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WelcomeWe offer a wide range of interesting courses

for adults, which can be challenging and

thought-provoking or therapeutic and

enjoyable - or sometimes both - depending

on what you need!

There are dozens of different types of

courses such as arts and crafts, languages

and computer skills and loads more.

We are now offering a much greater choice of courses at

local venues. Read all about facilities in your community here.

All our centres are welcoming and friendly, giving you an

excellent opportunity to meet new people and share the

latest ideas. We encourage all our students to consider their

full potential. Our tutors and staff are on hand to discuss

whether a programme is right for you and what you need to

do to turn your dreams into reality; they are interested in you,

and what you want to achieve.

Our Adult and Community Learning and other short courses

can give you excellent progression routes onto a wide range

of higher professional and vocational courses.

Studying is one of the best investments you make in your

future but just as importantly it’s about you enjoying study

itself. By continuing to learn throughout your life you get

more from life, and can give more as well - at home, at work,

in our communities and abroad.

We are constantly updating our courses and offer new and

exciting topics every term, so keep checking or call us on

01462 424242 and let us know what courses you would like

to take part in.

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ContentsCourse Venue Key P4Courses by venueRoyston, Baldock, Hitchin P5/6Letchworth, Stevenage P6/7Tips to take stunning photos P8Photography classes P8Art, craft & design P10Andrea case study P10Scent with love P11Floristry course P11Recipes for success P12Cooking courses P13Health, beauty & wellbeing courses P14General interest courses P14Music, dance & fitness courses P15Languages courses P16Spanish conversation P16IT & social media P17Master classes P17Family learning classes P17Adult specialist learning P18Doing it for the girls P19-21Community centre P22Tutor focus P23College wins awards P24How to enrol on a course P25Fee remission P25Training for employment P26-29Step up P30Are you a graduate? P31Leadership iniative P31

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Course Venue Key CODE VENUE ADDRESS

BED Bedwell Community Centre Bedwell Crescent, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1NA

BCC Baldock Community Centre Simpson Drive Baldock Herts. SG7 6DH

FEA Fearnhill School Fearnhill School, Icknield Way West, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4BA

HIGH Highfield School The Highfield School, Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3QA

HLIB Hitchin Library Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1EW

HRCC Hertford Road Community Centre Kenilworth Close, Stevenage SG2 8TB

HYDE The Hyde Community Centre 2 The Hyde Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 9SE

KTS Knights Templar School Park Street, Baldock, Herts SG7 6DZ

ITT InTown Training InTown Training, Forum Court, 28 The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EH

LAC Letchworth Arts Centre Letchworth Arts Centre, 18-20 Leys Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3EW

MER Meridian School Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7JH

MHH Mrs Howard Hall Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1NX

NHC CFA NHC Centre for the Arts NHC, Centre for the Arts, Willian Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0LS

NHC HIT NHC Hitchin NHC, Hitchin Centre, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0JD

NHC GC4B NHC Goldsmith Business Centre Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3GB

NHC STEV NHC Stevenage NHC, Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA

NHMEF North Herts Minority Ethnic Forum Unity House Whinbush Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1PH

NOBEL Nobel School Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 0HT

OVA Oval Community Centre The Oval Community Centre, Vardon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 5RD

PGCC Pin Green Community Centre Pin Green Community Centre, Fairlands Hall, 291 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 5NF

PRI The Priory School The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2UR

PUR Purwell Primary School Fairfield Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PU

RAD Radburn Primary School Radburn Primary School, Radburn Way, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2JZ

RLIB Royston Library Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 9JN

SLIB Stevenage Library Stevenage Library, Southgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1HD

SLL Stevenage Leisure Ltd Stevenage Leisure Limited, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG11LZ

SNCC St. Nicholas Community Centre St. Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4LJ

SSCC St John’s Community Centre Bishops Rise Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9BZ

SMCC St Michael’s Mount Community Centre St Michaels Road Coleridge Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QY

WAL Walsworth Community Centre 88 Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AU

WCC Westmill Community Centre John Barker Place Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2PG


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Course Venue Key CODE VENUE ADDRESS

BED Bedwell Community Centre Bedwell Crescent, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1NA

BCC Baldock Community Centre Simpson Drive Baldock Herts. SG7 6DH

FEA Fearnhill School Fearnhill School, Icknield Way West, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4BA

HIGH Highfield School The Highfield School, Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3QA

HLIB Hitchin Library Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1EW

HRCC Hertford Road Community Centre Kenilworth Close, Stevenage SG2 8TB

HYDE The Hyde Community Centre 2 The Hyde Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 9SE

KTS Knights Templar School Park Street, Baldock, Herts SG7 6DZ

ITT InTown Training InTown Training, Forum Court, 28 The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EH

LAC Letchworth Arts Centre Letchworth Arts Centre, 18-20 Leys Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3EW

MER Meridian School Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7JH

MHH Mrs Howard Hall Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1NX

NHC CFA NHC Centre for the Arts NHC, Centre for the Arts, Willian Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0LS

NHC HIT NHC Hitchin NHC, Hitchin Centre, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0JD

NHC GC4B NHC Goldsmith Business Centre Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3GB

NHC STEV NHC Stevenage NHC, Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA

NHMEF North Herts Minority Ethnic Forum Unity House Whinbush Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1PH

NOBEL Nobel School Nobel School, Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 0HT

OVA Oval Community Centre The Oval Community Centre, Vardon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 5RD

PGCC Pin Green Community Centre Pin Green Community Centre, Fairlands Hall, 291 Archer Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 5NF

PRI The Priory School The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2UR

PUR Purwell Primary School Fairfield Way Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PU

RAD Radburn Primary School Radburn Primary School, Radburn Way, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2JZ

RLIB Royston Library Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 9JN

SLIB Stevenage Library Stevenage Library, Southgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1HD

SLL Stevenage Leisure Ltd Stevenage Leisure Limited, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG11LZ

SNCC St. Nicholas Community Centre St. Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4LJ

SSCC St John’s Community Centre Bishops Rise Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9BZ

