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.

Stress and Anger Management

If anyone knows any one who is interested in Stress and Anger Management and how to control these feelings, please let Debbie know in the ARC, as I am looking to put on a staster session some time in late August - it will be a 2 week sessionwith the view to put on a fuller course at a later date. Thanks

ESOL provision during summer

English Language Training Services offer free English language classes to any non-native speakers of English during July and August. Details below.
If you are in contact with any overseas visitor, refugee, staff member, student or family of such a non-native speaker who would appreciate free language teaching, please let them know about this.
Free classes run from 3rd July to 27th July and 6th August to 26th August
Classes run from 1.30 p.m. (13:30) to about 1530 from Monday to Friday
ALL non-native speakers of English at ALL levels are welcome.
You do NOT need to be part of the university.
You may join the class at any time, for any period of time.
There is no need to pre-book or enrol.
The initial meeting is in Room 248, Keir Hardie Building. All classes are in the Keir Hardie Building, opposite the library.
If you wish to join the class after the start date, to find out the correct room, please:
email - or visit English Language Training Services in the Grove Building.
Note
For insurance reasons, we are not able to accept anyone under 16. Sorry.

Sustainability Training

Come along to our half day training session, and learn all there is to know about sustainability, recycling and keeping green!! Tuesday 31st July from 9:30 - 12:00 - at the ARC, 45 Broughton Avenue - tel 578632 - suitable for all groups and organisations.

Summer IT Taster Provision

Come to our Summer Taster IT Class every Monday and Tuesday from 1230 - 3 pm starting the 16th July 07 - for 7 weeks. Learn all the basics, on how to word process, write a business letter, prepare a CV and much much more. For further details contact Debbie Jones 578632.