Community Based Adult Learning
Guide
August - December
Presented by Aberdeen City Council in association with Aberdeen College
We hope that you find a suitable leisure or study course in this guide to suit your requirements. For further
details of courses listed please refer to the contact telephone number given under each centre e.g. Beacon
Community Centre. For general enquires on Community Based Adult Learning please contact:
Chris Aldred on 01224 497150
2004
Information on Fee Waivers, Non Certificated Courses, How to Enrol, Fees & Adult Literacies
How To Enrol
Fee Waiver for Certificated Courses
IN CERTAIN CASES YOUR COURSE MAY BE FREE
State benefits which qualify students for full remission of tuition & examination fees
Applicants in receipt of State Benefits listed below will be admitted free of charge to PART-TIME courses
listed in this guide (subject to meeting any necessary entrance requirements) and provided the class has
sufficient numbers.
• Attendance Allowance
• Bereavement Benefit
• Bereavement Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance
• Council Tax Benefit
• Disability Living Allowance
• Disabled Person’s Tax Credit
• Incapacity Allowance
• Incapacity Benefit
• Income Support
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (including spouse or partner if also covered by benefit)
• Lone Parent Benefit
• Minimum Income Guarantee for Pensioners
• Pension Credit
• Severe Disability Allowance
• Unemployed young people aged 16-18 years who are not in receipt of benefits
• Widowed Mother’s Allowance or Widow’s Pension
• Working Tax Credit.
Those qualifying for remission of Tuition and Examination Fees MUST provide evidence when booking/
enrolling.
Fees for all Non-Certificated Community Based Adult Learning groups and classes are set locally. The
decision whether to offer reductions/exemptions for these, to senior citizens and to those in receipt of
benefit is also made locally. These details vary from venue to venue and so, for information on costs,
please refer to each establishment’s entry or enquire at the appropriate community centre.
Bridge of Don Community Centre
Fees
Fees for College courses vary according to course length, equipment and materials required. Information
on all fees is available from the centre. At the time of enrolment all students are required to pay the course
fee in full or to provide evidence to support a fee waiver.
Students who have previously undertaken an SQA unit or course (formally SCOTVEC) are required to bring
their candidate number to the enrolment session.
Adult Literacies
To get on with our everyday lives we all need to read, write and use numbers. More and more we need to
get to grips with computers too.
Adult Learning offers free learning opportunities for
anyone who wants to upgrade their skills
• Go for a better job
• Help children with homework
• Get into learning
We can also provide help for people who need to learn English as an additional language.
Courses are also run for adults who need additional support for learning.
Learning takes place all over Aberdeen – in small groups or on your own – at a time that suits you and can
start at any time of the year.
Non-Certificated Courses
Please contact the Centre for information on any of the following
classes. Computing classes will start in Sept, others start from 23rd
Aug. Phone Fiona Douglas on 701160.
Monday
Floral Art
7.00 9.00pm
Introduction to Internet AC
1.00 3.00pm
Computing for Quietly Confident AC
7.00 9.00pm
Tuesday
Child Development SQA AC
9.30 11.30am
Computing for Terrified AC
1.00 3.00pm
ITOA1/2 SQA AC
9.30 11.30am
Yoga
7.00 9.00pm
Craft & Design
9.15 10.45am
Drawing & Painting
11.00 12.30pm
Wednesday
Body Conditioning
7.15 8.15pm
Child Protection SQA AC
9.30 11.30am
ECDL
9.30 11.30am
Pilates (Beginners)
8.15 9.15pm
50+ Group (Fortnightly)
2.00 4.00pm
Thursday
Drawing and Painting
9.15 10.45am
ECDL AC
7.00 9.00pm
Floral Art
7.00 9.00pm
Ladies Discussion Group
1.30 3.00pm
Line Dancing (Beginners)
7.00 8.00pm
Line Dancing (Intermediate)
8.00 9.00pm
Friday
Computing for Quietly Confident AC
9.15 11.15am
Painting and Drawing AC
1.00 3.00pm
Yoga
7.00 9.00pm
For information on how to enrol/join a class or group please refer to the entry for each establishment.
To find out more please call 01224 497150
Bankhead Academy
General information: Enrolment: Mon 30 Aug at Bankhead Academy
between 6.30 – 7.30pm the Beacon Community Centre for details on
712889, Mon to Fri 9.00am - 8.00pm for further details.
Monday
Yoga (Advanced)
7.30 9.15pm
Tuesday
Swedish Style Exercise
7.00 8.00pm
Wednesday
Yoga (Intermediate)
7.30 9.00pm
Thursday
Yoga (Beginners)
7.30 9.00pm
Beacon Community Centre
General information: Enrolment and start dates for classes/groups
may vary please phone the Beacon Community Centre for details on
712889, Mon to Fri 9.00am - 8.00pm for details.
