Are you looking for September 2018 ?Courses? http://www.freestufftodoinnorwich.co.uk/2018/08/adult-education-taster-courses-september.html
There are loads of free courses available with Norfolk Adult Education, particularly if you're on out of work benefits or between 16-19.
https://enrol.norfolk.gov.uk/AvailableCoursesList.asp
They also offer Apprenticeships and Careers Advice
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-learning
Feel free to check out other free stuff to do in Norwich while you're here! :)
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
GET STARTED WITH ROBOTS programme
GET STARTED
AGE 16-25 – UNEMPLOYED
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT and PROGRESSION
GET STARTED WITH ROBOTS with ROAMING ROBOTS – 09 February 2015
Contact: Katrina.rand@princes-trust.org.uk / 07946 559 335 / 01603 306 912
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
AGE 16-25 – UNEMPLOYED
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT and PROGRESSION
GET STARTED WITH ROBOTS with ROAMING ROBOTS – 09 February 2015
Contact: Katrina.rand@princes-trust.org.uk / 07946 559 335 / 01603 306 912
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
GET INTO Sessions
GET INTO
AGE 16-25 - UNEMPLOYED - LOOKING FOR WORK
Princes Trust
GET INTO FISHING with EASTERN SEA FISH TRAINING – 02 March 2015
GET INTO HOSPITALITY with COSTA COFFEE & PREMIER INN - 09 March 2015
GET INTO HOSPITAL SERVICES with NORFOLK & NORWICH HOSPITAL - April 2015
Contact: Katrina.rand@princes-trust.org.uk / 07946 559 335 / 01603 306 912
Booking essential
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
AGE 16-25 - UNEMPLOYED - LOOKING FOR WORK
Princes Trust
GET INTO FISHING with EASTERN SEA FISH TRAINING – 02 March 2015
GET INTO HOSPITALITY with COSTA COFFEE & PREMIER INN - 09 March 2015
GET INTO HOSPITAL SERVICES with NORFOLK & NORWICH HOSPITAL - April 2015
Contact: Katrina.rand@princes-trust.org.uk / 07946 559 335 / 01603 306 912
Booking essential
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
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.
more info
Telephone: 0344 800 8006
If you're in the Forum library, there's usually some sort of exhibition on at the Forum space too.
more info
Cafe Conversation - Dignity in Health and Social Care
Let's Get Dignified!
Monday 19th January 2015 - 15:00
Next Cafe Conversation: Let's Get Dignified!
Treating the person, not the patient: Is dignity a value or a behaviour? What implications can different definitions of "dignity" have on the delivery of health and social care? Come and discuss over coffee with academics from UEA.
15:00 - 16:30
Free - Booking not needed
Cafe Bar Marzano
The Forum
Norwich
NR2 1TF
Contact: Ruth Selwyn-Crome, Tel: 01603 591561
Email: R.Selwyn-crome@uea.ac.uk
Thanks to Visions for Change for this post
Monday 19th January 2015 - 15:00
Next Cafe Conversation: Let's Get Dignified!
Treating the person, not the patient: Is dignity a value or a behaviour? What implications can different definitions of "dignity" have on the delivery of health and social care? Come and discuss over coffee with academics from UEA.
15:00 - 16:30
Free - Booking not needed
Cafe Bar Marzano
The Forum
Norwich
NR2 1TF
Contact: Ruth Selwyn-Crome, Tel: 01603 591561
Email: R.Selwyn-crome@uea.ac.uk
Thanks to Visions for Change for this post
Ask an Archive Specialist
Ask an Archive Specialist
Tuesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm
Norwich Millennium Library at the Forum
Free evening sessions with an archive specialist on a first-come first-served basis. Get the help you need to further your research and explore the resources in the Norfolk Heritage Centre.
Tuesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm
Norwich Millennium Library at the Forum
Free evening sessions with an archive specialist on a first-come first-served basis. Get the help you need to further your research and explore the resources in the Norfolk Heritage Centre.
Film Showing
European Political Cinema: WHAT A MESS
Tuesday 18th November 2014 - 17:00
European Political Cinema
WHAT A MESS,
Russian 1995. Prologue by Veronica Bowker, PPL
free - Booking not needed
Arts 3.02
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Category:Community and education
Contact: Email: v.koutrakou@uea.ac.uk
Thank you to VisionsForChange for this blog post!
