Learning with GGH We do not believe that getting involved should put you out of pocket so we pay out of pocket and carers expenses if you attend a GGH meeting or training session. Getting involved with GGH does not affect any benefits you may currently receive. GGH offers a variety of free one off courses. Coming up are:
Monday 27 September, 1.30-3.30pm Floral Design Workshop, Long Lane Garden Centre
Thursday 4 November, 10am-12noon Tai Chi & Meditation Taster Session, Whitecross Community Centre
Monday 29 November, 10am-2.30pm Seasonal Arts & Crafts, Sankey Manor, Vine Crescent
Friday 3 December, 1.30-3.30pm Christmas Wreaths Workshop, Long Lane Garden Centre
Contact the TP Team for more information or to book your place on one of our courses. Download the September - December 2010 Training Programme.
Requesting a course... We always welcome suggestions and requests from you this could be from making hanging baskets to gaining the skills to become a Director of GGH (Board member).
We can also help access courses that can help you or your community group e.g. First Aid, Basic Food Hygiene and much more. Contact the TP Team for more information or to book your place on one of our courses.
CIH Level 2 in Housing We are looking to continue to offer any GGH tenant the opportunity to study for a recognised Chartered Institute of Housing qualification. Tenants who have gained this certificate felt they had learned more about social housing and have found it useful both for volunteering and working in the housing sector. For more information contact the Tenant Participation Team.
Learning with the Collegiate Warrington Collegiate can provide courses for you at your local Community Venue. Courses are available from 'Beating the Credit Crunch' to 'Confidence Building'. Click here for information on courses in October/November 2009, which include; cocktail making, candle making, car maintenance, communication & listening skills, delicious desserts, photography, embroidery, floristy, intro to guitar, cake decorating, IT, jewellry making, scrapbooking, textiles, watercolours and much more!!
The courses are £3 per hour (£36 per 6 week course) but are FREE if you meet the eligibility criteria. Warrington Collegiate can offer a range of courses to suit your needs. For further information or if you have a course suggestions please contact Ruth Armstrong on 01925 494296 If you would like to enrol onto a course contact Learner Services direct on 01925 494494.
IT Drop-in sessions There are a number of FREE computer drop-in centres across Warrington. These are run by Warrington Collegiate, for more information contact Leaner Services on 01925 494494 or Corin Trivass on 07981715388:
St Margarets Community Centre, Lindley Avenue Latchford: Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, 3-5pm and 7-9pm Thursdays 3-5pm
The Gateway Centre, Sankey Street, Warrington: Mondays 10am-12noon Wednesdays 2.15-4.15pm
Nora Street Community House, 15-17 Nora Street, Howley: Tuesdays 1.15-2.45pm Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm Thursdays 9.30-11.30am
Fairfield Community House, 306 Manchester Road, Warrington: Mondays 2-4pm Wednesdays 2.15-4.15pm
Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street, Whitecross: Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm Fridays 9.30-11.30am
Longford Neighbourhood Services Centre, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford: Tuesdays 11.45-1pm
Adult - Community Based Courses Priestly College offer FREE community courses for anyone on means tested benefit or living in Bewsey, Dallam, Howley, Latchford, Sankey Bridges and Westy. These courses are based in the community and include:
For more information contact Adult Learner Services on 01925 624455 or have a look at thier website.