Reading Part-Time Course Guide by Chris Brant

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Berkshire West

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Reading Informal Adult Learning Network

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Spring & Summer 2012

Part-Time Courses for Adults

Course Guide

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Welcome

It gives me great pleasure to recommend the courses New Directions and the Reading Informal Adult Learning Network partners are offering to you as a potential learner. New Directions have new classes in several languages as well as GCSE English & Maths, Childminding, ESOL e-learning and Introductory Certificate to Environmental Awareness & Sustainable Development. Enrolment is quick and easy to follow. It is very helpful to see online if places are available for a particular course when it is time to enrol. The atmosphere is friendly and the tutors are trained and experienced in teaching the many subjects on offer. New Directions is an excellent organisation that has helped thousands of Reading people achieve results in courses and help them succeed in a new career. New Directions has also contributed to hours of enjoyment and leisure in courses that enhance hobbies and entertainment. Regrettably we have had to end the concessions on Leisure Courses to ensure that other courses are still subsidised for vulnerable learners. Please take a look at the courses and enjoy your learning; you’ll find the course sessions valuable, fun and educational.

Councillor John Ennis, Lead Councillor for Education and Children’s Services

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e... f i L Work, Leisure & New venue in West Reading for New Directions... The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ

Councillor John Ennis, Lead Councillor for Education and Children’s Services and Learning Support Worker Lisa with her award presented at the New Directions Celebration Event.

To get this course guide in larger print and other formats, please call 0345 842 0012 or visit www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning Printed by Lamport Gilbert This course guide is printed on paper sourced from certified sustainable forests. Every care has been taken to ensure that all of the information contained in this course guide is accurate at the time of printing. This course guide has been produced by Reading Borough Council and the Reading Informal Adult Learning Network.

Contents

Courses at New Directions Visual & Performing Arts Information Technology Health & Lifestyle Eat4Health Craft & Music Circles Languages Professional Studies Vocational Training & Development Employment Services Help with English & Maths English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) New Courses & Volunteering

4-27 4-7 8-11 12-14 12 14-15 15-17 18 19-22 23-24 26 26 27

Courses at Reading College Art, Fashion & Graphics Media & Photography Music & Performing Arts Construction Hair & Therapy English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Modern Foreign Languages

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New Directions/Reading Borough Council is continually evaluating its services to meet the needs of its learners. As a consequence, courses, fees, timings, resources and facilities may be subject to change without prior notice.

Teacher Training & Business Preparing for Life & Work Courses at Ruskin College Courses at Museum of English Rural Life Courses at Reading Sport & Leisure Courses at WEA Reading Courses at Graft Thames Valley Courses at Spark EduCare Learning Centre Courses at Step Forward Courses at Reading Community Learning Centre Courses at Reading Museum & Town Hall Information & Advice - New Directions What Fees Do I Pay - New Directions Choosing the Right Course - New Directions How to join a course Venue Maps & Details

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Courses

at New Directions

Visual & Performing Arts Arts Art in the Morning Focusing on topics such as landscapes, still life and illustration. Classes include demonstrations and are designed to help the beginner and stretch the more experienced. Level 1-4

Code HMA724L

Art in the Morning cont’d Level 1-4

Code NRA702L

Wednesday 22 February 2012 09:30 - 11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172

Art In The Afternoon

Chinese Brush Painting

Focusing on topics such as landscapes, still life and illustration. Classes include demonstrations and are designed to help the beginner and stretch the more experienced.

Learn how to produce beautiful Chinese Brush Paintings.

Level 1-4

Code NRA703L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 09:30 - 11:30 • 15 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

Wednesday 22 February 2012 12:00 - 14:00 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Fee £172

Level 1-4

Code NRA700L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 09:30 - 11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172

Level 1-4

Code NRA701L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 14:30 - 16:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £62

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New Directions Centres

Central Reading Centre, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ North Reading Centre, Archway Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HX South Reading Centre, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ Hamilton Road Centre, 135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, RG1 5SG

For further information call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or visit: www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Crafts

Introduction To Drawing

Watercolour Mixed Ability

This course introduces you to basic drawing skills. You will use a range of materials which will help you as a complete beginner or if you want to brush up on your leisure drawing skills.

Learn the art of watercolour painting. This course will help the beginner to get started and stretch those who already have some experience.

Level 1-4

Code NRA704L

Wednesday 22 February 2012 19:30 - 21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Evening

Fee £172

Fee £172 Level 1-4

Drawing & Painting the Face & Figure Learn the art of drawing and painting the human figure, including life drawing; using charcoal, conte, pastels and acylics. Mixed ability course. Level 1-4

Level 1-4

Evening

Code SRA723L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 14:00 - 16:00 • 15 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £172

Code NRA731L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30 - 21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £205

Code NRA719L

Monday 20 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Evening

Upholstery

Patchwork & Quilting Beginners/Improvers Learn how to make accurate templates, choose colours, mark and cut out, prepare fabrics for sewing, and choose suitable sewing methods. Level 1-4

Code NRA713L

Monday 20 February 2012 10:00-12:00 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £184

Stained Glass Stained glass panels and window making - use traditional techniques and materials. Level 1-4

Code SRFC018R

Gain knowledge and use traditional techniques to turn your item into something special. Level 1-4

Code SRFC016R

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £165

Evening

Upholstery Summer Course Gain knowledge and use traditional techniques to turn your item into something special. Level 1-4

Code SRFC017R

Mon 9 - Weds 11 July 2012 09:30-15:30 • 3 days South Reading Centre Fee £91

Thursday 23 February 2012 14:30 - 16:30 • 15 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £145

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Digital Photography Digital SLR Cameras Portraiture This course will build on previous knowledge and skills and develop techniques in portraiture. Level 1-4

Code SRA612L

Thursday 12 January 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £62

Evening

Digital SLR Cameras For Beginners If you have a digital SLR camera and want to learn the basics and get good quality pictures, then this is the course for you! Level 1-4

Code SRA725L

Thursday 23 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £62

Evening

Digital SLR Camera Broaden Your Horizons This course will build on skills learnt in the beginner course or improve techniques used by a selftaught photographer. Level 1-4

Code SRA726L

Thursday 29 March 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Evening

Fee £62

Digital Cameras For Beginners If you have a digital camera and want to learn the basics and get good quality pictures, then this is the course for you! Level 1-4

Code SRA727L

Thursday 17 May 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £62

Drama

Dressmaking For All cont’d

Theatre - Physical & Devised Performance An Introduction to Physical & Devised Performance. Cassie Friend is a Le Coq trained actress and artistic director of the award winning RedCape Theatre. This will be a practical introduction to physical theatre and devised performance. Level 1-4

Code SSA617L

Monday 16 January 2012 18:30-20:30 • 5 weeks South Street Arts Centre Evening

Fee £70

Fashion Design Dressmaking For All

Evening

See also Digital Photography in the IT section.

These courses are for mixed levels and are individually taught. Learn about fabrics, techniques and using a sewing machine in a very supportive atmosphere. Level 1-4

Code NRA714L

Monday 20 February 2012 19:30 - 21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £184

Evening

10 To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Level 1-4

Code NRA715L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30 - 21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Evening

Fee £184

Dressmaking For Beginners Start at the very beginning. You will be taught how to choose a pattern and fabric, how to lay out fabric and cut accurately, fitting, how to thread and use a sewing machine. By the end of the course you will have made a simple garment. Level 1-4

Code NRA717L

Thursday 23 February 2012 19:30 - 21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £184

Evening

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Advanced Fashion This course is for those who are currently studying, have completed City and Guilds Fashion 7922/23 or with high level fashion skills. You will learn advanced pattern cutting and sewing techniques. Level 3-4

Code NRA625L

Thursday 23 February 2012 10:00-12:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £226

Develop Skills In Basic Jewellery Making Concentrating mainly on polymer clay and beading techniques this course will introduce the skills you need to produce unique and colourful fashion jewellery at home.

Level 1-4

Code SRA721L

Monday 27 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Evening

Fee £62

Learn to kiln fuse unique stained glass pieces and make silver mounts to display them at their best. Level 1-4

Code SRFC019R

Wednesday 18 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 10 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £169

Evening

Code SRA722L

Monday 16 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £62

Concentrating mainly on polymer clay and beading techniques this course will introduce the skills you need to produce unique and colourful fashion jewellery at home.

Glass And Silver Jewellery

Jewellery

Level 1-4

Pottery

Jewellery Making For Beginners

Pottery For All cont’d Level 1-4

Pottery For All Join a friendly group and develop your pottery skills to produce a range of work using a variety of techniques. No experience necessary, but all levels welcome. Level 1-4

Code NRA706L

Monday 20 February 2012 10:30:12:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £189 Level 1-4

Code NRA707L

Monday 20 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £189

Evening

Code NRA720L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 09:30-11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £189 Level 1-4

Code NRA708L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £189 Level 1-4

Evening

Code NRA711L

Thursday 23 February 2012 10:00-12:00 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £189 Level 1-4

Code NRA712L

Thursday 23 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £189

Evening

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Evening

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Information Technology

Course

Fee

ITQ and European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

First Step IT

Free

ICT Foundation Tier*

£127

ECDL1*

£179

ECDL2*

£341

Advanced ECDL

£132

Learn at your own pace with support from a tutor Free First Step in IT for Complete Beginners • • • •

Free 10 hour course Use the keyboard and mouse Search the Internet Send Email

Free to learners with less than level 2 qualification

ICT Foundation Tier • 30 hour course, leading to a qualification • Word Processing • File Management • Web Searching • Email

Course Fees

• Computer security • Basic concepts & managing files • Use of web & Email

ECDL2* • • • •

Word processing Excel spreadsheets PowerPoint presentation Improving productivity

ECDL Advanced* The following individual modules are available • Word processing • Excel spreadsheets • Access databases • PowerPoint presentations

per module

New Directions Centres Central Reading Centre 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

South Reading Centre 330 Northumberland Avenue Reading, RG2 8DH

North Reading Centre Archway Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HX

West Reading Centre The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG30 4BZ

For More Information 8

*Free for recipients of JSA/ESA (WRAG)

To arrange your interview please call on 0345 842 0012 *All candidates will require an interview. (Limited availability)