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!
More info
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!
More info
Adult Education Courses
It's September which means a new term of free courses!
Load of free and cheap courses (depending on eligibility) with Norfolk Adult Education starting in September
The website (More info) is still pretty rubbish to navigate but you can get free hard copy brochures from libraries around Norwich.
Load of free and cheap courses (depending on eligibility) with Norfolk Adult Education starting in September
The website (More info) is still pretty rubbish to navigate but you can get free hard copy brochures from libraries around Norwich.
Free Food and Edible Flowers Trade School Norwich class
Free Food and Edible Flowers Trade School Norwich class
Sunday 10th August 13.00-14.00 at Grapes Hill Community Garden
The past few years has seen an explosion of interest in foraging for and growing your own food. This course with a local horticulturist will help you to find the food that is growing in our gardens and hedgerows. The class is happening in the lovely surroundings of Grapes Hill Community Garden which is just off the Dereham Road.
If you would like to book a place on this course then just click on this link and fill in your details.
Sunday 10th August 13.00-14.00 at Grapes Hill Community Garden
The past few years has seen an explosion of interest in foraging for and growing your own food. This course with a local horticulturist will help you to find the food that is growing in our gardens and hedgerows. The class is happening in the lovely surroundings of Grapes Hill Community Garden which is just off the Dereham Road.
If you would like to book a place on this course then just click on this link and fill in your details.
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"
More info
"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"
More info
Family treasure hunt
Wed 30th July 2014 10-2
Family treasure hunt at Whitlingham Country Park
A free event for the whole family
Learn how to read a map and follow the treasure trail.
Whitlingham Broads Information Centre,
The Visitor Centre,
Whitlingham Country Park,
Whitlingham Lane,
Trowse,
Norwich, NR14 8TR
tel 01603 756094 or 01603 617332
whitlinghamtic@broads-authority.gov.uk
Family treasure hunt at Whitlingham Country Park
A free event for the whole family
Learn how to read a map and follow the treasure trail.
Whitlingham Broads Information Centre,
The Visitor Centre,
Whitlingham Country Park,
Whitlingham Lane,
Trowse,
Norwich, NR14 8TR
tel 01603 756094 or 01603 617332
whitlinghamtic@broads-authority.gov.uk
Wherry Trust Open Days
Norfolk Wherry Trust Open days to see the Albion
The Albion, a Norfolk wherry, now 116 years old was built as a cargo carrying sailing barge and rescued by Norfolk Wherry Trust in 1949, and maintained in sailing condition by volunteers ever since. She has a vast black sail and her hull measures some 60' long by 15' wide. Voted 'runner up' Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships in 2010, she recently featured in TV programmes hosted by Matt Baker and Giles Coren. Come and see the Broads icon that enchanted them.
Albion Open Days 2014
Open days from 10am til 4pm. Free entry with car parks, pubs and cafes nearby. For further details ring 07906 701891 or email events@wherryalbion.com
Tue 29th Jul - Horning by The Swan
Wed 30th Jul - Ranworth by The Maltsters Pub
Sat 9th Aug - Oulton Broad by the Harbour Masters Office
Wed 13th Aug - Norwich Riverside (Opposite Reads Mill) in company with Thames Barge "Cambria".
Sun 17th Aug - Beccles Carnival Day - The Quay off Fen Lane
Thu 4th Sep - Cantley by the Reedcutter (In association with Humber Keel "Daybreak" see below for further info).
Thu 11th Sep - Heritage Open Day - Part of the Norwich HEART programme at our Ludham Base
More info
The Albion, a Norfolk wherry, now 116 years old was built as a cargo carrying sailing barge and rescued by Norfolk Wherry Trust in 1949, and maintained in sailing condition by volunteers ever since. She has a vast black sail and her hull measures some 60' long by 15' wide. Voted 'runner up' Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships in 2010, she recently featured in TV programmes hosted by Matt Baker and Giles Coren. Come and see the Broads icon that enchanted them.
