionsFees: a £355.50; b £278.40; c £98.50Rochester, code: R09106409F

Mosaic and Decorative Glass

Learn how to create mosaics using tiles,pebbles, broken crockery, glass nuggets,stained glass and other materials. Work in 3Don objects such as a vase or lampbase.

Decorative designs in glass - all abilitiesTuesday, 1-3pm, 15/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £194; b £143.90; c n/aRochester, code: R09140809

Mosaic design and making - all abilitiesWednesday, 1-3pm, 6/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £194; b £143.90; c n/aRochester, code: R09140909

Mosaic design - tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09141009

Decorative glass design - tasterSaturday, 10am-4pm, 3/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09141109

Needlework

Learn popular stitches including basic crossstitch, rice stitch, smyma cross and queenstitch. Create a unique and beautiful piece foryour home or as a gift.

Cross stitch and other stitches -beginners/improversTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £103; b £78.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09141309

Cross stitch and other stitches -beginners/improversTuesday, 10am-12noon, 19/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £103; b £78.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09240209

Introduction to cross stitch and otherstitchesMonday, 10am-12noon, 21/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £41; b £32.60; c n/aHempstead, code: X09141409S

Patchwork and Quilting

Courses are for all abilities. You will learn tocreate beautiful items to wear or for your homeusing a range of techniques such as appliqué,cross stitch, patchwork and quilting.

Heirloom sampler quiltTuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 25 sessionsFees: a £168; b £126.30; c n/aRochester, code: R09142709

Quilts from scrapsWednesday, 10am-12noon, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £103; b £78.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09142809

Patchwork - make your own gift forchristmasSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09142909

Quilts from recycling shirtsSaturday, 10am-4pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09143009

Quilts from scrapsWednesday, 10am-12noon, 20/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £103; b £78.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09241109

Soft Furnishings

Learn how to make unique items for yourhome and discover the techniques used incurtain and blind making and other softfurnishing items.

Soft furnishings - beginners/improversWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09143109

Soft furnishings - beginners/improversWednesday, 7-9pm, 20/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09241209

Soft furnishings - improvers/advancedWednesday, 9.45-11.45am, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09143209

Soft furnishings - improvers/advancedWednesday, 9.45-11.45am, 20/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09241309

Pottery and Ceramics

Learn or develop the techniques of pottery(pinching, coiling, slabbing and throwing) anddevelop creatively. If you are more experiencedyou will have the opportunity to consolidateknowledge and skills and be guided throughindividually negotiated learning plans. Manycourses include clay sculpture elements,please see the relevant course informationsheet for details.

Pottery tasterMonday, 10am-12noon, 3/8/09 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £14.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09104709

Pottery tasterMonday, 1-3pm, 3/8/09 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £14.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09104809


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Arts and craftsPotteryMonday, 9.45-11.45am, 14/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09104909

PotteryThursday, 7-9pm, 1/10/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £124; b £99.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09105009

PotteryMonday, 9.45-11.45am, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09203409

PotteryThursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09203509

Pottery and clay sculptureMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09105109

Pottery and clay sculptureTuesday, 9.45-11.45am, 15/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09105209

Pottery and clay sculptureThursday, 9.45-11.45am, 17/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09105309

Pottery and clay sculptureMonday, 10am-12noon, 21/9/09 for 11 sessionsFees: a £94; b £75.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G09105409

Pottery and clay sculptureMonday, 7-9pm, 21/9/09 for 11 sessionsFees: a £94; b £75.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G09105509

Pottery and clay sculptureThursday, 10am-12noon, 24/9/09 for 11 sessionsFees: a £94; b £75.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G09105609




Pottery and clay sculptureMonday, 7-9pm, 22/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09203909

Pottery and clay sculptureTuesday, 9.45-11.45am, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09204009

Pottery and clay sculptureThursday, 9.45-11.45am, 25/2/10for 17 sessionsFees: a £142; b £113.50; c n/aRochester, code: R09204109




Pottery basic and creative (suitable for partially sighted)Friday, 9.30am-2pm, 18/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £206; b £163.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09105709

Pottery basic and creative (suitable forpartially sighted)Friday, 9.30am-2pm, 26/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £206; b £163.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09204209

Pottery summer school - technicalceramics improversTue - Fri, 10am-4pm, 20/7/10 for four sessionsFees: a £87; b £70.20; c n/aRochester, code: R09301109

Printmaking

Explore simple, inexpensive and creativeprintmaking techniques: Stamps, monoprintsincluding simple off-set printing and somebasic frottage.

Printmaking for beginners - tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 16/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £24; b £20.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09300609

Sculpture

Explore the three dimensional form using abroad range of materials. Learn traditional andmodern techniques and develop your creativity

SculptureWednesday, 10am-12noon, 16/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £120; b £91.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09104609

SculptureWednesday, 10am-12noon, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £120; b £91.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09203309

Stained Glass

Learn how to produce basic designs and matchcolours to create a unique and beautiful piecefor your home or as a gift.

Stained glass - beginners/improversTuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 24 sessionsFees: a £159; b £119.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G09140609

Stained glass - beginners/improversWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 24 sessionsFees: a £159; b £119.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G09140709

Stained glass beginners/improversTuesday, 7-9pm, 20/4/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £83; b £62.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G09340109

Stained glass beginners/improversWednesday, 7-9pm, 21/4/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £83; b £62.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G09340209


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British Sign Language (BSL)

Basic Sign Language

For those who wish to develop a basicunderstanding of British sign language and tounderstand deaf culture and the deaf community.

Basic sign languageMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £37; b £28.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12170009S

Basic sign languageTuesday, 12.15-2.15pm, 12/1/10 for five sessionsFees: a £37; b £28.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12270109S

British Sign Language Level 1 Award

For those who wish to acquire the basic abilityto communicate with deaf people using BSL.The course also aims to provide learners withinformation about the deaf community, deafawareness and deaf culture.

Level 1 Award in British Sign LanguageWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £191; b £144.20; c £35Rochester, code: R12171209F

Level 1 Award in British Sign LanguageThursday, 9.30-11.30am, 17/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £191; b £144.20; c £35Gillingham, code: G12171309F

Level 1 Award in British Sign Language(cont 10-11)Tuesday, 7-9pm, 12/1/10 for 22 sessionsFees: a £191; b £144.20; c £35Rochester, code: R12171409F

Level 1 Award in British Sign Language(cont 10-11)Monday, 7-9pm, 19/4/10 for 11 sessionsFees: a £191; b £144.20; c £35Gillingham, code: G12371509F

British Sign Language: working towards Level 2

For those who have previously gained a Level 1Certificate in British Sign Language and whowish to revise and prepare to take a Level 2course. This is also suitable for those who arealready on a Level 2 course and would like anopportunity for additional practice.

Sign language: Working towards Level 2Saturday, 10am-1pm, 28/11/09 for three sessionsFees: a £36; b £28.50; c n/aRochester, code: R12171109

British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate

For those who wish to learn functionalcommunication in BSL, having completed aLevel 1 certificate. The tasks will resemblemany of the real-life experiences of people whomeet and mix with the deaf in a family, socialor work context.

Level 2 Certificate in British SignLanguage (cont 10-11)Tuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 35 sessionsFees: a £267; b £200.40; c £45Gillingham, code: G12171909F

Level 2 Certificate in British SignLanguage (cont 10-11)Thursday, 9.30-11.30am, 17/9/09 for 35 sessionsFees: a £267; b £200.40; c £45Gillingham, code: G12171609F

Level 2 Certificate in British SignLanguage (cont 10-11)Wednesday, 7-9pm, 7/1/10 for 22 sessionsFees: a £267; b £200.40; c £45Rochester, code: R12271709F

Level 2 Certificate in British SignLanguage (cont 10-11)Tuesday, 7-9pm, 20/4/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £267; b £200.40; c £45Gillingham, code: G12371809F


Anyone who wants to communicatewith deaf people, either socially or atwork, should come and see how it’spossible to learn, have fun and meetlike-minded people, all in silence. You’ll begin to learn the first orpreferred language of an estimated

50,000 – 70,000 deaf people in the UK.As the language of the deaf community,BSL was recognised as a language inits own right in 2003. Please look at thecourse information sheets for moredetailed guidance about which level ofcourse will be right for you.

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Business Skills

Certificate in Computerised Accounts

The Level 1 is for those seeking a firstqualification in the practical use ofcomputerised accounts and could be the firststep towards a well-paid career in accounting.Level 2 is for those who have achieved Level 1and wish to develop their skills further. Level 3is for those who have achieved Level 2 andwish to progress to an advanced level.

Award in Computerised Accounts Level 1Tuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £109.40; b £91.40; c £49.40Rochester, code: R15100009F

Award in Computerised Accounts Level 1Thursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £109.40; b £91.40; c £49.40Gillingham, code: G15100109F


Award in Computerised Accounts Level 1Monday, 7-9pm, 15/3/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £109.40; b £91.40; c £49.40Rochester, code: R15300309F


Award in Computerised Accounts Level 2Tuesday, 7-9pm, 19/1/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £106.40; b £88.40; c £46.40Rochester, code: R15200509F


Award in Computerised Accounts Level 3Monday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £149.40; b £119.10; c £48.40Rochester, code: R15100709F

Certificate in Manual Book-keeping and Accounts

Level 1 is for those looking for a qualificationas the starting point for a career in book-keeping. Level 2 is for those who haveachieved Level 1 and wish to develop theirskills further and be competent to fulfil a widerange of routine functions in an accounts office.Alternatively this provides a degree ofspecialism within a broad course of study inbusiness and finance.

Award in Manual Book-keeping andAccounts Level 1Wednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 16 sessionsFees: a £105; b £80.70; c £24Rochester, code: R15100809F

Award in Manual Book-keeping andAccounts Level 2Wednesday, 7-9pm, 24/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £105; b £80.70; c £24Rochester, code: R15200909F

Award in Manual Book-keeping andAccounts Level 1Thursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 16 sessionsFees: a £105; b £80.70; c £24Chatham South, code: U15101009F

Award in Manual Book-keeping andAccounts Level 2Thursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £105; b £80.70; c £24Gillingham, code: G15201109F

Certificate in Office Skills

This course is designed for those who want towork or are working in an office environmentand wish to develop their administrative skillsand improve office communication.

Certificate in Office Skills Level 1Tuesday, 9.30-11.30am, 3/11/09 for 16 sessionsFees: a £124.20; b £99.90; c £43.20Rochester, code: R15101309F

Certificate in Touch Typing (E-type)

For the complete beginner, or for someonewho uses the computer keyboard with twofingers. Learn how to touch-type using allyour fingers to increase your typing speed andefficiency. E-type is a computer basedpackage comprising training materials, on-lineassessment, testing and certification.

Certificate in Touch-Typing (E-type)Tuesday, 1-3pm, 15/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £155; b £124.70; c £54Gillingham, code: G15101209F

Customer Service Skills

If you are involved with working with customersin any business environment, this short coursewill give you the opportunity to develop yourdelivery of good customer service.

Customer service skillsFriday, 9.30am-3pm, 6/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G15101609

If you are looking for a new job and enjoyworking with people, this qualification will helpyou to improve your customer service skills andis well recognised in industry.

Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure,Travel and Tourism Level 2 NCFEThursday, 6-9pm, 14/1/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £193; b £155.20; c £67Rochester, code: R08202709F

Sage Payroll

These courses are intended for learners whowish to gain basic knowledge of PAYE and/orset up their own businesses, who want tocomputerise their payroll system and foranyone dealing with accounts who wants togain an understanding of the payroll procedure.Learners have the opportunity to progress tothe intermediate level having completed theintroductory course.

Introduction to Sage payrollThursday, 9.30-11.30am, 17/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £91; b £70.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G15101809S

Sage payroll intermediateThursday, 9.30-11.30am, 14/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £91; b £70.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G15201709


A range of shorter courses related tospecific business functions within anoffice context. For NVQs in Business

Administration please contact the Trainto Gain team on 01634 338435.

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Computing

Computing for Beginners

A basic introduction to using a computer. Theseentry level courses are aimed at learners withlittle or no knowledge of ICT. Learn how to usea mouse, type various documents, save andprint documents or even surf the internet andsend emails. Detailed notes will be provided.The emphasis is on learners working at theirown pace, and is relaxed and informal.Certificates are available on some courses;there is no exam.

Computing - first stepsWednesday, 9.30-11.30am, 16/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £54.50; b £44.60; c n/aChattenden Community Centre,code: X06100009S

Computing - first stepsWednesday, 6.30-8.30pm, 7/10/09 for six sessionsFees: a £54.50; b £44.60; c n/aChattenden Community Centre,code: X06100109S

Computing - first stepsMonday, 6.30-8.30pm, 14/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105609S

Computing - first stepsWednesday, 10am-12noon, 27/1/10 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06200209S

Computing - first stepsSaturday, 9.30am-2pm, 13/3/10 for three sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06200309S

Computing for the retired - first stepsTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06100409S

Computing for the retired - first stepsMonday, 1-3pm, 5/10/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06100509S

Computing for the retired - first stepsMonday, 1-4pm, 18/1/10 for four sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06200609S

Computing for the retired - first stepsTuesday, 10am-12noon, 19/1/10 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06200709S

Computing for the retired - first stepsFriday, 10am-12noon, 26/2/10 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06200809S

Computing - second stepsMonday, 6.30-8.30pm, 2/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105709

Computing for the retired - second stepsTuesday, 10am-12noon, 3/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06100909

Computing for the retired - second stepsMonday, 1-3pm, 23/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06101009

Computing for the retired - second stepsFriday, 10am-12noon, 23/4/10 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06301109

Computing (introduction)Monday, 1.15-3.15pm, 14/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £157; b £126.70; c £56Gillingham, code: G06101209F

Computing (introduction)Monday, 9.30am-12noon, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £157; b £126.70; c £56Rochester, code: R06101309F

Computing (introduction)Wednesday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 4/11/09for 13 sessionsFees: a £154; b £124.60; c £56Gillingham, code: G06101409F

Computing (introduction)Wednesday, 9.30am-12noon, 24/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £157; b £126.70; c £56Gillingham, code: G06201509F

Computing (introduction)Monday, 9.30am-12noon, 22/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £157; b £126.70; c £56Rochester, code: R06201609F

Office 2007 and Windows Vista

Windows Vista is a radical departure from theWindows of yesteryear. Whether you're abeginner or an experienced Windows user, you won't want to miss out on everything thispowerful new version has to offer. Thesecourses are specifically designed for beginnersand casual users. Learn techniques forpersonalising Vista to your own needs andpreferences, and learn to use Vista's best andmost important features.Take a look at the new version of Microsoft

Office. Office 2007 has improved tremendouslyon previous versions with the incorporation ofthe new ribbon providing tools to create polisheddocuments more easily than ever before.

Introduction to Windows VistaWednesday, 10am-12noon, 16/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06101709S

Introduction to Windows VistaTuesday, 6-9pm, 22/9/09 for four sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06101809S


Computers are everywhere nowadays.Knowing how to use one is increasinglyvital, whatever your age. Whether youhave a computer, a laptop, are thinkingabout buying one or use one for workwe're sure to have a course that is rightfor you. We make computing fun,whether you are a teenager or apensioner. No matter how much youknow about computers, it’s often fasterto learn something new in a classroomenvironment. Our courses are offeredusing Windows Vista and XP andMicrosoft Office Professional 2007 and2003 software suites. We also use

Internet Explorer, AutoCAD 2010,Dreamweaver CS3, Macromedia StudioMX and Photoshop V6.