To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

New Directions - The Avenue Centre Course Code

Courses

First Day

Second Day

AVI750

ECDL1 ECDL2 Adv ECDL

Tues 12:30-14:30

Weds 09:30-11:30

10 January 12

AVI753

ECDL1 ECDL2 Adv ECDL

Tues 09:30-11:30

Thur 09:30-11:30

10 January 12

AVI752

First Steps OCR

Mon 19:30-21:30

AVI754

First Steps OCR

Fri

09:30-11:30

Start Date

9 January 12 13 January 12

New Directions South Centre Course Code

Courses

First Day

Second Day

Start Date

Wed 09:30-11:30

9 January 12

SRI764

ECDL1 ECDL2

Mon 09:30-11:30

SRI768

ECDL1 ECDL2

Mon 12:30-14:30

9 January 12

SRI771

ECDL1 ECDL2 Adv ECDL

Tues 19:15-21:15

10 January 12

SRI769

First Steps OCR

Wed 12.00-14:00

11 January 12 10 January 12

SRI765

ECDL1 ECDL2

Tues 09:30-11:30

SRI766

ECDL1 ECDL2 Adv ECDL

Wed 14:45-16:45

Thur 09:30-11:30

11 January 12

SRI767

ECDL1 ECDL2 Adv ECDL

Thur 19:30-21:30

12 January 12

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Creative IT Adobe Photoshop Basics Learn the basics of Photoshop Elements, how to repair and correct your photos, use some special ‘artistic effects’, and compose a montage from your own photos. Level 1-4

Code ACI756L

Wednesday 11 January 2012 19:30-21:30 • 10 weeks The Avenue Centre Fee £115 Level 1-4

Evening

Code AVI807L

Wednesday 18 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 10 weeks The Avenue Centre Fee £115

Evening

Adobe Photoshop Elements Basics Learn the basics of Photoshop Elements, how to repair and correct your photos, use some special ‘artistic effects’, and compose a montage from your own photos. Level 1-4

Code NRI804L

Creative Web Site Design Introduction to basic web site design. Includes use of photoshop elements. Level 1-4

Code NRI803L

Friday 13 January 2012 12:00-14:00 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre

Wednesday 11 January 2012 11:45-13:45 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre

Fee £60

Friday 24 February 2012 12:00-14:00 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre

Level 1-4

Code NRI805L

Wednesday 18 April 2012 11:45-13:45 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £60

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Level 1-4

Code NRI811L

Fee £60 Level 1-4

Code NRI812L

Friday 20 April 2012 12:00-14:00 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £60 Level 1-4

Code NRI813L

Friday 15 June 2012 12:00-14:00 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £60

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Digital Camera Workshop The features of your camera explained to help you improve your digital photography. Level 1-4

Code NRI802L

Monday 9 January 2012 09:30-11:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre

Digital Camera Workshop cont’d Level 1-4

Code NRI810L

Monday 11 June 2012 09:30-11:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £60

Code NRI808L

Monday 20 February 2012 09:30-11:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre

Develop your computer skills and confidence using the internet, email and word processing. Ideal course for learners not requiring a qualification.

Code NRI809L

Monday 16 April 2012 09:30-11:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £60

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Code NRI759L

Monday 9 January 2012 12:00-14:00 • 10 weeks North Reading Centre

Enrol online!

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Fee £115 Level 1-4

Fee £60 Level 1-4

Computing For Beginners

Level 1-4

Fee £60 Level 1-4

Beginners IT

Code NRI801L

Monday 16 April 2012 12:30-14:30 • 10 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £115

. .. e f i L f g o n i r n & W r a o e r k e r , L u s i e L 11

Welcome to let’s get going! It feels great when you’ve got loads of energy, doesn’t it? When you’re full of energy, you can run around, play lots of games and have races with your friends. You can play your favourite sport like tennis, football, netball and cricket, and you can ride your bike for ages without getting tired. Having lots of energy makes you happy too. It means you feel healthy and strong so you get to do lots of fun things every day. And it means you will sleep really well at night so that you’re ready for more games the next day! And the best thing of all is that it’s really easy to feel healthy and get lots of energy.

Tips to give you energy for life

Have you got the

health factor? Get energised and max out your life!!!

Let’s find lots of energy!

The best way to get energy is to eat special types of food. Yes, it’s that easy! If you eat certain types of food, you will feel healthy and be able to play lots of games and sports. Call the ‘Let’s get going’ team on 0118 982 2939 for further information. Courses are limited to one per person.

Healthy Cooking Eat 4 Health These sessions give you the opportunity to cook a healthy meal. Level 1-3

Code SRH014L

Wednesday 29 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre

Free

Evening

To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Level 1-3

Code SRH015L

Wednesday 7 March 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free

Evening

Eat 4 Health cont’d Level 1-3

Eat 4 Health cont’d

Code SRH016L

Wednesday 14 March 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free Level 1-3

Evening

Code SRH017L

Wednesday 28 March 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free Level 1-3

Evening

Code SRH018L

Wednesday 18 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free Level 1-3

Evening

Code SRH019L

Wednesday 25 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free

Evening

Level 1-3

Code SRH020L

Evening

Free

Code SRH021L

Level 1-3

Evening

Code SRH022L

Wednesday 16 May 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre

Level 1-3

Code SRH023L

Wednesday 23 May 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free

Berkshire West

Evening

Free Level 1-3

Code SRH025L

Evening

Free Level 1-3

Code SRH026L

Wednesday 27 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Evening

Free

Code SRH024L

Wednesday 20 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre

Wednesday 9 May 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Free

Level 1-3

Wednesday 13 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre

Wednesday 2 May 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre

Level 1-3

T’ai Chi

Eat 4 Health cont’d

Evening

Free Level 1-3

Code SRH027L

Free

T’ai Chi consists of a series of slow controlled movements performed whilst standing. Level 1-4

Code NRH021L

Thursday 23 February 2012 13:00-14:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £129

Yoga Yoga Hatha For those new to yoga or preferring a more gentle pace. Yoga promotes a sense of wellbeing. Level 1-4

Code NRH013L

Monday 20 February 2012 12:30-14:00 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Wednesday 4 July 2012 19:30-21:30 • 1 day South Reading Centre Evening

T’ai Chi

Evening

Fee £129

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13 To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Health & Lifestyle

Bridge

Cookery & Wine

Build on your knowledge with new card play techniques and new conventions in bidding and defense.

Award In Wine Tasting For those with some experience or who have gained Level 2. Includes wine samples, student pack and exam fees. Level 3

Code NRFC015R

Wednesday 22 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £491

Evening

Improve Your Bridge

Level 2-4

Code NRA718L

Wednesday 22 February 2012 14:30-16:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172 Level 2-4

Code NRA705L

Thursday 23 February 2012 14:30-16:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172

Royal Yachting Assosiation Royal Yachting Assosiation Navigation Introduction to navigation and safety awareness. Could be used as a refresher or for new sailors! Level 1-4

Code SRFC020R

Monday 16 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 8 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £276

Evening

Enrol online!

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Saturday Textile Craft Circle at North Reading Centre

The Textile Craft Circle takes place on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30-12:30.

Bring along your own project or drop in to learn how to knit, crochet and embroider in a sociable creative group. Drop in There is a table suitable for layering quilts, and £2.50 sewing machines for small tasks.

To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Music Circles

at North Reading Centre Groups meet every other week and are aimed at those who enjoy music and would like to learn more about music in a friendly and sociable environment.

Friday Music Group 2nd & 4th Friday each month at 19:00-21:00

Wednesday Music Group 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month 14:15-15:45 Call Stephen Muir 0118 947 7508 or email steve@ fridaymusicgroup.co.uk

Languages

Level A1/A2

French Advanced

Code NRLF011L

Chinese - Mandarin

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Introduction To Chinese - Mandarin

Fee £172

Level A1

Code SRLC204L

Evening

Fee £117

Code NRLF013L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 09:30-11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £139

French

Level B1

Code NRLF007L

Monday 20 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

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Level B1/B2

Code NRLF017L

Wednesday 22 February 2012 09:45-11:45 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Code NRLF015L

Monday 20 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Evening

Fee £172 Level B1/B2

Code NRLF021L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 11:30 - 13:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £139 Level B1/B2

French Advanced Easy Pace

French Beginners Semester 2 Level A1

Evening

French Intermediate Level B1

Thursday 19 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 10 weeks South Reading Centre

Fee £172

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French Improvers

Code NRLF027L

Friday 24 February 2012 09:30 - 11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £139

Fee £139

Evening

French Conversation & Culture Level B2

French Lunchtime Chat

Monday 20 February 2012 09:30-11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172 Level B1/B2

Thursday 23 February 2012 12:30-13:30 • 15 weeks Central Reading Centre Fee £90

French For The Holidays Code NRLF025L

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172

Code CRLF019L

Level B1

Code NRLF023L

Evening

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Code NRLF205L

Level A1

Tuesday 12 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £62

Evening

German Beginners Semester 2

Level A2/B1

Code NRLG035L

Thursday 23 February 2012 09:30-11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £139

Italian

Code SRLG029L

Evening

Fee £172

Level A2/B1

Code NRLI037L

Evening

Italian Improvers Level A1/A2

Thursday 23 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Code CRLI051L

Monday 20 February 2012 12:00-14:00 • 15 weeks Central Reading Centre

Italian Beginners Semester 2 Level A1

Code NRLI043L

Italian Conversation

Fee £172

Tuesday 21 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £172

Level B2

Italian Intermediate

Wednesday 22 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

German Level A1

German Advanced Easy Pace

Code NRLI041L

Fee £172

Italian For The Holidays Level A1

Code NRLI206L

Tuesday 17 April 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £62

Thursday 23 February 2012 09:30-11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £139

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Portugese

Spanish

Portugese For The Holidays

Spanish Beginners Semester 2

Level A1

Code SRLP207L

Wednesday 13 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £62

Evening

Level A1

Spanish Conversation Level A2/B1

Code NRLS063L

Monday 20 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Evening

Fee £172

Level A1/A2

Code NRLS071L

Wednesday 22 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Evening

Fee £172

Spanish Advanced Level B1/B2

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Code NRLS073L

Thursday 23 February 2012 19:30-21:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172

Learning for Work, Leisure & To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Evening

Course designed to give learners an introduction to deaf and deaf blind communication. Level A1

Fee £131

Code NRLB209L

Wednesday 18 April 2012 12:00-14:00 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre

Spanish Culture & Conversation Level B2

Spanish Improvers

Code NRLS077L

Thursday 23 February 2012 10:00-11:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre

Deaf Awareness & Communication

Code NRLS075L

Thursday 23 February 2012 14:30-16:30 • 15 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £172

Spanish For The Holidays

Fee £62 Level A1

Code SRLB210L

Tuesday 12 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £62

Evening

A short beginners course themed around holiday vocabulary. Level A1

Code NRLS208L

Thursday 14 June 2012 19:30-21:30 • 5 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £62

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Professional Studies

Professional Studies Courses

Teacher Training

Interview & assessment are required before enrolling on any Professional Studies course.

PTLLS Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

CTLLS Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Suitable for trainers or as the first training step for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Suitable for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector who are in an associate teaching role. To enrol on CTLLS you must have PTTLS and a minimum of 30 hours teaching practice.

