Adult Community Learning Courses

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1 Adult Community Learning Courses Learning in the heart of your community 1

2 Learning Centres Dear Learners, WELCOME 2 Pontardawe, Neath Central, Neath and Dulais Valley Port Talbot and Afan Valley Coleg Pontardawe, SA8 4EZ, (01639) The Cross CC, Pontardawe, SA8 4HU, (01792) Positive Directions, Milland Road, SA11 1NJ, (01639) Dove Workshop, Banwen, SA10 9LW, (01639) Glynneath TC, SA11 5DB, (01639) Neath Town Council, SA11 1DU, (01639) Neath Civic Centre, SA11 3QZ, (01639) NPTC Group, Queen St Centre, SA11 1DL, (01639) Neath YMCA, SA11 3HG, (01639) Resolven ICC, SA11 4AB, (01639) Skills & Training, Tirmorfa, SA12 7NN, (01639) Croeserw CEC, SA13 3PL, (01639) Taibach CEC, SA13 2BN, (01639) ACL, Tirmorfa, SA12 7NN, (01639) NSA Afan at Bevan Avenue, SA12 9JW, (01639) Neath Port Talbot Adult Community Learning Tel: [email protected] Web: We would like to extend a warm welcome to those of you considering studying with us and hope you enjoy your learning journey. We have some new courses this year such as our Introduction to Health and Social Care, Hospitality Skills and our courses to support parents and their children. Our range of courses will offer you opportunities to improve skills, gain confidence and feel supported as you progress through your learning journey. We hope our prospectus offers you a range of experiences to improve your wellbeing and access the range of clubs and groups delivered in the heart of your community. We look forward to welcoming you. The ACL Team Contact Details Tel: Enrol online: Our Courses 2. Learning Centres 3. Welcome and Contents 4. Enrolment and Course Levels 5. How Much Will my Course Cost? 6. What Kind of Help Will I Get? Our Courses 7. Employability Skills 8. British Sign Language 9. Childcare 10. GCSEs Courses 11. AS and A Levels 12. Essential Study Skills, L2 & Floristry for business 13. Music 14. Food Safety and Hospitality 15. Employability Skills 15. Customer Services and Retail 16. Learning support and Teaching 17.Stepping into Learning 18. Literacy and Numeracy 19. ipads and IT for beginners 19. Digital Imaging 20. Confidence Building 21.Skills for Parents, Carers and Foster Carers 22. Psychology/Counselling Skills 23. ipads to Support a Child 23. Phonics to Support a Child 24. Reading to Support a Child 25. Skills for Life and Well Being 26. Life Skills (cookery and crafts) 27. Libraries 28. Community Groups 29. Community Groups 30. Volunteering with ACL 3

3 Guide to Levels Entry Level Learners with no formal qualifications who wish to gain basic knowledge and skills. Qualifications are offered at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 (E1, E2, E3) in Independent Living Skills, IT and Literacy and Numeracy. Level 1 Learners with little or no knowledge of the subject who want an introduction to routine skills or basic information. Equivalent to: NVQ 1, ABC level 1, GCSE grades D-G. Level 2 Learners who want to learn, apply and interpret information about the subject or skill. Equivalent to: GCSE grades A*-C, NVQ 2. Level 3 Learners who want to explore a subject in detail, with some independent research and reflection on the subject. 4 Enrolment and Course Levels Entry Requirements The majority of ACL classes have no formal entry requirements, but it is expected that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with the written element and compile a portfolio. Any specific entry requirements will be discussed with you at enrolment. How to Enrol There are a number ofways you can enrol: Online Enrol online at or fill in an enrolment form ensuring all three sides are completed. Sign and return it to: Adult Community Learning Tirmorfa Centre, Marine Drive, Sandfields, Port Talbot SA12 7NN Tel: Enrolment forms are available from your local centre or Tirmorfa. Please make cheques payable to NPTCBC. In Person Call in to your local centre (see page 2). You can make payments by cheque or cash (please note that only some centres accept credit card or debit card). Enrolment starts 1st August Term Dates Autumn Term 7th September to 18th December Half Term - 26th Oct to 30th Oct Spring Term 4th January to 24th March Half Term - 15th Feb to 19th Feb Summer Term 11th April to 29th July Half Term - 30th May to 3rd June Additional costs: Accreditation costs for some courses may apply. The following courses have additional exam/assessment fee: ABRSM Piano British Sign Language QCF Childrens s Care, Learning and Development Floristry C&G GCSE How much will my course cost?* No. of weeks/hrs Full Fee Reduced Fee 30 weeks/60 hrs * weeks/40 hrs weeks/20 hrs weeks/16 hrs weeks/12 hrs * fee applies to two instalments of 60.00, a reduction will apply to learners who pay the full fee at the start of the course, i.e for a 30 week course. AS & A Level There may be additional material costs on some courses, particularly practical courses. Your tutor will provide you with more information on what you may need at induction. Refunds: Fees will be refunded in the event that a course is cancelled or moved to an unacceptable location. Refunds for other reasons are not generally given. If a refund is agreed at the discretion of the ACL manager, a 25 administration charge will apply. Concessionary rates are not eligible for refunds unless the course is cancelled or moved. Refunds may take up to 6 weeks to be processed and refunded. Refunds can only be returned in the same way as payments were made, e.g. debit card etc. Cancelled Courses: Information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of production. Please note, courses are subject to numbers. ACL will alter or cancel courses where circumstances demand. 5

