Community Engagement

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Community Engagement

We offer free courses and workshops to help you start to learn new skills, be more confident, meet new people, become a volunteer, get a qualification or get a job.*

Please do not worry about coming back to learning as an adult. We understand that adults learn differently to children and our classes are small and very supportive. Even if you did not enjoy school, we are sure that you will enjoy learning now!

You do not need any qualifications to enrol on our courses. Please let us know if you have a disability that might affect your learning so that we can help you.

adult learners making notes in a classroom

Our Courses

Foundation Digital Skills

15 September – 24 November | Monday 9.30am – 12pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

16 September – 25 November | Tuesday 12pm – 2:30pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

22 September – 1 December | Monday 9.30am – 12pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

For further information please contact: cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Moving on with your Digital Skills

25 September – 4 December | Wednesday 12.30pm – 3pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

26 September – 5 December | Thursdays 9.30am – 12pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4BA

For further information please contact: cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Get Connected for Employability

Get Digitally Connected for Employment

24 September – 3 December | Wednesday 12.30pm – 3pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4BA

For further information please contact: cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

New Horizons - Improve your English, maths and digital skills

19 September – 28 November | Friday 9.30am – 12pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury, HP19 9LJ

25 September – 4 December | Thursday 12:30pm – 3pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

To book or for further information please contact Shabana:
07977 611576
cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Digital Drop-ins - Aylesbury and High Wycombe

Are you struggling to use a computer? Or would you just like to use our computers and free wifi?

Come along to one of our free, weekly digital drop-in sessions in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham

Term-time Only

Mondays | 10am – 12pm
Chesham ALC, Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG

Tuesdays | 10am – 12pm
Quarrendon ALC, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

Wednesdays | 10am – 12pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

Use our computers or bring your own device. Support is available if you need it.

For further information please contact: Debbie Garwood: 07770 802497 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Getting to Grips with Word

This course teaches you the basics of Word processing, including document creation, formatting text, and utilising essential tools to enhance your writing.

1 October – 17 December | Wednesday 9.30am – 12pm
Quarrendon Adult Learning Centre, Holman Street, Aylesbury, Hp19 9LJ

*Eligibility criteria apply.

Getting to Grips with PowerPoint

This course teaches you the basics of PowerPoint, including creating slides, formatting text, and use tools to add images and enhance your presentation.

22 September – 1 December | Monday 12.30pm – 3pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

*Eligibility criteria apply.

English For Health and Wellbeing

Join our friendly class to help improve your English.
You will learn speaking and listening skills for Health through Wellbeing activities and conversation. This course is being run in partnership with Public Health.

17 September – 3 December | Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am
Chesham Adult Learning Centre, Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG

Spaces are limited, so book to reserve your place.
by contacting Shabana on 07977 611576, cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Support with travel is available.

*Funded for targeted adults 19 years or over who meet UK residency requirements and who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend adult learning courses, including those on low incomes, job seekers, and others referred by community partner organizations.

Improve your Wellbeing with Art

Explore a range of drawing techniques on our FREE 10-week course

1 October – 10 December | Wednesday 9.30am – 12pm or 12.15pm – 2.45pm
White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham HP5 1AG

Book a place by contacting Debbie Garwood on 07770 802497, cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

*Eligibility requirements apply

Healthy Meals on a Budget using an Air Fryer

30 September – 9 December | Tuesday 9.30am – 12pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

1 October – 10 December | Wednesday 12.30pm – 3pm
Millbrook Adult Learning Centre, Mill End Rd, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

2 October – 11 December | Thursday 12.30pm – 3pm
Elmhurst Adult Learning Centre, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, Hp20 2DB

To find out more about Elmhurst please contact: Debbie Garwood: 07770 802497 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

To find out more about Millbrook please contact: Shabana: 07977 611576 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Crochet for Wellbeing

22 September – 1 December | Monday 10am – 12pm
Millbrook ALC, Mill End Road, High Wycombe HP12 4BA

29 September – 8 December | Monday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Chesham ALC, Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG

3 October – 12 December | Friday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Quarrendon ALC, Holman Street, Aylesbury HP19 9LJ

To find out more about Quarrendon and Chesham please contact: Debbie Garwood: 07770 802497 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

To find out more about Millbrook please contact: Shabana: 07977 611576 or cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

*Courses are funded for adults aged 19 years or over at 1/8/24 who have at least 3 years residency in the UK/EU. Funding for these courses is targeted to support people who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend adult learning courses, including those with qualifications below Level 2 or no qualifications, those on low incomes, jobseekers and others referred by community partner organisations. 

Who are we?

Shabana Farooq
Community Engagement Coordinator
Wycombe

Call or text: 07977 611576

cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Debbie Garwood
Community Engagement Officer
Aylesbury and Chesham

Call or text: 07770 802497

cldevteam@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

What our learners say

I found the short course on getting to know my digital devices very interesting and helpful, it has helped me browse the internet on my phone and tablet confidently ensuring I stay safe online.

I am very grateful for all your help on the digital skills course at Chesham. At the start I didn’t know how to turn on the computer and I have now improved, am more confident and work independently.

Its amazing how much you need maths in your cooking. I have gained more confidence and have experimented more at home, I also have learned more tips on flavouring, this has been such a revelation. I would love to do another course in the future.

I am thoroughly enjoying all the courses and would recommend everyone to see if there is a course for them. It is a great social place where you can go and learn new skills. Everyone is friendly and helpful

Next Steps

We talk to you about what you want to do next – maybe you would like advice on getting a qualification in maths, English or digital skills or a vocational qualification from our wide range of Distance Learning courses. Or maybe you would like to talk to a careers advisor about volunteering or job opportunities.

Click on these links for further information on English, maths and Digital Skills courses.

Information on the National Careers Service

Fairhive Community Hub

Every Tuesday at the Vineyard Church, Aylesbury.

You don’t need to be a Fairhive resident to come to the Hub for advice and support.

Careers Springboard

A free job club for Managers, Professionals and Graduates actively seeking work.

Careers Springboard is a registered charity which offers help and support during your job search. We provide free employment support services for people living in the Chilterns, South Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas, but also welcome people from further afield.