SMCC St Michael’s Mount Community Centre St Michaels Road Coleridge Close Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0QY

WAL Walsworth Community Centre 88 Woolgrove Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AU

WCC Westmill Community Centre John Barker Place Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2PG

ROYSTONCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE

Meridian schoolCooking from Around the World 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks MER £35.00 £65.00

Autumn Flowers 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks MER £35.00 £65.00

roYsTon liBrarY

Get Started with Computers 04/09/2012 TUE 10:00-12:00 6 weeks RLIB £25.00 £40.00

Internet & Email 04/09/2012 TUE 12:30-14:30 6 weeks RLIB £25.00 £40.00

Next Steps with Computers 04/09/2012 TUE 14:30-16:30 6 weeks RLIB £25.00 £40.00

Next Steps with Computers 30/10/2012 TUE 10:00-12:00 6 weeks RLIB £25.00 £40.00

Get Started with Computers 30/10/2012 TUE 12:30-14:30 6 weeks RLIB £25.00 £40.00

Internet & Email 30/10/2012 TUE 14:30-16:30 6 weeks RLIB £25.00 £40.00

BALDOCK

COURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE

Computing for the Beginner 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 6 weeks KTS £25.00 £40.00

Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-12:00 10 weeks BCC £35.00 £65.00

HITCHIN


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Relaxation and Meditation 26/09/2012 WED 18:00-20:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

British Sign Language Level 1 qualifcation 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 30 weeks NHC HIT £120 £200.00

Research Your Family Tree 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Introduction to Criminology 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Dressmaking for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Conga Drumming 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Introduction to Psychology 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Hair Care 27/09/2012 THUR 19:30-20:30 10 weeks NHC HIT £20.00 £35.00

nhc hiTchin cFa

Basic Silver Jewellery Making 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Working with Clay 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Drawing and Painting for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Indian Cookery 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

hiTchin oUGhTon/WesTMill

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners and Improvers 17/09/2012 MON 11:00-12:30 10 weeks WCC £35.00 £65.00

norTh herTs MinoriTY eThnic ForUM

Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 MON 13:30-15:30 5 weeks NHMEF £20.00 £35.00

Skincare and Makeup 26/09/2012 WED 18:00-20:00 5 weeks NHMEF £20.00 £35.00

WalsWorTh coMMUniTY cenTre

Cross Stitch for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00 10 weeks WAL £35.00 £65.00

sT Johns coMMUniTY cenTre

Healing with Crystals 25/09/2012 TUE 13:00-15:00 5 weeks SJCC £20.00 £35.00

Relaxation and Meditation 24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00 5 weeks SJCC £20.00 £35.00

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sT Michaels MoUnT coMMUniTY cenTre

Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners 26/03/2012 WED 13:30-15:30 10 Weeks SMCC £35.00 £65.00

PUrWell school

Samba Drumming 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks PUR £35.00 £65.00

Spanish for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks PUR £35.00 £65.00

PriorY school

Social Media Introduction 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 6 weeks PRI £25.00 £40.00

LETCHWORTH


leTchWorTh Gc4B

PowerPoint for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Presentation Skills for Absolute Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Microsoft Access for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Selling Skills for Absolute Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Social Media Introduction 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Exploring Aptitudes and Ambitions 24/09/2012 MON 13:00-15:00 6 weeks NHC GC4B £25.00 £40.00

leTchWorTh WilBUrY

Spanish for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks LAC £35.00 £65.00

Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks LAC £35.00 £65.00

Autumn Flowers 27/09/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 10 weeks LAC £35.00 £65.00

leTchWorTh JacKMans

Future Dreams 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 5 weeks RAD £20.00 £35.00

Aromatherapy Oil Blending 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 5 weeks RAD £20.00 £35.00

Fearnhill school

Web Design Dreamweaver for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks FEA £35.00 £65.00

Flavours of the Orient 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks FEA £35.00 £65.00

leTchWorTh GranGe

Modern Line Dancing for Beginners 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-11:30 10 weeks MHH £35.00 £65.00

Modern Line Dancing for Improvers 28/09/2012 FRI 12:00-13:30 10 weeks MHH £35.00 £65.00

Floral Table Decorations 26/09/2012 WED 13:15-15:15 5 weeks MHH £20.00 £35.00

Christmas Flowers 07/11/2012 WED 13:15-15:15 5 weeks MHH £20.00 £35.00

hiGhField school

Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 18:45-20:45 10 weeks HIGH £35.00 £65.00

Card Making for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 18:45-20:45 10 weeks HIGH £35.00 £65.00

STEVENAGE

COURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION Venue Code Reduced Fee FULL FEE

nhc sTeVenaGe

British Sign Language Level 2 qualifcation 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 30 weeks NHC STE £120 £200.00

Greek for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

British Sign Language for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Mandarin for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

French for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Italian for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

German for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

A Taste of Italian Cooking 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

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Courses by VenueBedWell

Get Started with Computers 07/09/2012 FRI 09:30-11:30 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Next Steps with Computers 07/09/2012 FRI 12:00-14:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Internet and Email for Beginners 07/09/2012 FRI 14:15-16:15 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00




Photoshop for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks BED £35.00 £65.00

Ebay for Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Ebay Next Steps 15/11/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Excel Spreadsheets for Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 13:00-15:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Creative Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 13:00-15:00 10 weeks BED £35.00 £65.00

Woodturning for Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Drawing & Painting for All 27/09/2012 THUR 10:00-12:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Spanish for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 10:00-12:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Ideas and Techniques for Floral Designs (Quals) 27/09/2012 THUR 18.30-21.30 15 weeks SLL £60.00 £100.00

sT nicholas

Watercolour Painting for All 26/09/2012 WED 09:45-11:45 10 weeks SNCC £35.00 £65.00

Thai Traditional Massage Introduction 26/09/2012 WED 13:30-15:30 10 weeks SNCC £35.00 £65.00

