NEW SKILLS, NEW FRIENDS, NEW CHALLENGES
Adult learning in
East Lothian
AUTUMN 2013 FUN AND EXCITING DAY AND EVENING COURSES FOR ADULTS
KEEP LEARNING
Why not learn something new this autumn by enrolling
in one of our exciting day and evening courses?
WELCOME to the 2013 issue of the
adult learning programme. This year,
we are offering new employability
courses which will help with IT
skills, CVs, online applications and
interview techniques.
Emergency First Aid and
Elementary Food Hygiene are making
a return and several new courses
have been added, including:
n woodblock printing
n getting the most out of your iPad,
Kindle and tablet
n intro to deep relaxation with
self-hypnosis
n café et conversation
n music appreciation.
We have also developed course
content for our old favourites such
as arts and crafts, languages and
computing to ensure all levels from
beginners to advanced students are
offered progression in learning and
fun at the same time.
For many people, adult learning
is a way to make new friends,
explore areas of existing interest,
try something completely different
or keep their body and mind active.
We try to make our courses
accessible to everyone – see below
for details of the help and support
that is available. Enjoy!
WHAT WILL IT COST AND HOW
DO I PAY?
Fees are based on the length of
courses and any additional costs
eg for specific venues. There are
four fee categories – for students,
P2-3
What’s on and where
Find out what courses are
on offer in your area – plus
course fees explained
P4-7
Course descriptions
Details of all the courses
we’re offering this year
P5
Employability courses
New courses to help you
kickstart your career
P7-8
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED »
WHAT COURSES CAN I DO?
Courses are shown in two ways:
n On pages 2 and 3, we list all the
venues, with all the courses in each
one – so you can look for a course
in your local area
n On pages 4-7, you can look for a
particular type of course and read
short descriptions to see if they’re
what you’re looking for.
INSIDE»
Ways to pay
concessions, those aged 60+ and
retired, and standard fee payers.
See page 3 for the fee table.
There are now more ways to pay
for your class: in person, by post
(cheque or Direct Debit), by phone
or online.
For further details about
methods of payment, please go
to page 8.
WHEN SHOULD I ENROL?
Please enrol before courses begin.
Enrolments received on or before
IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH AND MATHS »
We offer FREE courses
in Everyday English
and Maths
For anyone over 16 who wants to:
•Take the first step back into
work, education or training.
•Feel more confident to help
children with homework.
•Brush up on skills for work.
For more information, contact:
Sheila Northcott on 01620
827863 or email snorthcott@
eastlothian.gov.uk
Tuesday 6 August 2013 will be
processed in random order on that
date, and thereafter on a firstcome, first-served basis.
NEED HELP OR SUPPORT?
To talk about access or any special
requirements you may have, please
contact Community Learning and
Development Services on 01620
827627 before you enrol and we will
try to help. If you need a personal
assistant to accompany you to the
class, they can attend free. Adults
with additional support needs must
be accompanied by a carer. Please
contact us before enrolling.
How to enrol and your
payment options explained
FIND US
ONLINE »
You can now see all
details of courses in
the programme
online at http://
adulted.ellp.net
Or visit www.
eastlothian.gov.uk
ENROL IN PERSON: MON–THU, 10AM-NOON & 2PM-4PM • PHONE ENQUIRIES: 01620 827627 MON–THU, 3PM–4.30PM
2 COURSES
CLASS DATES
DATES
AND
AND
TIMES
TIMES
Venue/Course
Code NB: Mid-term break for all classes is week beginning 18 October 2010.