Monday
Aerobics (All levels)
7.00 8.00pm
Badminton (Open)
9.30 10.30pm
Beacon Singers (All welcome)
9.45 11.45am
Bridge (Social)
2.15 4.15pm
Dressmaking & Needlecraft (All levels)
7.30 9.30pm
Karate (All levels)
7.30 10.00pm
Step Aerobics (All levels)
6.00 7.00pm
Volleyball (All levels)
6.30 10.30pm
Tuesday
Basketball (Women’s)
6.00 8.00pm
Bowling
1.30 4.30pm
Dressmaking & Needlecraft (All levels)
9.45 11.45am
Environmental Task Group
7.30 9.00pm
Gentle Exercise (Over 50’s)
11.00 - 12.00noon
Lunch Club (Social Activities)
11.30 3.00pm
Newhills Pensioners
1.30 4.00pm
Power Chi Yoga (Mind and Body Workout)
7.00 8.00pm
Wednesday
Bird Club
7.30 10.00pm
Gardening Club
7.30 10.00pm
Tap Dancing Class
7.00 8.00pm
Volleyball
7.00 10.30pm
Thursday
Basketball
6.30 9.00pm
Bowling
1.30 4.30pm
Karate (All levels)
7.30 10.00pm
Lifestyle Group (Gentle Exercise)
9.30 10.30am
Netball
7.30 10.00pm
Reminiscence Group (Fortnightly)
2.00 4.00pm
Friday
Badminton (Beginners)
7.00 8.30pm
Badminton Club
7.00 10.30pm
Badminton Open
8.30 10.00pm
Bowling
7.00 9.00pm
Power Chi Yoga (Mind and Body Workout)
9.45 10.45am
Sequence Dancing
1.30 4.00pm
Saturday
Aerobics
9.00 10.00am
Sunday
Archery (All levels)
2.15 5.00pm
Basketball
9.30 12.30pm
Netball
2.15 5.00pm
Dates and Times of the following Classes have still to be confirmed:
Alternative Therapy
An Introduction to Psychology (What makes people tick?)
Baby Massage
First Aid (Child specific)
Gardening Club (Day-time)
New Gym
Opening in September this new gym will house: Treadmills, CrossTrainers, Upright Cycles, Recumbent Cycle and a Rower. Please
phone the Centre for details.
Challenge Bucksburn
This exciting event will take place on Saturday 28th of August where
we invite the community to take part in challenges of the body and
mind with the emphasis on ‘Fun’.
Time to Spare?
We are looking for Volunteer’s to drive, escort or help cook for our
Lunch Club. Or are there any budding DJ’s out there for our Sequence
Dancing Group? If you have a few hours to spare during the week
we’d be delighted to see you.
Community Based Adult Learning Guide for Aberdeen City
• Courses will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling and availability of resources.
• A C - Aberdeen College Certificate, SQA - Scottish Qualification Authority. For all general enquires contact:
CITY CENTRE PROGRAMME
This covers classes at Aberdeen Grammar Sch., Rosemount
Community Centre, Harlaw Acad. and Beechwood Comm. Centre.
Fee Structure: Please note these fees apply only to Aberdeen
City Council courses offered at Grammar, Rosemount, Harlaw &
Beechwood. Proof of concession must be submitted at enrolment
to qualify for reduced fees.
Dur. of class No sessions
1 hour
8
1 hour
10
1 hour
12
1.5 hours
6
1.5hours
10
1.5 hours
12
2 hours
8
2 hours
10
2.5 hours
10
1 day
1
Full Fee
£21.00
£26.50
£32.00
£24.00
£40.00
£48.00
£42.00
£53.00
£66.50
£14.00
18–25 years
£17.50
£22.00
£26.50
£20.00
£33.00
£40.00
£35.00
£44.00
£55.00
£11.50
Sen. Citizen
£10.50
£13.00
£16.00
£12.00
£20.00
£24.00
£21.00
£26.50
£33.00
£ 7.00
Benefit
£5.50
£6.50
£8.00
£6.00
£10.00
£12.00
£10.50
£13.00
£16.50
£3.50
Aberdeen Grammar
Enrolment evening Mon 30 Aug 7.00 – 8.00pm in the Aberdeen
Grammar School Assembly Hall. Certain classes have limited
spaces. All classes run for 10 weeks unless otherwise specified.
Classes start week commencing 6 Sept 2004. Certain classes may
be affected by parents’ evenings. This will be confirmed as soon
as possible. If further information is required, contact Rosemount
Community Centre 9.30am – 4.00pm Mon – Fri on 647594.
Monday
Cushions Curtains & Blinds
7.00 9.00pm
Guitar For Improvers
7.00 9.00pm
French For Beginners (20 weeks)
7.00 9.00pm
Spanish For Beginners (20 weeks)
7.00 9.00pm
Tuesday
Dressmaking and Soft Furnishings
7.00 9.00pm
The Complete Woodworking Course
7.00 9.00pm
Italian for Improvers
7.00 9.00pm
Italian Cookery
7.00 9.00pm
Wednesday
Indian Cookery
7.00 9.00pm
Rosemount Community Centre
Enrolments will take place in the downstairs gym in Rosemount
Community Centre on Tues 31 Aug. Day classes 10.00 - 11.00 am.
Evening classes 7.00pm – 8.00pm. All classes run for 10 weeks
unless otherwise specified. Certain classes have limited spaces.
Crèches are available for most morning classes at Rosemount
Community Centre. Places must be booked at the time of enrolment.