Level 4

Code NRT003F

Tuesday 10 January 2012 12:30-15:00 • 12 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £249 Level 4

Code NRT004F

Code SRT106F

Tuesday 10 January 2012 09:30 - 12:00 • 24 weeks South Reading Centre Fee £449

Thursday 19 April 2012 19:00-21:30 • 12 weeks North Reading Centre Fee £249

Level 4

Evening

Reduced fees may apply see page 55

Please come to an information session if you would like to know more. Please e-mail jean.widgery@reading.gov.uk to reserve your place or to request an application form.

Learner Advisor

Advice and Guidance (IAG) and understand what makes for a good learning experience and have developed essential interviewing and research skills.

This course aims to equip individuals working with adult learners with the skills and knowledge to provide information and advice on work, Level 3 On demand training and further learning. Funding may be available By the end of the course you depending on your can expect to have a better circumstances. understanding of Information,

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My Learning Journey Sandra Huggins

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I completed a NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools . I have worked as a teaching assistant for many years and wanted to take the opportunity to gain a valuable vocational qualification that would reflect my years of work and at the same time update the knowledge needed for my role. I really enjoyed attending training alongside other teaching assistants, sharing our experiences and having a good laugh, while learning the best ways of working with the children in our care. The part of my learning that I enjoyed the most was having the opportunity to mentor two young teaching assistants. I was able to use my experience and prior learning to help them achieve their NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2. Their confidence has grown and they feel that they are more effective in their roles in the classroom. The qualification helped me focus on the individual children within the school, St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Caversham; and how I can best meet their needs. It is a joy to work with the children and I now have the confidence to know that I am being effective. I can support the teacher’s planning and offer ideas, working as a team. Is there anything more rewarding that helping a child learn something new? Having had an opportunity to focus on my own learning I can now appreciate how exciting learning must be for children.

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Vocational Training & Development at New Directions Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Are you already working or volunteering in a school environment? Combination of assessment and classroom learning will give you an indepth qualification for supporting learning in the school environment.

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools - Level 3 Workplace observation and classroom learning Fee: Some funding may be available, full cost details on application.

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Children & Young People’s Workforce

Qualification for Children and Young People’s Workforce

Get started in a childcare career with the City and Guilds Award or Certificate in Caring for Children – Short Courses

Get the skills and experience to develop your career in child care in a wide range of settings. For a career working with children and young people, you need a qualification.

These qualifications help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to care for children. You’ll cover topics like communicating with children, engaging children through activities, supporting learning and planning for the care of children’s physical and emotional needs.

Entry Level 3:

You’re considering a career in childcare. You want to learn more about what childcare work involves and the personal qualities and skills you’ll need to succeed in the industry.

Level 1:

You’re keen to work in the childcare sector. You want to gain the basic skills and knowledge for your first job in childcare, plus personal and work-related life skills that can help as you move into employment. Classroom based Fee: Some funding may be available, full cost details on application.

City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce You work, or are about to work, as a nursery assistant, crèche worker or special educational needs assistant in a supporting role. You want to work with children, but you’ll generally work under supervision.

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma For Children and Young People’s Workforce You are a childminder, day care supervisor, SureStart worker or a community nursery nurse. You may or may not have some supervisory responsibilities. You want to be in sole charge of children, for example managing a room in a nursery. Workplace observation and classroom learning

Information Evening - South Reading Centre 1 February 2012 • 4 July 2012 • 18:00-20:00

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Work with Parents

Gain the skills you need to work effectively with parents, helping them to understand their role and meet their children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs in family life.

City & Guilds Award/Certificate in Work with Parents (From Levels 2-4) This award/certificate can help you start a career, develop your role and continue your professional development. Suitable for anyone interested in supporting and working with parents and children. There are options to suit every level of experience - whether you are looking for a first job, developing your career or already working as a manager for a parent support service. Classroom learning, assignments and workplace assessment

Customer Service

Do you have a Customer Service background or would like to build your knowledge and understanding of what would be required to work in this field? Are you already working in a customer service environment?

Qualifications to suit all levels Customer Service Level 2 Certificate (NVQ) or Customer Service Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) Information Evening - South Reading Centre 22 February 2012 • 4 July 2012 • 18:00-20:00 Fee: Some funding may be available, full cost details on application.

Information Evening - South Reading Centre

Reduced fees

20 March 2012 • 18:00-20:00 Fee: Some funding may be available, full cost details on application.

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Business Administration Are your already working in a Business Administration role? Would you like to receive recognition through a full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification?

Business and Administration Level 2 Certificate (NVQ) Business and Administration Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) Completion of portfolio of evidence including assessment of practice required.

Information Evening - South Reading Centre 22 February 2012 • 4 July 2012 •18:00-20:00 Fee: Some funding may be available, full cost details on application.

Assessment & Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications Are you interested in becoming an Assessor or Internal Verifier? Would you like to achieve this highly marketable qualification and increase your future employment opportunities?

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF 15 Credits) This course is intended for those who wish to assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Completion of portfolio of evidence including assessment of practice required. Fee: £720

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice (QCF 17 Credits)

Reduced fees may apply see page 55

This qualification is practical-based and intended for those leading a team of internal quality assurance staff. Completion of portfolio of evidence including assessment of practice required. Fee: £720

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22 To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Employment Services at New Directions Looking for a new job? Employment Services at New Directions New Directions provides the Next Step face-to-face adult careers and skills advice service to fit your individual needs plus facilities to help you look for work. This service is delivered by appointment (please give 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend) at any of the three New Directions centres. This service is also delivered at outreach venues across Reading such as Children’s Centres, Probation Service and Alana House Women’s Centre.

Call or txt Angela on 07595 216 406 Call or txt Eileen on 07793 666 157

We can help you: • Find learning and training that is right for you. • Improve your reading, writing and maths. • Understand the local job market. • Find out about funding to support your learning. • Develop your CV and covering letters. • Complete job application forms effectively. • Improve your interview and presentation skills. • Progress in your current job. • Register with Next Step. • Self Employment • Find out about the types of disability and childcare support available.

To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012

www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Membership is free, you can join anytime and includes access to:

Coming Soon!

• Job Centre Plus - Job Point (South Reading Centre) • Internet job search (limited to 2 hours per day – not for personal use) • Printing & photo copying of job related documents such as CV, covering letters and application forms (reasonable use - maximum of 10 items per day) • Telephone access (for job search only - no international calls) • A selection of newspapers and local labour market information

• Success - get that job! • Enterprise - be your own boss • Moving On - climb the career ladder • Life after redundancy - Make your next move

Four new Employability courses:

You will build a portfolio of evidence, gain new skills and a qualification at the same time. Register your interest now, or check our website for course dates.

Get new skills & back to work advice on your doorstep! The New Directions Outreach Advisors provide you with free information, advice, support courses on your doorstep and at your local community centres, to help you to get back to work.

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New Environmental Awareness Online Course Looking for a job or changing jobs?

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

Do you want to find how people and organisations are incorporating environmental principles in every day activities? Or do you want to look at sustainability in your community work? Through this new online qualification you can learn about green living and working. From implementing low carbon actions to why Reading is a Fair Trade town. Organisations and individuals are all encouraged to think about the impact of the environment of their activities in our interconnected world. You will also increase your employability, by achieving a nationally recognised qualification from NCFE. Advantages of this course: Learn at your own pace, interactive activities and learn from anywhere with an internet connection. If you are unemployed and live within the greater Free Reading area and are aged 18 years or over you may subject to be eligible to free training funded through ESF. eligibility! Eligibility needs to be checked by appointment. For those who do not meet funding criteria a fee applies: ÂŁ125 E-mail eileen.catt@reading.gov.uk for further information or Visit www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk for the full course introduction. Or drop into New Directions Central Reading Centre at Reading Central Library, Wednesday 14:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15:30 to join.

Retail Works

Retail Works is a flexible, modular training programme that delivers the essential skills necessary to work in retail for those who have never before worked in the industry. It has been designed to provide those who may be out of work or who work in a different sector with the vital skills they need to successfully apply for and secure a job in retail. The programme works alongside generic employability training. Level 2

Level 2

On demand

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CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. The aim of the test is to examine knowledge across a wide range of health and safety topics in order to improve safety and productivity on site. We can prepare you for and arrange your test in a supportive environment.

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Call 0345 842 0012 to arrange an appointment with one of our employment advisors. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances.

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IT Courses & IT Courses Computing Learn at your own pace with support from a tutor

From Complete Beginner Courses to ITQ, ECDL & ECDL Advanced!

IT Drop-in Sessions Monday - Friday 09:30 - 11:30 12:30 - 14:30

Gain qualifications & take online tests when you are ready. Small friendly groups at centres across Reading. Join at any time.

Central Reading Centre

Study at our Central Reading Centre in Reading Central Library! www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

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www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning To book your place call 0118 378 8660,

or visit www.reading.ac.uk/merl/dayschools e-mail: merlevents@reading.ac.uk

Help with English & Maths

English for Speakers of Other Languages

at New Directions

Is a lack of qualifications stopping you getting a new job or getting a promotion at work? • • • •

Need English or Maths for work? Want to improve your job prospects? Want to improve your skills? Want to help your children with their homework?

To join a class you need to attend one of our friendly assessment sessions so we can place you into the most appropriate class:

Assessment dates Tuesday 10th January 12:00 - 16:00 South Reading Centre Tuesday 7th February 12:00 - 16:00 North Reading Centre Tuesday 7th February 18:00 - 20:00 South Reading Centre

We also offer Roll-On Roll-Off classes which you can join any time.

New! GCSE Maths & English GCSE Maths Code WRN222HF

Entry Level 2

Monday • Call for information 19:30-21:30 • 24 weeks The Avenue Centre Fee £380 including exam fee

GCSE English Entry Level 2

Code WRR222HF

Do you lack confidence in Speaking, Reading and Writing in English?

How to Join

Part-time Cambridge ESOL

To join a Cambridge class you must attend one of our friendly assessment sessions so we can place you into the most appropriate class.

Formal tutor-led classes of 4 hours per week studying towards Cambridge ESOL exams. Ideal for those undertaking citizenship or requiring evidence of language skills for employment reasons.

To find out more information or find out the date for the next assessment session, call 0345 842 0012 or visit www. newdirectionsreading.co.uk

An ESOL course may help you move on.