We offer a wide variety of computercourses to suit your needs, whetheryou’re a complete beginner, anexperienced computer user, or you justsimply want to learn how to use acomputer to feel part of this moderntechnological world, which seems tohave a language all of its own. You willbe welcomed by highly qualified tutorsinto a friendly learning environment tolearn at a pace that suits you.

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ComputingIntroduction to Windows VistaTuesday, 9am-12noon, 12/1/10 for four sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06202009S

Introduction to Windows VistaFriday, 10am-12noon, 26/2/10 for six sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06202209S

Office 2007 (introduction)Friday, 9.30-11.30am, 9/10/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94; b £69.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06102309

Office 2007 - What's new?Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06102409S

Computing with Laptops

Buying a laptop can be a confusing experienceno matter how much you know aboutcomputers. We can teach you everything youneed to know about using a laptop for the firsttime, whether your laptop has Windows XP orWindows Vista. Just bring your laptop alongand we can teach you. Whether you're new toWindows or an experienced PC enthusiast,there's a lot to learn in the all-new WindowsVista and XP packages. These courses cover allthe basic skills and concepts needed to use alaptop and your version of Windows.

Introduction to your laptop - Windows VistaFriday, 1.30-3.30pm, 18/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £49; b £39.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06102509S

Introduction to your laptop - Windows XPFriday, 1.30-3.30pm, 6/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £49; b £39.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06102609S

Introduction to your laptop - WindowsVista or XPSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 12/12/09 for 1 sessionFees: a £33; b £27.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06102709S

Introduction to your laptop - Windows VistaFriday, 1.30-3.30pm, 15/1/10 for six sessionsFees: a £49; b £39.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06202809S

Introduction to your laptop - WindowsVista or XPSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £33; b £27.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06202909S

Internet and Email

Master the ins and outs of the internet with thisinformative, behind-the-scenes look at theWorld Wide Web, search engines, email andmore. You'll learn powerful research techniquesto help you find whatever you want, wheneveryou want. Use various search engines, find yourfamily tree or do your shopping online. You'llalso learn how to ensure your privacy, downloadfiles safely, and keep your computer secure.Learn how to send and receive emails, addattachments, organise your emails andgenerally increase your understanding of theonline world.

Internet and email (introduction)Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 7/10/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aRochester, code: R06103009

Internet and email (introduction)Monday, 1-3pm, 22/2/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aRochester, code: R06203109

Genealogy on the internet (introduction)Saturday, 10am-2.30pm, 3/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £36; b £28.50; c n/aRochester, code: R06103209

Shopping onlineSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aRochester, code: R06103309

Buying and selling on E-bay (introduction)Friday, 1-3pm, 6/11/09 for four sessionsFees: a £33; b £26.40; n/aGillingham, code: G06105809

Digital Photography

Join us and explore the world of digitalphotography. These courses provide anintroduction to the fascinating technology thatcatapulted the photographic world into the 21stcentury. Bring out the best in your images.Adobe Photoshop provides the tools you needfor quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take control as you discover the features ofthis award-winning package. Created for thosewith no image-editing experience, thesecourses will take you from novice toaccomplished user, whether you're new tophotography or a long-time professionalmaking the change to the digital world. Digitalphotography has made enormous technicalstrides in the last few years and is anestablished alternative to film-basedphotography. It's easier than you think.

Digital photography (introduction)Wednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £99; b £74.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06103409

Digital photography for the retired(introduction)Wednesday, 1-3pm, 4/11/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £99; b £74.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06103509

Digital photography (introduction)Wednesday, 9.30am-12noon, 13/1/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £99; b £74.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06203609

The Digital SLR and PhotoshopMon-Thur, 10am-3.30pm, 15/2/10 for four sessionsFees: a £100; b £74.80; c n/aRochester, code: R06203709

Digital photography (intermediate)Wednesday, 7-9pm, 24/2/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £72; b £55.20; c n/aRochester, code: R06203809

CLAiT Level 1

Are you thinking of returning to work after acareer break, interested in starting a new job, or do you need to update your computer skills?Learn the fundamental computer skills youneed to succeed in today's workplace. You'lldiscover practical applications with this Level1 qualification offering excellent grounding inthe main Microsoft packages: Word, Excel andOutlook. You will become competent inmanaging your files on the computer,producing simple word processed documents,creating spreadsheets with graphs and chartsand using the internet and Outlook emailsystem. These courses are designed to providethe fundamental computer competencies youneed to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace.

CLAiT Level 1 for complete beginnersMonday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 14/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £258; b £189.90; c £31Gillingham, code: G06103909F

CLAiT Level 1 Skills for WorkTuesday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 15/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £182; b £136.70; c £31Rochester, code: R06104009F

CLAiT Level 1 for complete beginnersMonday, 6.30-9.30pm, 5/10/09for 30 sessionsFees: a £258; b £189.90; c £31St Joseph Williamson's MathematicalSchool, code: X06104109F


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ComputingCLAiT Level 1 Skills for WorkTuesday, 6.30-9pm, 3/11/09 for 24 sessionsFees: a £182; b £136.70; c £31Gillingham, code: G06104209F

CLAiT Level 1 - complete beginnersWednesday, 12.30-3.30pm, 4/11/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £258; b £189.90; c £31Rochester, code: R06104309F

CLAiT Level 1 Skills for Work (cont 10-11)Monday, 1.15-3.15pm, 8/3/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £182; b £136.70; c £31Gillingham, code: G06204409F

CLAiT Level 1 certificate upgradeHave you completed your full CLAiT Level 1certification since 2006? Then why not addAccess Database and PowerPoint as the extratow units you need to upgrade your certificateto a Diploma in ICT.Wednesday, 6.30-9pm, 16/9/09 for 16 sessionsFees: a £127; b £93.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G06104509

CLAiT Level 1 certificate upgradeTuesday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 9/3/10 for 13 sessionsFees: a £124; b £91.60; c n/aRochester, code: R06204609

CLAiT Plus Level 2

This course is the next step up from CLAiTLevel 1 and is suitable for learners who haveCLAiT Level 1, are confident in the use of thesoftware and enjoy a challenge. Learn how toenhance your computer skills and gain avaluable Level 2 qualification. Increase your ITskills, efficiency and capability in theworkplace. This course covers the broad rangeof transferable skills necessary to meet thedemands of the modern workplace.

CLAiT Plus Level 2 Skills for WorkWednesday, 12.30-3.30pm, 16/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £258; b £189.90; c £31Gillingham, code: G06104809F

Have you completed your full CLAiT Plus Level2 certification since 2006? Then why notupgrade your certificate to a Diploma. AddAccess Database and PowerPoint as the extratwo units you need to complete and upgradeyour certificate to a Diploma in ICT.

CLAiT Plus Level 2 certificate upgradeThursday, 6-9pm, 17/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £196; b £145.90; c n/aRochester, code: R06106009

European Computer Driving Licence

This intensive course is a qualification designedto demonstrate to employers that youunderstand how to use computers productively.ECDL is designed specifically for those learnerswho wish to develop their ICT skills to a highstandard and enhance their career prospects.ECDL (flexible learning) allows you to study attimes and days to suit yourself and at your ownpace with the added benefit of tutor support.ECDL by flexible learning demands a good levelof ICT skills to start with and good self-motivation. You will need a sound computerbackground (equivalent to CLAiT Level 1).

Courses available - Please enquire

AutoCAD

AutoCad is an introduction to computer aideddraughting in design and manufacture. It usesCAD in a creative manner and gives learnersthe opportunity to gain City and Guildscertificates in elementary computer aideddesign. CAD professionals are increasingly indemand and salaries reflect this in a variety ofpossible careers options. The course is highlysuited for persons who have a little or noknowledge of CAD wishing to obtain a City andGuilds qualification (4353-01 Level 2) inComputer Aided Draughting and Design at anintroductory level.

AutoCAD C&G 4353-01 Level 2Wednesday, 6.15-9pm, 30/9/09 for 21 sessionsFees: a £369.50; b £272.15; c £45Gillingham, code: G06104909F

AutoCAD C&G 4353-01 Level 2Thursday, 6.15-9pm, 1/10/09 for 21 sessionsFees: a £369.50; b £272.15; c £45Gillingham, code: G06105009F

AutoCAD in a daySaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 12/12/09for 1 sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105209

Website Creation

Learn how to design and create your own site.Discover low-cost marketing techniques andsearch engine strategies. Master the basics ofdocument creation and how to insert and formattext, images, hyperlinks, tables, multimedia filesand other types of web page content.

Website creation (introduction)Monday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105309

Website creation (introduction)Friday, 10am-12noon, 6/11/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105409

Dreamweaver in a daySaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 12/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105509

Computer Maintenance

Have you ever wished that you knew moreabout what's going on inside your computer?Would you like to know what all that technicaljargon means? Have you ever wished that youhad some of the required knowledge to be ableto fix your own computer, remove viruses andspeed it up again? If the answer is yes, thencome and join our Computer Maintenancecourse which gives you an insight into 'what'sinside the box'.

Basic computer maintenanceSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06305609


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Cookery

Authentic Indian cookeryIf you love Indian food and would like to getthat authentic flavour in your own cooking,come and learn about the background and useof specific ingredients and culinary techniquesfor vegetarian and meat cooking Indian-style.Thursday, 7-9pm, 24/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £53; b £42.80; c n/aChatham South, code: U07100309

Cooking for menThis beginners course will teach you how tocreate healthy and interesting dishes in ashort time.Monday, 7-9pm, 2/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £50; b £39.80; c n/aRainham, code: P07100409

Flavours of the MediterraneanLearn to cook authentic, fresh Mediterraneanfood using exotic flavours originating fromcountries including, Greece, Turkey and Italy.Monday, 7-9pm, 11/1/10 for five sessionsFees: a £50; b £39.80; c n/aRainham, code: P07200509

Great British cookeryLearn to cook delicious, traditional Britishdishes for all seasons. Thursday, 7-9pm, 5/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £49; b £38.80; c n/aChatham South, code: U07100609

Rustic dessertsThursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for five sessionsFees: a £49; b £38.80; c n/aChatham South, code: U07200709

Saturday, BBQForget cremated sausages, learn the secrets oftasty marinades and succulent barbecuing towow your family and friends. Saturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G07300809

Simply ItalianItalian cuisine is familiar throughout the UK andwidely enjoyed but it's not all pasta and pizza.Learn about traditional, healthy Italian cuisineusing fresh ingredients. Monday, 7-9pm, 21/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £50; b £39.80; c n/aRainham, code: P07100909

Simply ItalianMonday, 7-9pm, 19/4/10 for five sessionsFees: a £50; b £39.80; c n/aRainham, code: P07301009

Taste of MalaysiaBring home the heart and soul of Malaysiancooking to your kitchen. Malaysia is famous asa fusion of exotic culinary influences. Thursday, 7-9pm, 22/4/10 for five sessionsFees: a £51; b £40.80; c n/aChatham South, code: U07301109


Spice up your repertoire with a range ofexotic influences that are much easierthan they seem, when you know how.

CounsellingIntroduction to Counselling

You will gain a basic understanding of theconcept of counselling practice and skills.Looking at the theory of counselling and how itaffects people, you will start to develop activelistening skills and develop more effectiveinterpersonal skills. For those who wish to gaina deeper understanding of counselling there isa follow-on course leading to Level 2accreditation with AQA.

Introduction to counsellingMonday, 7-9pm, 21/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £72; b £53.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G01100809



AQA Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2

For those who wish to extend their knowledgeof counselling skills, particularly in relation tochildren and young people. The aims of the

course are to gain an understanding of thetherapeutic alliance, to develop self-awarenessand reflection of learning and to know theethics of using skills within a specialist area.

Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2Tuesday, 6.30-9pm, 22/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £255.25; b £197.05; c £61.25Gillingham, code: G01101109F

Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2(cont 10-11)Monday, 12.30-3pm, 11/1/10 for 20 sessionsFees: a £255.25; b £197.05; c £61.25Gillingham, code: G01201209F

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Dancing

Belly Dancing

Belly dancing is not only an alluring performanceart, it is great for the tummy, lower back and hipareas. Learn the dance movements to Egyptianand Turkish music and learn about the cultureand history of the dance.

Belly dancing - beginners/improversMonday, 10-11.30am, 14/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £63; b £48; c n/aGillingham, code: G09143309

Belly dancing - beginners/improversMonday, 7.30-9pm, 14/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £63; b £48; c n/aGillingham, code: G09143409

Belly dancing - journey of dance in EgyptSaturday, 10am-2pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09143509

Belly dancing - beginners/improversMonday, 10-11.30am, 11/1/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £63; b £48; c n/aGillingham, code: G09241309

Belly dancing - beginners/improversMonday, 7.30-9pm, 11/1/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £63; b £48; c n/aGillingham, code: G09241409

Belly dancing - beginners/improversMonday, 10-11.30am, 10/5/10 for 9 sessionsFees: a £50; b £38.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G09340509

Belly dancing - beginners/improversMonday, 7.30-9pm, 10/5/10 for nine sessionsFees: a £50; b £38.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G09340609

Bollywood

Bollywood is the Indian equivalent toHollywood. The word originates from India'sfilm capital Bombay, now Mumbai. Improveyour health and fitness through dance, whilegaining an insight into Indian art and culture.Bollywood dance consists of various Indian andwestern dance forms inspired by the Bollywoodindustry. This taster can be extended to a full10-week course subject to demand.

Bollywood dancing - tasterSaturday, 10am-1pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £17; b £14.60; c n/aRochester, code: R09340709

Line Dancing

Line dancing is a choreographed dance for agroup of people dancing in one or more lines.Ideal for those who wish to improve their fitnesslevels as well as learn the latest dance steps.

Line dancing - improversFriday, 1.30-3pm, 18/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £63; b £48; c n/aGillingham, code: G09143609

Modern Ballroom and Latin Dancing

Ballroom, including Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot,Quickstep and Viennese Waltz and LatinAmerican including Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba,Paso Doble and Jive. Learn the basic steps andimprove your mastery while having fun.Learning to dance can be an ideal way to meetnew people while keeping fit and healthy.

Learn a dance for your special daySaturday, 10am-1pm, 13/3/10 for three sessionsFees: a £34; b £26.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09241509S

Modern ballroom and Latin American forbeginnersSunday, 1.30-2.30pm, 6/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £51; b £42.60; c n/aWoodlands, code: X09143709S

Modern ballroom and Latin dancingMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £192; b £141.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G09143809

Modern ballroom and Latin dancingTuesday, 1-3pm, 15/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £192; b £141.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G09143909

Modern ballroom and Latin dancingWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £192; b £141.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G09144009

Modern ballroom and Latin dancingThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £192; b £141.90; c n/aChatham South, code: U09144109

Modern ballroom and Latin dancing -beginnersMonday, 1-3pm, 14/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £90; b £73.20; c n/aChattenden, code: X09144209

Modern ballroom and Latin dancing -beginners/improversMonday, 1-3pm, 11/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £90; b £73.20; c n/aChattenden, code: X09241609

Salsa and other Latin American dances

Salsa, from the Spanish word for sauce, is afusion of many Latin and Afro-Caribbeandances. Learn a range of saucy salsa stepswhile keeping your body trim and meetingpeople with similar interests.