4 What kind of help will I get? Our friendly staff are here to support you Employability Skills We provide information and advice on: Stepping into Learning Courses and Training Opportunities Career Options Self Employment CV s and Interview Skills Signposting to: Financial Support Volunteering Opportunities Literacy and Numeracy Support Help with Benefits Specialist Assessments for Reading and Writing Difficulties Contact Alison Vaughan: Tel: / [email protected] Adult Community Learning is partly funded through a franchise agreement with NPTC Group. We work closely with a number of partners to ensure the best for all learners. We aim to provide a high quality learning experience in a range of venues across a large geographical area, to provide learning in the heart of your community. We need your voice to help us meet our goals and are always happy to hear your views. Adult Community Learning are members of the Adult Learning Network and the Learning Promotion Group in conjunction with other learning providers in the Neath Port Talbot area. This group is supported by NIACE Dysgu Cymru (National Institute for Adult Continuing Education) to promote adult learning at different events throughout the year. 6 Learning to help you find work, develop work related skills and increase your employability 7

5 British Sign Language Childcare This course is delivered in a relaxed and fun learning environment. Various methods of teaching are used, e.g. discussion, paired work, games and whole class teaching. Vocabulary includes: weather, family, pets, hobbies, work, school and college. No entry requirements or prior knowledge are necessary for this course. A progression route to BSL Level 2 on successful completion of a Level 1 programme. 8 Agored Cymru Level 1 This course is suitable for learners who are not yet ready for an external assessment and would prefer on-going assignments. Learners will learn to understand and use the basic signs for letters of the alphabet, how to convey basic personal details and basic greetings. Signature Level 1 Signature Level 2 This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop their ability to communicate through BSL, in a range of familiar contexts through participation in lengthy and open-ended exchanges. The course will develop functional communication in BSL via a range of real life, routine and daily experiences. Learners will be able to deal with most routine language tasks and have sufficient grasp of grammar to cope with some nonroutine tasks. A progression route to BSL Level 3 is optional on successful completion of this course. Signature Level 3 Level 3 British Sign Language caters for those who are already competent at Level 2 BSL. Learners will develop advanced knowledge of the structure and function of BSL and develop an understanding of the Deaf Community and deaf Culture. *BSL Signature exams are externally marked* Course Title Level No. of weeks Start Date Day Time Venue Agored Cymru BSL /09/2015 Wed 6.00pm Tirmorfa Signature BSL /09/2015 Mon 6.00pm Tirmorfa Signature BSL Yr /09/2015 Mon 7.00pm Tirmorfa SIgnature BSL Yr /09/2015 Mon 5.00pm Tirmorfa Signature BSL /10/2015 Wed 5.30pm Tirmorfa Introduction to Childcare A practical course to prepare learners for the Level 2 Diploma. Learners explore the social, emotional, physical and creative development of children. Learners are supported to develop literacy skills, numeracy skills and study skills to help them build confidence in supporting literacy and numeracy development with children. Learners recieve support with goal setting and developing skills that are necessary for progression to volunteering and employment, such as CV writing and creating a personal statement. QCF Children s Care, Learning and Development The QCF programme provides an opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification for those caring for children aged 0-19 years of age. Group sessions provide the underpinning knowledge to complement a vocational placement. Tutors assist with the development of the skills knowledge and aptitude required for this challenging and stimulating vocational area. Learners receive support to develop a personal evidence portfolio for assessment. Tutors provide feedback on practical observations as well as assessed portfolio work. Learners receive support with goal setting to encourage constant growth. Entry requirements: * work placement of 6 hours per week * application for a DBS disclosure during the first few weeks of programme * screening to identify skill levels for literacy Introduction to Childcare & Phonics E3, /09/2015 Tue 9.30 Glynneath Introduction to Childcare & Phonics E3, /11/2015 Tue Tirmorfa QCF Children s Care NEW COURSE /09/2015 Fri Tirmorfa QCF Children s Care, Learning & Dev /09/2015 Thur Tirmorfa 9