The oVal

Nail Art 24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00 10 weeks OVA £35.00 £65.00

Card Making for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 10:00-12:00 10 weeks OVA £35.00 £65.00

Pin Green

Skincare & Makeup 25/09/2012 TUE 09:30-11:30 5 weeks PGCC £20.00 £35.00

Hand Massage 28/09/2012 FRI 09:30-11:30 5 weeks PGCC £20.00 £35.00

Face Painting 24/10/2012 WED 12:30-14:30 5 weeks PGCC £20.00 £35.00

shePhall

Computing for the Beginner 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 6 weeks HYDE £25.00 £40.00

French for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 10:00-12:00 10 weeks HYDE £35.00 £65.00

Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-12:00 10 weeks HYDE £35.00 £65.00

chells

Dressmaking Skills 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NOBEL £35.00 £65.00

Dressmaking Skills Next Steps 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NOBEL £35.00 £65.00

Family History on the Internet 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NOBEL £35.00 £65.00

herTFord road

Body Art 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-12:00 10 weeks HRCC £35.00 £65.00

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Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 10:00-12:00 10 weeks BED £35.00 £65.00

sTeVenaGe liBrarY

Get Started with Computers 05/09/2012 WED 10:00-12:00 6 weeks SLIB £25.00 £40.00

Internet & Email 05/09/2012 WED 12:30-14:30 6 weeks SLIB £25.00 £40.00

Next Steps with Computers 05/09/2012 WED 14:30-16:30 6 weeks SLIB £25.00 £40.00


Get Started with Computers 31/10/2012 WED 12:30-14:30 6 weeks SLIB £25.00 £40.00

Internet & Email 31/10/2012 WED 14:30-16:30 6 weeks SLIB £25.00 £40.00


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Alter Your PerspectiveMost portraits are taken with the camera

at (or around) the eye level of the subject.

While this is good common sense –

completely changing the angle that you

shoot from can give your portrait a real

WOW factor.

Get up high and shoot down on your

subject or get as close to the ground as

you can and shoot up. Either way you’ll be

seeing your subject from an angle that is

bound to create interest.

Play with Eye ContactIt is amazing how much the direction of

your subject’s eyes can impact an image.

Most portraits have the subject looking

down the lens – something that can create

a real sense of connection between a

subject and those viewing the image. But

there are a couple of other things to try:

Looking off camera – have your subject

focus their attention on something

unseen and outside the field of view of

your camera. This can create a feeling

of candidness and also create a little

intrigue and interest as the viewer of the

shot wonders what they are looking at.

This intrigue is particularly drawn about

when the subject is showing some kind of

emotion (ie ‘what’s making them laugh?’

or ‘what is making them look surprised?’).

Just be aware that when you have a

subject looking out of frame that you can

also draw the eye of the viewer of the shot

to the edge of the image also – taking

them away from the point of interest in

your shot – the subject.

Looking within the frame – alternatively

you could have your subject looking at

something (or someone) within the frame.

A child looking at a ball, a woman looking

at her new baby, a man looking hungrily at

a big plate of pasta…. When you give your

subject something to look at that is inside

the frame you create a second point of

interest and a relationship between it and

your primary subject. It also helps create

‘story’ within the image.

Stunning


Creative Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 13:00-15:00 10 weeks BED £35.00 £65.00

Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 29/09/2012 SAT 10:00-12:00 10 weeks ITT £35.00 £65.00

Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 28/09/2012 FRI 14:00-16:00 10 weeks HYDE £35.00 £65.00

Digital Photography for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

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Experiment with LightingAnother element of randomness that you can introduce to your portraits is the way that

you light them. There are almost unlimited possibilities when it comes to using light in

portraits. Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to

hide their features can be powerful.

Shoot TruthfullySometimes posed shots can look somewhat…. posed. Some people don’t look good in a

posed environment and so switching to a candid type approach can work.

Photograph your subject at work, with family or doing something that they love. This

will put them more at ease and you can end up getting some special shots with them

reacting naturally to the situation that they are in. You might even want to grab a longer

zoom lens to take you out of their immediate zone and get really paparazzi with them.

I find that this can particularly work when photographing children.

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Art, Craft & DesignCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE

Basic Silver Jewellery Making 27/09/2012 THUR 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Card Making for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 18:45-20:45 10 weeks HIGH £35.00 £65.00

Card Making for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 10:00-12:00 10 weeks OVA £35.00 £65.00

Cross Stitch for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00 10 weeks WAL £35.00 £65.00

Drawing and Painting for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Drawing and Painting for All 27/09/2012 THUR 10:00-12:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Dressmaking for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Dressmaking Skills 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NOBEL £35.00 £65.00

Dressmaking Skills Next Steps 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NOBEL £35.00 £65.00

Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 18:45-20:45 10 weeks HIGH £35.00 £65.00

Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 10:00-12:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Watercolour Painting for All 26/09/2012 WED 09:45-11:45 10 weeks SNCC £35.00 £65.00

Woodturning for Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks SLL £35.00 £65.00

Working with Clay 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Andrea I started out by signing up for a 10 week leisure

course as I had always been frustrated about

my poor efforts to place flowers in a vase. At

first I was a little nervous as everyone seemed

to be more experienced. However the group

was incredibly friendly and tutor so

supportive that I quickly settled

in. The first ten week course

quickly passed and I signed

up for the next one and

then the next one .... until

flower arranging had

become very much part

of my life. My confidence

and knowledge had really

grown over this year of

leisure courses. The leisure

classes are great to be able to

try a range of different styles and

techniques. How far you want to push a design

is up to you, and you always know that you

will go home with a new design to show off to

family and friends.

The leisure courses had also really inspired me

to take floristry further so when I learned of a

C&G course that would lead to a qualification I

was really interested and signed up. Looking

back after a year, I can’t believe how much the

City and Guilds course has developed my

skills. I am now far more creative in

my arrangements and have a much

great understanding of how the

process of actually making an

arrangement works.

