Loads of freestuff at the LIBRARY

I have a bit of a love affair with the Library :)

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

Address: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1AW

Email: libraries@norfolk.gov.uk
Telephone: 0344 800 8006

If you're in the Forum library, there's usually some sort of exhibition on at the Forum space too.

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Children's Centres for families with children under 4

Children's Centres

Norfolk's Children's Centres provide a range of services, many of which are free, that support all parents and carer's to give their child the best start in life.
Children's Centre's can offer help and advice on child and family health, parenting, money and employment as they work in partnership with other people and organisations to deliver services including Job Centre Plus, health visitors, midwives and GPs.  They also work with community groups  who provide nursery care and early learning such as childminders, pre-school's, childcare providers and community groups to provide access to universal early year's services.
All Norfolk's Children's Centre's aim to support every child and every family in their community and can offer specialist support to families who have a child with special educational needs and or disabilities however complex or challenging their needs may be.

Access to Early Learning and Childcare
Parental Support
Health Services
Helping parents into work
Links with the Family Information Service

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Technical Theatre Workshop

Would you like to learn how to stage manage a show, rig and operate the lighting, record and play out the sound effects for a show?  This workshop is designed to give you an overall understanding of the technical requirements of a Maddermarket Theatre production.  this is an ideal introduction for those wishing to get involve with volunteering backstage at the venue

BOOKING REQUIRED

Maddermarket Theatre
Mon 12 January 2015 7pm
Mon 30 March 2015 7pm

City College Open Day

OPEN EVENTS. Come and see your future at City College Norwich!

Date: 
Friday, 7 November 2014 - 10:00am to 7:00pm

We’re opening up our doors at City College Norwich and would like to invite you to come to our main Ipswich Road campus and have a look at what options you have for the next step in your education or career development. Whether it’s GCSEs, A Levels, National Diplomas, Foundation and Undergraduate Degrees or Apprenticeships or Professional qualifications - we have options for you to explore.

Friday November 7 from 10am to 7pm or Saturday 8 November from 10am to 2pm

If you're interested in:

Finding out about life after school or College
Seeking the next step in your work progression or contemplating a change of career
Exploring a new subject or up-skilling in one you know
Our advisers will be able to give you information and guidance on:

choosing the right course
career pathways
funding for Further or Higher education
as well as information about course content and specific entry requirements.

City College Norwich is a dynamic, exciting, inspirational and entrepreneurial place to be. The only Gazelle College in the region (take a look here at what that means), City College Norwich stands out as the educational institution with outstanding facilities and resources backed by professional, experienced staff who are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential.

Still unsure – come along and you can talk to some of our current students who will be conducting tours of the Campus and are always happy to chat about their time here.

For more information or to place a group booking, please fill in our Open Day booking form.

We really look forward to seeing you!



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EXPLORE ENTERPRISE WORKSHOP

EXPLORE ENTERPRISE WORKSHOP
With the Princes Trust

Norwich: 4th-7th November 2014

Our Explore Enterprise workshops are available for ages 18 - 30, who are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week and want to explore a business idea or the option of self employment.
The four day courses are held regularly across the East of England and cover a range of topics such as sales and marketing, tax and accounting, business planning and more.
The workshops are free to attend but please contact the regional office on 01438 730 520 to book onto a session. You will be asked for your contact details and invited to attend an Information Session ahead of the workshop to give you more details of the course.
Dates of upcoming courses in this area are as follows;



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Alpha Courses

"Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. No pressure. No follow up. No charge."

Alpha is for everyone; no question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.  

There's normally food as well!

They are run at churches and community centres all over Norwich, and over the UK

Alpha Website

My thoughts about promoting free religious events

Free online language courses

Free basic languages courses with Babel.  Choose from 13 languages.

"Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective educational methods with state-of-the-art technology. Interactive online courses will improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation skills in no time. You'll make fast progress and have fun doing it"



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Adult Education Courses

New Adult Education Brochure out for Sep - Dec 2014.  

Available at the Wensum Lodge and at Libraries across the city.

You can also have a copy posted to to if you email learner.relations@norfolk.gov.uk.

Free functional skills as well as GCSE Maths and English courses

Free or reduced rate of leisure courses for people on certain benefits.

"Step On" Learning Programme for 16-18s NEETS (Not in employment education or training)

There website is still rubbish though, unfortunately.

Norfolk Adult Education site

The Library

Libraries are great, aren't they?!

The library in the Forum

Your local library has something for everyone and it’s free to join.  The mission statement of Norfolk Library & Information Service is to support reading & learning for everyone.