Salsa and other Latin American dancesfor beginnersTuesday, 7-9pm, 22/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £81; b 60.90; c n/aRochester, code: R09144309

Salsa and merengue tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09144409

Salsa and other Latin American dancesfor beginnersTuesday, 7-9pm, 5/1/10 for 11 sessionsFees: a £75; b £56.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09241709

Salsa and other Latin American dancesfor beginnersTuesday, 7-9pm, 20/4/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £81; b 60.90; c n/aRochester, code: R09340809



If you’ve been following Strictly ComeDancing and wished that you could beout there on the floor, our dancecourses are for you. Here’s what someof our learners have said: “I have reallyimpressed my family and friends withmy dancing skills” … “I have lost inchesfrom my waist and my confidence has

soared” … “my tutor is very inspirationaland I love to attend”. Dancing is a greatway to feel good, meet new friends andimprove your flexibility. New for thisyear is the introduction of Bollywooddancing which adds a touch of thetheatrical.

Charity carousel

A taster menu of dance and fitness activitiesoffers you the chance to try a range of differentdisciplines and raise money for charity.

Dance and fitness fundraiserSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10 for one sessionFee: £5Gillingham, code: G09241809

Dance and fitness fundraiserSaturday, 10am-1pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFee: £5Rochester, code: R09340909

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DIY

Bricklaying

Learn the basics of bricklaying which you canuse to complete simple DIY jobs around yourhome. On the beginners course you will learnhow to construct a simple garden wall finishedwith concrete or brick coping.

Bricklaying - beginnersTuesday, 6.30-9pm, 29/9/09 for four sessionsFees: a £80; b £63.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G05100009S




Bricklaying - improversTuesday, 6.30-9pm, 8/6/10 for six sessionsFees: a £115; b £89.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G05300409

Build a BBQSaturday, 10am-2pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £38; b £31.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05200509

Build a garden wallSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £38; b £31.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05300609

Car Maintenance

Learn the basic routines of car maintenance toensure safer driving and to pick up early signsof potential problems.

Car maintenance for women driversWednesday, 6.30-8.30pm, 16/9/09for four sessionsFees: a £33; b £26.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G04100009

Car maintenance for women driversWednesday, 6.30-8.30pm, 16/6/10 for four sessionsFees: a £33; b £26.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G04300109

Servicing your carSaturday, 10am-2pm, 27/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G04200209

Interior Design

Give your rooms a seasonal makeover. Learnhow to co-ordinate colours and use accessoriesto achieve a whole new look appropriate to yourown personal theme and budget.

Interior design - ideas for your homeSaturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £17; b £14.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G09141209


Interior design - ideas for your homeSaturday, 10am-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09341209

Plastering

Learn how to mix plaster to the perfectconsistency to make good and repair smallareas, blending in new to existing plasterworkand fill in around doors and windows.

Plastering - beginnersMonday, 6.30-9pm, 14/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £132; b £106.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G05100809

Plastering - beginnersWednesday, 6.30-9pm, 4/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £132; b £106.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G05100909

Plastering - beginnersWednesday, 6.30-9pm, 21/4/10 for six sessionsFees: a £132; b £106.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G05301009

Plastering - beginnersFriday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 18/6/10 for five sessionsFees: a £132; b £106.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G05300709

Plastering - improversMonday, 6.30-9pm, 7/6/10 for six sessionsFees: a £132; b £106.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G05301109

Basic plastering (workshop)Saturday, 10am-2pm, 27/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £46; b £39.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05201209

Basic plastering (workshop)Saturday, 10am-2pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £46; b £39.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05301309

Tiling

Learn the basics of floor and wall tiling using arange of different types of tiles. Discover thesecrets of spacing, grouting and cutting toachieve a professional looking finish.

TilingThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £98; b £78.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G05101409

TilingThursday, 6.30-9pm, 14/1/10 for five sessionsFees: a £102; b £81; c n/aGillingham, code: G05201509

Woodwork

Learn the basics of jointing and wood shaping toproduce a small wooden item using hand tools.Bring along your own ideas or get inspirationfrom the tutor and others in the class. Woodworksessions are fun and a great way of combatingstress and improving manual dexterity.

Woodwork - beginnersThursday, 7-9pm, 24/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aChatham South, code: U05101609

Woodwork - beginners/improversThursday, 7-9pm, 14/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aChatham South, code: U05201709

Woodwork - beginners/improversThursday, 7-9pm, 22/4/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aChatham South, code: U05301809


Rediscover the fun and the thrift ofdoing small jobs around the homeyourself. Our DIY courses will teach youthe basics across a range of skills and

we also offer a range of follow-oncourses that will give you inspiration foryour own projects.

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Dressmaking and Tailoring

DIY Alterations and Fitting

Off the peg garments are not known for beingwell fitted. Learn to alter your clothes so thatthey look made to measure.

Do it yourself alterationsWednesday, 1-3pm, 16/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £39; b £30.60; c n/aRochester, code: R09141509S

Do it yourself alterationsWednesday, 1-3pm, 4/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £39; b £30.60; c n/aRochester, code: R09141609S

Dressmaking

Learn how to select the right fabric, adapt acommercial pattern and finish a garment toprofessional standard.

Dressmaking - beginners/intermediateThursday, 7-9pm, 24/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09141709

Dressmaking - beginners/intermediateThursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09240309

Dressmaking - beginners/improversTuesday, 9.30-11.30am, 22/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09141809

Dressmaking - beginners/improversTuesday, 9.30-11.30am, 23/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09240409

Dressmaking - beginners/improversTuesday, 1-3pm, 22/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09141909

Dressmaking - beginners/improversTuesday, 1-4pm, 23/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09240509

Garment Construction

Workshop sessions where you can finish off anexisting project or start a new garment to finishoff later at home.

Garment construction workshop - all abilitiesFriday, 9.30am-2.30pm, 16/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £33; b £25.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09142009


Garment construction - beginnersSaturday, 10am-4pm, 10/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £59; b £44.60; c n/aRochester, code: R09142209S





Garment construction summer schoolMon-Wed, 9.30am-2.30pm, 19/7/10 for three sessionsFees: a £55; b £42.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09340509

Fit to Finish

Create beautiful and unique garments usingmodern techniques. Learn about patterncutting and how to use a sewing machine. For all abilities.

Fit to finish - dressmakingThursday, 9.45-11.45am, 24/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09142309

Fit to finish - dressmakingThursday, 11.45am-12.45pm, 24/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £55; b £42.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09142409

Fit to finish - dressmakingThursday, 1-3pm, 24/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09142509

Fit to finish - dressmakingThursday, 9.45-11.45am, 25/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09240809

Fit to finish - dressmakingThursday, 11.45am-12.45pm, 25/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £55; b £42.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09240909

Fit to finish - dressmakingThursday, 1-3pm, 25/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £98; b £73.10; c n/aRochester, code: R09241009

Recycling Textiles

Recycle some of your favourite items into a newgarment. Explore colour combination, texturematching, embroidery and fabric joiningtechniques that will create a totally unique piece.

Rags to riches (recycling textiles)Saturday, 10am-4pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09142609


Discover a sense of achievement increating an individualised garment thatis made to measure for you. Gainconfidence in choosing and working

with a range of fabrics and styles.Learn the secrets of professionalfinishing from our tutors who are allsubject specialists.

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EnglishCreative Writing

Classes are suitable for all abilities. Learn howto organise your material and bring your writingto life by using different genres, styles,presentation, characterisation and structure.Tutors provide inspiration, instruction andprofessional feedback.

OCN Creative Writing - small groupMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £293; b £217.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09140009

Creative writing - beginnersTuesday, 1.30-3pm, 15/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £65; b £50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09140109

CV Writing

Your CV makes an impression within a minuteof being seen. Make sure that your style andlayout says what you want it to say, you maynot get a second chance.

CV writing - small groupFriday, 9.30am-3pm, 13/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £33; b £26.70; c n/aRochester, code: R15101409

GCSE English

If you need a GCSE Qualification tounlock the door to work or to furtherstudy then you have a common goalwith many of our GCSE learners.

“I had too much happening in mylife when I was at school andnever passed the importantexams - I wish I had thosequalifications now.”

“I really want a better job but Idon’t have the qualifications thatemployers are looking for.”

Do you recognise your own situationin these comments? If so, now is thetime to take action. Within one year ofenrolment on our GCSE English you

could have a pass that will boost your employability and yourconfidence. Every year we help manyadults to invest in their skills and passtheir GCSEs with impressive gradesby providing:

• small classes where you can get lotsof support from the tutor;

• classes at a variety of times andvenues to suit you;

• friendly and highly qualified tutorswho are experienced in working with adults;

• very reasonable fees.

For advice contact Jeremy Jones on01634 338418 or email him [email protected]

GCSE English

The wide range of work covered includesdevelopment of learners' writing, reading,speaking and listening skill, and the detailedstudy of both a novel and a Shakespeare play.

GCSE EnglishMonday, 10am-12noon, 14/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £129; b £99; c £29Rochester, code: R12100109F

GCSE EnglishMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £129; b £99; c £29Gillingham, code: G12100209F

GCSE EnglishWednesday, 7-9.15pm, 16/9/09 for 28 sessionsFees: a £129; b £99; c £29Rainham, code: P12100309F

GCSE EnglishThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £129; b £99; c £29Gillingham, code: G12100409F

GCSE English (cont 10-11)Monday, 6.30-9pm, 11/1/10 for 19 sessionsFees: a £129; b £99; c £29Rochester, code: R12200509F


Skills for LifeEnglish

Skills for Life English are theskills you need to get on at workand get on in life.

Having an up-to-date qualificationin English at Level 2 can help youget on at work and in life. Taking afree course to update your Englishskills will increase your confidence.You’ll be joining thousands ofpeople across the country whohave already transformed theirwork and home lives.

MACLS offers classes every day atthe Rochester and GillinghamCentres. Classes are usually fortwo hours and if you wish you canattend more than one. Classesand qualifications are entirely freeof charge.

Classes are offered at all levels so you can join a class that isright for you. Call Judy Talbot on01634 338400 to arrange anappointment to talk about youroptions and requirements.

“My little girl has just startedschool and I want to help her.”

“I now need a qualification forEnglish for work.”

“Now the kids are at school Iwant to brush up on my skillsbefore I go back to work.”

“I missed out so much atschool, now just seemed theright time to pick up my skills.”

“I want to improve my chancesof promotion.”

Skills for Life Maths - pleasesee page 36.

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English as a ForeignLanguage (EFL)


ESOL If English isn't your main language,you can do a course to help youimprove your English. These coursesare called ESOL or English forSpeakers of other Languages.

Improving your English will make iteasier to:�• get a good job;• talk to doctors and teachers;• gain qualifications;

• help your children with homework;• learn about life in the UK for British

Citizenship.

What happens on an ESOL course?Your tutor will help you to practise: • speaking and listening;• reading and writing;• vocabulary;• punctuation and grammar.

A course at a time and place to suit you: • classes are held at Chatham,

Gillingham and Rochester;

• daytime and evening; • enrolment at any time of the year.

There are courses at all levels soyou'll be able to start at the rightlevel for you. Everyone can getpersonal and individual advice on thebest ESOL arrangements for theirown circumstances.

Call Ninu Sagar on 01634 338486 toarrange a personal appointment.

EFL elementary Cambridge KET

For those who have a basic knowledge ofEnglish and wish to improve their generalEnglish. There will be an opportunity to take theCambridge KET examination.

EFL elementary Cambridge KETWednesday, 10am-12noon, 23/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170209

EFL early intermediate Cambridge PET

For those with a good basic knowledge ofEnglish or who have passed the Cambridge KET examination.

EFL early intermediate Cambridge PETMonday, 7-9pm, 21/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170309

EFL early intermediate Cambridge PETThursday, 10am-12noon, 24/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170409

EFL higher intermediate Cambridge FCE

For those with a very good knowledge ofEnglish or who have passed the CambridgePET examination.

EFL higher intermediate Cambridge FCEMonday, 7-9pm, 21/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170509

EFL higher intermediate Cambridge FCEThursday, 10am-12noon, 24/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170609

EFL advanced Cambridge CAE/CPE

For those with who are able to communicate inEnglish fluently or who have passed theCambridge FCE examination.

EFL advanced Cambridge CAE/CPEWednesday, 7-9pm, 23/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170709

EFL advanced Cambridge CAETuesday, 7-9pm, 22/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aGillingham, code: G12170809

EFL Conversation

For those who wish to improve their speakingand listening skills.

EFL elementary/early intermediateconversationFriday, 10am-12noon, 25/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12170909

EFL intermediate/higher intermediateconversationWednesday, 12.30-2.30pm, 23/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £359; b £359; c n/aRochester, code: R12171009

These courses are for visitors to thiscountry whose first language is notEnglish and who wish to work towardsthe internationally recognisedCambridge Examinations, which takeplace in June 2010. Learners can joinEFL classes at any time during theyear. Before you join a course yourexisting level of skills in Englishlanguage will need to be assessed toensure that you are offered a classthat is right for you. You will need tophone 01634 338400 or call into acentre to book a place at theassessment session.

The assessment sessions will takeplace on the following dates:

Gillingham Adult Education CentreGreen Street, Gillingham

Monday, 7 September, 6-9pm Tuesday, 8 September, 10am-12noon

Rochester Adult Learning CentreEastgate, Rochester

Wednesday 9th September, 6-9pmThursday, 10 September, 10am-1pm

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Family Learning

Arts and Crafts

Family art and craft classes are an excellentway for parents and children to spend somequality time together. Create unique items froma range of materials and learn new skills andtechniques which will come in handy on thoserainy weekends. Grandparents or carers arewelcome in place of parents.

Christmas crafts parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 and Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/12/09 Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09100009

Make a teddy bear parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 andSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09200109

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Thursday, 4.30-6.30pm, 17/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £87; b £70.20; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09100209

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Thursday, 4.15-6.15pm, 17/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £102; b £81.90; c n/aRochester, code: RQ09100309

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Saturday, 10am-1pm, 3/10/09 and Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 10/10/09Fees: a £45; b £37.50; n/aRochester, code: RQ09100509

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Saturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 andSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/12/09Fees: a £45; b £37.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09100409


Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Thursday, 4.15-6.15pm, 14/1/10for 12 sessionsFees: a £102; b £81.90; c n/aRochester, code: RQ09200709

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 andSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10Fees: a £45; b £37.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09200809


Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Thursday, 4.15-6.15pm, 22/4/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £102; b £81.90; c n/aRochester, code: RQ09301009

Holiday club pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Mon-Wed, 9.30am-12.30pm, 15/2/10 for three sessionsFees: a £45; b £37.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09201109

Holiday club art and craft parent andchild, ages 5 to 12Mon-Wed, 9.30am-12.30pm, 26/10/09 for three sessionsFees: a £38; b £30.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09101209

Holiday club gardening parent and child,ages 5 to 12Mon-Wed, 1-4pm, 26/10/09 for three sessionsFees: a £38; b £30.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ03101309

Cookery

A balanced, nutritious and healthy diet is the beststart in life that you can give your baby or toddler.Eating healthily on a limited budget is easier thanit seems. Learn to make your money go furtherwhilst still producing a tasty and interestingrange of dishes. Most of the courses offer freetuition so you only make a small contribution toingredients. Or attend one of the fun cookeryclasses with an older child offered on Saturdays.

