Focus on Lifelong Learning - Oldham Council
Focus on Lifelong Learning - Oldham Council
Focus on Lifelong Learning - Oldham Council
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Community groups using Lifel<strong>on</strong>g <strong>Learning</strong> centres<br />
In additi<strong>on</strong> to Lifel<strong>on</strong>g <strong>Learning</strong> classes many community groups meet in Lifel<strong>on</strong>g <strong>Learning</strong> Centres. Community learning<br />
activities include keep fit, yoga, art, drama, dancing, singing, music, sports groups and many more. Group members pay<br />
a yearly membership fee to the Service for the use of accommodati<strong>on</strong> and facilities. A weekly charge may also be payable<br />
to the group leader/organiser.<br />
Many people take part in community group activities for enjoyment and for pers<strong>on</strong>al fulfilment or intellectual, creative<br />
and physical stimulati<strong>on</strong>. The Government recognises that community learning can transform individual lives, helping to<br />
build c<strong>on</strong>fidence and add to pers<strong>on</strong>al fulfilment. In some cases it can be an important stepping st<strong>on</strong>e to further learning,<br />
qualificati<strong>on</strong>s and more rewarding work.<br />
If you have access to the internet you may wish to have a look at the <strong>on</strong>line toolkit that the government have set up to<br />
help people planning to form community groups: www.selforganisedlearning.com<br />
Details of some of the groups using our premises are below.<br />
Arts and Crafts<br />
Centre Group name Day Time Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
Werneth Park<br />
Centre<br />
Saddleworth<br />
School<br />
Saddleworth<br />
School<br />
Saddleworth<br />
Centre<br />
Saddleworth<br />
Centre<br />
Turf Lane<br />
Centre<br />
Drawing and<br />
Painting Group<br />
Tues 1-3pm New members are welcome.<br />
‘Leaded’ Lights Tues 7-9pm We design and make objects from stained glass using<br />
traditi<strong>on</strong>al techniques. Examples include mirrors, light shades,<br />
windows and boxes. New members are welcome. After a short<br />
introducti<strong>on</strong> to the materials and techniques new members will<br />
need to purchase their own tools and materials.<br />
Painting from<br />
life<br />
Drawing<br />
and painting<br />
workshop<br />
C<strong>on</strong>temporary<br />
art and craft<br />
Tues 7.15-<br />
9.15pm<br />
Some experience in painting and drawing is required. New<br />
members are welcome – please c<strong>on</strong>tact the tutor (John<br />
McCombs) for further informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> 01457 874705 or c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
Saddleworth Lifel<strong>on</strong>g <strong>Learning</strong> Centre.<br />
Wed 1-3pm This is a friendly group where new members are welcome. We<br />
comfortably accept beginners and experts. Individuals can<br />
pursue their own directi<strong>on</strong> or follow Gill’s scheme supplemented<br />
by painting dem<strong>on</strong>strati<strong>on</strong>s. Any<strong>on</strong>e can try a free sessi<strong>on</strong> for<br />
<strong>on</strong>e week. C<strong>on</strong>tact Gill <strong>on</strong> 0161 652 5172.<br />
Thur 1-3pm A lively group exploring all areas of art & craft, for example<br />
c<strong>on</strong>temporary textiles, creative stitch, paper craft, silk painting,<br />
card making. The group is led by c<strong>on</strong>temporary artist T<strong>on</strong>ie<br />
Rigby. New members are welcome.<br />
Creative crafts Tues 1-3pm An informal craft group which suits all levels of ability. Practical<br />
skills and creativity combined, using and developing skills such<br />
as: decoupage; parchment craft; embroidery. We have met at<br />
Turf Lane for several years and also arrange social events. New<br />
members are welcome.<br />
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