Cambourne, Comberton & Melbourn Village Colleges 2016 / 2017
Adult Learning and Skills Courses
All enquiries: 01223 264721 commed@combertonvc.org facebook.com/adultedcomberton
Welcome to the Adult Education Programme at Cambourne, Comberton and Melbourn Village Colleges 2016/17. We strive to provide a high-quality and varied programme of courses at a very competitive price (our fees have remained the same for seven years) taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic tutors. Activities take place in the daytime, evenings and on Saturdays and we do hope you will find something here to interest you. Please let us have comments and feedback on the courses you attend and ideas you may have for future programmes, it is important to us. In the meantime we look forward to seeing you in 2016/17. Diana Cook and Mandy Draper Adult Managers - on behalf of the Principals and Governors of Comberton,Cambourne and Melbourn Village Colleges
Course Information and Tasters
For more information about any of our courses please visit our website or contact us to request a Course Description or with specific enquiries. First session tasters available before enrolment, but please book.
Enrolment and payment
Please enrol at Comberton Village College for all courses, including those in Cambourne and Melbourn. Fees can be paid by cheque, cash or debit card. Payments are not processed until classes are viable but please assume the class is running once payment has been sent,unless you hear to the contrary.Please send an SAE or email contact for confirmation or a receipt. By Post: Adult Education, Comberton Village College, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DU. Cheques payable to: Comberton Village College. In Person By Phone
Please bring payment to the college reception. 9.00–4.30 pm Mon–Thurs and 7.00–9.30 pm Mon and Weds in term time 01223 264721 and pay by debit card.
Summer Holiday: we pick up messages each week and return calls and emails. We are closed in other school holidays. Refunds are only available if we close a class or you withdraw at least two weeks before the start. Weekly classes cancelled by us due to unforseen circumstances, will be replaced with an extra class at the end of the course. Concessionary Fees A 25% discount is available if you receive a means-tested benefit (evidence to be provided). It is also possible to pay by instalments, please ask for details.
Calendar (Please check start date of specific courses)
Autumn Term 19th Sep 2016 Half term 24th–28th Oct 2016 Spring Term 16th Jan 2017 Half term 13th–17th Feb 2017 Summer Term 2nd May 2017 Half term 29th May–2nd Jun 2017
Cambridgeshire County Council The Council supports a wide range of adult learning opportunities across Cambridgeshire, including courses, clubs, community groups and family learning opportunities. Support for you Further support, advice and specific courses are available for people with learning difficulties and disabilities 01223 715348.
Equality and Diversity
We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and welcome enrolments from everyone. We positively encourage all learners with any concerns about specific needs which might affect their learning to discuss their requirements with us in confidence. We believe that everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is free from discriminatory behaviour so that we build a community based on mutual trust and respect. We will ensure that resources and equipment are accessible to all and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can access activities Safeguarding Statement Arrangements have been made to make sure that you are safe in this centre. If you feel you are not safe for any reason, for example through verbal or physical abuse or you have been discriminated against, please tell your tutor or the centre manager, who will investigate to ensure your safety. Careers Guidance: the National Careers Service provides advice on all aspects of learning and work. Tel 0800 100 900 and through the website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk NextStep in St Ives provides advice information and guidance for people looking for work, volunteer positions or training. You can call them on 0845 603 1059. Adult Education, Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DU. 01223 264721. commed@combertonvc.org
Skills Funding Agency
Courses at Comberton village college START W/C 19th September Course Title
Day
Time
Autumn Start Date
Spring Start Date
Summer Start Date
Weeks per term
Cost per term
Art History, European Art 1800-1910
Tue
12.30–2.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
8
£63
Calligraphy, Beginners
Tue
10.45–12.15
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£59
Calligraphy, Improvers
Tue
09.30–11.45