Entry - level 2

Wednesday • Call for information 19:30-21:30 • 24 weeks The Avenue Centre

September 2011 - July 2012 Day time & Evening* • 36 weeks Various venues across Reading*

Fee £380 including exam fee

Home Fee £399 + exam fee Overseas Fee £599 + exam fee

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Future Upskill E-Learning You can start any time. The course is ideal for those who work shift patterns, or find it difficult to attend set classes regularly. You can study for as long as you like. You can access the course materials from any internet enabled computer. You can also attend tutor led sessions for additional support. Entry - level 2

All year • 15 weeks Various venues across Reading Fee £49

Learn about having a baby in easy English This course is for pregnant ladies who do not understand English easily. You will learn practical information about having a baby and the words you will need. Entry - level 2

Free

All year • 6 weeks Royal Berkshire Hospital Register as soon as possible Call New Directions on

0345 842 0012

Formal ESOL Conversation Classes Study for 4 hours per week in a structured but informal environment. Ideal for those who do not require formal evidence of learning. Entry - level 2

All year • 15 weeks Various venues across Reading Fee £49

Community Conversation Groups Suitable for those who may be lacking in confidence or would like to improve their English in an informal and relaxed community based setting.

Volunteering Our volunteer tutors work alongside our professional tutors giving extra help in Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes, usually once a week. We also need volunteers to support learners with additional needs in leisure classes such as IT, fashion, art and languages. No previous experience of working in education is needed. Free compulsory training is provided to all New Directions Volunteers: the City & Guilds 7320 Level 2 Award in Preparing to Support Learning. A minimum commitment of one year after training is required to be accepted onto the scheme.

Information sessions are held on a monthly basis to explain the volunteer tutor scheme, the training and the application process. Please see our website for forthcoming dates. Please e-mail jean.widgery@ reading.gov.uk to book your place at any Information Session. Initial teacher training for the Lifelong Learning Sector is also explained at these sessions and an Information, Advice and Guidance specialist is also available.

For more information or more details on how to join a group please call or text Zeba Rao on 07764 210 912.

Forenrol further information call New Directions on 0012 0345 842 0012 To now call New Directions on 0345 842 or enrol visit: online www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk or at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Courses

Art & Design Experimental Sculpture Wood and Metal, includes welding Working in our specialist 3D workshop you will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with the sculptural possibilities of both wood and metal. A variety of ways of working will be demonstrated including welding.

Code 3AESRGB01R Thursday 19 April 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Evenin g

Fee £179

Creative Printmaking An Introduction

at Reading College

Using traditional methods and materials you will work in our well equipped print workshop producing work based upon your own drawings and photographs. Methods of working will include lino cutting, silkscreen printing and dry point etching.

Sculpture Developing Skills Enables you to explore some of the more advanced techniques that can be used when creating 3D forms including mould making, casting, and casting from life.

Code 3AEADFA03R Tuesday 10 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 4 weeks Evening

Code 3AESRGA01R Thursday 12 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Evenin

Fee £179

Fee £110

Creative Printmaking Developing Skills

Code 3AEADFB03R Tuesday 7 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks Evenin

28 To enrol call Reading College on 0800 371 434 or apply online at: www.reading-college.ac.uk

Enables you to develop your drawing skills through exploration of media and approaches. Sessions will focus on basics such as tone, proportion, colour and composition.

Code 3AEADUB02R

For those who already have a good understanding of basic printmaking. A variety of print methods will be available for you to work in and learn ways of colour reduction lino cutting, multi layered silkscreen and etching.

Fee £169

Life Drawing

Tuesday 31 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks Evenin

Fee £129 Code 3AEADUC02R Tuesday 1 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks

Fee £129

Evening

Life Drawing and Sculpture

Saturday Art Class

This short course will allow you to explore the possibilities of working with in three dimensions directly from a life model. Drawing will be used as a means of planning for and considering 3D form. You will be working with paperclay which is a very agreeable medium for sculpting.

These tutor led sessions will enable you to explore your creativity through drawing, painting and screenprinting. You will consider the work of other artists and undertake a visit to one of the London major galleries.

Code 3AWADGA01R Saturday 10 March 2012 10:00-13:00 • 4 weeks

Code 3AWADUE01R Saturday 28 January 2012 10:00-13:00 • 6 weeks

Home Sewing and Simple Garment Making Come along and gain some of the skills that will allow you to successfully produce your own hand made garments. Use an electric sewing machine, work from a paper pattern, and finish garments to a good standard.

Graphics Graphic Design An Introduction for New Practitioners

Code 3AEFTFC01R

Fee £149

Media & Photography

Fashion

Code 3AWADUF01R Saturday 28 April 2012 10:00-13:00 • 6 weeks

Fee £149

Thursday 12 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Evenin

Fee £149

This course aims to introduce you to the basic concepts of Visual communications and Graphic Design, giving you a design basics toolkit for future and further work. This course is ideal for those working either in design or working closely with designers.

Code 3EEGRFB01R Tuesday 17 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks Evenin

Fee £149

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Photography

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Stage 1

InDesign ABC Qualification

Adobe Illustrator CS5 Stage 1

An intensive 2 day course. This course will run through the basics which includes using layers, carrying out adjustments and basic retouching.

This qualification can be gained through this intensive 3 day course, it has been created to follow on from Stage 1 and will teach you some of the more advanced working methods of In-Design such as using selection tools, grid systems, adding text and images. This course will require you to complete a number of assessed tasks.

This qualification can be gained through this intensive 3 day course, it has been created to follow on from Stage 1 and will teach you some of the more advanced working methods of Adobe Illustrator. This course will require you to complete a number of assessed tasks.

Code 3EDGRGD01R Monday 13 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 2 days Evenin

Fee £145

Code 3EEGRGA01R

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Stage 2 An intensive 3 day course. This course will cover some in-depth features of the application and will require students to complete a number of assessed tasks.

Code 3EDGRGF01R Wednesday 15 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 3 days Evenin

Fee £195

Thursday 12 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Evenin

Fee £229

Code 3EDGRGH01R Monday 13 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 3 days Evenin

Fee £145

Adobe Illustrator CS5 Stage 2 ABC An intensive 3 day course. This course will cover some in-depth features of the application and will require students to complete a number of assessed tasks.

Code 3EDGRGJ01R Wednesday 15 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 3 days Evenin

Fee £229

30 To enrol call Reading College on 0800 371 434 or apply online at: www.reading-college.ac.uk

Photography Stage 1 The Basics Students will gain a basic knowledge of compact digital cameras as well as basic uploading and postproduction techniques.

Code 3AEPTED01R Thursday 19 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks Evenin

Fee £145

Photography Stage 2 Developing Skills

Photography Stage 3 Studio Photography

Photography Stage 4 Advanced Techniques

Photography - Train Your Gaze - Creative Portraiture

Applied knowledge of basic DSLR techniques with use of image manipulation and post production of digital images and relevant output techniques. The Course Leads to an ABC Award in Photography.

This is an introduction to the principles and relevant theory of professional studio photography. Intermediate knowledge of DSLR Photography required.

A course for those who have a good knowledge of photography and want to develop their skills to a more professional level.

Rather than using prescribed ‘styles’ of photographic portraiture, students will be encouraged to creatively respond to set photographic situations or problems.

Code 3AEPTGF01R Tuesday 17 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Eve

Fee £190

ning

Code 3AEPTGG01R Thursday 26 April 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Eve ning

Code 3AEPTGA03R Thursday 26 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks Eve

ning

Fee £155

Code 3AEPTGB03R Tuesday 8 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks

Fee £155

Fee £190

Evening

Code 3AWPTHA01R Saturday 10 March 2012 10:00-13:00 • 4 weeks

Code 3AWPTHC01R Saturday 28 April 2012 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks Evenin g

Fee £129

Fee £112

Adobe Photoshop 2 Improve Your Skills This course leads to a qualification and is a follow on course from The Basics. It includes using selection tools, layer adjustments and cloning layer masks.

Code 3EEGRGB01R Thursday 19 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 10 weeks Evenin

Fee £195

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Media

Web Design for Photographers

How to Present Your Own Radio Show

This course will go through how to design a website using Photoshop and Dreamweaver and will touch on CSS.

Code 3EEGRFF01R Tuesday 24 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks Even

Fee £112

ing

Code 3EEGRFG01R Thursday 26 April 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks Even ing

Fee £112

The Saturday Video Project

An exciting introduction to radio broadcasting, studying both the technical equipment and presentation techniques. The course will culminate in a live radio broadcast.

Code 3PEMDFD01R Thursday 2 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks Evenin

Fee £112

Introduction to Video Editing using Final Cut Pro Using our state-of-the-art media suite, this course will introduce students to creative video editing, visual effects and DVD authoring using Apple Final Cut Pro software.

Following on from the introductory Freestyle video course, this programme will help to develop camera work and video editing skills. Aimed at 13-16 year olds, this course will culminate in the production of a short film.

Code 3PWMDUB01R Saturday 25 February 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks Evenin

Fee £90

Code 3PWMDUC01R Saturday 26 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 6 weeks

Fee £90

Evening

Code 3PEMDFB01R Tuesday 31 January 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks

Fee £129

Evening

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Music & Performing Arts Music Music Sequencing using Logic and Reason This course follows on from the Introduction course or will suit those with relevant experience who don’t need an introduction but want to develop their knowledge further.

Code 3PEMUGA01R Tuesday 31 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks Even

Fee £139

ing

Construction Decorating Skills for the Home A course for those wanting to improve their DIY and/or brush up their decorating skills.

Code 6CEPDEB00R Tuesday 6 March 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Evening

Code 6CEPDEC00R

Fee £80

Introduction to Plastering Skills

A course designed to allow people to improve their DIY skills. A hands on course in fully equipped workshops delivered with expert tuition.

This course will cover basic plastering skills from render to floating and patching. Delivered in our fully equipped workshop with expert tuition.

Code 6CEBREB00R Tuesday 6 March 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Evening

Fee £160

Fee £80 Tuesday 8 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Introduction to Bricklaying Skills

Evening

Code 6CEPLEC00R Tuesday 8 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Evening

Fee £160 Code 6CEBREC00R

Tuesday 8 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Fee £160

Evening

Carpentry and Joinery for Your Home (Beginners) A course designed to give students the DIY skills to carry out repairs around the home. Delivered in our fully equipped workshops.

Code 6CECJEC00R Tuesday 6 March 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Hair & Therapy Award in Perming Hair C&G 3002-81 Unit 308 This qualification is for qualified stylists who wish to update their skill and knowledge to include a variety of winding techniques to create a personalised permanent curl service.

Code 5HWHAGB01R Saturday 14 January 2012 09:30-14:30 • 6 weeks

Fee £310

Evening

Fee £160 Code 6CECJED00R Tuesday 8 May 2012 18:00-21:00 • 5 weeks

Evening

Fee £160

www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Award in Styling and Finishing African Type Women’s Hair - C&G 300281 Unit 315 This qualification is for qualified stylists who wish to update their skills and knowledge in relation to styling and finishing African type women’s hair.

Code 5HWHAGC01R Saturday 14 January 2012 09:30-14:30 • 6 weeks

Fee £310

Level 3 Award in Woman’s Hair C&G 3002 Unit 304 This qualification is for anyone who wants to update & add to their level 2 qualification.

