There are a lot of different courses that you can do.
Here are some of them:
Drama, cookery, art, gardening, working in a shop, reading and writing,
numbers, computers.
There is a course about learning about different types
of jobs.
There is a course for people who would find the other
courses difficult. It is called the LEAF award.
Some of the courses are to prepare you to go on to get a
qualification. You get a qualification on some of the courses. Some are
to study as a hobby.
What days and times is it on?
Different courses are on different days. Some are long
courses. Some are just for 2 hours a week.
Does it cost anything?
It is free if you are on benefits.
Who do I need to talk to?
If you want a book about all the courses at the college
ring Student Services on (0191) 200 4000.
If you want to talk about the courses for disabled people, ring Dave
Ritson on (0191) 200 4076.
How do I get there?
Most of the courses are held in the Trevelyan Building.
This is where most of the college buildings are, in Rye Hill. You can
get a bus along Scotswood Road, or walk from the railway station.
Cookery and drama are held at John Marley Centre. This
is on Whickham View in Scotswood (buses 30,32 and 38).
What sort of people go?
Some of the courses are for everyone. Some are just for
people with learning disabilties.
What about lunch?
There are canteens in the Trevelyan Building and John
Marley Centre.
There are a lot of different courses. They change quite
often. The courses are mostly about speaking up and being independent.
They use a lot of drama. Some are about independant living skills. Some
are about preparing for work. Some are about using a computer. Most of
the courses use drama.
The courses at Skills for People are all planned and
run by learning disabled people. They include group talks, drama,
videos and information in pictures.
At the moment they only have courses for groups who can pay. They hope to start doing other courses soon.
What days and times is it on?
Different courses are on different days. Ask when you
ring.
Does it cost anything?
The courses cost £2 a day.
Who do I need to talk to?
Ring Skills for People on (0191) 281 8737
and they will tell you what is happening.
What about lunch?
Lunch is included for all day courses. It is usually a
buffet, pizza or fish and chips. :
How do I get there?
The building is called Key House. It is on Tankerville
Place in Jesmond. It is about half way between Jesmond and West Jesmond
Metro stations. It is quite difficult to find on the bus, but if you
ring someone might be able to show you the way the first time. If you
need a taxi, they can get one.
Learn how to use computers. Borrow the computers to
look on the internet. Do courses about digital photography, computer
crafts and computer art.
What days and times is it on?
There are 8 Centres. they have different opening times.
They all have times when you can just drop in and use the computer
(with help if you need it). They all have courses too.
Does it cost anything?
It is free for everyone. The only people who have to
pay are people with full-time jobs.
How do I get there?
There is one on Westgate Road on the other side of the
road from the Tyne Theatre (Opera House).
There is one at the Brinkburn Centre, in the old Byker
Library on Brinkburn Street.
There is one in Westgate Community College, at the top
end of West Road, just past the shops.
The SHAW IT Centre is at Suite 1, the Stamp Excahnge, Westgate Rd. (near St Nicholas' Cathedral) It has special facilities for disabled people.
The Newsroom is in Shieldfield near Shields Road.
There is one in Lemington on Tyneview.
There are 2 at MEA House in the middle of Newcastle. One is for blind people and one is for older people.
Who do I need to talk to?
Westgate Road - Ring (0191) 261 1949 Brinkburn Centre - Ring (0191) 278 4205 Westgate Community College - Ring (0191) 298
3142.
