Sign language tutor is community star
Congratulations to our sign language tutor Marie Biswell who has been recognised as a ‘community star’ by the Mayor of Aylesbury. Marie was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for her hard work during the pandemic. She has been holding virtual signing sessions for members of the public with much-loved stories and songs, while fundraising […]
Emma Brunt from Chalfont St Peter was furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic from her temporary job in fashion retail. She was watching the evening news when she heard Rishi Sunak announce that he was creating 13000 new work coach jobs across the UK, to boost support for jobseekers and build back an even stronger economy. […]
Tutor Christine Marks continued her sewing courses online during lockdown and her learners have said that it’s given them a lifeline. Here’s what they said: The last 16 weeks of online learning have been a lifeline for me because I have been in Lockdown since October. Learning new skills each week has kept me focused […]
To recognise Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we are holding a free wellbeing workshops on Wednesday 12 May. To book, contact Debbie Garwood on debbie.garwood@buckinghamshire.gov.uk (These workshops are funded for targeted adults aged over 19 who meet UK residency requirements) We also offer flexible online learning courses in Understanding Autism and Awareness of Mental Health […]
To commemorate the wonderful work of Captain Tom Moore, learners Sue, Jacky and Sandra on our Floristry and Flower Arranging course on Wednesdays at Beaconsfield, created this beautiful floral display. They took part in the Captain Tom 100 Challenge and arranged this design with 100 blooms. Contributions will be donated to the Royal British Legion, […]
Our tutor Dawn Oliver was celebrating 25 years teaching for Buckinghamshire Adult Learning last week. She teaches Drawing and Painting classes in the Wycombe and Chiltern regions as well as volunteering in courses for adults with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. Regional Coordinator Cathy Colsell presented Dawn with her award and flowers at Amersham Adult Learning […]
Our sign language tutor Marie Biswell at has been running a Lockdown Sign Songs project and has raised an amazing £945 over 10 weeks for a number of charities including Mind, Young Minds, Childline, Silverline and The Jo Cox Foundation. Anyone is welcome to join even if they have never signed before they are more […]
We have a number of short, five-week courses starting in June. Why don’t you try: Woodwork for Beginners and Improvers Floristry and Flower Arranging Digital Photography Introduction to Shiatsu Spanish – Get by for your holiday Practical Gardening
A number of our health and fitness courses are returning face-to-face from 7 June including: Yoga with Alexander Technique Yoga with Meditation Salsa for Beginners Fitness for Older Men Tai Chi for Improvers It’s also not too late to join our online Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi or Meditation courses which will run until the end […]
Get creative this May on a one or two-day Saturday workshop Workshops include: Still Life and Macro PhotographyAssertiveness and Confidence BuildingSewing for Fashion – Introduction to Pattern CuttingSetting Up a Small Business from Home WorkshopThai Cookery Made Easy WorkshopSilk Painting WorkshopDiscover the Joy of Lino PrintingSign Language Basics for Beginners WorkshopFloristry – Arrangements for Special […]