Cooking lunch for your baby, ages 0 to 18 monthsMonday, 10am-12noon, 14/9/09 for six sessionsFees: £6Gillingham, code: GQ07101409

Cooking lunch for your baby, ages 0 to 18 monthsMonday, 10am-12noon, 2/11/09 for seven sessionsFees: £7Gillingham, code: GQ07101509

Cooking lunch for your baby,ages 0 to 18 monthsMonday, 10am-12noon, 11/1/10 for five sessionsFees: £5Gillingham, code: GQ07201609

Cooking lunch for your baby, ages 0 to 18 monthsMonday, 10am-12noon, 22/2/10 for five sessionsFees: £5Gillingham, code: GQ07201709

Cooking lunch for your baby, ages 0 to 18 monthsMonday, 10am-12noon, 19/4/10 for five sessionsFees: £5Gillingham, code: GQ07301809

Cooking lunch for your baby,ages 0 to 18 monthsMonday, 10am 12noon, 7/06/10 for six sessionsFees: £6Gillingham, code: GQ07302409

Cooking lunch for your toddler, ages 18 months to 3 yearsMonday, 12.15-2.15pm, 14/9/09for six sessionsFees: £6Gillingham, code: GQ07101909

Cooking lunch for your toddler, ages 18 months to 3 yearsMonday, 12.15-2.15pm, 2/11/09 for seven sessionsFees: £7Gillingham, code: GQ07102009

Cooking lunch for your toddler, ages 18 months to 3 yearsMonday, 12.15-2.15pm, 11/1/10 for five sessionsFees: £5Gillingham, code: GQ07202109


We offer a broad range of enjoyablecourses that cater for all ages andinterests, which run after school hours,over the weekend or during the schoolholidays. Courses are for parents,grandparents or carers and their children.Each adult can bring up to two children.Only the adult pays the fee, there is noadditional charge for the children.

Why not come and support your child’sdevelopment by learning new thingstogether. Have fun and meet otherswith similar interests. We aresupporting the National FamilyLearning Festival with a FamilyLearning Fun Day on 17 October. All Family Learning activities on thatday will be free.

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Family LearningCooking lunch for your toddler, ages 18 months to 3 yearsMonday, 12.15-2.15pm, 22/2/10 for five sessionsFees: £5Gillingham, code: GQ07202209

Cooking lunch for your toddler, ages 18 months to 3 yearsMonday, 12.15-2.15pm, 19/4/10 for five sessionsFees: £5Gillingham, code: GQ07302309

Cooking lunch for your toddler, ages 18 months to 3 yearsMonday, 12.15-2.15pm, 7/6/10 for six sessionsFees: £6Gillingham, code: GQ07302509

Christmas cooking ideas for you and yourchild, ages 6 to 14Saturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 and Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/12/09Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ07102609

Tasty cooking ideas for you and yourchild, ages 4 to 7Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 andSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ07202709

Health, Fitness and Leisure

Soothe your baby with a relaxing baby massage.Bring your baby along and learn some safe,traditional techniques that will enhance well-beingfor both parent and child. Gain confidence inhandling your baby and meet other parents withbabies. For babies 0-18 months. For older childrenand their parents there is the challenging survivalskills weekend at Capstone Farm Country Park,and the holiday club during May half-term.

Baby massage Parent and child, ages 0 to 18 monthsTuesday, 1.30-3.30pm, 15/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ01102809



Baby massage parent and child,ages 0 to 18 monthsTuesday, 1.30-3.30pm, 20/4/10 for five sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ07203109

Survival challenge weekend parent andchild, ages 5 to 14Saturday, 1pm-11am, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: £20 per head payable on the dayCapstone Farm Country Park,code: XQ08303209

Holiday club Fitness and sport parent andchild, ages 6 to 14Mon-Wed, 9.30am-12.30pm, 31/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £33; b £25.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ08303309

Mini beast safari, ages 5 to 10Mon-Tue, 10am-12noon, 31/5/10 for two sessionsFees: £8 per head payable on the dayCapstone Farm Country Park, code: XQ02306209

Mini beast safari, ages 5 to 10Saturday, 10am-12noon, 31/7/10 for one sessionFees: £4 per head payable on the dayCapstone Farm Country Park, code: XQ02306309

Languages

Languages are so beneficial for braindevelopment for adults and children. Support andencourage your child in learning language skillsthe fun way and gain some new skills yourself.

Have fun with French Stage 1 parent andchild, ages 5 to 11Wednesday, 4.30-6.30pm, 23/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ12103409

Have fun with French Stage 2 parent andchild, ages 5 to 11Wednesday, 4.30-6.30pm, 21/4/10 for five sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ12303509

Have fun with Spanish Stage 1 parent andchild, ages 5 to 11Tuesday, 4.30-6.30pm, 22/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ12103609

Have fun with Spanish Stage 2 parent andchild,ages 5 to 11Tuesday, 4.30-6.30pm, 20/4/10 for five sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ12303709

Playbox

Playbox is an opportunity to meet regularly withother parents and children in a safe andsupportive environment and do some enjoyableactivities together, such as games and puzzles,story-time and singing, arts and crafts. Playboxcourses are all free.

Playbox parent and child, ages 0 to 4Thursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ09103809

Playbox parent and child, ages 0 to 4Thursday, 10am-12noon, 14/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ09203909

Playbox parent and child, ages 0 to 4Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 16/9/09for 12 sessionsFees: FreeSt Paul's Church Parkwood, code: XQ09104009

Playbox parent and child, ages 0 to 4Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 13/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: FreeSt Paul's Church Parkwood, code: XQ09204109

Playbox parent and child, ages 0 to 4Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 21/4/10 for 12 sessionsFees: FreeSt Paul's Church Parkwood, code: XQ09304209

Playbox parent and child, ages 0 to 4Tuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: FreeWoodlands Primary School Children'sCentre, code: XQ09104309




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Family LearningFamily Courses for Parentsand Carers

Safe computing the facts - parents and carersWednesday, 4-6pm, 16/9/09 for five sessionsFees: FreeChatham Boys Grammar School,code: XQ06200009

Emergency first aid for babies andchildren - parents and carersTuesday, 9.30-11.30am, 15/9/09 for five sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01104609

Emergency first aid for babies andchildren - parents and carersTuesday, 7-9pm, 12/1/10 for five sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01204709

Emergency first aid for babies andchildren - parents and carersTuesday, 9.30-11.30am, 20/4/10 for five sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01304809

Stress busting and self-esteem - parentsand carersMonday, 7-9pm, 19/4/10 for five sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ14304909

Understanding and supporting your child- parents and carersWednesday, 4-6pm, 4/11/09 for five sessionsFees: FreeChatham Boys Grammar School,code: XQ14100009

Understanding criminal law and yourrights - parents and carersMonday, 7-9pm, 11/1/10 for five sessionsFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ14105009

Family Learning Fun Days

Come along to our fantastic and popular fundays. T ake part in a variety of courses with yourchild. These taster courses offer an excitingopportunity to try different types of informallearning for a day in arts, sports and leisure. All these courses can lead onto longer coursesin your areas of interest. Details of the longercourses will be available on the day.

Baby massage parent and child, 0 to 18-months-oldSaturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01105109

Creative clay modelling parent and child,ages 3 to 7Saturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09for one sessionFees: £1Gillingham, code: GQ09105209

Create your own greeting cards oncomputer parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: £1.50Gillingham, code: GQ09105309

Fitness and fun parent and child,ages 6 to 11Saturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ08105409

Football coaching for dads and kids inpartnership with Gillingham FC, ages 5 to 8Saturday, 10-11am, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ08105509

Stress buster and self-esteem for parent -adults onlySaturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ14105609

Arts and crafts spiders and bugs parentand child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 1-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: £1Gillingham, code: GQ09105709

Family first aid parent and child, ages 7 to 14Saturday, 1-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01105809

Tasty cooking ideas for dads and kids, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 1.30-3.30pm, 17/10/09for one sessionFees: £2Gillingham, code: GQ07106009

Wiggle and shake belly dancing parentand child, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 1-3pm, 17/10/09 for one session TBCGillingham, code: GQ09106109

Make a bee box - save a bee, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 9.30am-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: £3Gillingham, code: GQ05100009

Baby massage parent and child, ages 0 to 18 monthsSaturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £2Rochester, code: RQ01306409

Creative clay modelling parent and child,ages 3 to 7Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £3.50Rochester, code: RQ09306509

Create your own greeting cards oncomputer parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £2.60Rochester, code: RQ06306609

Fitness and fun parent and child, ages 6 to 11Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08306709

Football coaching for dads and kids inpartnership with GFC, ages 5 to 8Saturday, 10am-11am, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08306809

Football coaching for dads and kids inpartnership with Gillingham FC, ages 7 to 14Saturday, 1-2pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08306909

Stress buster and self-esteem for parents- adults onlySaturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ14307009

Arts and crafts, spiders and bugs parentand child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £1.50Rochester, code: RQ09307109

Emergency First Aid for babies andchildren - adults onlySaturday, 1-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ01307209

Wiggle and shake belly dancing - parent and child, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 1-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08307309

Fun with indoor gardening pots parentand child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 1-3pm, 19/6/10 for 1 sessionFees: £2Rochester, code: RQ03307409

Make a bee box - save a bee, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 9.30am-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £3Rochester, code: RQ05300009


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Saturday learning

26 September 2009

Legs, tums and bums Saturday, 10-10.50am, 26/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £22; b £17.80; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08103009

3 October 2009

Genealogy on the internet - introductionSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 3/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £36; b £28.50; c n/aRochester, code: R06103209

Pottery parent and child, 4-16Saturday, 10am-1pm, 3/10/09 andSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 10/10/09Fees: a £45; b £37.50; c n/aRochester, code: RQ09100509

Learn how to sell your craft workSaturday, 10am-1pm, 3/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £21; b £17.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09145109

10 October 2009

Decorative nails - tasterSaturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aRochester, code: R07100009 Not in main

Life drawing for beginners - tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £24; b £20.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09104109

Decorative glass designSaturday, 10am-4pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09141109

Belly dancing - journey of dance in EgyptSaturday, 10am-2pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09143509

Garment construction - beginnersSaturday, 10am-4pm, 10/10/09for two sessionsFees: a £59; b £44.60; c n/aRochester, code: R09142209S

Rags to riches - recycling textilesSaturday, 10am-4pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09142609

Indian head massage - tasterSaturday, 12.30pm-4.30pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £22; b £18.10; c n/aRochester, code: R01100209

Introduction to pilates - tasterSaturday, 10am-12:30pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £15; b £12.90; c n/aRochester, code: R08101209

Floristry - sympathy based heartSaturday, 10am-2pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £34.50; b £30.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03101109

Gardening - troubleshooting workshopSaturday, 10am-2pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03102109

How to work with challenging learnersworkshopSaturday, 9am-3.30pm, 10/10/09for one sessionFees: a £31; b £25; c n/aRochester, code: R13103509

17 October 2009

Decorative gift wrappingSaturday, 10am-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G09140209 Not in main

Introduction to jewellery design - bead, needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 17/10/09for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G09140409

Office 2007 - What's new?Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06102409S

Hand reflexology - tasterSaturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £21.50; b £17.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G01100109

French for skiing Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 17/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12150109S

German for skiing Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 17/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12152809S

Italian for skiing Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 17/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12153909S

Rameses the GreatSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 17/10/09for one sessionFees: a £26; b £20.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G10100309

Football coaching for dads and kids inpartnership with GFC, ages 5 to 8Saturday, 10-11am, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ08105509

Baby massage parent and child, ages 0 to 18 monthsSaturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01105109

Creative clay modelling parent and child,ages 3 to 7Saturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: £1Gillingham, code: GQ09105209

Create your own greeting cards oncomputer parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: £1.50Gillingham, code: GQ09105309

Fitness and fun parent and child, ages 6 to 11Saturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ08105409

Stress buster and self-esteem for parent -adults onlySaturday, 10am-12noon, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ14105609


These pages bring together all courseswhich are scheduled to run onSaturdays during the year. Some alsoappear in the main listings. Most of theone session taster courses could be

extended to run for longer, if there issufficient demand. If you have nevertried an adult learning class before welook forward to welcoming you to oneof our Saturday tasters.

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Saturday learningTasty cooking ideas for dads and kids,ages 5 to 12Saturday, 1.30-3.30pm, 17/10/09for one sessionFees: £2Gillingham, code: GQ07106009

Make a bee box - save a bee, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 9.30am-3pm, 17/10/09for one sessionFees: £3Gillingham, code: GQ05100009

Arts and crafts spiders and bugs parentand child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 1-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: £1Gillingham, code: GQ09105709

Family first aid parent and child,ages 7 to 14Saturday, 1-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ01105809

Wiggle and shake belly dancing parentand child, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 1-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: FreeGillingham, code: GQ09106109

Study SkillsSaturday, 12.30-3pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: freeGillingham, code: G14104109

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28 November 2009

Make-up for 50+ - tasterSaturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £22; b £18.10; c n/aRochester, code: R07100209 Not in main

Creative christmas cards - for allSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09140309 Not in main

Introduction to jewellery design - bead, needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09140509

Portrait drawing for beginners - tasterSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £24; b £20.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09104409

Mosaic design - tasterSaturday, 10am-4pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09141009

Patchwork - make your own gift for ChristmasSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09142909

Sign language: Working towards Level 2Saturday, 10am-1pm, 28/11/09 for three sessionsFees: a £36; b £28.50; c n/aRochester, code: R12171109

Shopping onlineSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aRochester, code: R06103309


Using new and emerging technology for trainersSaturday, 9am-3.30pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £31; b £25; c n/aRochester, code: R13103609

Watercolour - beginnersSaturday, 10am-3pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09101309

Understanding child protectionSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 28/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £28.50; b £22.50; c n/aRochester, code: R01101309 (not in main)

5 December 2009


Introduction to circuit trainingSaturday, 9-10am, 5/12/09 for two sessionsFees: a £14; b £12.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G08100509

Christmas crafts parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 and Saturday, 9.30pm-4pm, 12/12/09Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09100009

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Saturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 andSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/12/09Fees: a £45; b £37.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09100409

Christmas cooking ideas for you and yourchild, ages 6 to 14Saturday, 10am-1pm, 5/12/09 and Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/12/09Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ07102609

12 December 2009

Introduction to your laptop - Windows Vista or XPSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 12/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £33; b £27.90; c n/aGillingham, G06102709S

AutoCAD in a daySaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 12/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105209

Dreamweaver in a daySaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 12/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06105509

Aromatherapy - tasterSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £22; b £18.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G01100009

13 March 2010

Introduction to jewellery design - bead, needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aGillingham, code: G09240109

Computing - first stepsSaturday, 9.30am-2pm, 13/3/10for three sessionsFees: a £44; b £34.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06200309S

Introduction to your laptop - WindowsVista or XPSaturday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £33; b £27.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06202909S

Learn a dance for your special daySaturday, 10am-1pm, 13/3/10 for three sessionsFees: a £34; b £26.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G09241509S

Build a BBQSaturday, 10am-2pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £38; b £31.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05200509


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Saturday learningTai Chi workshopSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £25; b £9.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G08201309

Holiday French Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12250209S

Holiday Greek Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12253709S

Holiday PolishSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12255109S

Holiday PortugueseSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/03/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12255309S

Holiday Spanish Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12255609S

Holiday Turkish Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12257609S

Queens, kings and mistressesSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G10201009

Tasty cooking ideas for you and yourchild, ages 4 to 7Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 and Saturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ07202709

Make a teddy bear parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 andSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10Fees: a £35; b £27.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09200109

Pottery parent and child, ages 4 to 16Saturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 andSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10Fees: a £45; b £37.50; c n/aGillingham, code: GQ09200809

Study skills - Revision focusSaturday, 12.30-3pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: freeGillingham, code: G14204209

20 March 2010

Health and fitness fundraiserSaturday, 10am-1pm, 20/3/10 for one sessionFees: £5Gillingham, code: G09241809