6 English and Mathematics AS and A2 English and Creative Writing GCSE Mathematics GCSE English Language A one year course following the WJEC linear syllabus at Higher/ Foundation level. The course covers number, algebra, data handling, shape and measure. Some calculator work is involved. Some follow up work at home is required. A one year course following the WJEC Unitised syllabus at Higher/ Foundation level. The course looks at spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as different types of writing e.g. descriptive stories, letters, speeches and persuasive writing. Some follow up work at home is required. AS Level English A2 Level English A one year course following the WJEC syllabus which includes poetry, literary and non-literary writing and English grammar devices. The course also includes the study of two texts (from a prescribed WJEC list). Some follow up work at home is required. A one year course following on from the AS level course, including the study of a Shakespeare play and a choice of other set texts (from a prescribed WJEC list). Some follow up work at home is required. GCSE English Literature A one year course following the WJEC syllabus at Higher/Foundation level. AS Level Creative Writing A2 Level Creative Writing 10 The course includes the study of poetry, a Shakespeare play and a choice of three texts (from a prescribed WJEC list). Some follow up work at home is required. GCSE English Language /09/2015 Wed 6.30pm Croeserw CEC GCSE English Language /09/2015 Tue 5.00pm Glynneath TC GCSE English Language /09/2015 Wed 12.30pm Tirmorfa GCSE English Language /09/2015 Mon 12.30pm DOVE GCSE English Literature /09/2015 Tue 7.00pm Glynneath TC GCSE Mathematics /09/2015 Mon 5.00pm Glynneath TC GCSE Mathematics /09/2015 Wed 4.30pm Croeserw CEC GCSE Mathematics /09/2015 Wed 9.30am Tirmorfa A one year course following the AQA syllabus, studying and composing fictional and non-fiction writing. The course is made up of 60% coursework and 40% examination. Some follow up work at home is required. A one year course following on from the AS level course, studying and composing fiction and non-fiction writing. The course is made up of 60% coursework and 40% examination. Some follow up work at home is required. AS Level English /09/2015 Thurs 7.00pm Neath YMCA A2 Level English /09/2015 Thurs 5.00pm Neath YMCA AS Creative Writing /09/2015 Mon 7.00pm Glynneath TC 11

