Madeley Matters August 2006 page 10

Day	Time	Proposed Course	Start Date	Information
MON	9.30 – 11.30	Advice & Guidance TCAT Course Tutor: John Ironmonger	18.9.06	NEW - NOCN Level 1 Certificate – 15 weeks covering listening skills, questioning skills, exploring confidentiality, feeling more comfortable in giving people advice. Could be used as a basis for NVQ Advice & Guidance Level 2 – 4.
MON	12.30 – 2.30	Practical Helpers in Schools WEA Course Tutor: Caroline Rolling	tbc	NEW - 5 week course - intended for parents or carers of children who are either already helping in primary schools or are interested in doing so. Improving speak ing & listening skills, finding out about: Health & Safety, the National Curriculum, reasons why children misbehave, dealing with behaviour problems.
MON	10 – 4	Anam Cara Coffee Club run by Marianne Reanney	weekly	Anam-Cara = Soul Friend. Weekly meeting of like-minded people with a New Age interest. Chat & relax in a friendly atmosphere. £4 fee. Ring Marianne for more details : 07941 539690 or 01952 583020
TUES	10 – 2	CHEC Café Run by Care Ironbridge	weekly starting mid July	Come in, relax and treat yourself to home-made refreshments at reasonable prices.
TUES	tbc	The Shaman Way run by Marianne Reanney	tbc	Exploring modern Shamanism – contact Marianne direct for further details: 01952 583020 or Mob: 07941 539690
TUES	9.30 – 11.30	First Aid TCAT course Tutor: Sam Matthews	19.9.06	NEW - 12 hr course over 6 weeks – Emergency first aid for children & infants.
TUES	1.15 – 3.15	Sociology TCAT Tutor: John Ironmonger	19.9.06	NEW - 30 weeks working towards gaining a GCSE. Identify why you are who you are, understanding society & exploring how it impacts on us and others.
TUES	3 – 6	Youth Café Run by ConneXions	weekly	Drop-in for young people aged 13-19 years old to meet, chat and share in a safe environment, play board games & take part in activities. Free refreshments available.
WED	9 – 11.30	Essential Skills TCAT course Tutor: Carol de Cani	on-going term time	Drop-in to this friendly session, on-going throughout term time. Brush up on your English, Maths & I T skills. Discuss your personal learning programme with the tutor.
WED	9.30 – 11.30	I T Taster Borough of Telford & Wrekin Council Tutor: Kevin Wright	tbc	NEW - 6 week basic IT Taster intended for total beginners.
WED	10.00 – 12.00	Crafts @ CHEC Run by WEA Tutor: Marietta	20.9.06	£1 weekly cost to cover materials NEW - 10 week course. Come along and try your hand at making: paper, felt crafts, decorative boxes, papier mache, jewellery from recycled materials. Knitting, crochet & patchwork.
WED	12.30 – 2.30	First Steps Psychology TCAT Course Tutor: Stuart Goodwin	20.9.06	NEW - taster - 10 week introductory course covering child development – could be used as a basis to study towards a GCSE.
THURS	9:00 – 4:00	Essential Skills TCAT course Tutor: Sandra Scott	continues term time	Drop-in to this friendly session, on-going throughout term time. Brush up on your English & Maths skills. Discuss your personal learning programme with the tutor.
THURS	9.30 – 1.30	Homoeopathy Clinic	alternate Thursdays	By appointment only -The clinic is run by student homoeopaths finishing their clinical training with supervision from Len Marlow, a registered homoeopath with over 15 years experience. Small donation (£3-£5)
FRI	9.30 – 11.30	Women Feeling Fine FREE WEA course Tutor: Oriole Cooper	22.9.06	NEW -10 week discussion-based course for women in confidence building, increasing self-esteem, improving assertiveness skills, positive thinking, communication skills, stress relief, relaxation & fun.
FRI	12.00 – 2.00	How 2 B Happy Tutor: Oriole Cooper	22.9.06	NEW - 5 week course - learn how to welcome happiness into your life, improve your mental well-being, identify your strengths & discover mood enhancing recipes. £25 in advance (=£5 per session). Call Oriole direct on: 01952 882034 (eves) or 582659
FRI	2.15 – 4.15	First Steps to Counselling TCAT Course Tutor: Kath Jones	22.9.06	NEW -10 week introductory course for those interested in gaining an insight into counselling.All courses will be held at CHEC and will run subject to place numbers being sustained. Enquire about fee remission. Places available on first come first served basis

CHILD CARE PROVISION

For information regarding childcare places on courses provided by TCAT, Contact Margarete Poete at TCAT on: 01952 642295 For courses run by the WEA (Workers Education Association): Please contact Sue Blair at WEA on: 01952 583886

For any enquiries regarding the availability of childcare places at CHEC Mates Nursery – contact Mandy Beer at Childcare SOS