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£88
Drawing and Painting (mixed ability)
Mon
09.30–11.30
19-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
10
£78
Photography, Digital Beginners
Mon
7.15–9.15
19-Sep
---
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10
£78
Photography, Digital Improvers
Mon
7.15–9.15
---
16-Jan
---
10
£78
Photography, Digital Outdoor Practical
Mon
7.15–9.15
---
---
08-May
5
£39
Silver Jewellery, Beginners/Improvers
Wed
7.00–9.00
21-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
10
£84
Silver Jewellery, Intermediate
Mon
7.15–9.15
19-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
10
£84
Stained Glass Workshop
Mon
7.00–9.15
19-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
8
£70
Upholstery
Wed
7.00–9.00
14-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
10
£78
Watercolours, Advanced
Thurs 09.15–11.15
22-Sep
19-Jan
04-May
10
£78
Watercolours, Beginners
Thurs 11.30–1.30
22-Sep
19-Jan
04-May
10
£78
Watercolours, Improvers
Wed
12.15–2.15
21-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
10
£78
Watercolours, Intermediate
Wed
10.00–12.00
21-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
10
£78
Autumn Flowers & Foliage (inc. materials)
Sat
10.00–1.00
19-Nov
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1
£33
Book Making for Beginners
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
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1
£27
Creative Beaded Jewellery
Sat
10.00–2.00
19-Nov
---
---
1
£18
Creative Papercraft & Cards (inc. materials) Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
---
1
£33
Felt Making
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
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1
£27
Growing Trees and Shrubs
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
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1
£27
Indian Street Food
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
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1
£27
Paediatric First Aid L3 - 2 days 19&20 Nov
Sat
09.30–4.15
19&20-Nov
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2
£70
Photoshop
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
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1
£27
Silver Jewellery (inc. materials)
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
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1
£33
South East Asian Vegetarian Cookery
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
---
1
£27
Spreadsheets, Beginners
Sat
10.00–4.00
19-Nov
---
---
1
£27
French Bistro Cookery
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£40
Chocoholics Cookery
Sat
10.00–2.00
---
25-Mar
---
1
£18
Creative Writing - Flash Fiction
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
25-Mar
---
1
£27
Emergency First Aid at Work
Sat
09.30–4.15
---
25-Mar
---
1
£45
Indian Dance
Sat
10.30–12.30
---
25-Mar
---
1
£8
Malaysian Street Food
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
25-Mar
---
1
£27
Spring Flower Bouquet (inc. materials)
Sat
10.00–1.00
---
25-Mar
---
1
£33
Wired Sugar Spring Flowers
Sat
10.00–4.00
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25-Mar
---
1
£27
ARTS & CRAFTS
Day Schools
Course Title
Day
Time
Autumn Start Date
Spring Start Date
Summer Start Date
Weeks per term
Cost per term
Get Fit (in college Fitness Suite)
Tue
1.00–2.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-may
10
£44
Keep Fit to Music 65+ (Toft People’s Hall)
Thurs 10.00–11.00
22-Sep
12-Jan
04-May
11/10/5
£46/£22
Pilates, Entry Level
Mon
7.55–8.55
12-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
12/10/11
£54
Pilates for Bad Backs
Mon
5.45–6.45
12-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
12/10/10
£54
Pilates for Bad Backs
Wed
7.00–8.00
14-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
12/10/11
£54
Pilates for Strength
Wed
8.05–9.05
14-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
12/10/11
£54
Pilates Explore, Mixed Level
Mon
6.50–7.50
12-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
12/10/10
£54
Pilates Explore Mixed Lvl (Toft People’s Hall) Mon
10.30–11.30
12-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
12/10/10
£54
T’ai Chi
Mon
7.15–8.15
19-Sep
---
08-May
10
£39
Ballroom and Latin Dancing, Beginners
Mon
7.00–8.00
12-Sep
09-Jan
08-May
weekly
£4 pw
Ballroom and Latin Dancing, Improvers
Mon
8.05–9.35
12-Sep
09-Jan
08-May
weekly
£6 pw
Bee Keeping (2 sessions off site)
Wed
7.15–9.15
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22-Feb
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7
£55
Book keeping Pt 1
Wed
6.30–8.30
21-Sep
---
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10
£80
Book keeping Pt 2
Wed
6.30–8.30
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18-Jan
---
10
£80
Canine First Aid (save on vet bills!)