Classes start week commencing 6 Sept 2004. If further information
is required, contact Rosemount Community Centre 9.30am – 4.00pm
Mon – Fri on 647594. School in-service days may affect certain
classes. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Monday
Art – Working With Watercolour Media
10.00 12.00pm
Bums Tums & Wobbly Bits
9.30 10.30am
Tai Chi - Beginners and Improvers
7.30 9.00pm
Yoga - Beginners and Improvers
7.00 8.30pm
Tuesday
Team Sports For Fun
9.30 11.00am
Swedish Style Exercise (12 weeks)
6.30 7.30pm
Wednesday
Yoga Intermediate (12 weeks)
9.45 11.15am
Swedish Style Exercise (12 weeks)
7.00 8.00pm
Dressmaking/Soft Furnishings
7.00 9.00pm
Thursday
Yoga – Beginners (12 weeks)
9.30 11.00am
Tai Chi - Beginners and Improvers
1.30 2.30pm
Yoga - Beginners and Improvers
7.00 8.30pm
Friday
Yoga – mixed ability (6 weeks)
9.45 11.15am
Beechwood Community Centre
There is no formal enrolment session. For further information and
enrolment details please contact Beechwood Community Centre
staff on (01224) 322576 Mon - Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm. Certain classes
have limited spaces. All classes run for 10 weeks unless otherwise
specified. Classes start the week commencing 13 Sept. There will be
a parents’ evening at some stage during the term. Some classes may
be affected. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Monday
Line Dancing Advanced Beginners (8 weeks)
7.45 8.45pm
Tuesday
Digital Photography - Advanced
9.30 11.30am
Wednesday
Bridge For Beginners & Improvers
7.30 9.30pm
Thursday
Digital Photography - Beginners
9.30 11.30am
Yoga in Pregnancy (6 weeks)
5.30 7.00pm
Cards For Every Occasion (1day)
10.00 3.30pm
Embroidery and Needlecraft (8 weeks)
7.00 9.00pm
Friday
Computing For Home Users
9.30 11.30am
Harlaw Academy
There is no formal enrolment session. For further information and
enrolment details please contact Beechwood Community Centre
staff on (01224) 322576 Mon - Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm. Classes start
the week commencing 6 Sept. Certain classes have limited spaces.
All classes run for 10 weeks unless otherwise specified. There will
be a parents’ evening at some stage during the term, some classes
may be affected. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Monday
Dancacise
Low Impact Exercise
Spanish For Beginners
Upholstery
Watercolour Painting
Tuesday
Drawing & Painting - Mixed Ability
German Intermediate
Spanish for Improvers
Scottish Country Dancing
Yoga
Chris Aldred on 01224
6.00 7.15 7.00 7.00 7.00 -
7.00pm
8.15pm
9.00pm
9.00pm
9.00pm
7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 -
9.00pm
9.00pm
9.00pm
8.30pm
9.00pm
Cornhill Community Centre
If there is a particular subject or activity you would like to see at your
local Centre, please contact us on 01224 493302. There is no formal
enrolment, enrol at first session.
Tuesday
Crafts
10.00 11.30am
Belly Dancing
7.00 8.00pm
Wednesday
Computing Class –
Inform. Technology Office Applications 2 AC
9.30 11.30am
Thursday
Computing Class – ECDL AC
Friday
Local History
Badminton
August - December 2004
1.00 9.30 7.30 -
3.00pm
12.30pm
10.00pm
Cults Community Centre
For further information and enrolment details please contact Debbie
McRonald on (01224) 868858 on Tues and Thurs mornings from
9.00 - 12.00pm from 17th Aug, 2004. Courses are held within Culter
Library, Cults Academy, Cults Community Centre, Cults Library and
Learning Centre, Milltimber Community Building, Peterculter Village
Hall and Culter Library.
Monday
Computing for the Quietly Confident 2 AC
1.00 3.00pm
ECDL AC
9.00 10.45am
ECDL AC
7.00 9.00pm
Painting and Drawing
7.30 9.30pm
Tuesday
Beginners Italian
7.30 9.30pm
Beginners Spanish
7.30 9.30pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
11.00 1.00pm
ECDL - cont. AC
9.00 11.00am
English as a Foreign Language
9.30 12.30am
Wednesday
Computing for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
1.00 3.00pm
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
9.15 11.15am
ECDL AC
11.15 1.15pm
ECDL - cont. AC
6.00 8.00pm
Thursday
Computing for the Quietly Confident 2 AC
11.00 1.00pm
ECDL - cont. AC
9.00 11.00am
English as a Foreign Language
9.30 12.30pm
Friday
Computing for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
3.00 5.00pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident 2 AC
9.30 11.30am
Computing for the Quietly Confident 2 AC
1.00 3.00pm
Word Processing
9.30 11.30am
Dyce Community Centre
Computing classes will begin in Sept, all others will start week
beginning 23rd Aug. Please contact Fiona Douglas for further
information, Mon and Thurs on tel. 723344.
Monday
Bowls
1.00 2.30pm
Computing for Quietly Confident AC
1.00 3.00pm
Yoga and Relaxation
7.30 9.00pm
Tuesday
Badminton
7.30 9.00pm
Bowls
1.00 2.30pm
Computing for Quietly Confident 2 AC
1.00 3.00pm
Computing for Terrified 1 AC
7.00 9.00pm
Painting for Pleasure
10.00 - 12.00noon
Painting for Pleasure
1.00 3.00pm
Wednesday
Badminton
1.30 3.30pm
Needlecraft
7.30 9.30pm
Computing for Quietly Confident 2 AC
7.00 9.00pm
Over 50’s Keep Fit
10.30 11.30am
Stretch and Tone
9.30 10.30am
ECDL AC
9.30 11.30am
Thursday
ECDL AC
7.00 9.00pm
Yoga and Relaxation
1.30 3.30pm
Yoga and Relaxation
7.30 9.00pm
Friday
Computing for Quietly Confident 3 AC
1.00 3.00pm
Hazlehead Community Centre
For further information please contact the office on 326430 Mon Thurs 9.30am - 3.00pm. There is no formal enrolment, classes are
enrolled at first session. Please telephone the centre for further
details or to add name to waiting list.
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Monday
Art
What’s on Monday
Dressmaking
Tuesday
Jewellery
Computing for the Terrified 1
Computing for the Terrified 1
Wednesday
Water Colours Intermediate
Computing for Quietly Confident 1
Computing for Quietly Confident 2
Gentle Exercise 50 +
Thursday
Art
Art
Psychology: An Introduction
Badminton at Hazlehead Primary Sch.