nPartially accessible
NB: Mid-term break for all courses is week beginning 14 October ▲ Unaccessible
* denotes free crèche is available
Day Start date (length)
l Fully accessible
Fee
EMPLOYABILITY COURSES
l East Lothian Works (Community Learning & Development), 9-11 Lodge Street, Haddington
Access to Employment
EMP/51/1
Fri 9.30am-11.30am 27 Sep (10 weeks)
Community Activism (Certificated)
EMP/51/2
Thu 6.30pm-9pm
26 Sep (10 weeks)
Preparation for Return to Study/Work Qualifications EMP/51/3
Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
l Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield
Online Basics
Thu 10am-noon
Ongoing
n Fisherrow Centre, South Street, Musselburgh
New Opportunities for Men and Women in East Lothian (NOEL)
week beginning 22 Sep
Preparation for Return to Study/Work Qualifications EMP/51/4
Mon 7pm-9pm
23 Sep (10 weeks)
l Haddington Library, John Gray Centre, 15 Lodge Street, Haddington
Online Basics
Thu 2pm onwards
Ongoing
l Musselburgh Grammar School, Inveresk Road
IT Skills for Work
EMP/51/5
Wed 7-9pm
21 Aug (ongoing)
l Musselburgh Library, 10 Bridge Street, Musselburgh
Online Basics
Mon pm, Tues am,
Thu am, Fri pm
Ongoing
l Pennypit Centre, Double Dykes, Rope Walk, Prestonpans
New Opportunities for Men and Women in East Lothian (NOEL)
week beginning 22 Sep
l Early Years Centre, Tranent
New Opportunities for Men and Women in East Lothian (NOEL)
week beginning 22 Sep
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
DUNBAR »
l Bleachingfield Centre, Bleachingfield
Art – Introduce Yourself to Art – Beg/Int
DB/51/1
Bridge – Absolute Beginners
DB/51/2
Deep Relaxation with Self-Hypnosis – Introduction DB/51/3
Spanish – Beginners DB/51/4
l Dunbar Grammar School, Summerfield Road
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Pattern Design and Clothes Creation – Beg/Int
DG/51/1
Watercolour Painting – All Levels
DG/51/2
l Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield
ALN – Brush up your Arithmetic and Maths ALN
ALN – Improve Your Everyday Reading,
Writing & Communication Skills
ALN
Internet for the Terrified
DL/51/1
Internet for the Terrified
DL/51/2
Wed 10am-noon
Wed 2.30pm-4.30pm
Wed 1pm-3pm Tue 7pm-9pm
25 Sep (10 weeks) 25 Sep (10 weeks) 6 Nov (4 weeks)
24 Sep (10 weeks) D
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B1
D
flexible start dates from 23 Sep
Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks) Thu 7pm-9pm 26 Sep (10 weeks) ESOL
D
D
starts week beginning 2 Sep
Free
starts week beginning 2 Sep
Wed 1pm-3pm
25 Sep (5 weeks)
Wed 1pm-3pm
6 Nov (5 weeks)
Free
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EAST LINTON
l East Linton Village Hall, 73 High Street
Watercolour Painting – All Levels
Yoga – Beginners
EL/51/1
EL/51/2
Wed 1pm-3pm
Thu 10.30am-noon
25 Sep (10 weeks) 26 Sep (10 weeks)
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HADDINGTON
l Community Learning and Development, 9-11 Lodge Street
ALN – Brush Up Your Arithmetic & Maths
ALN
ALN – Improve Your Everyday Reading, Writing ALN
& Communication Skills
ALN – Managing my Money (Learning Disability)
ALN
Computing – Absolute Beginners
HCM/51/1
Computing – Near Beginners
HCM/51/2
Elementary Food Hygiene HCM/51/6 Emergency First Aid
HCM/51/7
Getting the most out of your iPad,
Kindle and Tablet
HCM/51/3
Deep Relaxation with Self-Hypnosis – Introduction HCM/51/4
PC/Laptop Workshop
HCM/51/5
l Corn Exchange, 54-56 Court Street
Yoga – Post Beginners
HCE/51/1
l John Gray Centre, 15 Lodge Street