27 March 2010

Servicing your car Saturday, 10am-2pm, 27/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aGillingham, code: GO4200209


Basic plastering - workshopSaturday, 10am-2pm, 27/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £46; b £39.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05201209

Wedding - wacky wire wedding bouquetsSaturday, 10am-2pm, 27/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £33.50; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G03200809

Introduction to garden designSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 27/3/10for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G03202309S

8 May 2010

Introduction to yoga stretching andrelaxation techniquesSaturday, 10am-1pm, 8/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £13.60; c n/aRochester, code: R08300809

Holiday Dutch Saturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12350009S

Holiday German Saturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12352909S

Holiday Italian Saturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12354009S

Holiday Russian Saturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12355409S

15 May 2010

Eyebrow shaping - tasterSaturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £21.50code: b £17.60code: c n/aRochester, code: R07300109 Not in main

Quilts from recycling shirtsSaturday, 10am-4pm, 1505/10 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09143009

Song writing workshopSaturday, 10am-3pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09340009

Bollywood dancing - tasterSaturday, 10am-1pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £17; b £14.60; c n/aRochester, code: R09340709 (not in main)

Reflexology - tasterSaturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £21.50; b £17.60; c n/aRochester, code: R01300709

Yoga meditation daySaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 15/5/10 for onesessionFees: a £25; b £9.90; c n/aRochester, code: R08300909

Wedding - contemporary button holes and corsagesSaturday, 10am-2pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £31.50; b £27.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03300909


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Saturday learningGardening - patio containers and hanging basketsSaturday, 10am-2pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £32.50; b £28.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03302209


Dyslexia training workshopSaturday, 9am-3.30pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £31; b £25; c n/aRochester, code: R13303309

Survival challenge weekend parent andchild, ages 5 to 14Saturday, 1pm-11am, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: £20 per head payable on the dayCapstone Farm Country Park, code:XQ08303209

Health and fitness fundraiserSaturday, 10am-1pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: £5Rochester, code: R09340909

Study SkillsSaturday, 12.30-3pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: freeRochester, code: R14304309

12 June 2010

Basic computer maintenanceSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £28; b £22.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G06305609

Saturday BBQSaturday, 9.30am-1.30pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G07300809

Build a garden wallSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £38; b £31.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05300609

Basic plastering - workshopSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £46; b £39.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G05301309

Floristry - sympathy - woven padSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £26.50; b £22.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G03301309

Buon appetito! Look, listen and cookSaturday, 9.30am-12noon, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £21.50; b £18.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G12354109

19 June, 2010

Learn to make a bag for lifeSaturday, 10am-1pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £21; b £17.40; c n/aRochester, code: R09341109 Not in main

Introduction to jewellery design - bead,needle weavingSaturday, 10am-4pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £23; b £18.80; c n/aRochester, code: R09341309


Interior design - ideas for your homeSaturday, 10am-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aRochester, code: R09341209

Introduction to garden designSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03302409S

Football coaching for dads and kids inpartnership with Gillingham FC, ages 5 to 8Saturday, 10am-11am, 19/6/10 for onesessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08306809

Baby massage parent and child, ages 0 to 18 monthsSaturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10for one sessionFees: £2Rochester, code: RQ01306409

Creative clay modelling parent and child, ages 3 to 7Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £3.50Rochester, code: RQ09306509

Create your own greeting cards oncomputer parent and child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £2.60Rochester, code: RQ06306609

Fitness and fun parent and child, ages 6 to 11Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08306709

Stress buster and self-esteem for parents- adults onlySaturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ14307009

Arts and crafts, spiders and bugs parentand child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 10am-12noon, 19/6/10for one sessionFees: £1.50Rochester, code: RQ09307109

Football coaching for dads and kids inpartnership with Gillinghm FC, ages 7 to 14Saturday, 1-2pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08306909

Emergency First Aid for babies andchildren - adults onlySaturday, 1-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ01307209

Wiggle and shake belly dancing parentand child, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 1-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: FreeRochester, code: RQ08307309

Fun with indoor gardening pots parentand child, ages 5 to 12Saturday, 1-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £2Rochester, code: RQ03307409

Make a bee box - save a bee, ages 5 to 11Saturday, 9.30am-3pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: £3Rochester, code: RQ05300009

Mini beast safari for parent and child, ages 5 to 10Saturday, 10am-12noon, 31/7/10 for one sessionFees: £4 per head payable on the dayCapstone Farm Country Park,code: XQ02306309


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Fitness and wellbeing

Aromatherapy

Learn how to mix a range of oils to achieverelaxation or stimulation.

Aromatherapy tasterSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £22; b £18.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G01100009

Gym Instructor - Qualification

Are you interested in fitness and looking for anew career? Active IQ is an awarding bodyoperating in the sport, recreational and leisuresector providing qualifications for those wishingto work in the industry.

Active IQ Level 2 Gym InstructorWednesday, 12.30-4.30pm, 23/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £598; b £507.40; c £296Woodlands Community Centre,code: X08103609F

Active IQ Level 2 Gym InstructorMon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm, 28/6/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £578; b £487.40; c £276Woodlands Community Centre,code: X08301009F

Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructor -Circuit TrainingMon-Fri, 9am-3.30pm, 26/7/10 for five sessionsFees: a £197; b £174.20; c £121Woodlands Community Centre,code: X08301109F

Active IQ Level 3 Personal TrainerThursday, 9.30am-5.30pm, 24/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £1,110; b £928.50; c £505Woodlands Community Centre,code: X08103709F

Keep Fit

If you are looking to improve your generalhealth and fitness, we offer a range of coursesthat are delivered in a friendly, non-competitiveenvironment.

Keep fit medauMonday, 6.15-7.15pm, 14/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £77; b £56.90; c n/aRainham, code: P08100409

Keep fit medauMonday, 6.15-7.15pm, 22/2/10 for 13 sessionsFees: a £58; b £43.60; c n/aRainham, code: P08200409

Introduction to circuit trainingSaturday, 9-10am, 5/12/09 for two sessionsFees: a £14; b £12.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G08100509

Circuit trainingWednesday, 7-8pm, 13/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £38; b £29.60; c n/aRochester, code: R08200509

Exercise for the young at heartFriday, 1-2pm, 25/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £55.50; b £47.10; c n/aChattenden, code: X08100609S

Exercise for the young at heartFriday, 1-2pm, 15/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £55.50; b £47.10; c n/aChattenden, code: X08200609

Exercise for the young at heartFriday, 1-2pm, 23/4/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £55.50; b £47.10; c n/aChattenden, code: X08300109

Exercise to musicMonday, 9.15-10am, 21/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £48.50; b £42.20; c n/aTwydall Church Hall, code: X08100709

Exercise to music Monday, 9.15-10am, 11/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £48.50; b £42.20; c n/aTwydall Church Hall, code: X08200709

Exercise to music Monday, 9.15-10am, 19/4/10 for nine sessionsFees: a £44.75; b £39.05; c n/aTwydall Church Hall, code: X08300209

Body toneMonday, 6-6.50pm, 21/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £22; b £17.80; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08102809

Body toneMonday, 6-6.50pm, 9/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £22; b £17.80; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08102909



Keep fit Wednesday, 9.30-10.20am, 23/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £22; b £17.80; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08103309

Keep fit Wednesday, 9.30-10.20am, 11/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £22; b £17.80; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08103209

Stretch and toneTuesday, 11.15am-12noon, 22/9/09 for 6 sessionsFees: a £21; b £17.10; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08103509

Stretch and toneTuesday, 11.15am-12noon, 10/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £21; b £17.10; c n/aStrood Leisure Centre, code: Y08103409

Exercise gently to music for the olderpersonMonday, 10.30-11.30am, 14/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £77; b £56.90; c n/aRochester, code: R08100109

Exercise gently to music for the olderpersonMonday, 10.30-11.30am, 22/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £69; b £51.30; c n/aRochester, code: R08200109

Gentle exercise to musicFriday, 10-11am, 18/9/09 for 11 sessionsFees: a £57; b £42.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G08100209

Gentle exercise to musicFriday, 10-11am, 15/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £52; b £39.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G08200209


Taking care of your health and wellbeinghas never been easier. Our programmesare designed to help you raise yourfitness level – whatever your personalstarting point – and improve yourgeneral wellbeing. Participation in aregular flexibility programme, such asyoga or Pilates, can help you maintain

good joint mobility. In addition to thefitness classes we offer accreditedprogrammes for those who wish towork in the fitness industry. Learn howto use a range of oils and massagetechniques to achieve relaxation. Your family and friends will be willingvolunteers for your new skills.

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Fitness and leisureGentle exercise to musicFriday, 10-11am, 23/4/10 for 11 sessionsFees: a £57; b £42.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G08300009

Exercise for the young at heartTuesday, 9.30-11am, 15/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G08100309

Exercise for the young at heartTuesday, 9.30-11am, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G08200309

Massage

Learn about the use of appropriate oils inmassage. Very relaxing and de-stressing.

Indian head massage - tasterSaturday, 12.30-4.30pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £22; b £18.10; c n/aRochester, code: R01100209

Indian head massageTuesday, 1-3pm, 3/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £52; b £40; c n/aRochester, code: R01100309

Massage and relaxation first stepsWednesday, 7.30-9.30pm 23/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £43; b £32.80; c n/aRochester, code: R01100409S

Massage and relaxation first stepsWednesday, 7.30-9.30pm, 4/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £43; b £32.80; c n/aRochester, code: R01100509S

Massage and relaxationWednesday, 7.30-9.30pm, 13/1/10for 10 sessionsFees: a £78; b £57.90; c n/aRochester, code: R01200609

Pilates

Are you feeling stressed? Pilates is amind/body exercise programme which helps tocreate a healthy balanced body. The exercisecombines stretching and strengthening.

Introduction to pilates - tasterSaturday, 10am-12:30pm, 10/10/09 one sessionFees: a £15; b £12.90; c n/aRochester, code: R08101209

Pilates - mixed abilitiesTuesday, 9-10am, 15/9/09 for 14 sessionsFees: a £49; b £37.30; c n/aRochester, code: R08101309

Pilates - mixed abilitiesTuesday, 9-10am, 23/2/10 for 13 sessionsFees: a £46; b £35.20; c n/aRochester, code: R08201109

Fitness pilates style Wednesday, 11am-12noon, 23/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £28; b £19.60; c n/aWoodlands, code: X08101409S

Fitness pilates style Wednesday, 11am-12noon, 13/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £28; b £19.60; c n/aWoodlands, code: X08201209

Fitness pilates style Wednesday, 11am-12noon, 21/4/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £28; b £19.60; c n/aWoodlands, code: X08300609

Tai Chi

Feeling tired and worn out? Tai Chi uses aseries of slow movements to promote healthand general well-being. It helps to improvebreathing, circulation, posture and balance.

Tai Chi workshopSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 13/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £25; b £19.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G08201309

Tai Chi Monday, 7-8.30pm, 21/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £62; b £49.40; c n/aHempstead, code: X08101509

Tai Chi Monday, 7-8.30pm, 11/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £62; b £49.40; c n/aHempstead, code: X08201409

Tai ChiMonday, 7-8.30pm, 19/4/10 for nine sessionsFees: a £57; b £45.60; c n/aHempstead, code: X08300709

Tai Chi - all abilitiesTuesday, 10am-11.30am, 15/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08101609

Tai Chi - all abilitiesTuesday, 10am-11.30am, 23/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aRochester, code: R08201509

Tai Chi - all abilitiesThursday, 11.30am-1pm, 17/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08101709

Tai Chi - all abilitiesThursday, 11.30am-1pm, 25/2/10for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aRochester, code: R08201609

Tai Chi - all abilitiesThursday, 7-8.30pm, 17/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G08101809

Tai Chi - all abilitiesThursday, 7-8.30pm, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G08201709

Yoga

Yoga is a system of personal development thatencompasses body, mind and spirit. Learnerswill achieve increased flexibility, balance and asense of wellbeing.

Gentle yogaMonday, 1.30-3pm, 14/9/09 for 34 sessionsFees: a £152; b £109.40; c n/aRochester, code: R08101909

Gentle yogaWednesday, 1.30-3pm, 16/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08102009

Gentle yogaWednesday, 1.30-3pm, 24/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aRochester, code: R08201809

Gentle yogaThursday, 1.30-3pm, 17/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08102109

Gentle yogaThursday, 1.30-3pm, 25/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.20; c n/aRochester, code: R08201909

Intro to yoga stretching and relaxationtechniques-tasterSaturday, 10am-1pm, 8/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £16; b £13.60; c n/aRochester, code: R08300809


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Fitness and leisureYoga - beginnersFriday, 1.30-3pm, 18/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08102209

Yoga - beginnersFriday, 1.30-3pm, 26/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.20; c n/aRochester, code: R08202009

Yoga - beginnersWednesday, 7.30-9pm, 16/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aGillingham, code: G08102309

Yoga - beginnersWednesday, 7.30-9pm, 24/2/10for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G08202109

Yoga - intermediateMonday, 9.45-11.15am, 14/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08102409

Yoga - intermediateMonday, 9.45-11.15am, 22/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £77; b £59.60; c n/aRochester, code: R08202209

Yoga - all abilitiesMonday, 1.30-3pm, 14/9/09 for 33 sessionsFees: a £148; b £106.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G08102509

Yoga - all abilitiesMonday, 7.30-9pm, 14/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £139; b £100.30; c n/aRainham, code: P08102609

Yoga - all abilitiesMonday, 7.30-9pm, 14/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08102709

Yoga - all abilitiesMonday, 7.30-9pm, 22/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £77; b £56.90; c n/aRochester, code: R08202309

Yoga - all abilitiesTuesday, 1.30-3pm, 15/9/09 for 34 sessionsFees: a £152; b £109.40; c n/aRochester, code: R08102809



Yoga - all abilitiesWednesday, 10-11.30am, 16/9/09 for 34 sessionsFees: a £152; b £109.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G08103009

Yoga - all abilitiesWednesday, 10.15-11.45am, 16/9/09 for 34 sessionsFees: a £152; b £109.40; c n/aRochester, code: R08103109

Yoga - all abilitiesWednesday, 7.30-9pm, 16/9/09 for 32 sessionsFees: a £143; b £103.10; c n/aRainham, code: P08103209

Yoga - all abilitiesThursday, 9.45-11.15am, 17/9/09 for 18 sessionsFees: a £85; b £62.50; c n/aRochester, code: R08103309

Yoga - all abilitiesThursday, 9.45-11.15am, 25/2/10for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aRochester, code: R08202509

Yoga - all abilitiesThursday, 1.30-3pm, 17/9/09 for 33 sessionsFees: a £148; b £106.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G08103409

Yoga - all abilitiesFriday, 10-11.30am, 18/9/09 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G08103509

Yoga - all abilitiesFriday, 10-11.30am, 26/2/10 for 17 sessionsFees: a £81; b £59.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G08202609

Yoga meditation daySaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £25; b £9.90; c n/aRochester, code: R08300909


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Floristry

City and Guilds Certificate in Design

and Craft 7822-49 Floristry

Develop traditional design ideas and explorecurrent trends. Suitable for beginners.

City and Guilds 7822-49 FloristryThursday, 9.30am-12.30pm, 17/9/09 for 35 sessionsFees: a £388.30; b £307.30; c £118.30Rochester, code: R03100109F

Floristry

Learn how to create beautiful floral designs.Gain insight into how florists design andproduce professional arrangements. A range oftimes to suit all needs. Courses covercontemporary and traditional techniques andkeep up with current trends. Tutors areprofessional florists.

