COURSES, CLASSES, AND EVENTS
COVID UPDATE: The centre is now open for room bookings, office and library usage.
Please note that we continue to request the wearing of face coverings in all communal areas of the building, and are doing our best to provide a safe and well-maintained environment so essential services can continue to operate for our community.
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This is just a selection of the regular courses hosted at the centre, for more details about what's happening here check out our events calendar
Please contact the facilitators directly for more information or to book
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English Classes
Free ESOL conversation club, Wednesdays 10-11am
Practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to enrol, just turn up!
www.communitylearningwest.net/joinesol
WEA host a range of free ESOL classes at different levels at the centre, for more info visit www.wea.org.uk/skills/ESOL or call 0300 303 3464
Here are some resources to find ESOL (English as a second or other language) classes across Bristol:
Information about ESOL courses in Bristol, plus free courses for job seekers
Website of the Learning English in Bristol Network
Free ESOL conversation clubs with Community Learning
Children & young people
Qaalib
Afterschool and weekend tuition from year-1 through to A-Level, empowering pupils and students from BAME backgrounds (Black, Asian & minority ethnic) to excel in education.
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Maths
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Science
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English
www.qaalibacademy.com
07949 575138 / 07838 676297
Lifelong learning
We have many partnerships with colleges, universities and learning providers delivering both accredited and leisure courses within the community.
CCBED
CCBED are a social enterprise providing FREE accredited training and mentoring to help people to achieve their professional aspirations and realise their potential.
Courses include:
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ESOL
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Functional skills such as Maths and English
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Digital skills
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Business and Enterprise
admin@c-cbed.com / 0790 868 75 34
www.c-cbed.com
University of Bristol (back at the centre again soon!)
Providing a number of courses in the community. Whether you need help you realise your potential, create pathways into further and higher education or to explore your interests further, many of their courses offer bursaries and funded places.
Other courses include...
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Understanding Society; A Pathway to Further Study www.bristol.ac.uk/sps/study/part-time
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Changing Education: A Pathway to Further Study (15 weeks) www.bristol.ac.uk/education/study/changing-education-a-pathway-to-further-study
City of Bristol College
Courses currently run by CoB College include...
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Community Development; Level 1 (10wks - 3hr sessions)
Get the most out of your volunteering and community work. Develop the knowledge, skills and professional practice to find work in the community and make a difference.
becca.lloyd@cityofbristol.ac.uk
WEA
The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality, professional education into the heart of communities. They are currently running courses at the centre in:
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Maths - Click here for more info
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Essential Digital Skills - Click here for more info
For more info visit www.wea.org.uk
Arts & crafts
Bristol City Council Adult Learning
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Pottery
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Printmaking
www.bristolcourses.com / 0117 903 88 44
The Makershed
Courses for all levels in:
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Woodworking
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Furniture Making
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Lino printing
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Weaving
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Sewing
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Upholstery
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Tool sharpening