7 Essential Study Skills What are Essential Study Skills? If your course is a work-related (vocational) qualification you may require numeracy skills and/or literacy skills to meet your compentency in the workplace. A study skills class will be required to complement your main programme of study and support you to develop these skills. You will complete a screening activity with a specialist literacy and numeracy assessor who will support you to identify your strengths and areas for improvement. Your programme of learning will be planned according to these needs and the demands of your vocational setting. Teaching is multi-sensory and suitable for adults with learning difficulties and a range of different abilities. Your vocational assessor will also provide support by using your assessment portfolio to identify your strengths and areas for improvement and developing your literacy and or numeracy skills via your main programme of study. Qualifications can include Essential Skills or GCSEs. Courses are delivered throughout the year by liaising with your vocational tutor, or the ALN Team Leader on Floristry Techniques Suitable for absolute beginners through to level 3. All aspects of floristry covered including: Button Holes Table centres Bouquets Flower arranging in a vase Funeral tributes Special occasions Wedding arrangements The history of floristry Floristry City & Guilds Creative Skills in Floristry Become a qualified florist, with the business skills needed to run your own floristry shop or learn how to put together professional displays for weddings, funerals and other events. This course will equip learners with the skills to produce professional designs from hand-ties and bouquets to weddings and floral tributes. C & G Floristry 2, /09/2015 Tue 9.30am The Cross Floristry Techniques 1,2, /09/2015 Tue 6.00pm The Cross This is a fun and friendly class for adults who would like help to develop their reading and writing skills to support their personal, family, or work-related goals. The course helps learners to read and understand with increasing speed and accuracy. It covers writing skills including grammar, punctuation and spelling. On progression to a L3 Vocational programme, study skills will extend to research skills and critical analysis. 12 Literacy Numeracy This is a fun and friendly class for adults who would like help to improve their numeracy skills to support their work-related goals. The course focuses on developing number sense and improves understanding of the range of skills needed for measuring and handling data. Learners work in a supportive environment that encourages them to understand and learn from mistakes so that they can interpret these within a vocational context as they develop their skills. Music Music Theory Level 3 Music Theory is an accredited course gaining a qualification through the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music. This is a challenging course with opportunities to learn basic harmony, figured bass, composition and will increase your general musical knowledge. UCAS points are awarded with these advanced level 3 ABRSM grades. Piano Grade 3 Theory /09/2015 Fri 12.30pm Neath YMCA 13

8 Food Safety and Hospitality Employability Skills Customer Services & Retail Skills Food Safety HABC Food Safety Award Hospitality Introduction to Hospitality Employability Skills Customer Services and Retail Skills This award is an industry recognised qualification and has been developed with the Sector Skills Councils. Under UK legislation, anyone who handles food as part of their job role must be supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene relevant to their job role. Courses will run in 2016, details to follow. During this course learners will discover the basics of the hospitality industry including the wide variety of outlets that offer these types of services. In particular you will learn what types of job roles are available in various outlets. In addition what typical job roles are available in the industry as well as finding out where you can obtain further training and gain more qualifications. These courses are delivered throughout the year on demand. If you are interested in this course, please contact us on : Or visit our website for more information : Food Safety Award /08/2015 Mon 5.30pm DOVE Workshops Food Safety Award / Mon 9.00am Glynneath TC Food Safety Award /10/2015 Tue 9.00am Tirmorfa Centre How to improve your job prospects through effective job searching to increase opportunities. You will learn how to complete job applications, build your CV which stands out from others and how to get your CV noticed. You will learn interview skills, learn how to project yourself, how to come across in a positive way and body language communication. Interview techniques deal with tough questions and the vital area of how to prepare. Some of these courses are FREE By demand, these courses are delivered throughout the year. If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact us on: Or visit our website for more information: You will find out that customer services aren t just about a desk at the front of the store. It covers the whole business, from making items easy to find, how shops provide information to customers, how to record and deal with complaints efficiently as well as the important aspect of finding out what customers need. Job opportunities and the general skills that employers require are also covered. Retail Skills goes through the important skills that are required to be a successful sales person. Added to this you will discover the psychology of the sales process and the techniques such as rapport building, finding out what a customer really wants, product demonstrations, how to greet customers effectively and the use of body language. To enrol online please click on Education and Training Employability Skills /09/2015 Mon 9.30am Glynneath TC 14 15