Friday
Computing for the Terrified
9.45 2.00 1.30 -
11.45am
4.00pm
3.30pm
1.30 10.00 7.00 -
3.30pm
12.00noon
9.00pm
9.30 10.00 1.00 1.30 -
11.30 am
12.00noon
3.00 pm
2.30 pm
10.00 1.00 7.00 7.30 -
12.00noon
3.00pm
9.00pm
9.30pm
9.30 -
11.30am
General Information: Craft Class including Jewellery on a Tues afternoon
has a new tutor. Just come along and see what it is all about. The class
starts Tues 31 Aug. at 1.30 pm. Costs: £2.50 per session.
Kaimhill Community Centre
For further information please contact Christine or Sharon on 311996.
Mon - Fri 9.15 - 3.00pm. There is no formal enrolment, classes are
enrolled at first session. Please telephone the centre for further
details or to add name to waiting list.
Monday
European Computer Driving Licence AC
9.30 11.30am
Topical Talk/Different speaker every week
9.30 11.30am
Strollers
10.00 4.00pm
Computer for Quietly Confident 3 AC
12.00 2.00pm
European Computer Driving Licence AC
7.00 9.00pm
Psychology: An Introduction AC
7.00 9.00pm
Sooyang Do/Martial Art
4.45 9.00pm
Tuesday
European Computer Driving Licence AC
9.30 11.30am
Art
9.30 11.30am
Italian Beginners
10.00 - 12.00noon
Strollers
10.00 4.00pm
European Computer Driving Licence AC
12.00 2.00pm
European Computer Driving Licence AC
7.00 9.00pm
Bingo and Cards
6.00 9.00pm
Wednesday
Computer for Quietly Confident 2 AC
9.30 11.30am
Carpet Bowling
9.30 11.30am
Italian Advanced
10.00 12 noon
Total Terrified - Computer AC
12.00 2.00pm
Strollers
10.00 4.00pm
Carpet Bowling (Beginners welcome)
1.00 3.00pm
Water Colours Intermediate AC
1.30 3.30pm
Computer Quietly Confident 1 AC
7.00 9.00pm
Italian Cooking for Beginners
7.00 9.00pm
Carpet Bowling
7.30 9.30pm
Sooyang Do/Martial Art
4.45 9.00pm
Art - Beginners
7 .00 9.00pm
Thursday
Total Terrified - Computer AC
9.30 11.30am
Psychology - WEA
9.30 11.30am
Dressmaking
9.30 11.30am
Strollers
10.00 4.00pm
Water Colours Beginners-Intermediate AC
10.00 - 12.00noon
Computer Quietly Confident 2 AC
12.00 2.00pm
Computer for the Terrified 1 AC
7.00 9.00pm
French Beginners
7.00 9.00pm
Karate
7.30 9.30pm
Friday
Keep Fit 50 +
9.30 10.30am
Child Care - Promoting Pos. Behaviour in Children
- SQA Cert. AC
9.30 11.30am
Art
9.30 11.30am
Computer for Quietly Confident 1 AC
9.30 11.30am
Computer for Terrified AC
12.00 2.00pm
Stroller Groups on Mon and Thurs are closed for the moment. Tues
and Wed Stroller Groups are looking for new participants. The centre
is also looking for Minibus Drivers. If you are interested please
phone Christine on 311996.
Kincorth Community Centre
If there is a particular subject or activity you would like to see at
Kincorth Community Centre, please contact us on 872851 Mon - Fri
mornings. Letters will be sent inviting you to enrol.
Monday
Dressmaking
9.30 11.30am
Patchwork
1.30 3.30pm
Carpet bowls
9.30 11.30am
Carpet bowls
1.30 3.30pm
Knitting group
7.00 9.00pm
Tuesday
ECDL Computer Course AC
9.30 11.30am
Computing for the Terrified (1) AC
12.30 2.30pm
Drawing and Painting for Beginners
7.00 9.00pm
Gentlemen’s Group
9.30 - 12.00noon
Wednesday
Computing for the Quietly Confident (3) AC
12.30 2.30pm
Gentle Exercise
10.15 11.15am
Local History
10.00 11.30am
50+ Interest Group
1.30 3.30pm
Community Based Adult Learning Guide for Aberdeen City
• Courses will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling and availability of resources.
• A C - Aberdeen College Certificate, SQA - Scottish Qualification Authority. For all general enquires contact:
Yoga
Gentlemen’s Group
Thursday
Craft Group
Carpet Bowls
Carpet Bowls
Golden Guys & Dolls
(50+ Social Group at Craighill School)
Friday
Sugar craft
7.00 9.30 -
8.30pm
12.00noon
1.30 9.30 1.30 -
3.30pm
11.30am
3.30pm
1.30 -
3.30pm
10.00 -
12.00noon
If you would like to try something else, for example, tai chi, salsa,
cooking or basic counselling, please call us and register your
interest; classes can be arranged if there is enough interest.
Linksfield Community Centre
Tel: 494093, Linksfield Community Centre also supports work in the
Hanover and Pittodrie Areas. Please feel free to call with any ideas
you may have for Workshops/Groups in those areas.
Monday
Badminton (Book a Court)
7.00 9.00pm
Tuesday
Badminton (Open Session)
6.45 9.30pm
Tai Chi (Ongoing)
7.30 9.00pm
Bowling
6.45 9.15pm
Wednesday
Local History
1.45 3.45pm
Reading Group
7.00 9.00pm
Badminton (Book a Court)
7.00 9.00pm
Thursday
Thursday Group
9.30 11.30am
Badminton (Book a Court)
7.00 9.00pm
Computer Class Beginners AC
7.00 9.00pm
Friday
Friday Crafts & Art Group
9.30 11.30pm
Bowling
6.45 9.15pm
We will be running a Art & Craft Classes on selected Saturday
mornings in Autumn. If you need more information on any of these
classes please get in touch with us and we can give or send you a
leaflet.