Albion Open Days 2014
Open days from 10am til 4pm. Free entry with car parks, pubs and cafes nearby. For further details ring 07906 701891 or email events@wherryalbion.com
Tue 29th Jul - Horning by The Swan
Wed 30th Jul - Ranworth by The Maltsters Pub
Sat 9th Aug - Oulton Broad by the Harbour Masters Office
Wed 13th Aug - Norwich Riverside (Opposite Reads Mill) in company with Thames Barge "Cambria".
Sun 17th Aug - Beccles Carnival Day - The Quay off Fen Lane
Thu 4th Sep - Cantley by the Reedcutter (In association with Humber Keel "Daybreak" see below for further info).
Thu 11th Sep - Heritage Open Day - Part of the Norwich HEART programme at our Ludham Base
More info
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.
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
And there's normally loads on at the Forum as well while you're there.
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.
BBC Young Film Makers Festival
BBC Young Film Makers Festival
Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July 2014
The young film makers of Norfolk are a talented lot and this is your chance to see what they’ve been up to.
Every year, on the Fusion Screen, we feature some of the best dramas, documentaries, music videos and animations made right here in Norfolk.
All the young people have worked with BBC Voices to develop their writing, filming and editing skills.
Come into Fusion to see this celebration of creativity.
BBC Voices is a media workshop and production unit for film, music and radio based at The Forum.
The team provides film making and radio editing workshops and sessions to individuals, groups, businesses, schools and colleges throughout the Eastern region.
You can see a wide range of films made by BBC Voices ‘graduates’ on the Norfolk on Film website. (norfolkonfilm.tumblr.com/)
Fusion Screen 10am-4.30pm (Closed Sundays)
Monday 7 - Saturday 12 July 2014
The young film makers of Norfolk are a talented lot and this is your chance to see what they’ve been up to.
Every year, on the Fusion Screen, we feature some of the best dramas, documentaries, music videos and animations made right here in Norfolk.
All the young people have worked with BBC Voices to develop their writing, filming and editing skills.
Come into Fusion to see this celebration of creativity.
BBC Voices is a media workshop and production unit for film, music and radio based at The Forum.
The team provides film making and radio editing workshops and sessions to individuals, groups, businesses, schools and colleges throughout the Eastern region.
You can see a wide range of films made by BBC Voices ‘graduates’ on the Norfolk on Film website. (norfolkonfilm.tumblr.com/)
Fusion Screen 10am-4.30pm (Closed Sundays)
Free AAT accounting and finance course
AAT Access is a short accredited course that introduces you to fundamental business and finance skills. It is a practical way to increase your confidence and career prospects. Gaining the AAT Access Qualification can help you find work in a range of organisations and also lead you to a Level 2 Certificate in AAT. No experience is required just keenness and an interest to learn.
This FREE course starts on Saturday 5 July 2014 and lasts for four weeks. To enrol use this link and enter code Q033 or call 0344 800 8020 to speak to an advisor.
Free Wellbeing Taster
30/03/2015 From: 18:00 To: 20:00
Norwich Forum
FREE WELLBEING TASTER - MANAGING STRESS
Anyone affected by stress, anxiety or depression can visit an NHS wellbeing taster session in Norwich next week to see what is on hand. Norfolk's Wellbeing services offer support to people who have mild to moderate problems such as anxiety stress and low mood.
The aim is to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of flexible services.
Services include befriending, one-to-one counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy.
The event will give more information about services like stress control workshops, online or telephone support, group therapies and some short-term therapy or counselling.
The Norfolk Wellbeing service works in partnership with both third sector and private sector organisations to provide a wide range of support.
You can also self-refer
Website
Norwich Forum
FREE WELLBEING TASTER - MANAGING STRESS
Anyone affected by stress, anxiety or depression can visit an NHS wellbeing taster session in Norwich next week to see what is on hand. Norfolk's Wellbeing services offer support to people who have mild to moderate problems such as anxiety stress and low mood.
The aim is to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of flexible services.
Services include befriending, one-to-one counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy.
The event will give more information about services like stress control workshops, online or telephone support, group therapies and some short-term therapy or counselling.
The Norfolk Wellbeing service works in partnership with both third sector and private sector organisations to provide a wide range of support.
You can also self-refer
Website
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