French – Online
HJG/51/1
Genealogy/Family History – Int
HJG/51/2
starts week beginning 2 Sep
starts week beginning 2 Sep
Free
Free
starts week commecning 22 Sep
Thu 10am-noon
5 Sep (3 weeks)
Thu 10am-noon
26 Sep (10 weeks)
Fri 9.30am-1.30pm 27 Sep Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 5 Oct Free
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Mon 7pm-9pm
Wed 7pm-9pm Wed 7pm-9pm
23 Sep (6 weeks)
25 Sep (5 weeks)
25 Sep (6 weeks)
C
B
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Wed 10am-11.30am
25 Sep (10 weeks)
C
Tues 1pm-2pm
Tues 7pm-8.30pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
24 Sep (10 weeks)
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l Knox Academy, Pencaitland Road
Computing – Open/Flexible
Tue 6.30pm-9pm
starts week
beginning 26 Aug
Computing – Open/Flexible
Wed 11am-1pm
starts week
beginning 26 Aug
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
flexible start dates from 23 Sep
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Int 2 HKA/51/4 Wed 7pm-9pm
25 Sep (ongoing)
Foundation Studies/Portfolio Preparation
HKA/51/13 Thu 6pm-8pm
26 Sep (10 weeks)
French – Beginners
HKA/51/5
Wed 7pm-9pm
25 Sep (10 weeks)
French – Intermediate
HKA/51/6
Thu 7pm-9pm
26 Sep (10 weeks)
German – Beginners
HKA/51/7
Thu 7pm-9pm 26 Sep (10 weeks)
Italian – Advanced
HKA/51/8
Wed 7pm-9pm
25 Sep (10 weeks)
Italian – Beginners
HKA/51/9
Mon 7pm-9pm 23 Sep (10 weeks) Italian – Post Beginners
HKA/51/10 Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks) Spanish – Intermediate HKA/51/11 Mon 7pm-9pm 23 Sep (10 weeks) Woodblock Printing
HKA/51/12 Mon 7pm-9pm 23 Sep (10 weeks) Yoga for Relaxation
HKA/51/13 Thu 6.30pm-8pm 26 Sep (10 weeks)
l Haddington Town House, High Street
Bridge – Absolute Beginners
HTH/51/1
Fri 10am-noon
27 Sep (10 weeks)
Bridge – Improvers
HTH/51/2
Mon 10am-noon
23 Sep (10 weeks)
Bridge – Next Steps
HTH/51/3
Tue 9.45am-11.45am 24 Sep (10 weeks)
Café et Conversation
HTH/51/4
Fri 10am-11am
27 Sep (10 weeks)
French – Post Beginners
HTH/51/5
Wed 1pm-3pm
25 Sep (10 weeks)
Human Gesture in Shaded Drawing (all levels)
HTH/51/6
Sat 10am-4pm
21 Sep Italian – Advanced
HTH/51/7
Tue 9.30am-11.30am 24 Sep (10 weeks)
Italian – Intermediate
HTH/51/8
Mon 1pm-3pm
23 Sep (10 weeks)
Spanish – Advanced
HTH/51/9
Mon 4.30pm-6.30pm 23 Sep (10 weeks)
Wine Appreciation – Beginners
HTH/51/10 Wed 7.30pm-9.30pm 25 Sep (5 weeks)
Wine Appreciation – Intermediate
HTH/51/11 Wed 7.30pm-9.30pm 7 Nov (5 weeks)
l Trinity Centre, Church Street
Portrait in Shaded Drawing (all levels)
HTC/51/1
Sat 10am-4pm
24 Aug
Tai Chi/Chi Kung (Qigong) HTC/51/2
Mon 1pm-3pm 23 Sep (10 weeks) Tai Chi/Chi Kung (Qigong) HTC/51/3
Wed 10am-noon 25 Sep (10 weeks) Tai Chi/Chi Kung (Qigong) HTC/51/4
Thu 7pm-8.30pm 26 Sep (10 weeks) EC
EC
ESOL
ESOL
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LONGNIDDRY
Induction loop available
l Longniddry Community Centre, Church Way
Alexander Technique – Helping You Help Yourself
Favourite Cooking and Baking
Favourite Cooking and Baking
French Tempo – Post Intermediate
Gentle Exercise to Music
Watercolour Painting – Near Beginners
LCC/51/1
LCC/51/2
LCC/51/3
LCC/51/4
LCC/51/5
LCC/51/6
Wed 7pm-9pm
25 Sep (8 weeks)
Tue 9.30am-11.30am 24 Sep (5 weeks) Tue 9.30am-11.30am 6 Nov (5 weeks) Tue 9.45am-11.45am 24 Sep (10 weeks) Tue 10.30am-11.30am 24 Sep (10 weeks) Tue 2pm-4pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
K
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MUSSELBURGH