Loirston Centres
Loirston Community Centre, Loirston Avenue and Loirston Annexe,
Cove Road. If there is a particular subject or activity you would like
to see in the Loirston Centres, please contact us Mon - Fri 9.30 –
2.00pm. Tel.01224 878482 for information. Adult Learning
Co-ordinator Monica McKenzie
Monday
Loirston Strollers
9.30 Loirston Primary School
Aerobics and Health
7.00 8.00pm
Badminton
8.15 10.00pm
Tuesday
Loirston Annexe
Coffee Morning
9.30 11.30am
Loirston Primary School
Loirston Friendship Group
2.00 3.30pm
Spanish for Holiday
7.00 9.00pm
Wednesday
Loirston Annexe
Parents Discussion Group
9.15 11.15am
New Age Curling (starting late Oct)
10.00 - 12.00noon
Loirston Artists
10.00 - 12.00noon
Tai Chi (All Levels Welcome)
7.00 9.00pm
Loirston Primary School
Senior Citizens
1.30 3.30pm
Bowling
7.30 10.30pm
Thursday
Thursday’s Child
(Parents developing an interesting prog.)
9.15 11.15am
Loirston Annexe
New Arrivals: Chance for new parents to meet. 1.00 3.00pm
Thursday Discussion Group
1.15 3.00pm
Loirston Primary School
Aerobics
7.00 9.00pm
Advanced Spanish
7.00 9.00pm
Friday
Loirston Annexe
Childminders Support and Training
9.30 11.30am
Bowling Loirston Primary School
6.30 10.00 pm
Please come along to the Spanish Registration night to meet the
tutor and get advice on which class would suit you. There will be
additions to the programme throughout the year and the emphasis
will be on health and how to enjoy the facilities in our area.
Mastrick Community Centre
For further information please contact Carol Gray on 693479 Mon –
Thurs 9.30 – 4.00pm. Fri 9.30 – 12.30pm from Tues 17th Aug. There
is no formal enrolment, classes are enrolled at first session. Please
phone the Centre for further details or to add name to waiting list.
Monday
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
9.30 - 12.00noon
Whist (Informal Group)
1.15 3.45pm
Photography (Informal Group)
7.00 9.00pm
August - December 2004
Chris Aldred on 01224
Tuesday
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
9.30 12noon
Wednesday
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
9.30 12 noon
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
1.00 3.30pm
Thursday
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
9.30 - 12.00noon
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
1.00 3.30pm
Friday
Basic Needs of Children (SQA) AC
9.30 11.30am
Internet Drop in Session (Informal)
12.30 2.30pm
• Free creche facilities are available alongside some classes.
• Further informal classes e.g. Self Defence for Women, Exercise,
Yoga, Healthy Eating & Cookery, may be available details to be
confirmed.
Mastrick Young People’s Project
Activities, Classes and groups for young adults.
“Gie Yersel a Chunce” AC
A flexible learning programme for young people aged 16-25 years,
- join at anytime.
This is a First Step Adult Learning Programme that will give you the
opportunity to try out exciting and interesting activities, eg. Hair
and Beauty Therapy, Aromatherapy, Skin Care, Digital Photography,
Computers, Arts and Crafts, to name but a few. “Gie Yersel a Chunce”
is all about fun and flexibility.
Street Drumming
Wednesday Evenings – 7.00pm to 9.00pm 12 – 25 years.
Computer Zone
“let’s surf”, but nae in the water! – an opportunity to self learn
stuff about the internet and computers – help available. Tuesday
afternoons – 1.00pm to 4.00pm, also access out with this time daily,
10.00am - 12.00noon + 1.30pm - 4.00pm.
Outdoor Education
an on-going programme of different types of Outdoor Activities
including: Rockwall, Abseiling, Skiing, Orienteering, Mountain
Biking and many more.
For more information contact Mastrick Young People’s Project 01224
346185 www.mastrickypp.ik.com
Middlefield Community Project
For enquiries contact Middlefield Community Project, 8 Logie Place
AB16 7TP on (01224) 697000. Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Tuesday
Psychology: An Introduction AC
9.30 11.30am
Wednesday
Keep Fit*
1.00 2.30pm
* Keep Fit session (Swedish Exercise, Yoga, Dance- aerobics) to be
held in Henry Rae Centre, Manor Avenue.
We are hoping to hold British Sign Language and Indian Head
Massage, day and time to be arranged. Please phone for more
details.
Northfield Community Centre
For further information about the classes at Northfield Community
Centre, Northfield Academy and Quarry Family Centre, please contact
David or Roda at 01224 695416 from Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm. If
you are interested in other classes not listed below, please contact
us and we will try to organise it in future. College classes starts on
the week of Sept 13, 2004. There is no formal enrolment; students
enrol on the first session.
Monday
• Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
9.15 11.15am
Computing for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
7.00 9.00pm
* Discovery Zone 2 AC
9.15 11.15am
Pensioner’s Group
1.30 3.30pm
Maths & English for Parents
9.30 11.00am
Tuesday
• Computing for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
9.15 11.15am
* ECDL AC
9.15 11.15am
PDA: Classroom Assistant AC
9.15 11.15am
Computing for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
12.30 2.30pm
ECDL AC
7.00 9.00pm
ECDL AC
9.30 11.30am
Free Computer/Internet Drop-In
6.30 8.30pm
Carpet Bowling
7.00 9.00pm
Wednesday
Painting & Drawing
9.15 11.15am
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
7.00 9.00pm
• PDA: Classroom Assistant AC
7.00 9.00pm
Internet & Email Class
9.15 11.15am
Carpet Bowling
1.00 3.30pm
Hobby Group
10.00 - 12.00noon
Thursday
• Spanish Beginners
7.00 9.00pm
• Spanish for Improvers
7.00 9.00pm
Discovery Zone
9.15 11.15am
Computing for the Quietly Confident (1) AC
7.00 9.00pm
Local History Group
7.00 9.00pm
Pottery
12.00 2.00pm
Friday
• Computing for the Terrified (I)1 AC
12.30 2.30pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident (1) AC
12.30 2.30pm
Introduction to Computing
10.00 - 12.00noon
• This class is held at Northfield Academy.
