THE WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUMMER TERM 2010 Courses for Adults in Worcester at WEA Study Centre (See inside for details) THESE COURSES ARE FREE TO THOSE RECEIVING INCOME RELATED BENEFITS OR THEIR DEPENDANTS PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS RING PENNY TO BOOK A PLACE 01905 330123 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 1.00pm) WEA Study Centre Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester WR1 3QN Email: worcestercentre@wea.org.uk www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk All courses held at WEA Study Centre, Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester WR1 3QN SIGNALONG Mondays 10am – 12 noon for 10 sessions Starting 12th April Fee £62 (inc book & certificate) Tutor: Shaun Pritchard If you work with, or care for someone with a disability or a learning or communication difficulty, then Signalong offers you a valuable aid to communication. Learn to sign based on British Sign Language on this practical course. BRUSH UP YOUR READING AND WRITING Mondays 5.30 – 8.00pm for 12 sessions Starting 19th April FREE Course Tutor: May Youett Improve your reading and writing skills and build your confidence in this friendly class. Gain a National Certificate at Level 1 or 2. THE INTERNET COURSE Tuesdays 10.00am – 12.00 noon for 10 sessions Starting 27th April Fee £38 Tutor: Bill Murphy Learn to set up and use email accounts, search for information, buy and sell online, find and use free stuff and use social networks safely. You will need basic computer skills for this course. COMPUTER IMPROVERS Tuesdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm for 10 sessions Starting 27th April Fee £38 Tutor Bill Murphy Used a computer before but want to know more? Then this course can help you to keep up to date, practice your skills and improve your knowledge. BRUSH UP YOUR READING AND WRITING Wednesdays 9.30am – 12 noon for 12 sessions Starting 21st April FREE Course Tutor: May Youett Improve your reading and writing skills and build your confidence in this friendly class. Gain a National Certificate at Level 1 or 2. COMPUTER ART Wednesdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm for 5 sessions Starting 28th April Fee £19 Tutor Ian Wemyss For those with some computer experience. Discover what Microsoft can do apart from writing! Produce personalised labels, letterheads, posters, cards and more. COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS Thursdays 10am – 12.00 noon for 10 sessions Starting 29th April Fee £38 Tutor Ian Wemyss Designed for complete beginners this course will introduce you to the basics you need to get started with your computer. BRUSH UP YOUR READING AND WRITING Thursdays 1.00 – 3.30pm for 12 sessions Starting 22nd April FREE Course Tutor: May Youett Improve your reading and writing skills and build your confidence in this friendly class. Gain a National Certificate at Level 1 or 2. BRUSH UP YOUR NUMBER SKILLS Fridays 10am – 12.00 noon for 10 sessions Starting 23rd April FREE COURSE Tutor Kay Sheridan Improve your number skills and build your confidence in this friendly class. Gain a National Certificate. A SECOND LOOK AT THE CENSUS Friday 1.30 – 3.30pm for 5 sessions Starting 30th April Fee £19 Tutor Gay Hill Learn the skills to discover your family history from the records. Includes a computer session at Worcester Library. WORCESTER AND ITS HISTORIC BUILDINGS Friday 4th June 1-3pm and Friday 18th June 1-4pm Friday 2nd July 1-3pm and Friday 9th July 1-4pm Fee £26 Tutor Tim Bridges Discover the evidence of Worcester’s medieval, Georgian and Victorian past with two classroom study sessions and two guided city walks in the city. UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Saturdays 10.00am – 12 noon for 10 sessions Starting 8th May Fee £40 Tutors Lyn Marie Chapman & Ruth Jones Aimed at those who work or volunteer with organisations that support survivors of domestic abuse. It is an accredited course leading to a NOCN Level 2 Award.