So far I have taken

Contemporary Floral Design

and am just completing

Traditional Floral Design. These

courses are different from the

leisure class and do require an

increased commitment as there is homework

to do. The paperwork can sometimes feel

too much but I know ultimately that the end

result of the qualification is worth it. My fellow

classmates are all friendly so it has become the

highlight of my week to go along for class - just

can’t wait to sign up for next year!

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The meaning of flowers is as old as civilisation itself, and has been used as an expression

of emotion for centuries. The language of flowers started in the harems of the Middle

East, where secrecy between lovers was essential. Each flower had a meaning and secret

messages could be exchanged. The Victorians took this language to their hearts and

produced several dictionaries of the language of flowers. The Romans honoured their

heroes with laurel wreaths and the Ancient Greeks adorned their palaces with flowers.

Bouquets of flowers were carried during ancient feasts and festivals.

Flower Name Flower MeaningAlstromeria Devotion / FriendshipAmaryllis Pride / BeautyAnemone Unfading love / SincerityBabys Breath Everlasting love / HappinessBells of Ireland Good luckBirds of Paridise MagnificenceCarnation Pink I’ll never forget youCarnation Red AdmirationCarnation White Innocence / Pure loveCarnation Yellow You have disappointed meChrysanthemum Cheerfulness / You’re a wonderful friendCornflower Delicacy / refinementDaffodil Respect / Unrequieted LoveDahlia Good tasteDelphinium AiryEucalyptus ProtectionForsythia AnticipationGardenia You’re lovely / Secret loveGerbera RegardGladiolus Generosity / Strength of characterHeather white/pink Good luckHolly Good willHyacinth Blue ConsistancyIris Wisdom / Eloquence

Flower Name Flower MeaningIvy Friendship / affectionJasmine Grace/ EleganceJonquil Love me / DesireLavender DevotionLilac First loveLily (Calla) BeautyLily (White) PurityLily of the Valley Sweetness / HumilityMimosa SensitivityNarcissus Stay as sweet as you areOrchid Love / BeautyPeony BashfulnessPhlox Sweet DreamsPoinsettia Good cheerRose Red I love you / PassionRose White Eternal love / HeavenlyRose Yellow Joy / FriendshipRose Pink Perfect happinessStephanotis Desire / Happiness in marriageSunflower LoyaltySweet Pea Goodbye / Blissful pleasureTulip General Declaration of loveTulip Red Believe meTulip Yellow Hopeless loveViolet Modesty


Autumn Flowers 27/09/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 10 weeks LAC £35.00 £65.00

Autumn Flowers 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks MER £35.00 £65.00

Christmas Flowers 07/11/2012 WED 13:15-15:15 5 weeks MHH £20.00 £35.00

Floral Table Decorations 27/09/2012 WED 13:15-15:15 5 weeks MHH £20.00 £35.00

Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00

Flower Arranging for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 MON 13:30-15:30 5 weeks NHMEF £20.00 £35.00

Ideas and Techniques for Floral Designs (Quals) 27/09/2012 THUR 18:30-21:30 15 weeks SLL £60.00 £100.00

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Recipe for Success How to make Garlic Foccacia Bread

Ingredients• 250gstrongplainwhiteflour,

plus extra for dusting

• 1tspsalt

• 7gsachetfast-actiondriedyeast

• Oliveoil

• 2garliccloves,thinlysliced

• 2tspMaldonseasalt

Method1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7.

Put the flour into a bowl with the salt, yeast and

1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 150ml warm water,

stir with a wooden spoon and mix into a ball

using your hands.

2. Sprinkle flour over a clean work surface and tip

out the dough. Work the dough for 10 minutes

to stretch and make smooth.

3. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil onto the work surface. Sit the

dough on top and roll out to a round appropriately 30cm

across using a rolling pin.

4. Grease a pizza tray or large baking tray and line with baking

paper and put the dough on it.

5. Scatter the garlic over the dough, then sprinkle with the salt.

Cover it with greased cling film and leave to rise in a warm

place for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

6. Remove the cling film and press your finger into the dough about

16 times and pour over a little more olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes

until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before serving

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CookingCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION Venue Code Reduced Fee FULL FEE

A Taste of Italian Cooking 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Cooking from Around the World 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks MER £35.00 £65.00

Flavours of the Orient 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks FEA £35.00 £65.00

Indian Cookery 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00 £65.00


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Health, Beauty and WellbeingCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE

Aromatherapy Oil Blending 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 5 weeks RAD £20.00 £35.00

Body Art 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-12:00 5 weeks HRCC £20.00 £35.00

Hand Massage 28/09/2012 FRI 09:30-11:30 5 weeks PGCC £20.00 £35.00

Hair Care 27/09/2012 THUR 19:30-20:30 10 weeks NHC HIT £20.00 £35.00

Healing with Crystals 25/09/2012 TUE 13:00-15:00 5 weeks SJCC £20.00 £35.00

Nail Art 24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00 5 weeks OVA £20.00 £35.00

Relaxation and Meditation 24/09/2012 MON 10:00-12:00 5 weeks SJCC £20.00 £35.00

Relaxation and Meditation 26/09/2012 WED 18:00-20:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Skincare and Makeup 25/09/2012 TUE 09:30-11:30 5 weeks PGCC £20.00 £35.00

Skincare and Makeup 26/09/2012 WED 18:00-20:00 5 weeks NHMEF £20.00 £35.00

Thai Traditional Massage Introduction 26/09/2012 WED 13:30-15:30 10 weeks SNCC £35.00 £65.00

General InterestCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION Venue Code Reduced Fee FULL FEE

Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners 26/03/2012 WED 13:30-15:30 10 weeks SMCC £35.00 £65.00

Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks LAC £35.00 £65.00

Creative Writing for Absolute Beginners 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-12:00 10 weeks BCC £35.00 £65.00

Exploring Aptitudes and Ambitions 24/09/2012 MON 13:00-15:00 6 weeks NHC GC4B £25.00 £40.00