* This class is held at Quarry Family Centre.
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Discovery Zone is a 20-week course on Calligraphy, Hair & Beauty,
Cooking, Confidence Building, Basic Spanish and Desktop Publishing.
It will give students an opportunity to sample a variety of subjects
and receive a College Certificate upon completion of the course.
First Aid for Parents – For parents or adults who wants to learn basic
first aid procedures. 3-week course & it’s free! Day & time to be
arranged.
Portal Community Centre
For enquiries, contact Portal Community Centre, Coningham Road,
Tillydrone AB24 2TW. Tel: (01224) 492528, Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 4.30
pm. Enrolment will be on first day of class; please contact Centre for
start dates and booking information.
Monday
Computing for the Quietly Confident
(18 weeks) – AC
1.00 3.00pm
Brush up on your Maths
(could lead on to SVQ Maths/Numeracy)
9.30 11.30am
Mathematics/Numeracy (SVQ) AC
9.30 11.30am
Confidence Building
1.00 3.00pm
Coping with Kids
9.30 11.30am
Tuesday
Emergency First Aid (7 weeks) AC
1.00 3.00pm
English as an Additional Language
10.00 - 12.00noon
English as an Additional Language
1.00 2.30pm
Wednesday
Sociology–Socialisation: An Intro. AC
1.00 3.00pm
Walking Group for Over 50’s
9.30 11.30am
Thursday
Local History Plus (13 weeks) AC
9.30 11.30am
Cooking on a Budget
9.30 11.30am
Introduction to Aromatherapy
1.00 2.30pm
Friday
Basic Counselling Skills (13 week) AC
leading on to
1.00 3.00pm
Introduction to Counselling (SQA)
1.00 3.00pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident will include the topics Desktop
Publishing and Inside a PC. If you want to improve your reading,
writing or spelling, we can set up a group for you. For people
interested in learning English as an Additional Language please
contact the Centre. We are hoping to hold Keep Fit Classes – day and
time to be arranged. Please phone for more details.
If you live in Printfield or Fersands and Fountain and are interested
in joining an Adult Learning Class/Course, please contact Roda on
492528.
Tillydrone Library and Learning Centre
For more information please contact Lorna McAndrew at Portal
Community Centre on 492528 or tel Tillydrone Library on 276975.
Monday
ECDL (54 weeks)
10.00 12.00pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident (2)
12.30 2.30pm
Tuesday
Computing for the Terrified (1) - Beginners
10.00 12.00pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident (2)
10.00 12.00pm
Wednesday
Computing for the Quietly Confident (2)
10.00 12.00pm
Thursday
Computing for the Terrified (1) - Beginners
12.30 2.30pm
Computing for the Quietly Confident
Friday
Computing for the Quietly Confident (2)
5.00 -
7.00pm
10.00 -
12.00pm
People interested in joining these classes, please phone Lorna
(Portal Community Centre) on 492528.
Powis Community Centre
For further information on classes and start dates, contact Powis
Community Centre, 11 Powis Circle, Aberdeen AB24 3YX or phone
01224 484056 as from Mon 23 Aug. Please note enrolment day will
be on Wed 25 Aug from 1.30-3.30pm at Powis Community Centre.
Most classes to commence week beginning 06 Sept 2004.
Monday
Fitness & Exercise AC
9.30 11.30am
Tuesday
Eng. As A Foreign Lang. Cambridge Exams AC 9.30 11.30am
Emergency Child/Infant First Aid AC
9.30 11.30am
Wednesday
Beginners Spanish AC
9.30 11.30am
ECDL Year 2 AC
9.30 11.30am
Thursday
Healthy Cooking On A Budget AC
9.30 11.30am
Basic Computing
9.30 11.30am
Would you like to know more about computing, or improve your
skills? Then contact Powis Community Centre, who will be offering
free basic computing classes starting in Sept. To receive more
information, or to book a place, please tel 01224 484056.
If there is a particular subject or activity you would like to see at your
local centre, please contact the Adult Learning Co-ordinator at Powis
Community Centre
Community Based Adult Learning Guide for Aberdeen City
• Courses will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling and availability of resources.
• A C - Aberdeen College Certificate, SQA - Scottish Qualification Authority. For all general enquires contact:
Ruthrieston Community Centre
Based at 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen. We are hoping to run
various computer classes after the summer. These classes will only
run if we have sufficient numbers to start the class.
Monday
Patchwork Support Group
2.00 4.00pm
Tuesday
Parchment Craft Support Group
9.30 11.30am
Creative Embroidery (Mixed ability)
1.30 3.30pm
Wednesday
Line Dancing (Mixed ability)
1.30 2.30pm
Creative Embroidery (Mixed ability)
1.30 3.30pm
Painting and Drawing
(For beginners/intermediate)
7.00 9.00pm
Yoga (All levels)
6.00 8.00pm
Broomhill School
Line Dancing (Advanced)
7.30 8.30pm
Thursday
Pilates
1.45 2.45pm
Ramblers I (Weekly)
9.30 Ramblers II (Fortnightly)
9.30 Swedish Style Exercise
5.45 6.45pm
Patchwork & Quilting Support Group
7.00 9.00pm
Friday
Creative Embroidery (Mixed ability)
1.30 3.30pm
If you would like to see any other classes/groups in this Centre,
please contact us on (01224) 572211.
