Hi everyoneNormally the basic skills courses end during the summer holidays and recommence in September. This year the Lifelong Learning department have had funding to continue their service with us through the summer holidays. Please can you pass on this information to anyone you may feel benefit. Even if people are attending basic skills in other venues, they may feel that they could benefit from attending extra classes during the summer with us.
The class is every Monday from 1 – 3 p.m. and anyone can drop in to attend. An assessment is completed on arrival to see what level to work at and then continue to work at their own pace. The subjects are Maths and English – entry level, up to Level 3.
Also we have an IT beginners class commencing on July 28th for 4 weeks, FREE of charge. Times: 10 – 12:30 p.m.
For further information feel free to contact me.Debbie JonesSenior Community Development Officer(01792) 578632 / 07825178320www.bpptrust.orghttp://dcn-project.co.ukhttp://lll-arc.blogspot.com

New courses at the ARC (May 08)

Hi everyone, I just want to let you know of some of the University courses that are coming up over the next week or so. If you are interested please email or call me on 578632, to book your place or to get further information.
MONDAYCreating a slideshow of photos (power point part 2) 19th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Flash Animation 12th May 2008 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYIntroduction to Powerpoint (part 1) 14th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Working with digital images 14th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Skype taster day for adult learners week – ONE OFF SESSION ONLY – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
THURSDAYCapturing lives (power point part 3) 8th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FRIDAYWord & File Management (suitable for beginners) 9th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Internet and Email 9th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Location – The ARC, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5JS)

Current Courses at the ARC

Monday
9:30 – 12:00 Internet & Email (28.1.08) Powerpoint (14.4.08) 8 week accredited courses.
9:30 – 11:30 English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) continuous blocks of 10 week sessions.
5:30 - 8:00 Design Elements of Web (14.1.08) 2D Animation (28.4.08) 8 week accredited courses.

Tuesday
9:30 – 12:00 Selling on line (19.2.08) 8 week accredited course.
12:30 -3:00 Internet and email (29.1.08) First steps to family history (date TBC) 8 week accredited courses.
5:30 – 8:00 Back up and Burn (22.1.08) Use your pc effectively (22.4.08)
9:30 – 11:30 English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) continuous blocks of 10 week sessions.
6:00 – 7:30 Tai Chi (continuous)

Wednesday
9:30 – 2:00 IT for ESOL students (2.4.08) 5 week course
1:30 – 4:00 PC surgery (continuous) FREE pc repair/upgrades/installations etc

Thursday
9:30 – 12:00 Intro to powerpoint (31.108) 8 week accredited course.
12:30 – 3:00 Word & File Management (21.2.08) Digital Camera (Date TBC) 8 week accredited course.

Whats on in January 2008

Internet and Email 8 week course to learn how to find things on the internet, to satisfy your curiosity or to save money, and use email fully. Include material from the internet in your word documents and send documents attachments to your email. Use the internet to shop or book holidays. Two classes starting on Monday 14th January (9:30 – 12:00) and Tuesday 22nd January (12:30 – 3:00) in the Action Resource Centre (ARC) 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead.

Personnel module of the HE certificate of Business Studies 7 weeks course commencing 11th January 9:30 – 12:30 at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead. This FREE module provides an introductory study of personnel management matters that affect the way in which organizations operate. It offers basic insight into areas students will need to appreciate with regards to a business environment, although they may not always be directly involved. It will illustrate how personnel and employment matters impact on the operating environment of individuals within business.

ESOL – English for Speakers of other languages – come along to the Action Resource Centre (ARC) to learn how to speak and write English, learn grammar and citizenship FREE for all those who don’t have English as their first language. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 14th January 08.

PC Surgery – A FREE service for all who are having computer problems, whether it is hardware, software, anti virus problems and much, much more. Every Wednesday 1:30 – 4:30 at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue with our system support technicians and trained volunteers.

Pre GCSE Maths and English available to all adults to brush up on Maths and Literacy. It is FREE and is great if you want to help your children with homework, brush up on skills you have forgotten since you left school, ideal for gaining more skills to find a job. Every Monday 1:00 – 3;00 at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead from January 14th 08.

Back up and Burn is an 8 week course available at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead. Come along and learn how to put your text, photos, music and video to disc. How to store all your important information safely. Commencing 22 January at 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Café ARC is a lovely community café, situated in the heart of the Portmead community on Broughton Avenue, which provides a wide range of tasty food including healthy options, breakfasts, baguettes, snacks, hot and cold drinks plus a delivery service and buffet service available. Call in for cuppa and find out more. Open Monday – Friday 9:30 – 3;00. Volunteering opportunities available.

Job Vacancy

As a director of Spark Blaenymaes, I wish to advertise this job:Let's Play Project ManagerSalary - £25,000 PA pro rata (£20,270.27 PA)Hours - 30 hours per weekContract Details - Temporary until March 31st 2008There is a current vacancy with Spark Blaenymaes Ltd for a Managers position with our 'Lets Play' Project. We are looking for a dynamic person to lead and direct this project from its base in Portmead Primary School. The 'Let's Play' project manager will have responsibility for all aspects of the project (staff management, service delivery and financial monitoring), and will report directly to the Chief Executive.For an application pack please contact Spark Blaenymaes on 01792 585538 or email us on admin.assist@sparkblaenymaes.org.ukClosing date 12 October 2007

Poverty and Play

I attended a meeting Tuesday in the Healthy Living Centre in Winch Wen - when I eventually found it - to talk about play stategies and how poverty affects play (Bridging the Policy Gap). When we think of poverty we just think of money usually but it means not having enough of - and our 'bridging the policy gap' group is looking at the play stategy to see what works and what is missing - we are doing a lot of hard work and will be linking with others in Newham and Glasgow as its part of an EU stategy to eradicate child poverty - so I hope what we contribute will have good outcomes for the future of our children. I have been asked to find out if any other voluntary sector groups or agencies wish to be a part of the review - and this would benefit anyone who is involved with 'play or youth work' etc - please get in touch with Karen.grunhut@swansea.gov.uk Some people who attended the launch were under the impression this was just about different types of poverty - but now this group is only concentrating on the PLAY STRTERGY. Please help if you can.

New Timetable is Ready

If anyone is interested in obtaining a copy of the timetable for 2007 - 2008 please contact Debbie Jones at the ARC, ring 578632 or email debbie.jones3@swansea.gov.uk
The enrolment day for these courses is Wednesday August 15th 2007 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. here, at the ARC - 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead SA5 5JS.