Code 5HE HAG A01R Tuesday 10 January 2012 18:00-20:00 • 10 weeks

Fee £290

Evening

Level 3 Award in Bridal Hair C&G 3002 Unit 311 This qualification is for anyone who wants to update & add to their level 2 qualification.

Code 5HEHAGD01R Thursday 12 January 2012 18:00-20:00 • 10 weeks

Fee £290

This course is about providing body massage treatments is a safe & compliant way. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety-must be taken alongside the technical award.

Evening

Eyelash Perming - C&G 3003-92 Unit 218 This course is about providing eyelash perming treatments in a safe and effective way and covers all aspects of compliance relating to treatments. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety-must be taken alongside the technical award.

Code 5HEHAFC01R Thursday 12 January 2012 18:00-20:00 • 10 weeks

Fee £160

Level 3 Award in Body massage C&G 3003-93 Unit 305

Level 2 Award in Manicure C&G 3003 -92 Unit 207 This course is about providing manicure treatments in a safe and effective way and covers all aspects of compliance relating to treatments. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety-must be taken alongside the technical award.

Code 5HEBEFB01R

Code 5HEMYGJ01R Tuesday 10 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 20 weeks

Fee £690

Evening

Level 3 Award in Indian Head massage C&G 3003-93 Unit 311 This course is about providing Indian Head massage treatments is a safe & compliant way Level 2 Award in Health and Safety-must be taken alongside this technical award.

Evening

Code 5HEBEGA01R Thursday 12 January 2012 18:00-20:00 • 10 weeks

Fee £415

Evening

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Tuesday 10 January 2012 18:00-20:30 • 12 weeks

Fee £407

Evening

Level 2 Award in Make-up C&G3003-92 Unit 209 This course is about providing make-up treatments treatments in a safe and effective way and covers all aspects of compliance relating to treatments. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety-must be taken alongside the technical award.

Code 5HEBEFD01R Tuesday 17 January 2012 18:00-20:30 • 10 weeks

Fee £352

Evening

Level 3 Award in Self Tanning C&G 3003- 93 Unit 313 This course is about providing make-up treatments in a safe and effective way and covers all aspects of compliance relating to treatments. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety-must be taken alongside the technical award.

Code 5HETAGA01R Thursday 19 January 2012 18:00-20:00 • 6 weeks

Fee £226

Evening

English for Speakers of Other Languages ESOL part-time Part-time classes take place during the morning, afternoon or evening and you can start at any time. Call for more information or to arrange an interview: 0118 955 4888 or call into the college on Kings Road.

Code 2LESNEK00R Flexible start 3-9 hours per week Length Variable Fees vary. No fee if you are on benefits and looking for work.

Modern Foreign Languages French Beginners Phase 2 It revises and builds on the work done in Phase 1. It covers the most important situations in a travelling context and gives an introduction to the grammar of the language.

Code 2LEFRBB00R Tuesday 7 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £196

(£16 concessionary fee) Evening

French Pre-Intermediate Phase 2 This is the second part of our second-year course and is designed for people who have recently studied the language for at least 18 months. The course will take your speaking, listening, reading and writing a stage further.

Code 2LEFRED00R Thursday 16 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £198

(£18 concessionary fee) Evening

www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

German Beginners Phase 2 This is the second part of a beginners course. It revises and builds on the work done in Phase 1. It covers the most important situations in a travelling context and gives an introduction to the grammar of the language.

Code 2LEGEBC00R Tuesday 7 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £196

(£16 concessionary fee) Evening

These are just some of the language courses on offer at Reading College. Call us on 0800 371 434 or visit our website: www.reading-college.ac.uk for the full range available.

German Pre-Intermediate Phase 2

Italian Intermediate Phase 2

Japanese Pre-intermediate Phase 2

This is the second part of our second-year course and is designed for people who have recently studied the language for at least 18 months. The course will take your speaking, listening, reading and writing a stage further.

Is the second part of our thirdyear course and aims at students who have studied for a minimum of 2 ½ years. The course concentrates on developing a better understanding of the grammar and syntax of the language.

This is the second part of a beginners course. It revises and builds on the work done in Phase 1. It covers the most important situations in a travelling context and gives an introduction to the grammar of the language.

Tuesday 7 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Thursday 9 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £198

Fee £240

Italian Beginners Phase 2

Japanese

(£18 concessionary fee) Evening

Code 2LEILBC00R Tuesday 7 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £196

(£16 concessionary fee) Evening

Code 2LEILFE00R

Code 2LEGEED00R

Evening

Japanese Beginners Phase 2 This is the second part of a beginners course. It revises and builds on the work done in Phase 1. It covers the most important situations in a travelling context and gives an introduction to the grammar of the language.

Code 2LEJABB00R Tuesday 7 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £210

(£10 concessionary fee) Evening

To enrol call Reading College on 0800 371 434 or apply online at: www.reading-college.ac.uk

Code 2LEJAEB00R Thursday 16 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks Evening

Fee £240

Spanish Spanish Beginners Phase 1 A course for people who have never learnt the language before. Learn the basics to get by in a travelling situation. There is a strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills.

Code 2LESNBU00R Thursday 2 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £200

Evening

Spanish Beginners Phase 2 This is the second part of a beginners course. It revises and builds on the work done in Phase 1. It covers the most important situations in a travelling context and gives an introduction to the grammar of the language.

Code 2LESNBH00R Tuesday 2 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks

Fee £196

(£16 concessionary fee) Evening

Spanish Pre-Intermediate Phase 2 This is the second part of our second-year course and is designed for people who have recently studied the language for at least 18 months. The course will take your speaking, listening, reading and writing a stage further.

Teacher Training Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA) CELTA is an initial teaching qualification for people who would like to teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) or ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) either in this country or abroad. It is suitable for people with no experience of teaching; people who have been teaching in other subject areas or people who have unqualified EFL/ESOL teaching experience.

Code 2LACBHB00R

Business CELTA continued Code 2LSCBHA00R Mondays & Fridays • 2 July 2012 Flexible start 09:30-17:30 • 4 weeks Intensive (Blended learning, online tuition combined with on-site teaching practice/tutorials)

Fee £1,400

AAT Level 1 Award in Accounting This course is for people who have an interest in accounting and want to gain an initial qualification. It is an introductory course providing you with the basics of business communication and accountancy, an understanding of the role of accountants in a business, types of documentation that accountants use, ethical behaviour and professionalism within accounting, accounting terminology and skills required for working in accounting.

Mondays & Fridays • 16 April 2012 Flexible start 09:30-17:30 • 9 weeks Monday, Friday (Blended learning, online tuition combined with onsite teaching practice/tutorials)

Monday 9 January 2012 18:00-21:00 • 25 weeks

Fee £1,400

Fee £410

Code 5BEACEA01R

Evening

Code 2LESNEK00R Tuesday 7 February 2012 19:00-21:00 • 15 weeks Evening

Fee £198

(£18 concessionary fee)

www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning

Award in Management Level 3 This course is for people in a line management or supervisory role who want to improve their knowledge and skills in managing. It is a first stage management qualification that is designed to enable supervisors, team leaders, and junior managers to understand and perform their role more thoughtfully and more effectively and prepare them for studying higher level management qualifications.

Code 5MEMGGA00R/B Tuesday 31 January 2012 Evening 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks

Code 5MEMGGA00R/C Tuesday 17 April 2012 18:00-21:00 • 8 weeks

Fee £265

Plus £30 exam fee

Preparing for Life & Work Working in Hospitality This course will introduce you to the skills required to secure a job in the hospitality sector including food hygiene, job search and interview skills.

Reading Course Guide is published by Reading Borough Council on behalf of informal adult learning providers and funders across Reading.

Code 9BSWSED00R Flexible start • 4 weeks

FREE to most jobseekers

Working in Warehousing This course will introduce you to the skills required to secure a job in the warehousing and distribution sector including job search and interview skills.

Code 9BSWSED00R Evening

Flexible start • 4 weeks

FREE to most jobseekers These courses could be free if you are a registered job seeker.

38 To enrol now call Reading College on 0800 371 434 or apply online at: www.reading-college.ac.uk

39 To enrol now call Ruskin College on 01865 759600 or visit www.ruskin.ac.uk

Courses at

University of Reading’s Museums

The Museum of English Rural Life, at the University of Reading, on Redlands Road, offers a wide variety of opportunities for adult learners interested in finding out more about the Museum’s collections and themes they cover, as well as anyone who wants to learn about traditional crafts and pick up new skills. The Museum runs a fascinating series of free talks and seminars that are open to all, as well as short courses run by craftspeople and ‘access to archives’ sessions by archivists and other experts. To find out details of the current programme visit: www.reading.ac.uk/merl

Literature and the Countryside seminar series Experts from the Department of English Language and Literature, University of Reading, deliver a series of talks on country life and people in English literature. Beginning in Ancient Mesopotamia and finishing in post-war Britain, these talks will consider ways in which the English countryside has inspired literature and how fiction has helped to shape the way we

think about rural life. Includes the opportunity to see original materials from the University’s Special Collections.

Free Please register Tuesday 31 January 2012 Tuesday 7 February 2012 Tuesday 21 February 2012 Tuesday 13 March 2012 Tuesday 27 March 2012 16:30-18:00 • 5 alternate weeks

Rural Reads book club Build up a head of steam – John Fowler and Co (Leeds) Ltd Learn about the history of John Fowler and Co (Leeds) Ltd, handle original archives held by MERL and learn how to use them for researching Fowler’s products.

£25 Booking required

The MERL book club focuses on books with a rural theme or setting. This term we’ll be reading some of the works featured in the ‘Literature and the countryside’ seminar series. Everyone’s welcome.

Drop In!

Free

(£1.50 for tea and biscuits) Last Thursday of the month Evening 17.30-19:00

Celebrate like it’s 776 BCE Find out about the ancient Greek Olympic Games and learn about other ancient Greek sporting and artistic celebrations. Researchers and academics from the Department of Classics and the Ure Museum, University of Reading, will share insights from their recent research.

Friday 23 March 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day

Free Please register Saturday 28 April 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day

For further information contact ure.education@reading.ac.uk

For further information visit www.reading.ac.uk/merl www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning or call 0118 378 8660

Courses

at Reading Sport & Leisure Reading Sport & Leisure operates five leisure centres in the Reading area: Arthur Hill Pool and Fitness Studio Kings Road, RG1 4LS 0118 937 5055 Central Swimming Pool Battle Street, RG1 7NU 0118 937 5070 Highdown Sports Centre Surley Row, RG4 8NT 0118 937 5095 Palmer Park Sports Stadium Wokingham Road, RG1 4LS 0118 937 5080

Yoga Beginners

Pre Natal Aqua

This 6 week course for the yoga beginner includes all the inside information you need to feel comfortable when you are starting a yoga practice. Find out how to pick a yoga style, lose weight, observe proper yoga etiquette, avoid injury, and more.