Face Painting 26/09/2012 WED 12:30-14:30 5 weeks PGCC £20.00 £35.00

Future Dreams 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 5 weeks RAD £20.00 £35.00

Introduction to Criminology 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Introduction to Psychology 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Presentation Skills for Absolute Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Research Your Family Tree 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Selling Skills for Absolute Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00


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Music, Dance and FitnessCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners and Improvers 17/09/2012 MON 11:00-12:30 10 weeks WCC £35.00 £65.00

Conga Drumming 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00 £65.00

Modern Line Dancing for Beginners 28/09/2012 FRI 10:00-11:30 10 weeks MHH £35.00 £65.00

Modern Line Dancing for Improvers 28/09/2012 FRI 12:00-13:30 10 weeks MHH £35.00 £65.00

Samba Drumming 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 10 weeks PUR £35.00 £65.00

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Thank you...

Gracias

Spanish conversation

Good bye...

Adiós

LanguagesCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE REDUCED FEE FULL FEE

British Sign Language for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

British Sign Language Level 1 qualifcation 27/09/2012 THU 19:00-21:00 30 weeks NHC HIT £120 £200.00

British Sign Language Level 2 qualifcation 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 30 weeks NHC STE £120 £200.00

French for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 10:00-12:00 10 weeks HYDE £35.00 £65.00

French for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

German for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Greek for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Italian for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Mandarin for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 Weeks NHC STE £35.00 £65.00

Spanish for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks PUR £35.00 £65.00

Spanish for Absolute Beginners 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks LAC £35.00 £65.00

My name is...

Me llamo...

Nice to meet you...

Encantado, -a

Hello...

Hola


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IT and Social MediaCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION Venue Code Reduced Fee FULL FEE

Computing for the Beginner 24/09/2012 MON 19:00-21:00 6 weeks KTS £25.00 £40.00

Computing for the Beginner 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 6 weeks HYDE £25.00 £40.00

Ebay for Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Ebay Next Steps 15/11/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Excel Spreadsheets for Beginners 27/09/2012 THU 13:00-15:00 6 weeks BED £25.00 £40.00

Explore Graphic Design 18/02/13 FRI 09:30-16:00 2 days NHC CFA TBC TBC

Explore Interactive Media 08/04/13 MON 09:30-16:00 2 days NHC CFA TBC TBC

Family History on the Internet 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NOBEL £35.00 £65.00





Intro to Interactive Media 02/04/13 TUE 09:30-16:00 2 days NHC CFA TBC TBC

Intro to Podcast 23/10/12 THU 09:30-11:30 3 days NHC CFA TBC TBC

Intro to Podcast 23/10/12 THU 18:00-22:00 3 days NHC CFA TBC TBC

Intro to Graphic Design 11/02/13 MON 09:30-16:00 2 days NHC CFA TBC TBC

Microsoft Access for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00




PowerPoint for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Social Media Introduction 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00




Next Steps with Computers 06/09/2012 THU 14:30-16:30 6 weeks HLIB £25.00 £40.00

Next Steps with Computers 01/11/2012 THU 10:00-12:00 6 weeks HLIB £25.00 £40.00


PowerPoint for Absolute Beginners 26/09/2012 WED 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00

Social Media Introduction 25/09/2012 TUE 19:00-21:00 10 weeks NHC GC4B £35.00 £65.00



Plan & Produce Podcasts 24/10/12 WED 10:00-15:30 3 days NHCC FA TBC TBC

Family LearningCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION Venue Code FULL FEE

Christmas Treats 01/12/2012 SAT 10:00-12:00 3 weeks NHC STE £0.00

Create Cupcakes Together 29/09/2012 SAT 10:00-12:00 3 weeks NHC STE £0.00

Discover and Explore Art 10/10/2012 WED 16:30-18:30 5 weeks NHC CFA £0.00

Face Painting Together 08/11/2012 THUR 16:00-18:00 3 weeks NHC HIT £0.00

Indian Cookery 03/11/2012 SAT 10:00-12:00 3 weeks NHC STE £0.00

MasterclassesCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION Venue Code FULL FEE

Christmas Flowers 10/11/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day NHC CFA £40.00

Create a Christmas Cake 17/11/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day NHC STE £40.00

Create an Indian Banquet 22/09/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day NHC STE £40.00

Create Edible Christmas Decorations 24/11/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day NHC STE £40.00

Get Started with Facebook and Twitter 29/10/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day ITT £40.00

Improve Your Photographic Skills 03/11/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day ITT £40.00

Indian Henna Hand Painting 27/10/2012 SAT 10:00-14:00 1 day NHC HIT £40.00


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ADULT SpECIALIST LEARNINGCOURSE TITLE START DATE DAY TIME DURATION VENUE CODE FULL FEE

Art for All 24/09/2012 MON 9:30-11:30 10 weeks LAC £35.00

Braille 26/09/2012 WED 9:30-11:30 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00

Cakes and Bakes 27/09/2012 THUR 16:30-18:30 10 weeks NHC STE £35.00

Cookery for All 26/09/2012 WED 16:30-18:30 10 weeks NHC STE £35.00

Create a Story 24/09/2012 MON 13:00-15:00 10 weeks BED £35.00

Digital Photography 25/09/2012 TUE 9:30-11:30 10 weeks BED £35.00

Fashion Creations 26/09/2012 WED 16:00-18:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00

Get Creative with IT 25/09/2012 TUE 12:00-14:00 10 weeks BED £35.00

Jewellery Making 27/09/2012 THUR 10:00-12:00 10 weeks NHC CFA £35.00

Sportability 29/09/2012 SAT 10:00-12:00 10 weeks NHC HIT £35.00


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Sewing for Beginners

From clothes alterations, to creating your own bespoke designs,

spend the evening with friends and learn top tips to upgrade

your wardrobe at a fraction of the cost.