Seaton Community Centre
Contact the centre by tel 492032 and ask for Lynn Foubister or Anne
Puchowicz.
Monday
Computing Classes I.T.O.A. 2 (SQA unit) AC
9.30 11.30am
Options and Choices (W.E.A. course)
12.30 2 .00pm
Tuesday
ITALIC Computers - Tuition AC
9.30 11.30am
First Aid – Emergency Child/Infant (Cert. class) 12.30 2.30pm
Drop-in ITALIC Computers
12.30 2.30pm
Wednesday
Spanish for Holidays
9.30 11.30am
Kids, Kids, Kids
(Mellow Parenting) (W.E.A. course)
12.30 2.30pm
Thursday
Sure Start Cultural Group for Women
9.30 12.30pm
Art Project
12.30 2.30pm
Drop-in ITALIC Computers
7.00 9.00pm
Keep Fit
7.00 9.00pm
Friday
Beauty Therapy/Personal Presentation
9.30 11.30am
Classes in Flower Arranging and Healthy Cooking on a Budget will be
available at a later date.
Summerhill Community Centre
For further information please contact Carol Gray on 346181 Mon
to Fri 9.30am - 4.00pm from Tues 17th Aug. There is no formal
enrolment, classes are enrolled at first session. Please phone the
centre for further details or to add name to waiting list.
Monday
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
9.30 12 noon
Ceramics
7.30 9.30pm
Lunchtime Swim
12.15 1.15pm
Aquacise
1.15 2.45pm
Over 50’s Swim
2.45 3.30pm
Standard Grade English (SQA)
9.30 11.30am
Higher Grade English
9.30 12.30pm
Adult Swim Lessons
7.00 9 00pm
Tuesday
Craft Class
9.30 11.30am
Beauty Therapy AC
9.30 11.30am
Keep Fit
7.00 8.00pm
Lunchtime Swim
12.15 1.15pm
Board Games (Over 50’s)
7.00 9.00pm
Adult Swim Lessons
2.30 4.30pm
Wednesday
Refresher English
9.30 11.30am
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
9.30 12 noon
Child Development (SQA) AC
9.30 11.30am
Badminton
7.00 10.00 pm
Lunchtime Swim
12.15 1.15pm
Over 50’s Swim
3.00 4.00pm
REHIS (Food Hygiene) AC
7.00 9.20pm
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
1.00 3.30pm
Computing – Various Modules (SQA) AC
7.00 9.30pm
Local History
7.30 3.30pm
Thursday
Healthy Cooking on a Budget AC
9.30 11.30am
Psychology an Introduction AC
9.30 11.30am
Sing Along Group (Over 50’s)
2.30 4.00pm
Lunchtime Swim
12.15 1.15pm
Computer Drop in Session
1.00 3.00pm
Pottery
7.00 9.00pm
Keep Fit
7.00 8.00pm
Crafty Sew & Sews
7.00 9.30pm
Friday
Using Num. in Everyday Situations 2 (SQA) AC 9.30 11.30am
Lunchtime Swim
12.15 1.15pm
Indoor Bowls (Over 50’s)
2.00 4.00pm
ECDL (BCS) AC
9.30 11.30am
Chris Aldred on 01224
• A new Training Kitchen will be operational from mid January and
can be booked by groups from throughout the Aberdeen area.
Please phone for further information.
• Free crèche facilities are available alongside some classes.
• Further informal classes e.g. Self Defence for Women, Exercise,
Yoga, Healthy Eating & Cookery, may be available details to be
confirmed.
Sunnybank Community Centre
For further information on classes and start dates, contact Sunnybank
Community Centre, Sunnybank Road, Aberdeen AB24 3NJ or tel.
01224 626507 as from Monday 23 Aug. Please note enrolment day
will be on Wed 25 Aug from 9.30-11.30am in Room 9 at Sunnybank.
Most classes to commence week beginning 06 Sept 2004.
Monday
Digital Photography AC
9.30 11.30am
Painting and Drawing AC
9.30 11.30am
Tuesday
Practical Fabric Skills
9.30 11.30am
Wednesday
Using A Computer In Business (SQA) AC
9.30 11.30am
English As An Additional Language (Surestart) 9.30 11.30am
Spanish Intermediate
1.00 3.00pm
Thursday
Inform. Tech: Office Applications 1 (SQA) AC
9.30 11.30am
We are also proposing to start up a young parents group in the
Froghall area after the summer holidays. If you are interested or
require more information, please do not hesitate to contact Karen
on 01224 626507
If there is a particular subject or activity you would like to see at
your local centre, please contact the Adult Learning Co-ordinator at
Sunnybank Community Centre
Tullos Community Centre
The following courses are being offered:
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
Beauty Therapy AC
Please contact Lesley Dunbar on 291882 for further details.
Walker Road Community Centre
The following courses are being offered: Basic Needs of Children
(SQA) AC and Parenting Today (SQA) AC. There is no formal
enrolment, enrol at first session. Various short courses will also
be available throughout the year. Please contact Lesley Dunbar on
877562 for further details.
Aberdeen Central Library
Below is a list of new classes that hope to start in the Central Library
in Sept. For details on the course contents and the various levels
and to enrol please call Ruth Jones on 497157 from Mon 16th Aug
2004. If you have any other requests or suggestions for computer
classes or online learning in other subjects please call.