9 Learning Support and Teaching Stepping into Learning Level 2 Award in Supporting Essential Skills This course supports learners who are planning to work (or currently working) with adults and young people who need assistance with reading and writing skills. Such employability skills are useful for anyone working or vounteering within front line sevices. A progression route into teaching literacy to adults and young people is available on successful completion of this course. It covers strategies to engage with and support adults and young people with literacy needs within the classroom or an alternative learning environment. Learners develop skills in how to support the development of reading, writing, spelling, speaking and listening skills. A placement of four hours is required. Learners will receive support with this and ACL aim to offer placements within their own basic skills provision as much as possible. Level 3 Certificate in Essential Skills Practitioners This course supports learners who are planning to teach (or are currently teaching) adults and young people who need assistance with reading and writing skills. A progression route into teaching numeracy or digital literacy to adults and young people is available on successful completion of this course. It covers strategies to engage with and support adults and young people with literacy needs within the classroom or an alternative learning environment. Learners develop skills in how to teach the development of reading, writing and speaking and listening skills. The entry requirement for this course is personal literacy skills at L2 or above, or an equivalent qualification, such as GCSE English Grade C or above. Applicants will need to undergo screening regardless of their qualifications and/or experience. Learners must source a placement that will enable them to deliver a minimum of fifteen hours teaching and will need to undergo two observations in their workplace or voluntary setting. The placement setting may require a DBS. This fee is free to volunteers. Otherwise, the employer must cover the cost. Learning to support first steps into learning and develop confidence and social skills For further information please contact Jo on Tel:

10 Literacy for Beginners This is a fun and friendly class for adults who are unable to read and write, or are just beginning to read and write. The course teaches adults how to read and write from scratch, using a mixture of phonics, language experience work and word building. Teaching is multisensory and suitable for adults with learning difficulties. The class supports volunteers who work alongside learners, providing a high ratio of support. Improve your Literacy Skills This is a fun and friendly class for adults who would like help to develop their reading and writing skills to support their personal, family, or work-related goals. The course helps learners to read and understand with increasing speed and accuracy. It covers writing skills including grammar, punctuatiuons and spelling. The class were highly commended in the NPT Learner Awards Essential Skills Improve your Numeracy Skills This is a fun and friendly class for adults who would like help to improve their numeracy skills to support their personal, family or work-related goals. The course teaches adults to develop their number sense and improve their understanding of the range of skills needed for measuring and handling data. Learners work in a safe and supportive environment that encourages them to learn from the mistakes they make as they develop their skills. Teaching is multi-sensory and suitable for adults with learning difficulties and a range of different abilities. Literacy for beginners PE-E /09/15 Tue am Taibach CEC Improve Your Literacy E3-L /09/15 Tue pm Taibach CEC Improve Your Numeracy E3-L /09/15 Thurs pm Taibach CEC 18 Web Wise for Work This short course is for learners who are new to computers and want to use a computer at a basic level. The course covers switching on the computer, using a keyboard and mouse, writing a simple document such as a CV and using the internet for ing. There is an opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Web Wise for Work, on successful completion. Digital Lifestyle This course is suitable for beginners through to intermediate computer users. Aimed at learners who wish to learn about using computers for everyday activities including online searching, online banking, , YouTube, computer security and more. Computers ipads This short course will teach learners all they need to know about how to get started with using an ipad. Learners will learn how to use Safari to: browse the internet safely, search the appstore and download apps, connect to the internet, use itunes, access s on the ipad and carry out maintenance and back ups. Digital Imaging This course covers the basics of using Adobe Photoshop. Learners will learn how to open Photoshop, import files and make basic adjustments e.g. brightness, contrast and how to save and close files. Digital Imaging is for NEW learners only Web Wise for Work E, /09/2015 Mon 1.15pm Tirmorfa Web Wise for Work E, /09/2015 Tue 6.30pm Glynneath TC Web Wise for Work /09/2015 Wed 10.00am Croeserw CEC ipads for beginners E 24 17/09/2015 Thur 9.00am Taibach CEC Introduction to ipads /09/2015 Wed 1.00pm Croeserw CEC ipad for Improvers /09/2014 Thur 1.00pm Tirmorfa Digital Lifestyle E,1, /09/2015 Mon 6.30pm DOVE Digital Imaging 1, /09/2015 Fri 1.00pm DOVE 19

11 Confidence Building Confidence Building Courses Skills for Parents, Carers and Foster Carers Gain the essential skills to enable you to build the confidence you need to enter the workplace The course covers how our behaviour effects others in positive and negative ways. How self awareness helps us to make positive choices to change for the better. Making the right choices has a positive impact for the future. In addition learners will be informed of how their new skills will increase their chances of gaining employment as well as the particular roles that may suit them By demand, these courses are delivered throughout the year. If you are interested in this course, please contact us on: Or visit our website for more information: Some of these courses are FREE Learning more ways to support children Confidence Building E, /09/2015 Fri 12.30pm Glynneath TC with phonics, reading, ipads and Tablets 20 21

