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1 Priory Court community centre Courses, activities and free facilities Summer term April July 2014

2 Welcome to Priory Court community centre We have a number of courses and activities available. You must enrol first to secure a place on any course or workshop. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please allow plenty of time before the course starts to come in and register at the centre in person. Information can be found on the back of the brochure. Computer courses (provided in partnership with CLaSS) Thursday 1:00-3:00pm 1/05/2014 5/06/2014 Thursday 1:00-3:00pm 12/06/ /07/2014 Friday 1:00-3:00pm 25/04/2014 4/07/2014 Get more out of life with your computer Develop your knowledge and understanding to save money and time by making the most of the benefits available of being online Beginners guide to Learn how to setup and use an account to communicate with others, send messages, photos and much more! Silver surfers part 1 computers guide for beginners (starts 25 April) Silver surfers Part 2 internet & Introduction (starts 6 June) For anyone who would like to learn how to use a computer and the Internet in a relaxed, non-threatening environment. Suitable for complete beginners or those wishing to improve on existing skills. Five week course Five week course Five week courses Please phone to go on our waiting list Further information & course outlines available on our website: priorycourtcc.org.uk/employment-training/computer-room/computer-courses/ Children and IT awareness training Tuesday 10:00-12:30pm 10/06/2014 8/07/2014 Internet safety and security for you and your child A Family Learning course aimed at parents/carers of children and young people focused on keeping children safe online. Topics include equipping parents/carers to deal with the risks of bullying, predatory paedophiles, dodgy websites and more. five week course. Phone Gulsun Faik on to book a place Computer workshops / Volunteer led computer workshops Friday 10-12:30pm Topics: 16/05/2014 Introduction to Genealogy 21/05/2014 Choosing a Tablet or Smartphone 6/06/2014 How to research and build your own Family Tree 11/06/2014 Getting to know your Tablet or Smartphone 4/07/2014 How to survive Windows 8 9/7/2014 Recommended Apps for your Tablet or Smartphone workshops Please phone to book a place

3 Computer room drop in Various days Check timetable or our website for dates & times Open access/public drop in for adults The IT room is normally available for free open access when courses are not running. Volunteers are available during some sessions to provide support. Friday 10-12:30pm Priory Court computer club/public drop In for adults (with learning support provided by our volunteers Peter and Gary) Improve your IT skills by joining together with others to share knowledge, tips & ideas. It s free and anyone is welcome to join in. Affordable warmth & energy efficiency 10-12:30pm 18/06/2014 Troubleshooting surgery to help reduce energy costs Are you struggling with high energy bills? Come along to our surgery where we can advise on home improvements that will reduce costs. We will also show you how to make worthwhile savings using simple tips and techniques workshop Please phone to book a place 10:30-12:30pm 25/06/2014 By Appointment How to change your utility provider Are you paying too much? We will show you how to use our price comparison website to find out who is offering the best deal for your energy usage and how to switch suppliers. energy advice visits (provided by HEET) Circle Housing Circle 33 and our local energy champion Clive Bower are offering energy advice visits and work with HEET. workshop Please phone to book a place Phone HEET on to book a visit or find out more. Health & wellbeing activities 11am-3:30pm Luncheon club / senior citizens bingo club This service has been organised and run by local volunteers since 1955! A friendly get together for lunch and a social chat. The usual menu is fish & chips, side salad, bread & butter, a dessert and a cup of tea all for only 2.50! After lunch we run Bingo sessions from 2-3:30pm. For pensioners Please contact Pauline or Pat on s :30-4:30pm Priory Court gardening club Come and see how we have created a sustainable vegetable garden. We want to encourage people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of growing their own food. Open to all ages