Pre natal aqua fitness exercise classes are great fun and provide you with an opportunity to exercise and socialise with other mums-to-be. These exercises are particularly good for pregnant women as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t strain your body - the water supports your weight and makes you more buoyant. Please note the sessions will take place in deep water and so would be unsuitable for nonswimmers.

Please call Meadway Sports Centre for next available dates.

Badminton Beginners and Improvers Whether you are a keen player or new to the game, come and try our lunchtime 1 hour badminton course. Focusing on serving, game play and stamina along with the rules of the game.

Please call Central Pool for next available dates.

Please call Meadway Sports Centre for next available dates.

Meadway Sports Centre Conwy Close, RG30 4BZ 0118 937 5060 Reading Sport & Leisure deliver courses in partnership with New Directions.

41 For more information on our courses please contact the relevant Leisure site direct. To enrol call WEA Reading on 0118 946 4137 www.reading.gov.uk/leisureandculture/readingsportandleisure or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com

Post Natal Aqua Post natal aqua fitness exercise classes are great fun and provide you with an opportunity to exercise and socialise with other new mums. This class involves gentle exercise designed to improve muscle tone after the birth of your baby. Please note the sessions will take place in deep water and so would be unsuitable for non-swimmers. Please call Central Pool for next available dates.

Zumba Beginners and Improvers Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health! These sessions will take participants through the basic moves and workouts and progress to more advanced moves when participants are ready! Please call Culture and Sport Development on 0118 937 4047 for next available dates.

Beginner Triathalon Our beginners triathlon course involves swimming, cycling, and running across various distances without stopping! Our 6 week course will give the opportunity for individuals to have a coached running and cycling workout in the gym followed by a 30minute swim in the pool!

Couch to 5K Beginners running programme Attend this running course to go from couch to running 5K or (30 minutes) in just 6 weeks! A training programme and coached sessions on the track will give you all the support you need! Please call Palmer Park Sports Centre for next available dates.

Boot Camp Fun outdoor exercise drills designed to boost your fitness to a new level! Ideal for beginners who would like to try something new! Please call Highdown Sports Centre for next available dates.

Did you know RSL offers competitive membership rates across all of our five sites? Contact the Membership Team on 0118 937 5083 or contact one of the centre’s direct to find out more information.

Please call Meadway Sports Centre for next available dates.

42 For more information on our courses please contact the relevant Leisure site direct. www.reading.gov.uk/leisureandculture/readingsportandleisure

Courses at WEA Reading

Astronomy: Our Search for the Unexpected

Anthropology

Astronomy

Cultural Anthropology: An Introduction

Astronomy: A Tour of the Universe

From the concept of cultural identity to the complexities of race and religion, we explore key aspects of the study of humanity, also discovering how these themes underlie and inform related disciplines like archaeology.

This course brings you the latest exciting developments in the study of the planets, moon and stars in our galaxy, offering practical guidance on observing along the way.

Tutor: Mark Anderson Code: C3731218 Tues 17 Jan 2012 14:00-16:00 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£85

Tutor: Guy Hurst Code: C3731214

In this study day based at INTECH, Winchester, we shall see how UK astronomers have become world leaders in many new discoveries in space. A planetarium presentation will be included.

£45

Mon 20 February 2012 14:00-16:00 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

WEA Reading Centres

RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Friends Meeting House, 2 Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB Hamilton Centre, 135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, RG1 5SG Randolph College, 141 Whiteknights Road, Reading RG6 7BD Reading Museum, The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH

Tutor: Guy Hurst Code: C3731349 Sat 12 May 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day INTECH, Winchester

£38

One Off!

History & Local History Great Prime Ministers of the Victorian and Edwardian Eras We shall examine the achievements of Peel, Palmerston, Gladstone, Disraeli, Salisbury and Lloyd George in creating a strong, stable Britain at a time of great change. Tutor: Kerry Renshaw Code: C3731222

Film

£52

Wed 18 Jan 2012 14:00-16:00 • 6 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

What’s Funny About Comedy? Classic Hollywood Comedy and Beyond. A wide ranging look at classic film comedy, examining what makes us laugh and why. This is sure to keep you entertained. Tutor: Ceri Hovland Code: C3731219

£85

Tues 17 Jan 2012 14:00-16:00 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

43 To enrol call WEA Reading on 0118 946 4137 or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com

Commemorating the Dead: Burial Grounds, Graveyards and the Victorian Cemeteries of London Explores the great London cemeteries of the Victorian age, with their elaborate memorial tombs, and considers some of the famous people buried there. A visit will be included. Tutor: Val Pretlove Code: C3731224 Thurs 19 Jan 2012 10:30-12:30 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£85

English Country Houses in the Twentieth Century Examines the plight of English country houses in the twentieth century. Many were lost in times of economic hardship or war, but others were saved by public bodies or private enterprise and still delight us today. Tutor: Adam Smith Code: C3731242 Sat 10 Mar 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day RISC

£38

One Off!

Victorian Country Houses of Berkshire During the nineteenth century Berkshire became an increasingly desirable place to live and many vast houses were built, often by the newly rich. We will explore and examine the opulent buildings that resulted. Tutor: Margaret Simons Code: C3731260 Mon 23 Apr 2012 14:00-16:00 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£45

Reading Town Walks Accompanied by a Blue Badge guide, these five short walks will include the town centre as well as exploring areas further out, discussing facets of Reading’s interesting historical and architectural heritage. Tutor: Richard Wilson Code: C3731253

£45

Tues 24 Apr 2012 14:00-16:00 • 5 weeks Meet outside Reading Museum

Ancient Egypt: The Formative Years Shows how the Upper and Lower Kingdoms came together to form a unified Egypt under the Pharoahs and examines the archaeology, history and material culture of the period. Tutor: John Billman Code: C3731220 Wed 25 Apr 2012 14:00-16:00 • 7 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

44 To enrol call WEA Reading on 0118 946 4137 or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com

£60

Looking at London’s Great Markets - Smithfield, Leadenhall and Billingsgate An exploration of the great meat, dairy and fish markets of London, dating back to the Middle Ages. There will be a visit to each market to explore these ancient places and the nearby streets. Tutor: Val Pretlove Code: C3731262 Thurs 26 Apr 2012 10:30-12:30 • 7 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£60

History of Architecture Architecture and Urban Development in Britain: the 1950s and 60s; Decades of Change Assesses the architecture and town planning of the 1950s and 60s, showing how they sought to meet the needs of the society of the time and seeing them now in retrospect. Tutor: Richard Wilson Code: C3731205

£85

Wed 18 Jan 2012 14:00-16:00 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

Town Churches English town churches differ in a number of ways from more rural examples. We shall examine the various facets in the context of some of Reading’s own churches. A visit will be included. Tutor: Keith Hasted Code: C3731228 Sat 11 Feb 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day RISC

History of Art

Islamic Architecture: An Introduction

The Georgian Country House: Basildon Park

This introductory course will demonstrate the rich variety of architectural interest to be found throughout the Islamic world, from the Near East, North Africa and Spain, to Central Asia and India.

This course will examine the special qualities of the Georgian country house, using Basildon Park near Pangbourne, owned by the National Trust, to illustrate the key points.

Tutor: Richard Yeomans Code: C3731370 Sat 25 Feb 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day RISC

£38

One Off!

Prize Winning Architecture An examination of the work of winners of the RIBA Stirling Prize for contemporary architecture, including examples from illustrious names such as Richard Rogers, Norman Foster and Zaha Hadid. Tutor: Keith Hasted Code: C3731264

Tutor: Adam Smith Code: C3731350

£38

One Off!

Tues 12 June 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day Basildon Park, Pangbourne

Art and Music of the Baroque Era An introduction to the baroque period; the work of great innovators will be considered, including Wren, Bernini and Caravaggio in art; and Monteverdi, Purcell and Vivaldi in music. Tutors: Glenis Kerr Elliott & Chris Skidmore Code: C3731209 £85 Mon 16 Jan 2012 10:30-12:30 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£45

Thurs 26 Apr 2012 14:00-16:00 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£38

One Off!

To enrol call WEA Reading on 0118 946 4137 or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com

Art after 1945

Saving Rome 1420 - 1530

Printing in Relief

Will explore the major art movements in the last 70 years: Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art and Post Modernism, including the work of British artists like Francis Bacon, Hockney, Gormley and Damien Hirst.

After a period of decline and factionalism Rome was saved by the vision of some remarkable popes, leading to its reestablishment as a political and cultural centre where some of the greatest works of the High Renaissance were produced.

To accompany the exhibition at the Reading Museum of the wildlife artist, Robert Gillmor, the study day will focus on relief printing – a medium in which Gillmor exels. There will an opportunity to create your own artwork.

Tutor: Sandra Smith Code: C3731217

£85

Tutor: Diana Matthews Code: C3731225

£85

Tues 17 Jan 2012 10:30-12:30 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

Thurs 19 Jan 2012 14:00-16:00 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

The Art of Germany: Renaissance to Modern

Picture This: People and Places in Art and Photography

An introduction to the rich variety of art produced in Germany from the 15th to the 20th century, from the works of Albrecht Durer through to the political art of Grosz and Dix. Tutor: Dalila Castelijn Code: C3731223 Wed 18 Jan 2012 10:30-12:30 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£85

Sat 24 Mar 2012 10:00-15:30 • 1 day Reading Museum

We shall compare and contrast how artists and photographers treat their subjects. What is real and what is imagined? How does the creative vision manifest itself in these differing art forms? Tutor: Sandra Smith Code: C3731244 Sat 17 Mar 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day Friends Meeting House

Tutor: Martin Andrews Code: RC005

£38

One Off!

£32

One Off!

Ancient Art: From Sumer to Nineveh and Babylon An introduction to the art and culture of the first great civilizations in Mesopotamia and the ancient Near East – now largely synonymous with present day Iraq. Many great treasures can be viewed in the British Museum. Tutor: Sandra Smith Code: C3731251 Tues 24 Apr 2012 10:30-12:30 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

To enrol call WEA Reading on 0118 946 4137 or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com

£45

An Introduction to Medieval Art Medieval art produced great riches in painting, sculpture, architecture, manuscripts and glass. We shall discuss key objects and view some of them in a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum. Tutor: Dalila Castelijn Code: C3731255 Wed 02 May 2012 10:30-12:30 • 7 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£60

Understanding the Sistine Chapel We shall seek to decode the messages contained in the great works of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Perugino and Michelangelo in this iconic building. Tutor: Diana Matthews Code: C3731268 Sat 05 May 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day Randolph College

£38

One Off!

Painting the Weather We shall look at artistic representations of the weather from great painters such as Giorgione, Turner and Monet, and relate them to scientific knowledge about the weather and its effects.