Monday
Comp. for the Quietly Confident 1 AC
9.30 11.30am
ECDL New Start AC
11.45 1.45pm
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
5.30 7.30pm
Tuesday
Computing for the Terrified 2 AC
9.30 11.30am
Comp. for the Quietly Confident 3 AC
11.45 1.45pm
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
2.30 4.30pm
Wednesday
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
9.30 11.30am
Various Computing SQA AC
11.45 1.45pm
ECDL Ongoing AC
5.30 7.30pm
Thursday
ECDL Ongoing AC
9.30 11.30am
Comp. for the Quietly Confident 2 AC
11.45 1.45pm
Introduction to the Internet AC
5.30 7.30pm
Friday
Introduction to the Internet AC
9.30 11.30am
Computing for the Terrified 1 AC
11.45 1.45pm
Saturday
Various Computing SQA
9.30 11.30am
I.T. in Aberdeen – Learning in Communities
Aberdeen City Council has been awarded a New Opportunities Fund
(NOF) grant to bring computers and the Internet to local communities
so that everyone can have the chance to get online and surf the net
or send an email.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to use a computer – perhaps
because of cost, or a disability, or you are a lone parent and need
help with childcare – our workshops and classes are ideal for you.
This is a new Project which aims to bring the benefits of Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) to areas of Aberdeen where
there has been limited access to computers in the past.
Participating Centres are:
Adult Learning
Mastrick Community Centre
Mastrick Young People’s Project (MYPP)
Northfield Community Centre
Powis Community Centre
Rosemount Community Centre
Seaton Community Project
Summerhill Community Centre
Tullos Community Centre
August - December 2004
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693479
346185
695416
484056
647594
492032
346181
291882
To find out more, please call your local Centre or Seonaid McIntosh
0n 0771 5051715
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U3A - University of the 3rd Age
Meetings for the over 50s held at Rosemount Community Education
Centre, Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen on the first Wed of each month
at 2.00pm – starting Sept 2004.
Speakers, outings, and interest groups which include Reading,
Cinema, Family History, Travel and Discussion Lunches.
For further details contact Netta Hay – 01224 630609
WEA Scotland
The WEA is a national voluntary organisation that seeks to promote
lifelong learning.
Locally, we can offer a wide range of courses, which include
Confidence Tricks, Family Matters, Health Issues, Drugs Awareness
for Parents, Developmental Psychology, and the guidance course
“The World Is Your Oyster”. Most courses can be accredited
Courses are generally run in partnership with other agencies in
local Communities. They take place in local community centres and,
wherever possible, we offer childcare facilities. Course costs are
kept to a minimum and most are free if you are on benefit.
We continually develop new courses to meet new needs. Our tutors
ensure your life experiences are valued and that you have the
opportunity to participate in designing, developing and evaluating
your course.
If you are interested in any of the above courses or in helping create
a brand new course for your local area, please get in touch with WEA
Scotland, 163 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE. Tel: (01224) 642725
email: [email protected]
PCs Open For Use Here
If you want to practice your computer skills PCs are available for use
at Public Libraries, Scottish Enterprise Grampian Learning Houses
in Middlefield, Sandilands and Torry, as well as Careers Scotland
in Union Street. Students at Aberdeen College may also be able to
access the Internet.
Scottish Culture and Traditions Classes
Held at Harlaw Academy, these classes in traditional music, song,
dance and language are organised and run by Scottish Culture and
Traditions Association (SCaT), a Scottish charity.
Monday
Whistle 1
7.00 9.00pm
Fiddle 1
7.00 9.00pm
Guitar Accompaniment 1
7.00 9.00pm
Clarsach 1
7.00 9.00pm
Accordion 1
7.00 9.00pm
Step Dance 1
7.00 9.00pm
Bodhran 1
7.00 9.00pm
Tuesday
Whistle 2
7.00 9.00pm
Fiddle 2
7.00 9.00pm
Guitar Accompaniment 2
7.00 9.00pm
Traditional Song 2-3
7.00 9.00pm
Ceilidh Dance 2-3
7.00 9.00pm
Shetland Fiddle 2-3
7.00 9.00pm
Mixed Instruments 2-3
7.00 9.00pm
Clarsach 2
7.00 9.00pm
Wednesday
Whistle 3
7.00 9.00pm
Fiddle 3
7.00 9.00pm
Guitar Accompaniment 3
7.00 9.00pm
Clarsach 3
7.00 9.00pm
Step Dance 2-3
7.00 9.00pm
Mixed Instruments 2-3
7.00 9.00pm
Thursday
Gaelic 1
7.00 9.00pm
Gaelic 2
7.00 9.00pm
Gaelic 3
7.00 9.00pm
Accordion 2
7.00 9.00pm
Ceilidh Dance 1
7.00 9.00pm
Traditional Song 1-2
7.00 9.00pm
Pipes 1-2
7.00 9.00pm
Ability levels
Level is indicated next to the classes. Complete beginners are
acceptable only in the September enrolment in the following level
1 classes: Ceilidh Dance and Step Dance, Tin Whistle, Traditional
Song. Level 1 – Basic entry level. Level 2 – Intermediate level for
those who have some skill already. Level 3 – More advanced and
at a faster pace
How to enrol for SCaT classes
By post – using an enrolment form downloaded from the website,
or in the leaflet. In person – enrolment nights for all SCaT classes
at Harlaw Academy are on Wed 1 Sept and Thur 2 Sept from 7.00pm
- 9.00pm. All classes are held in Harlaw Academy, Albyn Place,
Aberdeen. Classes start the week commencing Mon 6 Sept.
Contact details
Course details and more information are available on the SCaT
website: www.scat2000.co.uk
Leaflets are also available from GREAT distribution stands at venues
throughout the city.
General contact number:
SCaT Development Worker: 07754 758677
Vice chairman:
Malcolm Reavell, 01651 862975 [email protected]