12 Psychology and Counselling ipads &Phonics to Support a Child Child Psychology A practical course that uses experiments and case studies to understand the relationship between parent and child. Topics include: language and development, gender and does media play a part? Also available at level 2 and 3. Psychology An introduction to psychology, providing a basis for progression. Gives an understanding of methods of psychology, using critical thinking skills and developing your writing skills. 22 Criminal Psychology In this course you will get the chance to critically discuss the definition of criminal behaviour and approaches to understanding and solving crime. Topics include: behavioural profiling, forensic psychology and more. Counselling Would you like to learn more about the skills required to be a good listener? If you are thinking about working in an advice/guidance role, or if you work closely with the public including children. This course is an excellent introduction to the role of a counsellor. Courses will start 2016 GCSE Psychology A one year GCSE course following the AQA syllabus. You will learn to design and conduct informal classroom research using a variety of methods. You will learn how to analyse data and research the principles of conditioning. Some work will be required at home to complete the course in a year. Psychology /10/2015 Fri 9.30am Tirmorfa Child Psychology /10/2015 Thur 12.30pm Tirmorfa Child Psychology /10/2015 Thur 6.00pm DOVE GCSE Psychology /09/2015 Tue 6.30pm Glynneath TC Counselling 1 10 Jan 2016 TBC TBC Tirmorfa Criminal Psychology /10/2015 Thur 9.30am Croeserw CEC ipads to Support a Child This course is suitable for parents, carers and grandparents who wish to understand how they can safely use mobile technology with a child, to support their literacy and numeracy skills. All resources for the course are provided by Adult Community Learning and no prior experience of using an ipad, is necessary. Learners experience a wide range of digital applications designed to improve reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation, story-writing skills and number skills. This helps them identify their own strengths and areas for improvement, as well as understanding how they might support a child. Digital applications are fun, engaging and multi-sensory so they are useful for parents and carers who support children with learning difficulties. Learners create a review of digital applications and rate their usefulness. This peer support encourages continued learning after the course is completed. Our ipads for Beginners course would complement this course and extend a learners personal digital skills. Our Reading to Support a Child and Phonics to Support a Child courses might also provide useful knowledge and skills to enable parents and carers to support a child. Phonics to Support a Child This course supports parents, carers and those working with children and adults with weak reading and writing skills. Learners experience the skills required for effective decoding (sounding out) and encoding (spelling) first-hand, so that they can better understand how adults and children learn to read and spell with phonics. The course helps learners to understand how to build ample and consistent foundations to support a child or adult to develop their skills. The skills covered include pronounciation of the phonetic sounds, blending the sounds, constructing words, letter strings and rule-based phonics e.g. silent letters, etc. A progression route onto Supporting a Child with Reading at Level 1 is available on successful completion of this course. ipads to Support a Child may also complement this programme of learning. 23

13 Reading to Support a Child Supporting a Child with Reading Level 1 Skills for Life and Well Being This programme is used as an introduction to reading with children. Topics include theory on methods to help children learn to read, approaches to help children learn to read and more. The main tasks are to read with children and to produce reading props such as games, flash cards, worksheets etc. to encourage reading for pleasure Supporting a Child with Reading Level 2 The course begins with book levelling, to enable learners to select books for children that are appropriate to their ability to encourage reading for pleasure. Learners will spend time reading with two children and will learn the theory that underpins development. This covers phonics, reading barriers, reading strategies and the reading environment. A DBS disclosure is required for these courses. These courses are held in schools throughout Neath Port Talbot. By demand, they can be delivered throughout the year. If you are interested in these courses, please contact us on: Or visit our website for more information: Some of these courses are FREE Learning how to improve health and well being. Why not start a Course, join a Club, Group or Library? 24 25