Wed
6.30–9.30
19-Oct
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1
£15
Golf Beginners (Meridian Club, Toft)
Tue
6.00–7.00
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---
02-May
6
£38
Interior Design
Mon
7.00–9.00
19-Sep
16-Jan
---
5
£39
Indian Cookery
Wed
7.00–9.00
21-Sep
---
03-May
5/4
£39/£32
Men in the Kitchen (tasty meals)
Mon
7.00–9.00
07-Nov
---
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3
£24
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Wed
7.00–9.00
02-Nov
11-Jan
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5/9
£39/£70
Sign Language
Mon
7.00–9.00
19-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
10
£78
Sign Language
Wed
2.30–4.30
21-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
10
£78
French, Beginners
Mon
7.00–8.30
19-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
10/10/5
£59/£30
Italian, Beginners
Wed
7.00–9.00
21-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
10
£78
Spanish, Intermediate
Fri
9.30–11.30
23-Sep
20-Jan
05-May
10
£78
Fitness & health
General Interest
Languages
Courses at Cambourne village college start w/c 26th september Course Title
Day
Time
Autumn Start Date
Spring Start Date
Summer Start Date
Weeks per term
Cost per term
Beaded Jewellery
Tue
7.00–9.00
27-Sep
17-Jan
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4
£32
Creative Ceramics (inc. materials)
Mon
7.00–9.00
26-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
9
£90
Dressmaking (mixed ability)
Tue
7.00–9.00
27-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£78
Life Drawing
Mon
7.00–9.00
26-Sep
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4
£35
Painting & Drawing (mixed ability)
Tue
7.00–9.00
27-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£78
Textile Art for Beginners
Wed
7.00–9.00
---
18-Jan
---
8
£62
Textile Art for Beginners, Part 2
Wed
7.00–9.00
---
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03-May
6
£47
ARTS & CRAFTS
Course Title
Day
Time
Autumn Start Date
Spring Start Date
Summer Start Date
Weeks per term
Cost per term
Basic webpage design using HTML
Tue
7.00–9.00
27-Sep
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4
£32
Basic webpage design using Java
Tue
7.00–9.00
01-Nov
---
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6
£47
IT Skills for work
Tue
7.00–9.00
27-Sep
---
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6
£47
Creative Embroidery with Foil Backing
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Felt Making
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Growing Vegetables, a Beginner’s Guide
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Indian Vegetarian Cookery
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Paediatric First Aid L3 - 2 days 4&5 Feb
Sat
09.30–4.15
---
4&5-Feb
---
2
£70
Spreadsheets, Intermediate
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Stained Glass
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Website Design in a day
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
04-Feb
---
1
£27
Creative Beaded Jewellery
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
---
10-Jun
1
£27
Greek Cooking
Sat
10.00–2.00
---
---
10-Jun
1
£18
Indian Dance
Sat
10.30–12.30
---
---
10-Jun
1
£8
Paediatric First Aid L3 - Blended Learning
Sat
09.30–4.15
---
---
10-Jun
1
£45
English, Functional Skills (with creche)
Wed
12.30–2.30
14-Sep
---
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27
FREE
English GCSE* (Blue School with creche)
Wed
12.30–2.45
14-Sep
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30
FREE
English GCSE*
Mon
7.00–9.15
12-Sep
---
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30
FREE
Get Ready for Maths GCSE
Tue
7.00–9.00
---
---
20-Jun
5
FREE
Get Ready for Maths GCSE (Sports Pavilion) Wed
12.30–2.30
---
---
21-Jun
5
FREE
Maths, Functional Skills (with creche)
Wed
12.30–2.30
14-Sep
---
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27
FREE
Maths GCSE* (Sports Pavilion)
Tue
12.30–2.45
13-Sep
---
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30
FREE
Maths GCSE*
Tue
6.45–9.00
13-Sep
---
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30
FREE
Computing & IT
Day Schools
Employment skills
* You should have at least a Grade D or E (or equivalent) in Maths to enrol - A pre-course assessment will be required for English
GENERAL INTEREST Canine First Aid (save on vet bills!)
