SummerCourses

in

SheffieldThese are additional courses to our

exisiting provision, which can be found on our website www.wea.org.uk/yh

Yoga & Relaxation for the Over 50’sTutor: Patricia Street Starts: Thursday 19 April 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 10 sessionsVenue: Church Of The Nazarene, Northcote Road, Heeley Green, Sheffield S2 3ATLearn gentle yoga and relaxation exercises for both mind and body. No previous experience necessary. Mixed class.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Beginners PhotoshopTutor: David Pittaway Starts: Wednesday 18 April, 7.00 - 9.00 pm for 10 sessions Venue: WEA Sheffield Learning Centre, 3 Vicarage Road, Sheffield S9 3RHAn introduction to the industry standard software of Photoshop. Learn how to manipulate digital images and create stunning effects.For more information and to book on the course contact: David Pittaway on 0114 261 5426 or to book online www.wea.org/yh

“Know Your Sheffield” Local History Trips: Tutor: Robin FielderStarts: Monday 16 April 2012, 6.00 - 8.00 pm for 10 sessions Venue: The Circle [VAS], 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FWExplore the history of Sheffield through walks, talks and trips. From Tudors, growth of cutlery and steel, how Victorian Sheffielders lived, to the 20th century city. Suits beginners, and people building on existing knowledge. Trip programme from robin-lrf@virginmedia.com or 0114 258 0575. To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Appreciating Contemporary Art 1950 to 2000Tutor: Emma Bulley Starts: Tuesday 17 April 2012, 1.00 - 3.00pm for 4 sessionsVenue: St Oswalds Church, 2 Bannerdale Road, Sheffield S7 2DLAre you baffled by contemporary art? This brief introduction will help you to think critically and understand different types of art and ideas about art.

Wildlife of the Sheffield AreaTutor: Paul ArdronVenue: St Oswalds Parish Church, Bannerdale Road, Sheffield S7 2DLStarts: Thursday 19 April 2012, 7.00 - 9.00pm for 10 sessionsThis term we will be going out and about to see

Sheffield’s wonderful wildlife. We will take in upland sites, lowlands, woodlands, grasslands, moorlands, rivers and reservoirs, limestone country etc. and focus on the types of wildlife particularly relevant to the season ie. flowering plants, insects and breeding birds.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Painting and Drawing For AllTutor: Veronique OodianStarts: Thursday 19 April 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 10 sessions Venue: Activity Room, Millennium Galleries, SheffieldExplore practical painting and drawing techniques using a variety of media within a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels welcome.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Drama for allTutor: Michaela HarmstonStarts: Information Session Wednesday 18 April 10.00 - 12.00 noon , Course starts Wednesday 25 April 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 10 sessionsVenue: Grange Crescent Activity Hub, 105 Grange Crescent, S11 8AZThis course will use workshop techniques to explore characters, situations and various styles within drama. Learn how to explore, create, and express yourself in a fun experimental way. Themes, games and suggestions from the group will shape the direction of the sessions and enable participation from everybody.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Home Sweet Home?Tutor: Graham BirkinStarts: Wednesday 18 April, 12.00 - 2.30 pm for 6 sessions Venue: Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, Sheffield, S10 2FDCome along to this new discussion course to explore the changing face of Sheffield and our communities. Some of the issues we will look at are: refugees and the experience of “home” and “belonging”; global migrations and Sheffield; accessing work, education, and voluntary activity and links with people’s countries of origin.Fees: £47.25 full fee, £3.00 for those on means-tested benefitsTo book: please contact: Abdi 07776 277 179 or Yusef 07870812202

Writing for ChildrenTutor: Liz CashdanStarts: Friday 20 April 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 10 sessions Venue: Quaker Meeting House,10 St James Street Sheffield S1 2EWIf you are interested in children’s writing andwriting for children then this course is for you.We will explore a range of children’s writing and

Sheffield course fees will be Full £63.00 for 10 sessions. Registration Fee £3.00 unless stated in the course description.Registration Fee: (only payable by learners on an eligible benefit).

you will be encouraged to develop your own work. To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Lip Reading (Mixed Class)Tutor: Rachel FrithStarts: Monday 16 April 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 10 sessionsVenue: St Mary’s Walkley Parish Community Hall, South Road, Sheffield S6 3TDCome along to this friendly and supportive class where you can develop your skills in lip reading and communication. Find out about local services, support groups, information and equipment for the hard of hearing.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

The Art of PhotographyTutor: Paula KirbyStarts: Wednesday 18 April 2012, 1.00 - 3.00pm for 10 session Venue: SOAR Works, Knutton Road, Sheffield S5 9NU This new course will help you cut through the jargon of digital photography. It is a mix of theory and practice and is suitable for those wanting to improve from ‘happy snapping’ and take a more professional approach. To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Spanish for BeginnersTutor: Pete BirdStarts: Thursday 19 April 2012, 1.00 - 3.00 pm for 5 sessions Venue: St Oswalds Parish Church, Bannerdale Road, Sheffield S7 2DLCost: £31.50 full fee £3.00 if in receipt of means tested benefitIn just 10 hours you can begin to master the language, gain more confidence and communicate in the way you’ve always wanted to! Come on, Step into Spring and have some fun whilst learning a new language.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Family History Detectives (with internet)

