Current Learning Events

West Herts College
West Herts College have new hair and beauty salons at the Watford Campus.  They are looking for clients for the students to work with, for all hair and beauty treatments.  Please click here for a list of treatments and prices.  If you would like to become a client, please phone 01923 812270. 

Horizons - Internet Cafe
This is open 10.00am - 16.00 Mon - Fri, 25p for 15 minutes.  Please note that all job search activity on Horizons computers is still FREE.  Please contact them for more information on 01442 267 772.

Box Moor Trust
Ever fancied having a go at trying your hand at a new craft or skill?  Here is your chance.  The Box Moor Trust are putting on a series of workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to the land.  Choose from crafts and skills such as felting or bee keeping.  Each session is on a Saturday and meets from 10 - 4 unless stated, for more information please click here.

Create and Craft - a new initiative.  Join the Box Moor Trust on the third Monday of the month from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.  For more information please click here.

Do you want to learn the ancient skills of weaving?  Come along on Saturday 26th May 10am to 4pm to learn how to set up and use a heddle loam and transform fibres such as wool or silk into your very own woven item.  To cover costs a donation of £30 plus £7 for materials of your woven item will be asked for.  Please call 01442 253300 or email joannashelton@boxmoortrust.org.uk for details and a booking form.

Apsley Paper Trail, Frogmore Paper Mill and Visitor Centre

Click here to see the latest courses on offer.

Courses and Drop – In help.
We offer a range of creative and changing programme of arts and craft short courses for adults, untutored life drawing  (monthly) and portrait drawing (weekly) opportunities and friendly personalized computer basics courses for beginners and those with some experience, some examples of the latter are listed below:

Open Doors Project/ ECDL / Online CV, Jobhunting and Interview Skills
Are you unemployed or looking for work after a break?

Our OPEN DOORS project can offer you FREE training in a variety of skills, including computer basics, European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), creative crafts, building maintenance, assisting tutors and trainers, and helping to set up exhibitions and displays.

If you need help with writing your cv, applying for jobs online, interview skills, and building confidence - we can offer this too.  And we can include work experience, to develop your skills, and add to your cv.

Each person has their own individual plan, but you will probably be on the project for about 4 weeks, attending Frogmore Mill for one or two half days per week. This project finishes in May 2012, so contact us soon to discuss what you'd like to do

Applications or any questions to Judy Green, phone 01442 234600 or e-mail judygreen@thepapertrail.org.uk

 

Three Villages Children's Centre

Three Villages Children’s Centre and Heath Lane Children’s Centre, in conjunction with the WEA are running a Practical Parent Helper Course.  It is for adults with children aged 3-7 who want to learn how to help children learn. This could be their own children or in a school setting. It suitable for those who may in the future wish to volunteer or work in a school. (Not suitable for people already working in a  school).
 
It is 9.30-11.30 on Tuesdays 10th,17th,24th, 31st January and 7th Feb and is being held in The Red Lion Function Room in Nash Mills.  To apply phone 01923 481670 – which is Three Villages CC or 01442 261043 which is Heath Lane CC.

Next Step Careers Advice

The Next Step Careers Advice team are currently planning a training event/exhibition for members of the public to find out about learning opportunities in Dacorum which will take place at Horizons on 31st January 2012.  Click here for more information.

South Hill Centre

Free Craft Workshops for adults (Crèche available) - Wednesdays 9.30am-11.30am @ South Hill Centre
 
South Hill Centre is running a weekly drop-in craft workshop – starting on Weds Jan 11th 2012. Each week will focus on a different craft theme e.g. cards, beads, fabrics, jewellery making etc. Classes will be free of charge although donations towards cost of materials would be appreciated. Free Crèche places available for children under 5, although pre-booking is essential.
 
For more information or to book a crèche place please e-mail: thelearningcurve@southhillcentre.co.uk or telephone: 01442 234728.

Dacorum Festival of Culture 2011-2012

For more information please click here.

Dacorum Communities for Learning (DCFL)

DCFL's Computer Access and Internet Cafe's - Need help or have a question?  Having trouble with a document or photographs?  Are you a bit nervous using the computer and just need a little guidance.  Computer broken or dont have one but would like to access one?  Just pop into one of the Internet Cafes associated with DCFL and a volunteer will help you out.  You can use one of the computers provided or if you prefer you can bring your own laptop in to use.  There is access at Warners End, Gadebridge, Highfield, Bennetts End and Tring.  Days and times available from DCFL on 01442 251930 or from individual centres.

What	Date	Time	Where	Contact
PRO BONO LEGAL ADVICE - FREE	Every Wednesday	12.30-13.30	Dacorum Horizons	137-139 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead  T: 01442 268600
CAREERS ADVICE & GUIDANCE  - Drop in event.  Run by Next Step.  No need to book.	Every Thursday from 1-3, and every Tuesday fom 10-12	1pm - 3pm & 10am - 12 noon	Dacorum Horizons	137-139 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead  T: 01442 268600
CV and interview workshops.	Wenesday 25th April	12:00-14:00	Dacorum Horizons	137-139 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead  T:01442 267772 E:Nextstep@communityactiondacorum.org.uk
Confidence Building	Every Wednesday from 5th October	11 - 12.30	Dacorum Horizons	Book through the Volunteer Centre T: 01442 247209
Aerobics - First 9 Week Course FREE Subsequent courses chargable	Every Tuesday	11 - 12	St Pauls Church Highfield
Confident Communication course- Provided through Workers Educational Assosiation	Auntumn Term		Haven House- Dacorum Mencap	Cintra House 12 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP T: 01438 716237
Practical Parent Helpers-Provided through Workers Educational Assosiation	Spring Term		Red Lion, Nash Mills	Cintra House 12 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP T: 01438 716237
Internet safety / social networking course-Provided through Workers Educational Assosiation	Next Term		Dacourm Mencap	Cintra House 12 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP T: 01438 716237
Taster Sessions-  Celebrating 50 Years of education. ·  Taster activities for the public to come and have a go  eg: floristry, photography, face painting.  As it is Adult Learners’ week this will be the focus.   · Items for sale, so far we have stalls selling plants, books, crafts, bric a brac and cakes.   · Information / publicity stands where local organisations can promote their services and products.	12th May	10am-3pm	West Herts College	Dacorum Campus Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1HD T:01923 812345