■ Fisherrow Centre, South Street
ALN – Brush Up Your Arithmetic & Maths ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
ALN – Improve Your Everyday Reading, Writing ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
& Communication Skills
ALN – Life Skills (Learning Disability)
ALN
starts week beginning 22 Sep
Drawing and Painting – All Levels
MF/51/1
Fri 7pm-9pm
27 Sep (10 weeks)
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
flexible start dates from 23 Sep
Music Appreciation
MF/51/2
Mon 7pm-9pm
23 Sep (10 weeks)
Painting in Acrylics – All Levels
MF/51/3
Wed 10am-noon
25 Sep (10 weeks)
Singing Together
MF/51/4
Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks) Singing Together
MF/51/5
Thu 10am-noon
26 Sep (10 weeks) Watercolour Painting – Intermediate
MF/51/6
Tue 10am-noon 24 Sep (10 weeks)
l Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Haddington Road
ALN – Brush Up Your Arithmetic & Maths
ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
ALN – Improve Your Everyday Reading Writing
ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
& Communication Skills
Café et Conversation
MEC/51/1
Tue 10am-11am
24 Sep (10 weeks)
Digital Photography – An Introduction
MEC/51/2
Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Wed 9.15am-noon
week beginning
26 Aug
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Fri 9.15am-11.45am week beginning
26 Aug
Elementary Food Hygiene MEC/51/9 Fri 9.30am-1.30pm 12 Oct Emergency First Aid
MEC/51/10 Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 2 Nov Getting the most out of your iPad, Kindle and Tablet MEC/51/8
Mon 7pm-9pm
23 Sep (6 weeks)
Italian – Intermediate
MEC/51/3
Mon 10am-noon
23 Sep (10 weeks)
Spanish – Intermediate
MEC/51/4
Wed 4.30pm-6.30pm 25 Sep (10 weeks) Spanish – Intermediate
MEC/51/5
Tue 4.30pm-6.30pm 24 Sep (10 weeks) Free
Free
Free
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ESOL
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Free
Free
B
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EC
EC
Q
P
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ENROL IN PERSON: MON–THU, 10AM-NOON & 2PM-4PM • PHONE ENQUIRIES: 01620 827627 MON–THU, 3PM–4.30PM
YOUR LEARNING CHOICES • AUTUMN 2013 3
◆ Course can be funded by an ILA account
Spanish – Continuing Beginners
MEC/51/6
Wed 7pm-9pm
Spanish – Intermediate
MEC/51/7
Fri 10am-noon l Musselburgh Grammar School, Inveresk Road
Acoustic Guitar – An Introduction MG/51/1
Wed 7pm-9pm
Criminology – An Introduction
MG/51/2
Wed 7pm-9pm
Drawing from Scratch
MG/51/3
Wed 7pm-9pm
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
◆ English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) Int 2
MG/51/4
Thu 7pm-9pm
Internet for the Terrified
MG/51/5
Wed 7pm-9pm
Internet for the Terrified
MG/51/6
Wed 7pm-9pm
Silver Jewellery Making
MG/51/7
Mon 7pm-9pm
Silver Jewellery Making – All Levels
MG/51/8
Wed 7pm-9pm
Spanish – Intermediate
MG/51/9
Tue 7pm-9pm
Wood Sculpture
MG/51/10
Tue 7pm-9pm
Yoga for Relaxation
MG/51/11
Mon 7pm-8.30pm l Musselburgh Racecourse Complex (Meeting Place)
Canoeing and Kayaking – Introduction
OE/51/1
Mon & Tue
9.30am-4pm
Hillwalking Skills – Introduction
OE/51/2
Mon & Tue
9.30am-4pm
Rock Climbing – Introduction
OE//52/1
Mon & Tue
9.30am-4pm
Sea Kayaking – Introduction
OE/51/3
Mon 9.30am-4pm
l Whitecraig Community Centre, 44a Whitecraig Crescent
Spanish for Beginners
MWC/51/1 Mon 1pm-3pm NORTH BERWICK
25 Sep (10 weeks) 27 Sep (10 weeks)
D
L
25 Sep (10 weeks)