Tutor: Christine MakisonStarts: Friday 20 April, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 10 sessions Venue: WEA Sheffield Learning Centre, 3 Vicarage Road, Sheffield S9 3RHThis course is for anyone wanting to find out how to research their family history on the internet. Subjects covered will include:- where to begin; record offices and archives; civil registration; parish records; census; newspapers; photographs; memorial inscriptions.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Family History Detectives (the wider picture)

Tutor: Christine MakisonStarts: Friday 20 April, 1.00 - 3.00 pm for 10 sessions Venue: WEA Sheffield Learning Centre, 3 Vicarage Road, Sheffield S9 3RHHaving discovered some of your family history going back into the nineteenth century and beyond have you ever wondered what life might have been really like for your ancestors.This discussion group will look at various topics to find out what the wider picture might have been for them. Topics which might be included are:- housing; social welfare; health; money; transport; politics; religion.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Community Interpreting: Essential Skills and KnowledgeTutor: Justyna WilczewskaStarts: Saturday 5 May 2012, 9.30 - 3.00 pm for 12 sessions Venue: WEA Sheffield Learning Centre, 3 Vicarage Road, Sheffield S9 3RHAre you a refugee or A2/A8 EU Migrant? Are you fluent in English as well as another language spoken in South Yorkshire? Would you like to develop your interpreting skills? This course, funded by the Big Lottery through the Metropolitan Support Trust, will focus on interpreting skills, the role of the interpreter and the issues this raises and agency knowledge (e.g. health, social services, education). The course includes case studies and practical work, and successful participants will gain an Open College Network certificate at level 2/3.For further information and an application form, please contact Rachel Medina on 0114 278 0460. Applications must be returned to Station Foyer, 95 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8HT by Friday 20 April 2012. Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment session on Saturday 28 April 2012.Cost: £55.00

French for BeginnersTutor: Miroslava KabuikaStarts: Friday 20 April 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 noon for 5 sessions Venue: St Oswalds Parish Church, Bannerdale Road, Sheffield S7 2DLCost: £31.50 full fee £3.00 if in receipt of means tested benefitParlez-vous français? In just 10 hours you can begin to master the language, gain more confidence and communicate in the way you’ve always wanted to! You are welcome to join us to learn French in a relaxed, friendly environment, and have fun.To book a place: Telephone: 0114 242 3609 or Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.uk

Sheffield course fees will be Full £63.00 for 10 sessions. Registration Fee £3.00 unless stated in the course description.Registration Fee: (only payable by learners on an eligible benefit).

For a full list of our other funders please see the website www.wea.org.uk/yh

If you would like to find out more about a particular course or to get more general information please contact us using the numbers listed below:

Workers’ Educational Association: Yorkshire & Humber Region General Enquiries: Tel: 0114 242 3609 Email: yhsouthwest@wea.org.ukWebsite: www.wea.org.uk/yh Address: 3 Vicarage Road, Attercliffe, Sheffield S9 3RH

For up-to-date information contact 0114 242 3609 or visit our website www.wea.org.uk/yh

Contact

Is the course right for me?If you haven’t done so already, you can find out whether the course is suitable for you by either ringing the number listed alongside the course information, or contact 0114 242 3609.Come along to the first session without obligation so that you can see if the course suits your needs.

How do I join a course?It is usually possible to just turn up at the first meeting but we would encourage you to find out more beforehand. To do this please contact 0114 242 3609. If pre-booking is required details are given with the course information.

How much will I pay?For the majority of courses you will have to pay a fee. The fees to be paid are shown against each course or on the page where the course appears.The WEA receives public funding for the majority of its courses which supplement the fees paid by students and sponsors. For most of our courses, this funding is only available for people who are 19 or over - if they were born before 31 August 1992. If you are younger than this please contact WEA Regional Office for advice.You are entitled to FREE tuition if you are in receipt of or are dependent upon someone in receipt of:l Job Seekers’ Allowance l Employment Support Allowance in the Work Related Activity Group l Council Tax Benefit l Income Support l Housing Benefit l Working Tax Credit l Pension Guarantee Credit l Asylum SeekerHowever, a registration fee would be payable and the amount is £3.00 per course.

Are your venues easily accessible?Many of our venues have disabled access but please check with us beforehand as we can supply a portable ramp if needed. Information for most of our venues is available on the regional website.

I have difficulties with reading and writing. Can I still join a course?Yes, not only are our courses open to everyone but we can also help you to improve your reading, writing and maths.

My eyesight/hearing is poor. Can I still come along?Of course you can. Again let us know in advance and we can supply you with enlarged/Braille materials or a hearing loop if necessary.

Your questions answeredWe will do everything we can to make your learning experience with us a positive one.