5 Youth activities Tuesday 5-7pm During term time MultiSports (with Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme) A variety of free sports. Promoting physical activity and improving existing skills in a fun and non-competitive environment. Activities include cricket, basket, tennis and football years Caged play area Tuesday 6-8:30pm Priory Court Youth Club (with Agudze Dance Ensemble) An opportunity to improve communication skills, build confidence and team working skills whilst having fun. Activities include a variety of workshops and activities from healthy eating courses to sports events, sexual health advice and computer game sessions. For ages :00-8:00pm Youth Bus (provided by Worth Unlimited) Internet, XBOX, Wii, music, space to hang out, etc. Parked on Sherwood Close near Community Centre For ages :30-8:30pm Karate Club (with Sensei David Levine) Improve your fitness, flexibility & muscle tone, self confidence, self control, character building and much more! 4 for 5-16 years, 4.50 for adults per session Ages 5+ Contact David on Half term & holiday programmes Thursday, 29th May 12:00-4:00pm Caged play area Roller Disco Event Dates to be confirmed - please contact Christine or Margaret on Summer holiday programme Learning activities for young people Monday 3:30-6:30pm Thursday 3:30-6:00pm Kumon Maths & English Tuition Kumon s study programmes work to unlock your child s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills. Take advantage of our Assessment and see how Kumon can benefit your child. Contact Maisie Earle - Kumon Instructor on highamhill@ kumoncentre.co.uk

6 Circle Housing Circle 33 customer services Monday 10:30-4:30pm For Circle Housing Circle 33 residents For Circle Housing Circle 33 residents, by appointmen Thursday 10am-5pm By appointment Priory Court Job Club If you are looking for work and need extra flexible and practical support, we can help! We can provide you with employment support, sector specific training, help with CVs, career advice, job search, application forms and interview technic training. Get On Track - employment support and advice Find the right jobs and training with real prospects. We can offer you support with training and job hunting, writing CVs and interviews, sourcing child care and travel costs when attending interviews and training, and much more Circle Housing Circle 33 Customer Service I am available to assist residents with tenancy related queries, estate issues and anti social behaviour. Please contact Tanya Gomez on Please contact Saeed Jama on For residents Call Yomi Maja on or Arts & crafts activities Monday 10am-12 noon Inspirations Arts & crafts group Friendly, sociable group organised by local residents. Glass painting, sewing & knitting, soft furnishings, flower arranging, jam making & pickles and days out. For women 50+ Tuesday 12 noon-2pm Bees Knees sewing & quilt making group For the adventurous we create art quilts using hand and machine sewing and embroidery, fabric painting, dying, beading and more. For traditionalists we hand or machine piece our patchwork quilts. Some simple sewing skills preferred. For women of all ages Priory Court honesty library We now have our own honesty library! You can borrow any of our books for FREE! No checking in or out, no time limits, no fines. We just ask that you return them when you ve finished with them. Thank you!

Priory Court community centre room hire If you are looking to hire rooms for competitive rates, please contact us on 020 8531 9990 or email gabriel.edwards@circle.org.

parking Full disability access Facilities include hall, lounge, kitchen, toilets including disabled toilet and nappy changing facilities IT suite fully equipped with 14 computer

7 Priory Court community centre room hire If you are looking to hire rooms for competitive rates, please contact us on or Convenient location within easy reach of Blackhorse Road 15 minute walk or 123 bus or Walthamstow bus/tube station (W11 stops right outside) on-site car park and nearby offstreet parking Full disability access Facilities include hall, lounge, kitchen, toilets including disabled toilet and nappy changing facilities IT suite fully equipped with 14 computer workstations Refreshments or buffet lunches available Laptops, projector and screen, flipcharts and catering equipment available Hotdesking service at competitive rates for small groups/voluntary sector

8 To enrol a course, please contact: Computer courses, workshops and energy saving advice: Peter Prowse peter.prowse@circle.org.uk Arts & crafts, health & wellbeing and youth activities: Gulsun Faik gulsun.faik@circle.org.uk Where are we? Priory Court Community Centre 11 Priory Court, Walthamstow, E17 5NB Tel: Fax: How to find us? Nearest tube station is Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line) W11 bus stops outside, the bus station is Walthamstow car parking at the centre, and has full disability access and hearing loop system Services provided by Circle Housing Circle 33 Team for Communities BC

Free services and activities for our residents

Free services and activities for our residents Community Investment Team Programme - Spring 2016 Jobs, employment support and advice Mondays: 10:30am - 4:30pm Priory Court Community Centre, 11 Priory Court,