An introduction to Reflexology

Relax and unwind with an introduction to reflexology teaching

you the basics of the art form to share with your friends, invite

your friends along to try out techniques and help each other to

relax!

Painting and decorating in the home Pre-application tips and how to apply your paint, cutting in

techniques and the right paint to use for those ‘touch up’ jobs

at home

Wallpapering magic How to hang wallpaper correctly, the right paper for your walls.

Creating wallpaper paste and top techniques for creating a

room with style

Car mechanics for ladiesNeed to know how to change a tyre? Or how to check your oil?

Working on your own (or a friends) car, learn the essentials of

car maintenance to give you the basic knowledge you need.

From as little as £20 per head! (£200 per evening – max number 10)A range of skill workshops to develop your knowledge and skills from home decorating to activities to impress your friends.

Instead of worrying about baby sitters and transport, we come to you! In the comfort of your

own home and surrounded by your friends, relax and indulge yourself in a skill lesson in your

home. A range of subjects to choose from include:


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Smart Nail Art

Got a wedding, party or special event coming up? Or just fancy

giving you and your friends a treat. Why not host a nail art

party and have your nails designed by our professionals in the

comfort of your own home.

Cake Decorating & Cup Cakes Looking to brighten up your children’s party, or having an event

with your friends, hold a cup cake decorating course and learn

the tricks of the trade to create some masterpieces in your own

kitchen.

Essential Electrical Need to change a plug? Wondering how to cope with a blown

fuse? Concealing hanging wires? This workshop will provide you

with basic knowledge to look after yourself in your home.

Protect Yourself: Self defence This workshop is essential for any women who travel on their

own throughout the week. Giving you an overview of how best

to defend yourself should the worst happen, there will be a

range of tips from our experts to make you feel safer on your

travels.

Make up and Beauty Tips Get together with your friends and have a professional make-up

artist show you what make up best suits your colourings, and

take away some essential tips on how to perfect the perfect

look

Shake It Up: Basic Cocktail making Want to impress at your next party? Looking for something dif-

ferent to try? Get together with your friends and learn how to

Create an exciting Cocktail evening for your friends.

Feeding the Family: Food and meal planning on a Budget

Working with a budget? Or planning your weekly shop for the

family. This session will provide you with some great ideas for

feeding the family and planning your meals throughout the

week. Waste less, and save money – and a chance to try some

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How Clean is Your House? Natural cleaning products Using tried and tested techniques, this session will give you top tips

on how to keep your home clean and sparkly at a fraction of the cost

of every day cleaners.

Arts and crafts From gifts and cards to items to brighten up the home, this class will

show you techniques for creating something special for those you

love.

Jewellery making Learn to create some bespoke jewellery for yourself or for loved ones,

using techniques to create impressive designs that will wow your

friends.

Flower Power: Flower arranging

Save money on expensive florist costs, and learn how to present your

flowers at home in attractive styles. This workshop will show you how

to make the most of fresh and faux flowers to brighten up any home.

Tantastic: At Home Spray Tans In the comfort of your own home, revitalise and rejuvenate

yourself with a spray tan. Bring the girls together for a girlie night in

and leave feeling refreshed and looking fab.

Designer Hair

Want to recreate styles you have seen in magazines? Want the cat-

walk look but without the cost of the salon? This workshop will show

you some easy ways to create up dos, and styles to suit you and your

friends to get you ready for that big night out!

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Bedwell Community Hall StevenageBedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NATel: 01438 314839http://www.bedwellcommunitycentre.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

Bedwell Community CentreBased in the heart of Stevenage, Bedwell Community Centre has provided a community hub for residents since 1959.

The centre is open 7 days a week from the morning until late evening and provides a variety of activities ranging from over 50s exercise classes to dance classes for children. There is also a café at the centre open for the public to enjoy.

North Hertfordshire College provide a range of courses at their community room in the centre including Get Started with Computers, Digital Photography and IT for adults with learning disabilities. The room boasts a computer suite, a working area and full interactive whiteboard

facilities. Our full list of courses are outlined in the brochure on pages 7.

Community Centre Focus

Based in Stevenage town centre, InTown Training provides a community venue with a difference. Our services include CV writing, job searching and Information, Advice and Guidance sessions with our Careers Guidance Officer. With a fully IT equipped classroom we also run a range of courses from the centre including digital photography and employability skills. Whether you are a resident looking to learn a new skill in your spare time or are out of work and looking for support to get back into employment our advisors can help so visit us today.

InTown Training

InTown TrainingUnit 1 Forum Court28 The Forum Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG11EH


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Jeff LudbrookI have been in people development for

25 years and still enjoy the response

from students when they improve their

knowledge and develop new skills.

Very broadly my courses cover:

• Sellingskills

• Presentationskills

• Thepsychologyofinfluence

• Positivethinking

• Assertiveness

• TraintheTrainer

• MicrosoftOffice

• LaptopandLaptop

presentation skills

• FieldSalesManagement

• SalesManagementTechniques

• Marketawareness

• Rentalandfinancing

• LeadershipandManagement

I have worked for North Hertfordshire

College now for 4 years and very much

enjoy the Get Started with Computers,

Next Steps with Computers and Internet

and Email for beginners that I run on

Friday’s.

The thing I enjoy most about doing

these courses is seeing the change in

students, from never using computers

to being able to communicate through

email and create meaningful documents,

also having students of various ages

overcome slow learning issues and some

physical disabilities and inspiring me to

help them develop. I enjoy learning from

them all.

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Training for Employment student Keith Knight and Supported Studies student Lindon Powell both from North Hertfordshire College, have been recognised with a Regional Individual Learner Award, as part of Adult Learners’ Week 2012.

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) awards adult learners each year to highlight the importance of continued learning.

Following a period of long term unemployment, Keith Knight, 47 from Stevenage joined Training for Employment at NHC. Keith explained: “The course was over a period of four weeks with other people in a similar situation to mine, after a couple of weeks at college you can feel your confidence coming back.