Introduction to floristryTuesday, 7-9pm, 22/9/09 for five sessionsFees: a £42.50; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R03100209S

Introduction to floristryTuesday, 7-9pm, 12/1/10 for five sessionsFees: a £42.50; b £34.10; c n/aRochester, code: R03200309S

Floristry - beginners and improversTuesday, 7-9pm, 27/4/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £75.25; b £58.45; c n/aRochester, code: R03300409

Floristry for the more advancedThursday, 7-9pm, 8/10/09 for eight sessionsFees: a £61; b £47.80; c n/aRochester, code: R03100509

Floristry - fun with foliageThursday, 7-9pm, 6/5/10 for two sessionsFees: a £23; b £19.10; c n/aRochester, code: R03300609

Create your own christmas wreathTuesday, 6-9pm, 1/12/09 for one sessionFees: a £23.50; b £21.10; c n/aRochester, code: R03100709

Wedding - wacky wire wedding bouquetsSaturday, 10am-2pm, 27/3/10 for one sessionFees: a £33.50; b £29.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G03200809

Wedding - contemporary button holes and corsagesSaturday, 10am-2pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £31.50; b £27.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03300909

Wedding - lily wand and carmen roseThursday, 7-9pm, 22/4/10 for two sessionsFees: a £33.50; b £29.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03301009

Sympathy - based heartSaturday, 10am-2pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £34.50; b £30.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03101109

Sympathy - textured crossWednesday, 10am-2pm, 24/2/10 for one sessionFees: a £26.50; b £22.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03201209

Sympathy - woven padSaturday, 10am-2pm, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £26.50; b £22.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G03301309


Flowers brighten up any environmentand lift the mood. Learn how to designand create eye-catching arrangementsusing a variety of affordable, seasonalflowers and foliage.

Explore the interaction of colours, tints,tones and shades. Learn the secrets offlower preparation and conditioningand the maintenance and care offlower arrangements.

Supported Learning MACLS can offer a broad range of learningopportunities for adults with learningdisabilities. For more details to discuss yourrequirements please phone Candie Hortonon 01634 845359.

Train to Gain If you are an employer we can offer youcompletely free Level 2 NVQ training for youremployees (with underpinning Skills for Life as required). To discuss your requirements please phoneYvonne Smith, Train to Gain Manager, on 01634 338435.

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Gardening


City and Guilds Certificate in Design

and Craft 7822-48 Garden Design

If our introduction to garden design inspiredyou to go further, perhaps even into a newcareer, then the City and Guilds qualification atLevel 2 can get you started on that pathway.Design a suburban garden, country garden anda garden for those with disabilities.

City and Guilds 7822-48 Garden DesignWednesday, 6.30-9pm, 16/9/09 for 36 sessionsFees: a £325.30; b £255.70; c £93.30Rochester, code: R03100009F

Gardening

Covers a range of gardens from the exotic to more contemporary. Take the first step increating a garden that could be an outsideliving room for your home. Learn the basics of site analysis, design principles and draftingskills. Discover the difference between softand hard landscaping and then let yourimagination take over.

Introduction to garden designMonday, 7-9pm, 7/6/10 for five sessionsFees: a £46.50; b £36.30; c n/aRochester, code: R03301409S

Introduction to garden designSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 27/3/10 for 1one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G03202309S

Introduction to garden designSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 19/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03302409S

Fun with gardening - autumn and winterFriday, 12noon-2pm, 18/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £71; b £54.20; c n/aRochester, code: R03101509

Fun with gardening - spring and summerFriday, 12noon-2pm, 26/2/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £71; b £54.20; c n/aRochester, code: R03201609

Garden maintenance - winter and springFriday, 12noon-2pm, 15/1/10 for five sessionsFees: a £46.50; b £36.30; c n/aRochester, code: R03201709

Garden maintenance - summer and autumnFriday, 12noon-2pm, 11/6/10 for five sessionsFees: a £46.50; b £36.30; c n/aRochester, code: R03301809

Gardens in bloomTuesday, 7-9pm, 23/2/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £71; b £54.20; c n/aRochester, code: R03201909

Kitchen gardening - grow your own fruits,herbs and vegMonday, 7-9pm, 19/4/10 for five sessionsFees: a £49; b £38.80; c n/aRochester, code: R03302009

Gardening - troubleshooting workshopSaturday, 10am-2pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £22.50; b £18.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03102109

Gardening - patio containers and hangingbasketsSaturday, 10am-2pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £32.50; b £28.60; c n/aRochester, code: R03302209

Your garden is an expression of yourpersonality – learn how to create yourown tranquil oasis where you can relaxand socialise with friends and family.

Whether you want to grow flowers orreturn to the Good Life and grow yourown food, there is a course for you.

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Languages

Dutch

Holiday DutchSaturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12350009S

French

French for skiingSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 17/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12150109S

Holiday FrenchSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12250209S

French pronunciation - beginnersMonday, 10am-12noon, 9/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £53; b £40.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G12150309

Improve your French pronunciation -elementary - intermediateMonday, 10am-12noon, 11/1/10 for five sessionsFees: a £53; b £40.40; c n/aGillingham, code: G12250409

French - beginnersMonday, 12.45-2.45pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12150509

French - beginnersMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRainham, code: P12150609

French - beginnersWednesday, 6.45-8.45pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aChatham Grammar School for Boys,code: X12150709

French - beginnersThursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12150809

French - beginnersMonday, 7.15-9.15pm, 1/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRainham, code: P12250909

French - beginnersTuesday, 10am-12noon, 2/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12251009

French - beginnersWednesday, 1-3pm, 3/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aHempstead Infant School, code: X12251109

French - beginnersWednesday, 7-9pm, 3/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12251209

French - beginners - one-week intensiveMon-Fri, 10am-3pm, 15/2/10 for five sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aRochester, code: R12251309

French - beginners - 8 day intensiveTue-Fri and Mon-Thur, 10am-4pm, 6/4/10for eight sessionsFees: a £122.50; b £89.20; c n/aRochester, code: R12351409

Holiday French for complete beginners 4-day intensiveTue - Fri, 10am-4pm, 1/6/10 for four sessionsFees: a £95.50; b £70.30; c n/aRochester, code: R12351509

French - elementaryMonday, 10am-12noon, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12151609

French - elementaryThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12151709

French - elementaryThursday, 10am-12noon, 4/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12151809

French - elementaryThursday, 7-9pm, 4/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12251909

French - early intermediateThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12152009

French - early intermediateMonday, 7-9pm, 1/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12252109

French - intermediateTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12152209

French - intermediateThursday, 12.45-2.45pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12157209

French - advancedWednesday, 7.15-9.15pm, 3/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRainham, code: P12252409

French - advancedThursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12157109

French circleMonday, 7.15-9.15pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRainham, code: P12152509

French circleThursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12152609

“Learning a foreign language canhelp protect the brain against theravages of ageing.” No matter what age you are, learning alanguage is good for you. You can makeyourself understood when you goabroad for business or pleasure. Youcan make friends and keep your brainagile when learning in the classroom.We offer a full range, from beginners toconversation groups at advanced levels.There is also an option for intensiveclasses over one or two weeks.

Our Moodle learning platform enablesyou to carry out personal studybetween classes, if you wish, by loggingin from home. If you are interested in a course on aday or time not listed below, pleasering us and ask to be added to ourwaiting list. We may be able to runcourses in the following if demandallows: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Hindi,Latin and Portuguese. Please also askabout business courses in French,Italian and Spanish.


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French circleMonday, 12.45-2.45pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12157209

German

German for skiingSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 17/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12152809S

Holiday GermanSaturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12352909S

German - beginnersWednesday, 6.45-8.45pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aChatham Grammar School for Boys,code: X12153009

German - beginnersMonday, 7-9pm, 1/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12253109

German - elementaryMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12153209

German - elementaryTuesday, 7-9pm, 2/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12253309

German - intermediateThursday, 1-3pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12153409

German circleFriday, 10am-12noon, 18/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12153509

German circleFriday, 10am-12noon, 5/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12253609

Greek

Holiday GreekSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12253709S

Greek - beginnersThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aChatham South, code: U12153809

Italian

Italian for skiingSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 17/10/09 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12153909S

Holiday ItalianSaturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12354009S

Buon appetito! Look, listen and cookSaturday, 9.30am-12noon, 12/6/10 for one sessionFees: a £21.50; b £18.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G12354109

Italian - beginnersWednesday, 6.45-8.45pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aChatham Grammar School for Boys,code: X12154209

Italian - beginnersMonday, 7-9pm, 1/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12254309

Italian - elementaryMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12154409

Italian - elementaryTuesday, 7-9pm, 2/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12254509

Italian - intermediateMonday, 7.15-9.15pm, 1/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aRainham, code: P12254609

Italian - higher intermediateWednesday, 7.15-9.15pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aRainham, code: P12154709

Italian - advancedTuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aRochester, code: R12154809

Italian - advancedTuesday, 7-9pm, 2/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aRochester, code: R12254909

Japanese

Japanese - beginnersThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aChatham South, code: U12155009

Polish

Holiday PolishSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12255109S

Polish - beginnersThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aGillingham, code: G12155209

Portuguese

Holiday PortugueseSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12255309S

Russian

Holiday RussianSaturday, 10am-2pm, 8/5/10 for three sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aRochester, code: R12355409S

Russian - beginnersMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aRochester, code: R12155509

Spanish

Holiday SpanishSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G12255609S

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LanguagesSpanish- beginnersTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12155709

Spanish - beginnersTuesday, 10am-12noon, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12155809

Spanish - beginnersWednesday, 6.45-8.45pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aChatham Grammar School for Boys,code: X12155909

Spanish - beginnersThursday, 1-3pm, 14/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12256009

Spanish - beginnersWednesday, 7-9pm, 3/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12256109

Spanish - beginnersThursday, 1-3pm, 4/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12256209

Spanish- beginnersFriday, 10am-12noon, 5/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12256309

Spanish - beginners - one-week intensiveMon - Fri, 10am-3pm, 5/7/10 for five sessionsFees: a £67.50; b £50.70; c n/aRochester, code: R12356409

Holiday Spanish - beginnersTuesday, 10am-12noon, 20/4/10 for eight sessionsFees: a £55.50; b £42.30; c n/aRochester, code: R12356509

Holiday Spanish - beginnersTuesday, 7-9pm, 20/4/10 for eight sessionsFees: a £55.50; b £42.30; c n/aRochester, code: R12356609

Spanish - elementaryWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12156709

Spanish - elementaryFriday, 1-3pm, 18/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12156809

Spanish - elementaryTuesday, 12.45-2.45pm, 2/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12256909

Spanish - elementaryWednesday, 7-9pm, 3/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G12257009

Spanish - intermediateTuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12157109

Spanish - intermediateWednesday, 7-9pm, 3/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12257209

GCSE SpanishMonday, 7-9pm, 14/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: £187; b £140.20; c £31Gillingham, code: G12157309F

Spanish - advancedThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aChatham South, code: U12157409

Spanish - advancedThursday, 7-9pm, 4/2/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £94.50; b £69.60; c n/aRochester, code: R12257509

Turkish

Holiday TurkishSaturday, 9.30am-3.30pm, 13/3/10 for two sessionsFees: a £52.50; b £39.90; c n/aGillingham,; code: G12257609S

Turkish - beginnersThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £136.50; b £99; c n/aGillingham, code: G12157709

Guide to foreign language levelsLevel This course is suitable for:

Beginner Complete beginners with no previous knowledge of the language.Elementary Those who are able to use some basic structures of the language to communicate in a limited range of

everyday situations. You may have gained a GCSE or O Level many years ago and wish to refresh what you learnt.

Early Those who have sufficient basic knowledge of present, past and future tenses and are able to communicatein a range of everyday situations. You may have gained a GCSE or O Level some time ago and have used thelanguage to some extent since then.

Intermediate Those who have a good knowledge of past, present and future tenses and are able to use them tocommunicate fairly confidently in a wide range of everyday situations.

Higher Those at a level approximately equivalent to GCSE lower grades, who are intermediate and able to use themost basic grammatical structures to communicate fairly fluently in a wide range of situations.

Advanced 1 Those who have a good knowledge of the language, a fairly wide vocabulary and an ability to speak and writeat a level approximately equivalent to GCSE higher grades.

Advanced 2 Those who have a recent AS level qualification or are able to use the language to speak and write with a gooddegree of fluency and accuracy.

Circle For those who have a very good knowledge of the language and may have studied the language beyond A-Level standard. Classes will be held only in the foreign language.

Please ask for our languages self-assessment checklist if you are not sure which level may be appropriate for you.

For more information about an individual course, please read the course information sheet. These are available from ourcentres or the website www.medway.gov.uk/coursedirectory

If you need more advice from a subject specialist, please contact the curriculum manager on 01634 338400.


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Lifestyle Learning

Contract bridge - beginners/intermediateDo you enjoy playing cards? Would you like tostimulate your brain by working through theintricacies of contract bridge.Tuesday, 7-9pm, 22/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £110; b £80; c n/aRochester, code: R08100009

Contract bridge - intermediate/advancedTuesday, 7-9pm, 26/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £110; b £80; c n/aRochester, code: R08200009

How to play Mah JonggFrom the twittering of the sparrows to the finalmah jongg the Chinese Game of Sparrows isgreat fun for a group of four players. Learnabout its intriguing history and its very ownslang.Thursday, 7-9pm, 25/2/10 for five sessionsFees: a £39; b £30.60; c n/aRochester, code: R08202809

How to solve cryptic crosswordsA cryptic clue is doing its best to lead you off inthe wrong direction - but tricky as it seems,there are ways and means of getting back ontrack. Learn how to decipher those puzzlingclues to emerge triumphant.Thursday, 7-9pm, 5/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £39; b £30.60; c n/aRochester, code: R08103409

Drama

Whether you are a beginner or improver whynot come along and develop your acting skills.

Drama - acting skills - beginners/improversThursday, 4-6pm, 17/9/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £83; b £62.90; c n/aRochester, code: R09144509

Guitar

For acoustic guitar. The format is intended toteach beginners with no or little experiencethrough group teaching. Learn the major chordsand to read and play from tablature/chord charts.

Guitar - beginnersWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 11 sessionsFees: a £74; b £55.70; c n/aRainham, code: P09144609

History

Ideal for those with a curiosity about peopleand events that have shaped history, from theEgyptians to the 20th century. Take theopportunity to enrich and share yourknowledge in an informal setting.

Egyptology - private lives of the pharaohsWednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £67; b £50.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G10100209

Who's who in historyThursday, 10am-12noon, 17/9/09 for 16 sessionsFees: a £100; b £73.30; c n/aRochester, code: R10100009

Who's who in historyFriday, 2-4pm, 18/9/09 for 16 sessionsFees: a £100; b £73.30; c n/aGillingham, code: G10100109

Rameses the GreatSaturday, 9.30am-4pm, 17/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £26; b £20.90; c n/aGillingham, code: G10100309

Unusual haunts in KentTuesday, 6.30-8.30pm, 3/11/09 for five sessionsFees: a £39; b £30.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G10101109S

The story of the Medway townsTuesday, 6.30-8.30pm, 23/2/10 for five sessionsFees: a £39; b £30.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G10200409

What's where in historyThursday, 10am-12noon, 25/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £100; b £73.30; c n/aRochester, code: R10200809

What's where in historyFriday, 2-4pm, 26/2/10 for 16 sessionsFees: a £100; b £73.30; c n/aGillingham, code: G10200909

Queens, kings and mistressesSaturday, 10am-2.30pm, 13/03/10 for one sessionFees: a £20; b £16.70; c n/aGillingham, code: G10201009

Singing

If you love to sing for the joy of it, extend your skills to working with a group. Discover the techniques of singing in tuneand choral harmony.