Literature

Music

Reading Writers and the Local Literary Scene

Legend and Myth in Opera

We will read extracts from local novelists, poets and social commentators, examine the roles of booksellers and publishers, and pay particular attention to Elizabeth Waterhouse’s “The Island of Anarchy” and Oscar Wilde’s “The Ballad of Reading Gaol”. Tutor: Penny Hunter Code: C3731266 Thurs 26 Apr 2012 10:30-12:30 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

Tutors: Dalila Castelijn and Gordon Tripp Code: C3731347 £38 Sat 26 May 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day Randolph College

One Off!

£45

We will assess how composers from different musical periods have turned myths and legends into opera in both tragic and comic vein. Composers will include Purcell, Gounod, Wagner, Verdi and Puccini. Tutor: Robert Carrington Code: C3731226

£85

Fri 20 Jan 2012 10:30-12:30 • 10 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

The first half of the 20th century is still described as a ‘golden era’ of English song. We will explore folk-song settings and responses to searing war poetry in the work of composers such as Butterworth, Finzi, Elgar and Britten. Tutor: Gwyn Parry-Jones Code: C3731229 Sat 03 Mar 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day RISC

£38

One Off!

The English Madrigal “The perfect marriage of words and music” This course aims to explain what madrigals are and provide an outline of their development and cultural importance. Tutor: Chris Skidmore Code: C3731227

£38

Sat 04 Feb 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day RISC

One Off!

To enrol call WEA Reading on 0118 946 4137 or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com

English Song from Butterworth to Britten

Schubert and His Music This course will consider Schubert’s unsurpassed contribution to the development of German Lieder, as well as examining his marvellous chamber, orchestral and piano music. Tutor: Anthony Short Code: C3731257

£60

Wed 25 Apr 2012 14:00-16:00 • 7 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

The Romantic Ballet From “La Sylphide” to “Swan Lake” we will explore the lyricism, drama, splendour, intimacy and wonderful music of the romantic ballet. Tutor: Lars Franke Code: C3731371 Sat 12 May 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day Randolph College

£38

One Off!

English Romanticism and the East: A Musical Journey From Arthur Sullivan to Elgar and Bantock, we will explore the journeys, influences, ideas and musical works resulting from a fascination with the East. Tutor: Lars Franke Code: C3731372 Sat 09 June 2012 10:00-16:00 • 1 day Randolph College

£38

One Off!

Philosophy The Nature of Morality

Science Hot, Wet and Windy: Extreme Weather, its Causes and Consequences Extreme weather events appear to be on the increase. But what causes them? Does climate change play a part or have we always had to live with these violent manifestations of a complex weather system? Tutor: Gordon Tripp Code: C3731346

An Introduction to Science for the Unscientific This course will provide a gentle introduction to what scientists do and how they think, combined with a short survey of the major scientific disciplines. Tutor: Chris Skidmore Code: C3731239 Fri 2 Mar 2012 10:30-12:30 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

£45

Thurs 19 Jan 2012 10:30-12:30 • 5 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

Are moral facts objective, and are they similar to the facts studied by the sciences? Or, are there no moral facts, morality being relative to other human considerations? Tutor: Richard Rowland Code: C3731246 £60 Mon 23 Apr 2012 10:30-12:30 • 7 weeks Hamilton Road Centre

48 To enrol call WEA Reading 946 4137 Foron an0118 application form and additional information or e-mail: weareading@googlemail.com Contact Fiona Hale or Lisa Millar on 0118 937 4780

£45

Courses at Graft STEPS (Employment Preparation Courses)

One day course aimed at disabled/ disadvantaged job seekers in preparation for world of work – covering Equalities Law, Skills for employment, Interview Techniques and CV Writing. Fee: Free Thur 23 Feb 2012• 10:00-16:.30 Fri 13 April 2012 • 10:00-16:30 Fri 25 May 2012 • 10:00-16:30

Interview Workshops Half day workshop to improve your interview technique and help turn interviews into jobs. Fee: Free Tues 28 Feb 2012 • 14:00-17:00 Weds 4 April 2012 • 10:00-13:00 Fri 11 May 2012 • 14:00-17:00

Call Graft on 0118 986 9933 for venue information The Graft team at a recent event.

Confidence Courses Half Day course to enable individuals to build self-confidence and develop personal action plans. Fee: Free Tues 14 Feb 2012 • 14:00-17:00 Fri 30 Mar 2012• 10:00-13:00 Mon 7 May 2012 • 10:00-13:00

Graft Thames Valley

MAPP Community Centre 22-24 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD

57 49 To book your place, call Graft on 0118 986 9933 or e-mail: info@graft.org.uk

Courses at

Spark EduCare Learning Centre

Step Forward

Introduction Course for ICT Beginners

Employability Skills

1-2-1 & small group Specialist Provider of Literacy, Numeracy and Starting with Computers: using ESOL for learners with learning the keyboard, mouse and other difficulties and/or disabilities. computer hardware components including printer, scan, fax, copy, etc. Code: SfL4SEN Free Code: ITBeg Free Tuesdays & Fridays 12:00-14:00 Tuesday & Friday - All year Flexible 4 hrs per week Spark Centre

ICT Foundation Tier Basic Word processing, Powerpoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and using IT. Ideal course for learners requiring a qualification. Code: ICTf

Tuesdays & Fridays - All year Flexible/35 Hrs Flexible

ÂŁ135

One to one tuition with flexible start and finish times are available for every session during: 09:00-18:00

Spark EduCare Learning Centre Unit 1, The Hope Centre, 350 Basingstoke Road, Buckland Road Junction, Reading RG2 0NT For further information, call SPARK on 0118 975 6544

Dyslexia? Problems with Reading and Spelling? Step Forward into Education and Employment Just two hours a week on our multi-sensory computer course can improve both your reading and spelling in less than three months. Whatever your age, we can help you improve. Use our programme as a springboard to more education courses and better employment prospects. See our website: www.stepforwadett.org.uk or you can contact us by email at: stepforwardett@aol.com or call on 0118 988 6106 for full details and how to apply. Thursday â&#x20AC;˘ 12:00-14:00 South Reading Centre

For further information, call 0118 988 6106 www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning or e-mail: stepforwardett@aol.com

Courses

Improve Your Reading & Writing

at Reading Community Learning Centre

Creative IT English Conversation (Beginners) Have fun speaking & listening in English. Learn to introduce yourself, ask and answer questions about personal details and daily routine, family information, shopping, eating, the local area, entertainment, and working. £2 registration fee Tuesday 10 January 2012 09:30-11:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

English Conversation (Intermediate) Each session covers the essential dialogue for topics such as living and travelling, describing or expressing your opinions on topics of personal interest such as experiences, events, hopes and ambitions, and express opinions, reasons, and plans. £2 registration fee Tuesday 10 January 2012 12:30-14:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

If you struggle with reading and writing everyday tasks can be challenging. This course focuses on reading and writing to give you the skills you need to get by in everyday life. £2 registration fee Wednesday 11 January 2012 09:30-11:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Beginners IT If you have never used a computer then this is perfect for you. You will learn how to use the keyboard, mouse and basic ICT functions such as typing, printing, saving and more. £2 registration fee Tuesday 10 January 2012 12:30-14:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Sewing Skills (Beginners) Sewing is not as difficult as it may sound. This course will take you through the very basic elements getting to know your sewing machine, cutting and sewing basic garments. £2 registration fee Tuesday 10 January 2012 09:30-11:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Sewing Skills (improvers) This course is for those who have basic knowledge of the sewing machine, can cut patterns and would like to start making and designing clothes for themselves. £2 registration fee Wednesday 11 January 2012 09:30-11:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Reading Community Learning Centre 10 Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP

www.reading.gov.uk/adultlearning To book your place, call Reading Community Learning Centre on 0118 959 5455

57 51

Sewing Skills (Advanced)

Knitting Club

The advanced course is for those learners who have completed the improver’s course.

Learn to knit in our club, have a cup of tea and a biscuit and make some new friends.

£2 registration fee Wednesday 11 January 2012 12:30-14:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Adult Learning at Reading Museum

Wednesday 11 January 2012 12:30-14:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Looking Good Feeling Good Learn about beauty care and build your confidence at the same time. Topics include basic massage, looking after your skin, applying and choosing make up, waxing, threading and much more. £2 registration fee Wednesday 11 January 2012 09:30-11:30 • 10 weeks Free Creche

Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and bird expert Robert Gillmor returns to his native Reading for the first large scale retrospective of his work in 30 years. Robert is well known for his masterful linocut prints.

Robert Gillmor: Retrospective 23 October 2011 - 29 April 2012 Reading Museum 0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk

For information on future exhibitions and drop in sessions visit: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

52 To book your place, call Reading Community Learning Centre on 0118 959 5455

For further information call Reading Museum on 0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Information & Advice New Directions

Equality & Diversity

New Directions’ mission is to provide best value adult, family learning and employment opportunities which meet the needs and aspirations of the whole community of Reading. Our employment services are free of charge and courses are either subsidised by government funding and in some cases are free.

Equal Opportunities

You can join New Directions at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk at any time, or by telephone, post or in person. Early enrolment for courses is recommended to avoid disappointment. Once you join New Directions you will have access to a Customer Handbook, which is packed full of useful information, to help you get the most from our services.

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation • Advance equality of opportunity between different groups • Foster good relations between different groups The duty to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination also covers marriage and civil partnership.

Which Services Are Right for You?

If you are not sure about which service you need or would like more information, please call our friendly Customer Relations Team on 0345 842 0012. Alternatively drop into one of our centres or visit our website: www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Your Children

New Directions no longer has childcare facilities at its centres. Funding to support the cost of childcare obtained elsewhere is available to learners who attend courses leading to formal qualifications and who meet the other eligibility requirements of our funders. Learners will be able to apply for funding to reduce the cost of childcare at Ofsted registered childcare providers only. Please download an application form from the New Directions website or ask for an application form at our centres when enrolling on a course.

To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

New Directions is committed to making equality part of everything we do. New Directions embraces the Equality Act (April 2011) requirement to have ‘due regard’ to the need to:

New Directions does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. New Directions is committed to providing accessible services to the whole community, which do not discriminate in any of the aforementioned ways. We ask and encourage our customers to declare any disability, learning difficulty or issue that may impact on their learning or experience at New Directions so that we can provide appropriate support on an individual basis.

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Learner Forums

We asked You said We did...

at New Directions Have Your Say

New Directions is a customer centred service and is committed to directly involving its customers in assessing and shaping their experience. Continuous assessment of our services will help to ensure we are responding to the needs of the community of Reading. Whatever service you are engaged with, we will ask you at the appropriate times what you think of our services. However, we welcome your feedback and suggestions at any time. Other ways in which you can have your say about our services are; Facebook, Twitter and Feedback Cards (found on reception at each of our centres). We would also encourage learners to take part in our learner survey when it is available.