When you join the library, you can use any Norfolk Library to

• Borrow up to 15 books for free, for up to 3 weeks at a time and return them to any library in Norfolk (see the What you can borrow for more details)
• Borrow the latest CDs, Playstation games, DVDs and videos at affordable rates and return them to any library as well
• Download ebooks from the Norfolk Digital Library – up to 6 at a time, for a maximum of 3 weeks
• Bring your children to storytimes
• Use our PCs – office software, email and the internet are all free
• Access study material
• Research local history
• Access business information
• Request and renew books online

And there's normally loads on at the Forum as well while you're there.

Free film making workshop for 11-15yrs

This summer Norfolk and Norwich Millennium library are running a fabulous free course for young people aged 11-15.

The Our Norfolk Story project is set to bring history to life through animation as participants work with three professional animators to explore Norfolk's hidden stories and create a unique film.

No experience is necessary and those taking part will gain their Bronze Art Award.

Dates for the course are:
13th Aug (13.00-16.00)
20th Aug (10.00-16.00)
21st Aug (10.00-16.00)
26th Aug (10.00-17.00)
27th Aug (10.00-17.00)
28th Aug (10.00-17.00)
29th Aug (10.00-17.00)

For more information and to book young people on to the course please contact Ruth at the library (Ruth.macdougall@norfolk.gov.uk / 01603 774786)

Spaces are limited for this free course so do book early and please share with anyone you think might be interested!

Bit too old for this??  Try free music and film making workshops for 14-25 year olds

Free music sessions for Young People

FREE workshops this summer for 13-25 year olds including stopframe animation, making music videos, green screen, songwriting, sound for film & documentary making and many more

TO APPLY please download an application form here and return to oliver.payne_mk@yahoo.co.uk 

Musical Keys Website

The workshops

• Stopframe animation/Claymation: Learn to animate using current stop frame techniques and technology. Using clay, craft materials, video, archive resources or anything you’d like to bring. We’ll also go through exporting and uploading your videos and even get them on YouTube.

• Making music videos: Work in a group or as an individual to shoot/animate, edit and export (time permitting) a music video using art and craft, film, archive footage or whatever you like. Please let us know before hand if you have a song or tune you’d like to use.

• Filming with greenscreens: We’ll use latest movie techniques to film with green screens, taking you to wherever you want to go. You’ll be shown how to use chromakeying and taken through the steps to use green screens effectively – become a weather person, an astronaut or a deep sea dive

• Introduction to Documentary making: Learn how to make an interesting documentary, taking in interview techniques, camerawork and picking a subject

• Song and lyric writing: Pick a genre, pick a theme, choose some instruments/technology and make music. We’ll also work on developing lyrics and using our voice.

• Music technology and production: We’ll use iMacs and MacBook Pros with the latest music technology, studio microphones, various hardware (including drum machines and samplers) to make music.

• Video editing: Learn from the professionals how to edit video, whether for documentaries, music videos or feature films. We’ll go through the importance of editing as well as technical tips and tricks.

• Digital Art: Using projectors, live video, collage, animation, shadow puppetry, OHP painting, light and more we’ll create expressive art and explore extended techniques. Could be messy but will certainly be fun.

• Sound for Film: Learn how to use music and sound effectively with moving image. We’ll use samplers and effects to create a sound score for a short video as well making foley sound.

• Cajon for beginners: The cajon (a Peruvian percussion instrument made up of a large, six sided drum) is becoming a very popular instrument as it is powerful, adaptable and easy to learn. Each participant will have a cajon as you’ll learn basic rhythms and do some group jamming.

• World Rhythms: Using a selection of unusual percussion we will explore the different sounds and rhythms from around the world and create a percussion ensemble.

• Making music with iPads: Each participant will be given an iPad and introduced to a selection of music making apps. With apps such as Garageband, Thumbjam and Audiobus we are able to write, record, improvise and share music, all from the interface of the iPad.

• Rock School: Rock School is a two day intensive workshop where you will get the opportunity to develop your song writing and performance skills, receive instrument tuition and get to write and play music with your bandmates with the help of professional musicians.