Singing for all - beginnersTuesday, 7-9pm, 15/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £126.50; b £101.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G09144709

Singing for all - beginners/improversThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £126.50; b £101.60; c n/aGillingham, code: G09144809



Have you ever had a yearning to get togrips with a guitar or to crack a crypticcrossword. Whatever your personal

interests are there is always room tolearn something new and to get to knowlike-minded people in the process.

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Maths and ScienceGCSE Maths

Within one year of enrolment on ourGCSE Maths, you could have a passthat would boost your employabilityand your confidence. Every year wehelp many adults to invest in their skillsand pass their GCSEs with impressivegrades by providing: • small classes where you can get lots

of support from the tutor;• classes at a variety of times and

venues to suit you; • friendly and highly qualified tutors who

are experienced in working with adults; • very reasonable fees. For advice contact Jeremy Jones on01634 338418 or email him [email protected]

GCSE Maths

These courses prepare learners to achieve apass at Grade C or above, an essentialqualification for many careers and further andhigher education courses. The normal objectivewill be Foundation level GCSE, with provisionfor some learners to undertake additional workin preparation for higher level GCSE. The areascovered include number and algebra, shape,space and measure, and data handling.

GCSE MathsMonday, 6.30-9pm, 14/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £131; b £101; c £31Rochester, code: R02100009F

GCSE MathsTuesday, 6.30-9pm, 15/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £131; b £101; c £31Rochester, code: R02100109F

GCSE MathsWednesday, 6.30-9pm, 16/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £131; b £101; c £31Rochester, code: R02100209F

GCSE MathsWednesday, 9.30am-12noon, 16/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £131; b £101; c £31Rochester, code: R02100309F

GCSE MathsThursday, 7-9.15pm, 17/9/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a £131; b £101; c £31Chatham South, code: U02100409F

GCSE Human Biology

This course aims to provide a betterunderstanding of the human body and how itworks, and to equip learners with the GCSEscience qualification required for some careerssuch as teaching and nursing. Our examinationobjective, AQA Human Physiology and Health, isparticularly suited to post-school learners in anadult learning environment.

GCSE Human BiologyTuesday, 10am-12.30pm, 15/9/09 for 31 sessionsFees: a £234; b £175.50; c £39Rochester, code: R02100509F

Personal Finance

If you take an ostrich-like approach to personalfinancial issues then there's no time like thepresent to get to grips with the basics offinancial management.

Sorting out your financesMonday, 7.15-9.15pm, 14/9/09 for four sessionsFees: a £33; b £26.40; c n/aRainham, code: P15101509


Maths used to be gobbledegookto me before I took a free course.“

”Beryl

Skills for Life - Maths ... moving on upMany adults feel that the worst subject at school was maths. Perhaps youfeel a lack of confidence brought about by unfortunate maths experiencesearly in life. Many people are held back by fear of further failure and if youdon’t actively use the knowledge you’ve got it can get a bit rusty.

There’s no time like now to get a grip on your number skills. Overcomethe idea that you can’t do it ... you can . And when you’ve brushed upyour skills you will have the opportunity to go for the national AdultNumeracy Certificate at Level 1 or 2 to prove it.

Classes and qualifications are free of charge.

Pick up the phone today and call Judy Talbot on 01634 338400 to makean appointment for a free, personal advice session about the best way tomove on with your maths. Classes are offered at all levels, so there is onethat is just right for you.

Skills for Life English, please see page 18.

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Photography


Photography - GCE AS Level Art and Design

Requiring either GCSE Photography or suitableprevious knowledge/experience. The course isdivided into two units: The production of acoursework portfolio and an externally setassignment. You will be required to keepworkbooks/sketchbooks/journals as well as aportfolio of photographs to chronicle yourideas and to evidence underpinningknowledge. A creative and challenging course.No enrolments can be taken prior to the pre-course meeting on Monday 7/9/09, 6.30-8.30pm at Gillingham.

GCE AS Art and Design - PhotographyThursday, 7-9pm, 17/9/09 for 30 sessionsFees: a £201; b £154.20; c £45Gillingham, code: G09106009F

Photography - City and Guilds 7511-01

A film and/or digital course designed to meet theneeds of those who wish to develop their photoimaging skills and techniques, either for workingin the industry or personal development. Dividedinto two units: Photo image capture andpresentation. One externally set and internallymarked assignment for each unit - a folio ofimages and presented images and a writtenaccount. No enrolments can be taken prior to thepre-course meeting on Tuesday 8/9/09, 6.30-8.30pm at Gillingham.

City and Guilds 7511-01 Certificate inphoto image captureTue + 1 Sat, 6.30-9pm, 15/9/09 for 35 sessionsFees: a £296; b £226.40; c £64Gillingham, code: G09106109F

Creative Composition in Digital Photography

How to get the most from your camera and fromyourself. Using your own camera, turn happysnapping into a creative and fulfilling process.See course information sheet for details

Creative digital photography forbeginnersMonday, 1-3pm, 21/9/09 for 10 sessionsFees: a £70; b £53.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G09106209

Creative digital photography - still lifeand portraitMonday, 1-3pm, 11/1/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £70; b £53.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G09204509

Creative digital photography - landscapeand documentaryMonday, 1-3pm, 19/4/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £70; b £53.20; c n/aGillingham, code: G09301409

Digital Photography - Manipulating Your Images

Join us and explore the world of digitalphotography using a computer.These coursesprovide an introduction to the fascinatingtechnology that catapulted the photographicworld into the 21st century. Bring out the best

in your images. Adobe's Photoshop providesthe tools you need for quick fixes and detailedenhancement. Take control as you discover thefeatures of this award-winning package.Created for those with no image-editingexperience, these courses will take you fromnovice to accomplished user whether you'renew to photography or a long time professionalmaking the change to the digital world. Digitalphotography has made enormous technicalstrides in the last few years and is anestablished alternative to film-basedphotography. It's easier than you think.

Digital photography (introduction)Wednesday, 7-9pm, 16/9/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £117; b £92.10; c n/aRochester, code: R06103409

Digital photography for the retired(introduction)Wednesday, 1-3pm, 4/11/09 for 15 sessionsFees: a £117; b £92.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06103509

Digital photography (introduction)Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 13/1/10 for 15 sessionsFees: a £117; b £92.10; c n/aGillingham, code: G06203609

The Digital SLR and PhotoshopMon-Thur, 10am-3.30pm, 15/2/10 for four sessionsFees: a £112; b £86.80; c n/aRochester, code: R06203709

Digital photography (intermediate)Wednesday, 7-9pm, 24/2/10 for 10 sessionsFees: a £84; b £67.20; c n/aRochester, code: R06203809

More than ever, photography isbecoming the art of the technicallypossible and this opens up all kindsof exciting dimensions that weren’t

feasible even five years ago. Learnhow to develop your creative andyour technical skills within thispopular discipline.

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Teaching in the LifelongLearning Sector

Continuing Professional Development

Dyslexia training workshopSaturday, 9am-3.30pm, 15/5/10 for one sessionFees: a £31; b £25; c n/aRochester, code: R13303309

Embedding literacy and numeracy -workshop for the non-SfL specialistWednesday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 25/11/09 for one sessionFees: a £36; b £29.10; c n/aRochester, code: R13103409

Introduction to the revised interactivecore curriculumThe revised curricula for Skills for Life are in theform of an interactive online tool. Join a group ofother professionals in an online session tofamiliarise yourself with the tool and share ideasabout creating an effective personalised learningexperience. Sessions will be run in response todemand. To register your interest please contactLouisa Gregory on 01634 338400

How to work with challenging learners -workshopSaturday, 9am-3.30pm, 10/10/09 for one sessionFees: a £31; b £25; c n/aRochester, code: R13103509

Using new and emerging technology fortrainersSaturday, 9am-3.30pm, 28/11/09for one sessionFees: a £31; b £25; c n/aRochester, code: R13103609

Safeguarding in the post-16 sector - aworkshop for curriculum leaders/managersCourses will be arranged subject to demand. To register your interest please contact LouisaGregory on 01634 338400.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3/4

This introductory professional training courseprovides a stepping stone for peopleconsidering becoming a teacher of adults. It is also suitable for newly appointedteachers who are contracted for a relativelysmall number of teaching hours (fewer than75 hours per year).

Preparing to Teach in the LifelongLearning Sector (PTLLS)Tuesday, 6-9pm, 6/10/09 for 12 sessionsFees: a £294; b £269.70; c £213Rochester, code: R13103709FPre-course meeting Tue, 15/9/09, 7-9pm

Preparing to Teach in the LifelongLearning Sector (PTLLS)Friday, 10am-1pm, 26/2/10 for 12 sessionsFees: a £294; b £269.70; c £213Rochester, code: R13203809FPre-course meeting Fri, 12/2/10, 10am-12noon

Preparing to Teach in the LifelongLearning Sector (PTLLS) IntensiveRun over 6 sessions, this course is intended forpractising teachers who need to complete thequalification rapdily.Additional intensive sessions can be arranged tomeet demand. To register your interest, pleasecontact Louisa Gregory on 01634 338400.Tuesday, 9.30am-4.30pm, 22/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £294; b £269.70; c £213Rochester, code: R13104109FPre-course meeting Fri, 18/9/09, 10am-12noon

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong

Learning Sector (formerly CertEd)

Delivered in partnership with Canterbury ChristChurch University. This is an in-service,modular programme leading to an initialteaching qualification for those teaching adultsin the Lifelong Learning Sector includingfurther education.

Diploma in Teaching in the LifelongLearning Sector (DTLLS) Yr 1Thursday, 6-9pm, 8/10/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a tba; b tba; c tbaRochester, code: R13103909

Diploma in Teaching in the LifelongLearning Sector (DTLLS) Yr 2Monday, 6-9pm, 5/10/09 for 29 sessionsFees: a tba; b tba; c tbaRochester, code: R13104009

A1 Award in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods 7317Suitable for those who are experiencedpractitioners within their field and areoperationally competent to the standarddescribed in the units they are assessing, based on current professional practice.

Please enquire

V1 Award in Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process 7317

This internal verifier award is for those who areinvolved in supporting assessors and monitoringtheir performance or ensuring the qualityassurance requirements of externalorganisations, such as awarding bodies, are met.

Please enquire

Sign up for a range of ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) oraccredited teacher training coursessuitable for the post-16 learning sector.If you are looking for something

particular that is not listed here pleasecontact Linda Norris on 01634 338415– we may be able to run it subject tosufficient demand.


University of Kent

Certificate in Combined StudiesA portrait of a Lady

This course looks at five celebrated authorsand their portrayal of the fictional femalecharacter. We will consider famous heroineswho have lost their way and question whethereach remains a victim of society or whethershe is liberated by her actions.Tuesday, 7-9pm, 29/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £200; b please enquire; c n/aGillingham, code: GU12100109

Protest and Reform: Peterloo to the Chartists (1815-1850)

This course will examine some of the key eventsin the first half of the 19th century when the needfor social and political reform escalated. It willinclude the Peterloo Massacre of 1819, the GreatReform Bill of 1832, the Chartist movement andthe role played by the Tolpuddle Martyrs in 1834.Monday, 6.30-8.30pm, 28/9/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £200; b please enquire; c n/aRainham, code: PU10100209

Introduction to Developmental Psychology (children and adults)

Beginning to understand developmentalprocesses requires a critical evaluation of theimpact of nature and nurture; this concept willrun through our endeavour to understandhuman psychological development.Thursday, 10am-12noon, 1/10/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £200; b please enquire; c n/aGillingham, code: GU02100409

Introduction to Psychology: criminality, crime and deviance

Crime and criminal justice as well as issues oflaw and order remain topical in contemporarysociety. Studying this module will allowparticipants to explore social problems of ourtimes and the images of crime and deviancedisplayed by media and culture. Thursday, 1-3pm, 1/10/09 for 20 sessionsFees: a £200; b please enquire; c n/aGillingham, code: GU02100509

Open Studies Short CoursesThe Dark Ages: Britain A.D. 400-650

Our understanding of the period has increasedimmensely in the last twenty-five years and theages are now believed to be nowhere near asdark as they once were. By studying both thedocuments and the archaeology you willdiscover how our understanding has developed.Wednesday, 7-9pm, 30/9/09 for six sessionsFees: a £72; b please enquire; c n/aGillingham, code: GU10100009

History of London

A look at the continuing changes taking place inLondon, including some of the people, buildingsand key events in the capital’s history.Saturday, 10am-12noon, 3/10/09 for six sessionsFees: a £72; b please enquire; c n/aGillingham, code: GU10100309

The Archaeological and Architectural study of the Parish Church

We have a good understanding of the ways thatchurches developed over time, but there arealways new areas to be found within specificexamples. By studying many illustrations youwill discover how churches have developedover time and the problems involved.Tuesday, 7-9pm, 19/1/10 for 6 sessionsFees: a £72; b please enquire; c n/aRochester, code: RU10200609

The Mad Woman in the Attic - fiends, fears and fantasies in 19th and 20th century literature

What frightens us? Is it always something in theoutside world, or do we perhaps harbour fearsand fantasies within ourselves? Do we secretlyenjoy being terrified, safe in the comfort of ourfavourite armchair, or is that through confrontingour worst nightmares, we hope to conquer them?Could this be why we enjoy reading books thatalarm, terrify, disgust or mystify us? In this shortcourse we shall be examining these issues asexplored by a range of authors includingCharlotte Bronte, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley,Stephen King, Harper Lee, CS Lewis, Ursula leGuin, Cormac McCarthy and Gaston Le Roux.Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 4/11/09 for six sessionsFees: a £72; b please enquire; c n/aRochester, code: RU12100809

Fast Paced and Frenzied - poems and novels of the 1920s

The popular image of the 1920’s conjures upideas of jazz, open-topped cars, flapper girlswith shingled hair and short skirts… But thiswas also a period of huge change in every areaof life. In this short course we shall be looking atsome of the key writers of the period, includingthe Modernists, TS Eliot, James Joyce, VirginiaWoolf and Ezra Pound and other poets andnovelists such as Aldous Huxley, SylviaTownsend Warner, Radclyffe Hall, WB Yeats, AEHousman, Siegfried Sassoon and Robert Graves.Wednesday, 10am-12noon, 20/1/10 for six sessionsFees: a £72; b please enquire; c n/aRochester, code: RU12200709

The Certificate in Combined Studiesoffers a good first step into highereducation. It is an open-entryprogramme which means that studentsdo not need any special qualificationsbefore they can enrol. For manystudents it provides an opportunity totry out a subject and offers a way tobuild up credits gradually. If studying for accreditation is not foryou, there are many other options for

studying. Open Studies Short Coursesallow you to spend time exploring asubject purely for interest in thecompany of other people who shareyour passion for the subject.For specific enquiries about thesecourses please contact the University directly on 01227 827647 or [email protected] or by post to: CCS office, University of Kent, Keynes C-1, Canterbury CT2 7NP.

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FeesTuition fees and concessions

Eligibility Most of our classes are subsidised by the Learning and SkillsCouncil. LSC funding is automatically available to peopleaged 16 and over, who have been living continuously for thelast three years in the UK, or are an EU national (or spouse orchild of an EU national) who has been resident continuouslyin an EU country for at least the last three years. If this doesnot apply to you, please enquire.