Tue
6.30–9.30
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07-Feb
---
1
£15
Counselling Skills
Tue
7.00–9.00
27-Sep
---
---
6
£47
Indian Cookery
Tue
7.00–9.00
---
17-Jan
---
4
£32
Over 65s Keep Fit to Music (Caxton Vill Hall) Wed
10.00–11.00
21-Sep
11-Jan
19-Apr
10
£44
Practical Breadmaking
Mon
6.45–9.15
19-Sep
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5
£49
Practical Breadmaking
Mon
6.45–9.15
31-Oct
20-Feb
05-Jun
5
£49
English Conversation - non-native speakers Tue
7.00–8.30
27-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£59
French, Improvers
Tue
7.00–8.30
27-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10/10/5
£59/£30
Spanish for beginners
Mon
7.00–9.00
26-Sep
16-Jan
08-May
10/10/5
£78/£39
Languages
Courses at Melbourn village college start w/c 19th september Course Title
Day
Time
Autumn Start Date
Spring Start Date
Summer Start Date
Weeks per term
Cost per term
Absolute Beginners Computing (2 x a week) T&W
3.30–5.30
20-Sep
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10
FREE
Beginners Computing
Tue
3.30–5.30
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17-Jan
---
10
£40
Canine First Aid (save on vet bills!)
Tue
6.30–9.30
---
---
09-May
1
£15
DIY (electrical & plumbing)
Tue
7.00–9.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
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8
£63
Drawing and Painting, Beginners/Improvers Tue
10.30–12.30
20-Sep
17-Jan
09-May
8
£63
Drawing and Watercolour Painting
Tue
7.00–9.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£78
English GCSE* (Children’s Centre)
Mon
09.45–12.00
12-Sep
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30
FREE
English GCSE*
Tue
7.00–9.15
13-Sep
---
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30
FREE
Festive Cake Decorating
Tue
7.00–9.00
01-Nov
---
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5
£39
French Language - refresher level
Tue
7.00–9.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£78
Get Ready for Maths GCSE (Children’s Centre) Tue
12.30–2.30
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---
20-Jun
5
FREE
Get Ready for Maths GCSE
Tue
7.00–9.00
---
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20-Jun
5
FREE
Gliding
Tue
7.15–9.15
---
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13-Jun
3
£75
Indian Cookery
Tue
7.00–9.00
20-Sep
---
02-May
5/4
£39/£32
Indian Dance
Tue
7.00–8.30
---
17-Jan
02-May
10
£59
Learn to Crochet
Tue
7.00–9.00
20-Sep
---
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5
£39
Learn to Knit
Tue
7.00–9.00
01-Nov
---
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5
£39
Maths GCSE* (Children’s Centre)
Tue
12.30–2.45
13-Sep
---
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30
FREE
Maths GCSE*
Tue
7.00–9.15
13-Sep
---
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30
FREE
Oil Painting
Thur
10.00–12.00
22-Sep
19-Jan
04-May
10
£78
Pottery, Mixed Ability (inc. materials)
Tue
7.00–9.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
9
£90
Pottery, Mixed Ability (inc. materials)
Wed
10.00–12.00
21-Sep
18-Jan
03-May
9
£90
Yoga, Hatha
Tue
7.00–8.00
20-Sep
17-Jan
02-May
10
£39
GENERAL INTEREST
* You should have a grade D or E (or equivalent) in Maths to enrol - A pre-course assessment will be required for English
DAY SCHOOLS Afternoon Tea Pastries
Sat
10.00–4.00
15-Oct
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1
£27
Buying and Selling Online
Sat
10.00–3.00
15-Oct
---
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1
£23
Creative Papercraft & Cards (inc. materials) Sat
10.00–4.00
15-Oct
---
---
1
£33
Exploring Drawing with Mixed Media
Sat
10.00–4.00
15-Oct
---
---
1
£27
Indian Dance
Sat
10.30–12.30
15-Oct
---
---
1
£8
Paediatric First Aid L3 - Blended Learning
Sat
09.30–4.15
15-Oct
---
---
1
£45
Silver Jewellery (inc. materials)
Sat
10.00–4.00
15-Oct
---
---
1
£33
Use a Potter’s Wheel
Sat
10.00–12.30
15-Oct
---
---
1
£10
Use a Potter’s Wheel
Sat
1.30–4.00
15-Oct
---
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1
£10
Wired Sugar Flowers with Christmas theme Sat
10.00–4.00
15-Oct
---
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1
£27
Indian Cookery for Dinner Parties
Sat
10.00–4.00
---
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06-May
1
£27
Paediatric First Aid L3 - 2 days 6&7 May
Sat
09.30–4.15
---
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6&7 May
2
£70
Raku - 2 days 6th May & 17th Jun
Sat
10.00–4.00
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6 May17 Jun 2
£60
Stained Glass
Sat
10.00–4.00
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06-May
£27
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