I had two great teachers who acted as mentors to help me update my CV and gain confidence because when you’re unemployed for a long time your confidence ebbs away. I finished the course and managed to start work a week later as a parking control office at Lister Hospital. I’m now working on the front desk in more of a customer service role, I’m so pleased to get back into work and I really do enjoy my job.”

Supported Studies student Lindon Powell, currently studies on the NHC Pathways Course for young adults with learning difficulties. Lindon made fantastic progress on his course and secured part-time employment at Shine, the college’s student run car wash and

valeting centre. Supported Studies Lecturer Wendy Berezowy commented: “During Lindon’s time at college he has made great progress, he always works hard to achieve everything to the best of his ability. He takes pride in his work and has demonstrated real dedication and commitment working at Shine.”

David Hughes, NIACE Chief Executive, said: “Every one of our award winners, for this year’s Adult Learners’ Week, illustrates how learning can help people to change their lives, make them feel part of their community and help support them in their future.”

College wins double in adult learner’s week awards

Regional Individual

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How to enrol on leisure coursesIf you are paying by cash, you will need to enrol in person. Otherwise you can use any of the following methods to book your course:

OnlineVisit www.nhc.ac.uk, find the course that interests you, read the course profile, and reserve your place on the course.

By phoneCall 01462 650271 where a member of the Adult Community Learning team will take your details. Our phone enrolment hours are:Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pmFriday 9.00am to 4.30pm

By postSend your completed enrolment form together with your cheque (made payable to North Hertfordshire College) to:Adult Community Learning, North Hertfordshire College, InTown Training, 28 The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EH.

By personInTown TrainingForum Court28 The Forum, StevenageHertfordshire SG1 1EH

Stevenage CentreMonkswood WayStevenageHertfordshire SG1 1LA

Stevenage Skills CentreFulton CloseStevenageHertfordshire SG1 2AF

Hitchin CentreCambridge RoadHitchinHertfordshire SG4 0JD

Centre for the ArtsWillian RoadHitchinHertfordshire SG4 0LS

Goldsmith Centre for BusinessBroadwayLetchworth Garden CityHertfordshire SG6 3GB

Terms & Conditions ACL Course PaperworkIn order to fulfil funding requirements, all courses offered within the ACFL brochure involve RARPA paperwork, to be completed by students at varying stages throughout the course. This ensures a high standard, quality provision and allows an opportunity for feedback to be given following the course to assist us to improve in the future.

Student PortfolioIn your first class, you will be given a Student Portfolio, which outlines further services available to ACFL students. The portfolio acts as a means of note pad for the course, where you can write and store information. It also provides an important Health Form for the duration of the course.

RefundsRefunds of fees may only be granted in the following circumstances;1) A full refund of tuition fees and college charges will be made when:a) A course or class fails to start.b) Enrolment took place through a misunderstanding for which the college could be held responsible, provided that no more than three attendances have been made.c) If you enrol online or by phone and cancel your enrolment within seven days.2) A pro-rata refund of tuition fees will be made:a) To those learners who wish to continue their course but are prevented from doing so by the closure of the class.b) In the unlikely event that NHC has overcharged.

Fee RemissionTo be eligible for a reduced fee on a course you must be in receipt of one of the following:• Jobseekers Allowance • Employment Support Allowance Evidence for the above will need to be letter from the jobcentre confirming the entitlement dated no more than 2 weeks prior to enrolment or a copy of a bank statement in the learner’s name dated no more than one month prior to enrolment. • Child tax credit • Working tax credit • Carers Allowance, • Disability Living Allowance • Attendance Allowance Evidence for the above will need to be a copy of a bank statement in the learner’s name dated no more than one month prior to enrolment. Evidence will need to be provided when enrolling for a course and must be returned with your enrolment form and payment.

Please note that the deadline for enrolment is one week prior to the start of the course. Enrolments taken after this date will be added to a waiting list.


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IntroductionThis section is designed to give you an overview of the training available to you if you have been affected by unemployment or redundancy.

If you are currently unemployed or at risk of redundancy and are looking for work, then you may be eligible to receive free training to support your job search and applications, refresh your employability skills or receive initial training for sectors where job opportunities exist. (Some eligibility rules apply)

We have a wide range of training designed specifically to help you back to work. We may also be able to support you with funding for some of our regular courses. You may be eligible to access these courses at a concessionary rate. Please call us to talk through the options available. You could soon be on a course to a new career.

Working with our partners we are able to deliver training across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. For more information contact T4E on:01462 443072

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Information, Advice and Guidance Sessions (IAG)One to one or small group sessions will help you to determine which training is relevant to your needs and help you get back into the job market. IAG sessions are available at InTown Training in Stevenage, The Goldsmith Centre for Business in Letchworth and the main North Hertfordshire College, Hitchin Centre.

Call 01462 443072 to make an appointment

Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to market yourself effectively to employers and will provide you with the foundations for returning to work.

During the course you will get tips and advice on:

Local employment opportunities Creating or updating your CV Make successfull applications Understanding the recruitment process Interview techniques Online applications Personal branding and use of social media

Employment Advisors Whilst you are on programme with us you will be allocated a personal Job Coach who can help you with:

1 to 1 support with applications. Information on training courses Preparation and support for interviews Information on the local labour market How and where to find vacancies



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Business AdministrationLevel 2 EDI qualification in Business and Administration. This course is designed for people wanting work in a Business Administration occupation such as: Administrative Assistant/Administrator, Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant, or Secretary. It includes:

An understanding of the personal and interpersonal skills required. Using information technology to develop professional business documents. Ensuring health and safety within the workplace. The importance of effective customer relations

Car ValetingThis level 1 course will enable you to carry out car valeting to industry standards.It will include:

Customer Service Exterior Valeting Internal Valeting Health & Safety Use of industry tools and equipment

Commercial and Domestic MaintenanceA course designed to prepare you for working in the cleaning and maintenance environment. Elements covered within the course include:

Teamwork Health and Safety First aid Employability skills A general course giving you all the qualifications required by employers for this industry.