14 Skills for Life and Well Being Community Groups and Libraries Events at Libraries This course will provide learners with the skills for independent living. Cookery topics include: Health and safety within the kitchen Learning to make hot and cold drinks Following recipes Food preparation skills e.g. chopping Learning how to make snacks Using kitchen appliances safely How to clean up afterwards Working together and socialising over lunch to develop communication skills Cooking for health Simple shopping skills including counting money, understanding money values and working out change. Arts and Crafts sessions provide learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge of various crafts such as mosaics, weaving, painting etc. to develop fine motor skills and problem solving skills. This course will build confidence to help learners to shop independently, recognise ingredients and use money safely. Simple and fun with lots of enjoyable activities. The reduced fee of 25 will apply to this course for all participants. Courses can also be run on demand. For more information please contact us on Independent Living Skills Entry 30 21/09/2015 Mon 10.00am Taibach CEC Independent Living Skills Entry 30 21/09/2015 Mon 12.30pm Taibach CEC Independent Living Skills Entry 30 23/09/2015 Wed 1.00pm Taibach CEC There are many events throughout the year at NPT Libraries and Community Managed Libraries. To get a full listing of events and details you can visit and click on Libraries then Whats on at our libraries. Activities include: Laptop, ipad and Computer Classes Family History Job Clubs Foodwise for Life Coffee Mornings Reading Groups I.T. Help with Communities 2.0 Writers Groups Lego Clubs Libraries Baglan Cwmafan Glynneath Neath Pontardawe Port Talbot Sandfields Skewen Community Managed Libraries Blaengwynfi Briton Ferry Cwmllynfell Cymmer Afan Gwaun Cae Gurwen Resolven Seven Sisters Taibach Ystalyfera 26 27