There are three fees given against each course (see column headings):

Payable by learners who are not eligible for feeconcessions:

A full fee.

Payable by learners who are eligible for fee concessions:

B 30 per cent concession on tuition fees;C 100 per cent concession on tuition fees.

The percentage of the concession depends on your individualcircumstances.

We are not able to offer concessions on additional charges.These include: Materials and resources, exam boardregistration fees, examination administration and examinationfees, course registration fee.

Concessions are not available on some courses.

�Call 01634 338400for queries regarding fees and concessions

You will be required to show proof of benefit at enrolmentif you are claiming a fee concession.

Other information about fees

Additional costs• Many courses involve costs other than tuition. These are

detailed on the Course Information Sheet (CIS). These canbe requested from our offices or downloaded fromwww.medway.gov.uk/course_finder/learning

• Additional costs will include things such as books,materials and examination fees.

• If payable on enrolment, they are shown as other fees onthe CIS and are included in the course fee (non-refundable).

Courses with qualifications• It is a stipulation by the Learning and Skills Council that

learners who are enrolled on courses with qualificationsmust be aiming to gain the qualification.

• If there is no intention to complete theexamination/assessment the fee for the individual learnermay be charged at a higher rate.

Examination fees• All learners are required to pay the examination fees in full,

with the exception of 16 to 18-year-olds and Skills for Life(English and maths) learners.

• For most courses the examination fee is additional to thecourse fee and is payable during the course.

• Any examination fees paid after the due date will be subjectto an additional £5 administration fee.

Refunds• Refunds are only issued to learners who withdraw more

than one week before the start date. A £10 administrationcharge will be deducted.

• After the course has started, refunds are only given if thecourse is closed. The amount refunded will be a pro-rataamount calculated on the length of time the course ran.


Concessions are allowed for the following Course code ends Most other coursespersonal circumstances with F

Unemployed people in receipt of contribution-based C BJobseeker’s Allowance

Unemployed people in receipt of income-based Job Seeker’s C BAllowance/Council tax benefit/ Housing benefit/ Income support/ Working Tax Credit*/ Pension Guarantee Credit**/ those in receipt of income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Unwaged dependants of those listed above C B

Disability Living Allowance/ Incapacity Benefit/ B BInvalid Care Allowance

Aged 16 – 18 (minimum age for attendees: 16 as at 1/9/09) Free ***

Aged 60 plus before starting the course and not employed for B Bmore than 16 hours per week

* If you receive Working Tax Credit you will be asked to produce an ‘award notice’ on enrolment. A concession can only beclaimed if your household income is less than £15,276 (see page two of the award notice). This figure is subject to change.

** If you receive a Pension Guarantee Credit you will be asked to produce an award notice on enrolment.*** Some courses are not available for learners who are under 19 at the start of the course. Please enquire.

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Learner servicesClass cancellations• Every effort is made to run all courses as advertised.• In the event of low enrolment numbers we will endeavour

to offer alternative classes.• If there is no suitable alternative class, or you do not wish to

accept the alternative class, you will receive a full refund.

Full courses• Courses will be closed to new enrolments when they have

reached their maximum enrolment level. To avoiddisappointment we will endeavour to arrange new classesto accommodate those who are waiting to join. Due tostaffing and rooming constraints it may not always bepossible to offer additional classes at the same centre oron the same days as originally advertised.

Easy payment planWhile our courses offer excellent value for money, we areaware that for some of our learners it would be helpful to beable to spread the payments. We therefore offer an EasyPayment Plan for courses of 15 weeks or longer or costingmore than £82.

Calculating monthly standing order payments

Course length Number of payments

15-20 weeks (£82 - £110) Four equal monthly payments

21 weeks plus (£111 plus) Six equal monthly payments

• First payment is due on enrolment (cheques payable toMedway Council).

• You can only pay subsequent instalments by standingorder through your bank or building society.

• For courses starting in September, payments from yourbank or building society will begin on 1 October.

• You are responsible for ensuring that the monthlypayments are being made by your bank or building societyby checking your statement.

• If you withdraw from a course any instalments whichare still owed must be paid in full.

• The total cost of the course must be paid in full before yourcourse finishes.

To take advantage of the easy payment plan:

1. Fill in the enrolment form. Tick standing order for methodof payment.

2. Calculate the amount of the first payment (see table).3. Complete and authorise a standing order mandate

showing the monthly payments.4. If enrolling by post, send a cheque for the first installment

together with a completed standing order mandate andenrolment form to the Gillingham centre.

5. If enrolling in person, take a cheque or cash to one of ourcentres together with the completed standing ordermandate and enrolment form..


Learner services

All learners are issued with a handbook when they enrolthat explains all they need to know about learning withMedway Adult and Community Learning Service. Below are some of the things you may want to knowprior to enrolment.

Childcare facilitiesThe Gillingham centre offers childcare provision. This isnot run by Medway Adult and Community LearningService and places cannot be guaranteed. Parents shouldenquire about availability before enrolling on a course.Phone 01634 856380 for information.

Support for learners with disabilitiesAt Medway Adult and Community Learning Service weare committed to helping learners succeed whatever theirbackground or additional needs. If you have a disability orany other support needs please call Heather Drew, ourLearner Services Manager, on 01634 338400 to discussyour requirements.

Learner Support Fund (LSF)A limited fund is made available by LSC to provideadditional financial support to those learners on courseswhere the code ends in F and are in receipt of a means-tested benefit. This fund is available to help learners with:• exam and registration fees;• crèche or childcare fees;• books and/or equipment;• travel costs.Application forms are available from the centre offices. For more information please phone Heather Drew,Learner Services Manager on 01634 338400.

Study facilitiesWe have a resources room in the Gillingham centre whereyou can call in and use a computer to type up coursenotes or to do research on the internet. Public accesscomputers are available at Rochester Library (within theRochester centre).

Refreshment facilitiesThe Gillingham and Rochester centres have cafés servinglight refreshments, snacks and drinks. Class breaksprovide an opportunity to relax and socialise with theother learners on your course. Refreshment services atother centres vary.

Support with English, maths and languageEnglish and maths support may be available if you arestudying certain subjects. We may also be able to providelanguage support if English is not your first language.Please contact Heather Drew on 01634 338400.

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EnrolmentHow to enrol

For courses in this year’s guide enrolment starts on 13 Julyand continues throughout the year. You can enrol in anumber of ways.

In person• Call at one of our centres (it doesn’t have to be the centre

you will be attending)• Payment by cash, cheque (payable to Medway Council),

credit or debit card

By telephone or fax• Phone 01634 338400 or fax 01634 338401/338403• Payment by credit or debit card

By post• To the Gillingham or Rochester centre

You are advised to enrol as early as possible to avoiddisappointment. Some classes fill very quickly and othersmay be cancelled due to low enrolments before the startdate. For one-day courses you are advised to book at leasttwo weeks in advance.

When you enrol please remember to bring (or send):

• your completed Enrolment form (see page 43) or downloadfrom www.medway.gov.uk/adultlearning;

• standing order mandate if you wish to use the easypayment plan (see page 45);

• proof of eligibility for benefit-related or other concession(see page 40). You will be requested to show proof ofbenefit on enrolment. If you have enrolled by phone, fax orpost it will be necessary to show proof at a later date,otherwise you will be charged the full fee.

Online• We regret that it is not yet possible to enrol on-line but we

anticipate that this will be possible later in the year.However, in the meantime we welcome email requests forinformation and enquiries about course availability, email:[email protected]

Other important enrolmentinformation

Waiting lists• If your chosen course is full and there are no alternatives,

we will ask if you wish to be placed on a waiting list. Wemay have a cancellation or be able to start another class. If you enrol on a course and subsequently decided not toattend (prior to the start date) please let us know as theremay be someone waiting for a place.

Late enrolments• Courses will run when they have reached the minimum

level for viability. In some cases there may still be spaceswhich can be enrolled when the course has alreadystarted. If there is a course that interests you please ask.Enquiries are welcomed throughout the year.

Course changes• Our courses usually run as advertised but we cannot

guarantee this. On some occasions they may have to beclosed or altered following the publication of thedirectory. This is usually in response to circumstancesoutside our control.


To ease congestion during the first week ofenrolment:• Monday courses start to enrol on Monday 13 July;• Tuesday courses start to enrol on Tuesday 14 July;• Wednesday courses start to enrol on Wednesday

15 July;• Thursday courses start to enrol on Thursday 16 July;• Friday and Saturday courses start to enrol on Friday

17 July.Only personal enrolments will be dealt with on the firstday of enrolment.You may enrol one other person, but please rememberto bring all the appropriate documentation completedand signed.

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The information you provide will be passed to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). The LSC is responsible for funding, planningand encouraging education and training for young people and adults in England and is registered under the Data Protection Act1998. The information you provide will be shared with other organisations for the purpose of administration, careers and otherguidance, and statistical and research purposes. Other organisations with which we will share information include: TheDepartment for Children, Schools and Families; the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills; Connexions; HigherEducation Statistics Agency; Higher Education Funding Council for England; educational institutions and organisationsperforming research and statistical work on behalf of the LSC or its partners. The LSC also administers the learner registrationservice (LRS) which will use your information to create and maintain a unique learner number (ULN).

At no time will your personal information be passed to organisations for marketing or sales purposes.

Title (Mr/Miss etc.) Surname First name/s

Home address Telephone Contact

Ethnicity – please tick one of the boxes

Email (we may use this to notify you of new courses/special promotions)

Postcode

Work

Home

Mobile

Asian or Asian British Mixed

Indian White and Black Caribbean

Pakistani White and Black African

Bangladeshi White and Asian

Any other Asian background Any other mixed background

Black or Black British WhiteCaribbean British

African Irish

Any other Black background Any other White background

Chinese Any other ethnic background

Do you consider yourself to have a learning difficulty, disability or health problem? Yes No

If yes, please specify

If you do not disclose your learning difficulty, disability or health problem, the service may not be able toprovide you with specific arrangements in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Have you been resident continuously in the UK for at least the last three years? Yes NoIf no,

Are you an EU national (or spouse or child of an EU national) who has been resident continuously in the EU for at least the last three years? Yes No

If yes, please specify which country ........................................................................If no, please ask for form RES01 before enrolling

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service

LEARNER ENROLMENT FORM

Confirmation of residency

Please turn over

Male Female Date of birth Learner number

Please ask if you would like help completing this form

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Enrolment formLearner number Surname First name/s

Course details:

Course No. Course title Fee Receipt Initials CIS

For office use only

Please complete the following section if you are applying for a fee concession

Payment details

How is course fee being paid?Full Standing Order* Invoice (letter of authority required) Office use only

*First installment to be made at enrolment

Credit/Debit card details:

Card No. Valid

Cardholder’s name and address (if different from learner):

Please debit my account with £ Signed

Day &time

from: /

to: /Issue No.(Switch only)

I confirm that the information given on this form is correct. If fees are due for the course,I agree to pay tuition fees for the whole course including outstanding instalments if I withdraw. I understand that refunds are only given when a class is closed.

Signature Date

PLEASE READ AND SIGN

Please turn over

Job Seekers Allowance* Means Tested Benefit* 16-18

Working Tax Credit* Unwaged Dependent* 60+

Invalidity Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Other - please specify:

*Please refer to eligibility criteria – this can be obtained from our offices, course directory or www.medway.gov.uk

Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to:

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service, Gillingham Centre Green Street Gillingham Kent ME7 5TJ

A TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LEARNER

Name of Bank

Branch Sort Code

Address

Please make monthly standing order payments to Medway Council in accordance with the details shown below.

Please debit my account number Account holder’s name

Amount of monthly payment £ Number of payments

Amount in words

Signature Date

TO

B INFORMATION FOR THE BANK (Completed by the office)

Date of first payment Date of fourth payment

Date of second payment Date of fifth payment

Date of third payment Date of sixth payment

THIS ORDER SHOULD BE CANCELLED AFTER THE LAST PAYMENT INDICATED.

ACCOUNT TO BE CREDITED

Medway Council Bank National Westminster Sort Code 60 05 09

Account number 90514556 Name of account Medway Imp E207A

Reference to be quote by bank on all payments:

(course code, learner surname and initials)

C FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Name of learner Learner no

Course no Course title

Deposit paid £ Balance of fee remaining £

Deposit receipt number Date passed to bank

This form can be photocopied if necessary

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service

BANKERS STANDING ORDER INSTRUCTIONFOR COURSES OF 15 WEEKS (OR LONGER) or COSTING £82 (OR MORE)

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Index of coursesA

A1 assessor award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Abstract art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Acrylic painting for beginners . . . . . . . . . . . .4Art appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

B

Baby massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Ballroom and Latin dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Barbecue cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Bead jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Belly dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25Bollywood dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Book-keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Bricklaying - DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16British cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14British Sign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

C

Car maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Circuit training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27CLAIT and CLAIT plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13Clay sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Computer maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Computerised accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Computing - AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Computing for beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Computing for the retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Computing – website creation . . . . . . . . . . .13Computing with laptops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Contract bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Creative writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Cross stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Cryptic crosswords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10CV writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

D

Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Digital photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/37Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Drama – acting skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Drawing and painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Dreamweaver in a day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Dressmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Dyslexia training workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

E

ECDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Emergency first aid – for parents . . . . . . . .22

English as a foreign language (EFL) . . . . . . .19English for speakers of otherlanguages (ESOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19English – GCSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18English – Skills for life and work . . . . . . . .18Exercise to music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

F

Family Learning – courses . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Family Learning – fun days . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Financial management – for individuals . . .36First aid for parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Fitness and exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Floristry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Football coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

G

Gardening and garden design . . . . . . . . . . .31Garment construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Guitar – beginners acoustic . . . . . . . . . . . .35Gym instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

H

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Human Biology – GCSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

I

Iconography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Indian cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Indian head massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Interior design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Internet and email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Italian cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

J

Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Jewellery design – NOCN award . . . . . . . . . .7Jewellery making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

K

Keep fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

L

Landscape drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Laptop computers – introduction . . . . . . . .12Legs, bums and tums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Life drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Line dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

M

Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Malaysian cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Massage and relaxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Maths – skills for life and work . . . . . . . . . .36Maths – GCSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Medau fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Mediterranean cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Mosaic design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

N

Nails - decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Needlecrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

O

Office – 2007 (Microsoft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Office skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Oil painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

P

Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Patchwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Pattern cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Payroll - Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/37Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Plastering – DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Playbox – parent and child . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Portrait – drawing and painting . . . . . . . . . . .6Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Q

Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

R

Reflexology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Russian language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

S

Safeguarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Sage - payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Salsa and Latin American dancing . . . . . . .15Saturday courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Sign language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Silversmithing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Skills for Life – English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Skills for Life – interactive core curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Skills for Life – maths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Soft furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Song writing workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Stained glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Survival challenge weekend . . . . . . . . . . . .21

T

Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Teacher training – post-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Tiling - DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Touch typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Turkish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

U

University of Kent courses . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

V

V1 – internal verifier award . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Vista – introduction to Windows Vista . . . . .11

W

Watercolour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Website creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Woodwork - DIY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Y

Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28


Who to contact for further information and advice

Phone 01634 338400

Fax (01634) 338401 (Gillingham centre)

Write Medway Adult and Community Learning Service, Green Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5TJ

(telephone/fax numbers and addresses for our other centres are detailed on page 3)

Email [email protected]

Web www.medway.gov.uk/learning

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Medway Adult and Community Learning ServiceGreen Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5TJ

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