Social Enterprise Workshops

Start A Social Enterprise!
09 July 2014 9:15 - 16:30
Norwich and Norfolk Millennium Library

A series of free talks and workshops dedicated to anyone who owns, works for, or is starting a social enterprise. Book onto individual talks or the whole day! 9.15 - Arrival and Refreshments 10.00 - Robert Ashton (The Barefoot Entrepreneur) - 10 things experts never tell you when you start a social enterprise. 11.30 - Erika Watson (Greenwell Consulting) - The Big Idea 1.30 - Anne Francis (Carnival Consulting) - How to ensure your social enterprise is inclusive 3.00 - Keith Bendell (The Guild) - Understanding and starting a social enterprise 4.00 - Will Farnell (Accountant)

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Knit and Natter at Forum Library

Knit and Natter 
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
Thursdays 14:00 - 16:00 

Come along to this friendly group to share ideas and swap tips on knitting and other needlework crafts. Bring along your own project to work on or take a look through the large collection of craft books in the library. New members welcome to this drop in group. Free & no need to book. If you have a question about this group please contact Caroline 01603 774781 This group meets at the first floor tables 

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-local-history-and-archives/libraries/your-local-library/locations-and-opening-times/norfolk-and-norwich-millennium-library

Trade School May and June

Trade School is an open learning space that runs on barter. Anyone can teach something they are skilled at, or passionate about. Pay for class with a barter item (like food, supplies, or advice) that your teacher requests.

All classes are in (or start at) the historic church of St. Laurence's Church ("The Common Room") on St. Benedict's Street. Email: tradeschoolnorwich@gmail.com

May 31, 2014 Saturday 
Wooden Pallet Reclamation - 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Talking Norfolk - 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

Jun 4, 2014 Wednesday
Make a Herbal Tincture - 8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Jun 7, 2014 Saturday
Focusing - An Introduction - 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Making a Slot Together Pyramid Garden Planter - 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

Sign up here
More about the common room

Free Yoga Class

Pre-booking required - Please book with Anya your attendance on the free class on e-mail : kontestacja@yahoo.com

Free Yoga Class on Monday 5th May at 6pm-7pm at Inner Space Maude Gray Court, St Benedict's Street, Norwich, NR2 4PA

Someone will be taking photographs which is why it is free.
If you don`t mind being photographed - come along and enjoy this free yoga class !

Take the opportunity for free yoga class and join us on Monday 5th May at Inner Space Maude Gray Court, St Benedict's Street, Norwich, NR2 4PA .
Class start at 6pm and will last to 7pm

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UEA Campus in the city

University of East Anglia - Campus in the city
#UEAinthecity
Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28 May 2014
10am – 8pm
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

UEA Campus in the city will bring the best of the University's teaching, research and student activities to The Forum for two days during the May half term.

Public talks
Fascinating and sometimes controversial topics currently being investigated by UEA's leading researchers, including:
Exercise and health | Life on other planets |Renewable energy | Creativity and science | Cancer therapies |Music and politics | Myths of World War One 

Children's Activities
Talks and workshops aimed at a younger audience, along with fun and games from the Sportspark will ensure there is something for the whole family to enjoy 

Café Conversations
Café Conversations enable researchers to share their work with a wider audience. Come along, grab yourself a coffee from Marzanos and take part in an informal discussion on:
Politics | The 21st century library | Women and violence | Universities today

Students' Union
The Students' Union will offer up a taste of student life, with performances and demos from the Live Music society, fitness clubs, the American Football team and many others.




For more information call 01603 592130 or email events@uea.ac.uk.
Follow @UEAEvents on Twitter for all the latest news and updates about this event.

WEA Courses

WEA courses, Day Schools and visits are free for people on ESA / JSA only.
Booking in advance required.

Workers’ Educational Association are the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult learning.

They offer a lively programme of friendly, informal courses with expert tutors, open to everyone. There are no exams or tests and you don’t need any prior qualifications to learn with WEA.

Of particular interest in the 'Six historic Walks' - Join a small and lively group to uncover the history and heritage including many lesser known corners.  One and a half hour walks with different starting points.  Your tutor will give you the details of the other five walks on 24 April - 

WEA Website

Yoga

Yoga Class
Tues 12.30 - 1.30 at Under1Roof
Wear loose clothing

Lots of other courses and activities available throughout the week at Under1Roof



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Under1Roof website

Tai Chi

Under1roof is a resource centre for people who are homeless or who are vulnerable and at risk of homelessness.

Tai Chi weekly class at Under1Roof
Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30



taijiquan@tiscali.co.uk


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More free activities at under1roof

Creative Art group for Women

Drop in Creative Art Group with SweetArts

CREATIVE ART GROUP
These are relaxed, supportive and fun creative art workshops for women, to make friends and build confidence. Come along and enjoy experimenting with different art materials, themes and techniques, no skill is necessary just enjoy having a go.

WHEN CAN I COME?
Monday and Friday mornings - 10am to 1pm

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

You can see lots of examples of the impressive artwork created by members of the groups on the Events page where you can also find out about previous and future projects and exhibitions.

SweetArts Projects