Computerised accounts - SAGE Level 1Whether you are new to this popular programme or want to expand your existing skills this course will help you, you will learn how to use Sage to make and record financial transactions including introduction to data processing, payments to suppliers, receipts from customers, supplier invoices, credit notes and customer invoices.

A knowledge of bookkeeping practices is essential although there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. You will need to have basic IT skills.


Vocational TrainingWe offer a range of short vocational courses that you can also access. They are designed to meet current labour market requirements and will provide you with skills and qualifications that will help you back into employment. Most courses are delivered within a six week period and are part time. As part of the course you also have the opportunity to talk to employers to find out what their recruitment proccesses are and take the first step to a successful interview and employment. See over for a list of current courses.

Customer Service for Retail & HospitalityCity and Guilds qualifications - Units in customer service for the retail and hospitality Industries. This short course covers:

Developing methods of engaging customers. Meeting customer needs through knowledge of products and services. Resolving customer queries and complaints. Exceeding customer expectations.


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Entrepreneurship & Self EmploymentA workshop for all levels of people looking to explore self employment as an option for the future. Delivered in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere by highly trained advisors we will help you develop your ideas into business plans, look at finance options and help you with marketing ideas.

Health & Safety in the work place and first aidThese courses are available as an addition to our vocational courses. Other courses will be offered as they become available.

Health & Social CareThis is the Level 1 qualification in Understanding the Principles of Care, Organisation Policies and the Role of the Care Worker. The students will create a portfolio to show their knowledge in seven key areas:

The values that underpin the role of the care worker. The responsibilities and boundaries of the care worker. Effective communication Confidentiality Basic organisational policies and procedures The role of the care worker, support and supervisory process. Applying policies and procedures.

This course is mapped to the Health and Social Care Common Induction Standards and is a good introduction for anyone wishing to work in this sector.

Introduction to Welding

This is a level 1 course in welding, the programme involves health and safety plus practical exercises on TIG, MIG and Arc welding. The qualification is designed for trainees and skilled workers in order to obtain the basic skills and knowledge. Successful candidates will be able to progress to the level 2 welding qualification.



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Step upGet involved/get volunteeringDiscover the benefits of volunteering and where to find local volunteering opportunities in your area. Take part in community / team activities that will enhance your skills, increase your confidence and prove you are job readyMonday 7-9pm at Stevenage College for 5 weeks Money wise/ Financial CapabilityLearn how to budget and make the most of your finances with details on how to create a budget sheet in order to record your spending.Tuesdays 7-9pm at Stevenage College for 5 weeks Confidence in the WorkplaceIdentify your skills and how to make the most of them in a team as well as communicating and interacting effectively with clients and colleagues.•Presentationskills•EffectiveteamskillsWednesdays 7-9pm at Stevenage College for 5 weeks Get fit and activeDevelop and learn exercises to do at home and get fit without having to go to the gym. Have fun, meet like minded people, take part in practical activities to try yourself.Thursdays 7-9pm at Hitchin College for 5 weeks

Basic IT for EmploymentGain a basic understanding of using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook for use at work.Wednesdays 7-9pm at Hitchin College for 5 weeks

Basic ITGain a basic understanding of using different applications in the Microsoft Office suiteMondays 3-5pm at Hitchin College 5 weeksUsing the Internet for EmploymentLearn how to use the internet for job searching, how to complete online applications and using social media sites such as Facebook to help you market yourself to potential employers.Thursdays 7-9pm at Hitchin College for 5 weeks Generating a Business (3 hrs - 3 weeks)Learn how to develop and build business ideas to make the most of your skills and experience.Mondays at Letchworth Goldsmith Centre for Business for 3 weeks

Working for Yourself (3 hrs - 3 weeks )Discover the benefits of self-employment plus practical advice on taking the first steps to working for yourself.Fridays at Letchworth Goldsmith Centre for Business for 3 weeks Business Information and Advice SessionsSessions to assist anyone running or looking to run their own business.First Monday of each month at Letchworth Goldsmith Centre for Business

A suite of programmes for anyone currently out of work to help and develop your work skills and improve your health and wellbeing. Free for unemployed adults. Programmes include:


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Get one step ahead in gaining

professional qualifications

Do you want:To improve your chance of gaining employment?To enhance your career opportunities?To add value to your CV?

We are offering a free, new, innovative professional skills programme for graduates.Our graduate programme will offer you the following units in the subjects below:• Personnel • Management • Accountancy • Legal

For more information please call 01462 650250GOLDSMITH CENTREBroadway, Letchworth Garden City,Hertfordshire, SG6 3GBwww.gc4b.com

* Subject to eligibility

Are you a graduate?

Leadership InitiativeThis course is designed to support team leaders, managers and those aspiring to these roles. It consists of a networking forum which meets regularly at the Goldsmith Centre for Business in Letchworth and includes the ILM award in Team Leading plus access to other qualifications to support your job search.

Would you like to run a course for your local community group?

Over the years we have successfully worked with a number of local community organisations within North Hertfordshire, developing courses specifically tailored to meet their needs and interests. These are run at a local venue convenient for the organisations or group. If you can’t find the right course, but you have enough enquiries or learners with a specific interest, we may be able to organise a course for you.

To find out more, contact:The Adult, Community Learning TeamCall us on: 01462 443072or email us at: [email protected]


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INDULGE RESTAURANT

To book a table please go to:

www.indulge.nhc.ac.ukT: 01462 471000

CFAART GALLERY | THEATRE

To buy tickets to a performance please go to:

www.cfa.nhc.ac.ukT: 01462 471061

ENHANCEHAIR SALONS

To book an appointment please go to:

www.enhance.nhc.ac.ukT: 01462 471061

ENERGISEBEAUTY SALONS

To book an appointment please go to:

www.energise.nhc.ac.ukT: 01462 471061

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