Complaints

Should you ever be less than satisfied with our services we would welcome the opportunity to address your complaint straight away. You will also find leaflets in all our centres entitled ‘Your Right To Complain’. You can submit your complaint in writing using the leaflet which also explains the process of how your complaint will be dealt with and what will happen at each stage.

Would you like to help inform New Directions future and shape adult learning in the borough? We would like both current customers and people who have never accessed our services before to attend our forums to discuss issues such as: • Equality & Diversity • Customer Involvement • General feedback • Where next… • Marketing • Sustainability/Green Issues Thursday 23rd February 2012, 14:00-15:30 New Directions, North Reading Centre Monday 14th May 2012, 19:30-21:00 New Directions, South Reading Centre In return for your attendance New Directions will: • Reimburse travel costs • Provide refreshments • Vouchers for The Hexagon For more details or to book a place please contact: Julie Light, Participation & Partnership Co-ordinator Julie.light@reading.gov.uk 07740 595 434

54 To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

What fees do I pay? New Directions

Courses leading to a qualification up level 2 for those aged 19+ (Course codes ending in ‘F’) Are you receiving either Job Seekers Allowance or Employment & Support Allowance?

Yes

The course is Free

Above Level 2 Some funding may be available for courses above level 2. Cost details will be available at interview and induction. Leisure Learning Courses (Course codes ending in ‘L’) These courses are subsidised by the government. The courses do not lead to a qualification.

Enrol online!

newdirectionsreading.co.uk Do you presently have a full Level 2 qualification?* No You may be entitled to a fee reduction.

Yes

You will need to pay the Full Fee

*A full level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above, an NVQ Level 2, GNVQ Intermediate, BTEC Level 2 Diploma or National or BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas of 13 credits or more.

Courses that are not subsidised by the government (Course codes ending in ‘R’). These courses are not subsidised by the government and are full cost courses. Help towards costs See page 56 for further information.

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What will I be charged for?

• Exam re-sits • £5 enrolment fee on all courses (included in advertised prices) • Partial refunds (See Customer Handbook)

Helping You With Costs

Financial assistance to cover course and material costs and help with the cost of childcare is available for customers who meet the eligibility requirements of our funders.

Can I Pay by Instalments?

A payment plan, by way of a standing order can be offered when spending over £80 on a course(s) which lasts at least 10 weeks. Firstly you need to pay 50% of the course fee when you enrol, then the remaining fees will be divided into four equal payments. Once you have enrolled onto the course(s) we will send you a standing order mandate which you will need to fill in and return to us. This will instruct your bank to make four monthly instalments directly to New Directions. This mandate will also inform you of the date the money will be collected from your account.

Overseas Learners Fees

If you are an Overseas Learner course fees are different from those quoted in this Course Guide. Please call 0345 842 0012.

What do I do if I need a refund?

Our refund policy can be viewed in our Customer Handbook. Call our Customer Relations team on 0345 842 0012 to ask for a refund form. Please note, you may be required to provide evidence to support your request for a refund. An administration charge may be payable.

What do I do if the arrangements for the course change?

We do all that we can to make sure that our courses run as advertised. Sometimes, however, we may have to change, postpone or cancel courses, for example, if too few people enrol. If we have to cancel a course after it has started then you will get a refund for the amount of sessions that have been cancelled. If the whole course is cancelled, you will receive a full refund.

What can I do if I find I’ve joined the wrong course?

We do hope that you enjoy the course that you have joined. However, if you find that you’ve joined the wrong course, please contact us to discuss the alternatives.

Supporting Evidence

If you qualify for reduced fees then you will be required to provide supporting evidence. Your place on a course will not be confirmed until original copies of evidence are provided. Evidence must be dated within the last 12 months. Please note - If you fail to provide the required supporting evidence then the full fee will become payable and you will be invoiced for the amount owed.

Discretionary Support

Financial support may be available for learners. A submission of an application does not guarantee that you will receive support, support may vary. Call our Customer Relations team on 0345 842 0012 for details on how to apply.

To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Choosing the right course New Directions

It is important that you choose the right course. If you need further information you can call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or visit newdirectionsreading.co.uk Listed below are details of the range of levels on courses in the following areas: Visual & Performing Arts, Health & Lifestyle, Professional Studies. Beginners: Level 1 Starting from scratch! You have no experience of the subject. Improvers: Level 2 A beginner with some experience. Could be self-taught or not practised for some time, but have a basic understanding of the subject.

Intermediate: Levels 3 & 4 Level 3: Fairly confident in the basic skills and may have been practising for at least a year. Level 4: Capable of working confidently with help and advice, ready to learn more techniques. Advanced: Level 5 Very competent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; able to work almost independently. You can initiate and implement your own projects but require specialist tuition in some areas. Mixed Abilities: 1-4 For beginners through to intermediates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the course will be tailored to suit your individual needs. If you would like more technical input then select a course dedicated to your level.

Entry Level Beginners A1 No prior knowledge of the language.

3 - Advanced B1 Four years of adult learning. A recent AS level. Balanced competence in the 4 skills, allowing you to discuss a text or to speak from notes.

1 - Improvers A1/A2 Completed one year of adult learning classes. An old O-level or GCSE in the language.

B1/B2 Five years of adult learning. A recent A level. Strategies that allow you to express more or less anything you want.

2 - Intermediate A2 2 years of adult learning. A recent GCSE grade D-F. Confident in using the present and basic knowledge of the past and future.

B2 Near fluency. Few problems in understanding authentic documents and making yourself understood by native speakers. Knowledge of some specific aspects of the target culture.

Levels for Language courses at New Directions.

A2/B1 3 years of adult learning. A recent GCSE grade A*-C in the language. A good grasp of tenses, the ability to discuss familiar topics.

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Sustainability

Levels for IT courses at New Directions

New Directions is committed to promoting sustainability through all its activities.

Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Entry

Little or no computer experience, suitable for a complete beginner.

Completed an entry level course or have some basic experience using a computer e.g. able to use a keyboard and mouse, use the Internet and email and enter text.

Completed a level 1 course or use a computer regularly to complete tasks such as search the Internet, send e-mails, enter and format text using a wordprocessor and manage files.

Completed a level 2 course or use a computer regularly in the work place and wish to learn the more advanced features.

Our printed marketing materials are produced on FSC certified paper and our centres have re-cycling facilities for waste materials. We promote sustainability through our learning activities and make every effort to re-use materials and equipment. Wherever possible printers are set to print double-sided and use toner economically. Our staff make use of technology such as telephone conferencing and virtual meeting software to reduce unnecessary travel and reproduction of documents. We welcome any suggestions you may have to help us be more sustainable at any time.

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58 To enrol now call New Directions on 0345 842 0012 or enrol online at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk

How to join a course Enrol early to avoid disappointment.

New Directions There are various ways for you to enrol on a course at New Directions. Online You can enrol by visiting the New Directions website: newdirectionsreading.co.uk

Reading College

Central Reading Centre 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

You can enrol anytime before the start of the course as the Reading College Student Information Services Centre is open throughout the year.

North Reading Centre Archway Road (next to Waitrose car park), Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HX

Online You can enrol by visiting the Reading College website: reading-college.ac.uk

South Reading Centre 330 Northumberland Avenue (opposite AcademySport), Reading, RG2 8DH

By phone You can enrol by calling Reading College on: 0800 371 434

By phone You can enrol by calling New Directions. Have your credit card or debit card details handy. 0345 842 0012 In person You can enrol by visiting North, South and Central Reading centres. Payment can be made by credit or debit card or by cheque.

In person Visit the Reading College Student Information Services Centre at Kings Road and one of their advisers will be happy to enrol you.

Reading Museum & Town Hall By phone You can book by calling Reading Museum & Town Hall on: 0118 937 3400 Online You can enquire by visiting the Reading Museum & Town Hall website: readingmuseum.org.uk or e-mail: mail@readingmuseum.org.uk In person Visit the Reading Museum & Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH

Kings Road Campus Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ

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Reading Sport & Leisure For further information on future courses please contact Kelly Banyard on 0118 937 5158 or e-mail cfc@reading.gov.uk

WEA Reading Museum of Reading courses are English Rural Life WEA administered by volunteers Places on some of MERLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses, workshops and events are limited and booking is required. Online You can book by visiting the MERL website: reading.ac.uk/merl/dayschools or by emailing: merlevents@reading.ac.uk By phone You can book by calling MERL on: 0118 378 8660 In person Visit MERL at the University of Reading, Redlands Road, Reading, RH1 5EX

who are able to give you detailed information about their programme including course fees and concessions.

Graft Thames Valley By phone You can book by calling Graft Thames Valley on: 0118 986 9933

By phone You can enrol by calling WEA Reading on: 0118 946 4137

Online Enquire online: graft.org.uk or e-mail info@graft.org.uk

Online You can enquire by emailing: weareading@googlemail.com or visiting: wea.org.uk

In person Visit Graft at the MAPP Centre, 22-24 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD

Visit your local library You can pick up a free WEA Reading Course Brochure at your local library.

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Reading Community Learning Centre

Ruskin College

South Street

By phone You can book by calling Ruskin College on: 0118 959 5455

By phone 0118 960 6060

By phone You can book by calling Reading Community Learning Centre on: 0118 959 5455

Online Enquire online: www.ruskin.ac.uk or e-mail: enquiries@ruskin.ac.uk

Online Enquire online: www.rclc.btck.co.uk or e-mail: rclcshaheen@btconnect.com

In person Walton Street, Oxford OX1 2HE

In person Visit Reading Community Learning Centre, 10 Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP

Online Enquire online: www.readingarts.com or e-mail: boxoffice@readingarts.com In person

21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU

Spark EduCare Learning Centre By phone 0118 951 3065 In person Unit 1, The Hope Centre, 350 Basingstoke Road, Buckland Road Junction, Reading, RG2 0NT

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Venue Maps & Details Hamilton Road Centre

Meadway Sports Centre

Reading College

Highdown Sports Centre

RISC

Central Swimming Pool

Randolph College

Palmer Park Sports Stadium

Friends Meeting House

Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio

MAPP Centre

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Conwy Close, RG30 4BZ

135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, RG1 5SG

Surley Row, RG4 8NT

Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4HJ

Battle Street, RG1 7NU

35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS

Wokingham Road, RG6 1LF

141 Whiteknights Road, Reading RG6 7BD 2 Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB

Kings Road, RG1 4LS

22-24 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD

Museum of Rural Life

Unit 1, The Hope Centre, 350 Basingstoke Road, Buckland Road Junction, Reading RG2 0NT

University of Reading, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX

Reading Museum & Town Hall Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH

Reading Community Learning Centre 10 Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP

Ruskin College

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