15 28 Community Groups and Libraries Community Groups Community Groups are held at various centres across Neath Port Talbot and are run by members of the community. Some will have tuition included whereas others are social groups. Please ring the contact numbers below for more information. Club Location Start Date Day Time Contact Telephone Archery Taibach CEC Ongoing Wed 4.30pm CC Attendant Afan Nedd Art Group Taibach CC Ongoing Wed 6.00pm CC Attendant Fane Art Group Glynneath TC Ongoing Wed 1.00pm Glynneath TC Art Club Ynysmeudwy Hall 17/09/2015 Thur 9.30am ACL Art Club The Cross CC Ongoing Wed 1.30pm CC Attendant Art Group Taibach CC Ongoing Wed 10.00am CC Attendant Afan Nedd Art Group Taibach CC Ongoing Wed 6.00pm CC Attendant Art Group Ystalyfera Ongoing Wed 6.00pm Ystalyfera Staff Arwelfa Day Centre Croeserw CEC Ongoing Various 9.00am CEC Attendant Bingo Croeserw CEC Ongoing Wed 5.45pm CEC Attendant Bobbin & Lace Taibach CC Ongoing Tue 6.00pm CC Attendant Bridge Club Taibach CC Ongoing Mon 6.00pm CC Attendant Calligraphy Neath YMCA Ongoing Wed 11.00am Neath YMCA Craft Group Ystalyfera Ongoing Mon 1.00pm Ystalyfera Staff Craft/Crochet Group Mozart Drive CC Ongoing Wed 1.00pm CC Attendant Creative Writing Group Glynneath TC Ongoing Thur 10.00am Glynneath TC Creative Social Group Glynneath TC Ongoing Mon 10.00am Glynneath TC Crochet Group Glynneath TC Ongoing Thur 10.00am Glynneath TC Crochet Group DOVE Ongoing Tue/Wed 9.30am DOVE Dog Training Taibach CEC From Oct TBC TBC Taibach CEC Fostering Groups Taibach CC Ongoing Various Various CC Attendant Funky Fit Croeserw CEC Ongoing Tue 6.00pm CEC Attendant Goytre Football Taibach CEC Ongoing Thur 4.30pm CC Attendant Guitar Playing Neath YMCA 22/09/2015 Tue 6.00pm Andrew Milner Family History DOVE Ongoing Wed 5.00pm DOVE French DOVE Ongoing Tue 11.00am DOVE IT Social Club Glynneath TC Ongoing Tue 1.00pm Glynneath TC IT Drop in Sessions Neath YMCA Ongoing Mon 9.30am Neath YMCA Jewellery and Craft Cwmgors CC Ongoing Thur 6.00pm Jackie Domingo Jewellery Group DOVE Ongoing Tue 9.30am DOVE Junior Youth Club Croeserw CEC Ongoing Mon 4.00pm CEC Attendant Just Digital Taibach CEC Ongoing Wed 11.00am CC Atendant Karate Taibach CC Ongoing Mon 6.00pm CC Attendant Karate Taibach CC Ongoing Thur 6.00pm CC Attendant Model Cars Taibach CEC From Oct TBC TBC Taibach CEC Community Groups and Libraries Community Groups Community Groups are held at various centres across Neath Port Talbot and are run by members of the community. Some will have tuition included whereas others are social groups. Please ring the contact numbers below for more information. Club Location Start Date Day Time Contact Telephone Musical Keyboard Ynysmeudwy Hall 25/09/2015 Fri 10.00am ACL Musical Keyboards Ynysmeudwy Hall 22/09/2015 Tue 10.00am ACL Musical Keyboards Ynysmeudwy Hall 23/09/2015 Wed 10.00am ACL Needlecraft Croeserw CEC Ongoing Tue 5.45pm CEC Attendant Parent & Toddler Taibach CC Ongoing Fri 12.00pm CC Attendant Group Photography Taibach CEC Ongoing Wed 11.00am CC Attendant Piano Neath YMCA Ongoing Tue 11.30am Neath YMCA Piano Neath YMCA Ongoing Wed 9.30am Neath YMCA Playgroup Croeserw CEC Ongoing Fri 12.30pm CEC Attendant Port Quilters Taibach CC Ongoing Mon 9.30am CC Attendant Port Talbot Wheelers Taibach CC Ongoing Fri 6.00pm CC Attendant Pottery Sandfields CEC Ongoing Mon 9.30am CC Attendant Rheola Walled Garden Volunteers Day Glynneath TC Ongoing Wed All Day Glynneath TC Senior Youth Croeserw CEC Ongoing Mon 6.00pm CEC Attendant Sewing Group Ystalyfera Ongoing Tue 1.00pm Ystalyfera Staff Sewing Group Ystalyfera Ongoing Wed 9.30am Ystalyfera Staff Sewing Group Baglan CC Ongoing Wed 9.30am CC Attendant Sewing Group Baglan CC Ongoing Thur 6.00pm CC Attendant Sewing Group Baglan Ongoing Thur 10.00am CC Attendant Sewing Group Mozart Drive CC Ongoing Wed 6.00pm CC Attendant Sewing Group Taibach CEC Ongoing Wed 10.00am CC Attendant Spinners and Weavers The Cross CC Ongoing Tue 9.00am The Cross CC Stitch by Stitch Taibach CC Ongoing Thur 6.00pm Taibach CC Sugarcraft DOVE 24/09/2015 Thur 1.30pm Neath YMCA Sugarcraft Neath YMCA 21/09/2015 Mon 9.30am Neath YMCA Sugarcraft Neath YMCA 22/09/2015 Wed 9.30am Neath YMCA TACS Taibach CC Ongoing Sat 1.30pm CC Attendant Taibach OAP Taibach CC Ongoing Thur 1.00pm CC Attendant Taibach Social Club Taibach CC Ongoing Mon 1.00pm CC Attendant Ukulele Neath YMCA Ongoing Wed 2.00pm Neath YMCA Ukulele Neath YMCA Ongoing Fri 9.30am Neath YMCA Welsh (Fluent) DOVE Ongoing Thur 9.30am DOVE Youth Club Taibach CEC Ongoing Thur 6.00pm CC Attendant

16 Volunteer with Adult Community Learning Sparing a few hours of your time to volunteer with Adult Community Learning can be a brilliant way to make a difference and gain valuable work experience. Meet interesting people, boost your confidence and gain life changing skills. Volunteer for Adult Community Learning at any of our classes. If you are looking for a new challenge or a change of career, spending a few months at Adult Community Learning is a great way to hone your skills. We offer various placements at our local learning centres, with opportunity to gain experience in areas as diverse as digital media, classroom support and various other projects. We can provide you with an Agored Cymru certificate to acknowledge your time with us, which can be added to your CV. Volunteering for us is very flexible and can be arranged to suit your needs. 30 For more information contact Jo on: Tel: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you.