25 Sep (20 weeks)
25 Sep (10 weeks) flexible start dates
from 23 Sep
L
N
D
26 Sep (ongoing)
25 Sep (5 weeks)
6 Nov (5 weeks)
23 Sep (10 weeks) 25 Sep (10 weeks) 24 Sep (10 weeks)
24 Sep (10 weeks)
23 Sep (10 weeks)
ESOL
G
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D
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7 and 8 Oct 2013
OE1
28 and 29 Oct 2013
OE1
28 and 29 April 2014
23 Sep 2013
OE1
OE
23 Sep (10 weeks)
D
ESOL
Induction loop available
l Athelstaneford Village Hall, Main Street (first meeting Knox Academy, Pencaitland Road – see below)
Upholster a Chair NBA/51/1
Sat 10am-5pm
26 Oct, 2, 16
and 23 Nov 2013 E
l Knox Academy, Pencaitland Road (subsequent meetings at Athelstaneford Village Hall, Main Street – see above)
Upholster a Chair NBA/51/1
Mon 7pm-9pm 7 Oct 2013
l Dirleton Kirk Hall, Manse Road
◆ Emergency First Aid
DKH/51/1
Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 28 Sep
P
nDirleton Primary School, Main Road
Hola! (Spanish – Beginners)
DPS/51/1
6.30pm-8pm 25 Sep (10 weeks)
C
l Gullane Recreation Hall, Hall Crescent
Art – Introduce Yourself to Art – Beg & Int
GH/51/1
Tue 10am-noon 24 Sep (10 weeks) D
l Hope Rooms, 34 Forth Street
Coastal Drawing and Painting
NBHR/51/1 Thu 10am-noon
26 Sep (10 weeks)
D
Abstraction – Introduction n North Berwick Community Centre, Law Road
Drawing and Watercolour Painting – Advanced
Drawing and Watercolour Painting – Back to Basics
Drawing and Watercolour Painting – Intermediate
Drawing and Watercolour Painting – Intermediate
German Conversation – Intermediate
Life Drawing
Pottery (All Levels)
Pottery (All Levels)
Pottery (All Levels)
l North Berwick High School, Grange Road
Computing – Absolute Beginners
Computing – Near Beginners
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages Spanish – Beginners
NBHR/51/2
Thu 2pm-4pm
26 Sep (10 weeks)
D
NBC/51/1
NBC/51/2
NBC/51/3
NBC/51/4
NBC/51/5
NBC/51/6
NBC/51/7
NBC/51/8
NBC/51/9
Wed 1pm-3pm
Wed 10am-noon
Thu 10am-noon
Thu 1pm-3pm
Tue 7pm-9pm Mon 7pm-9pm
Thu 10am-noon
Thu 7.30pm-9.30pm Fri 10am-noon
25 Sep (10 week)
25 Sep (10 weeks) 26 Sep (10 weeks) 26 Sep (10 weeks) 24 Sep (10 weeks) 23 Sep (10 weeks)
26 Sep (10 weeks) 26 Sep (10 weeks) 27 Sep (10 weeks) D
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NBH/51/1
NBH/51/2
(ESOL)
NBH/51/3
Tue 7pm-9pm 3 Sep (3 weeks) Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
flexible start dates from 23 Sep Tue 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
F
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ESOL
D
Tue 10am-noon L
PENCAITLAND
n Pencaitland Carriage House, Pencaitland Parish Church
Just Art – No Boundaries
PCH/51/1
24 Sep (10 weeks)
PORT SETON
l Port Seton Community Centre, South Seton Park
Drawing and Painting
PSC/51/1
Tue 10am-noon
24 Sep (10 weeks)
Drawing and Painting
PSC/51/2
Tue 1pm-3pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
Get to know your Sewing Machine
PSC/51/3
Sat 9.30am-3.30pm 28 Sep, 5 Oct,
2 and 16 Nov
Patchwork and Quilting PSC/51/4
Mon 9.30am-11.30am 23 Sep (10 weeks) Patchwork and Quilting
PSC/51/5
Mon 1pm-3pm
23 Sep (10 weeks) Spanish – Advanced
PSC/51/6
Thu 4.30pm-6.30pm 26 Sep (10 weeks)
Tai Chi/Chi Kung (Qigong) PSC/51/7
Thu 10am-11.30am 26 Sep (10 weeks) D
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PRESTONPANS
l Pennypit Centre, Double Dykes, Rope Walk
ALN – Brush Up Your Arithmetic & Maths
ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
ALN – Improve Your Everyday Reading, Writing
ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
& Communication Skills
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Mon 9am-noon
starts week
beginning 26 Aug
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Tue 9am-noon starts week
beginning 26 Aug
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Tue 1pm-4pm starts week
beginning 26 Aug
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Wed 1pm-4pm starts week
beginning 26 Aug
◆ Computing – Open/Flexible
Thu 9am-noon
◆ English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL)
flexible start dates from 23 Sep
Genealogy/Family History – Int
PPC/51/1
Fri 10am to noon
27 Sep (10 weeks)
Free
Free
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
ESOL
D
TRANENT
l East Lothian Golf Range, Meadowmill Sports Complex
Golf – Introduction
ELG/51/1
Mon 7pm-8.30pm
23 Sep (4 weeks)
l Ormiston Community Centre, George Street
French Revived
ORM/51/1 Tue 1.30pm-3.30pm 24 Sep (10 weeks)
l Ross High School, Well Wynd, Tranent
Computing – Absolute Beginners
TRH/51/1
Thu 7pm-9pm 5 Sep (3 weeks) Computing – Near Beginners
TRH/51/2
Thu 7pm-9pm
26 Sep (10 weeks)
French – Beginners
TRH/51/3
Mon 7pm-9pm
23 Sep (10 weeks)
Genealogy/Family History – Beginners
TRH/51/4
Wed 7pm-9pm
25 Sep (10 weeks)
Spanish – Beginners
TRH/51/5
Tues 7pm-9pm
24 Sep (10 weeks)
l Tranent Library, George Johnstone Centre, 35 Winton Place
ALN – Brush Up Your Arithmetic & Maths
ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
ALN – Improve Your Everyday Reading, Writing ALN
starts week beginning 2 Sep
& Communication Skills
l Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School, Sanderson’s Wynd, Tranent
Spanish – Intermediate
TSW/51/1
Thu 7pm-9pm
26 Sep (10 weeks)
G
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Free
Free
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COURSE FEES EXPLAINED
Fee Code
Standard
Full-time student
60+
Concession
A
£23 £15£15£13
B
£39 £20£17£15
B1 £31 £16£14£13
C £58 £29£25£17
D £77 £38£31£20
E £114 £58£46£27
F
£29 £21£21£19
G £44 £25£22£20
H £52 £28£24£20
J
£62 £34£29£21
K
£67 £36£30£21
L
£82 £43£36£25
M £97 £51£42£29
N £154 £76£64£40
P
£35 £35£35£35
Q £40 £40£40£40
ESOL £196 £196£196£196
OE £26 £26£26£26
OE1 £50 £50£50£50
Edinburgh College Fees
(EC Fee code)
Basic Computing – £95
ECDL
ECDL individual modules – £62
ECDL Essentials (modules) – £186
ECDL Extra (four modules-packages) – £240
ECDL Advanced
ECDL Advanced (individual modules) –
£125 Allowance; Disability Living Allowance;
Severe Disablement Allowance; Personal
Independence Payment, Incapacity
Benefit; Jobseekers Allowance, Council
Tax Reduction Scheme (except single
person’s discount).
Concession fees: If you receive any of
the following benefits, you can pay the
concession fee. Note: when you enrol,
proof must be provided, eg photocopy
of letter from Benefits, Agency, Jobcentre
Plus, etc:
Enrol by post: Adult Learning,
East Lothian Works, Community
Learning & Development Services,
9-11 Lodge Street, Haddington.
Or enrol in person from 10am-noon or
2pm-4pm, Monday to Thursday.
Income Support; Working Tax Credit;
Employment & Support Allowance;
Pension Credit; Housing Benefit; Carers
Under 18s: may attend appropriate
courses if attending with a parent or
guardian (student fee).
60+ retired fees: reduced
fees apply to those aged 60+
and not in employment.
ENROL IN PERSON: MON–THU, 10AM-NOON & 2PM-4PM • PHONE ENQUIRIES: 01620 827627 MON–THU, 3PM–4.30PM
4 COURSE
CLASS DATES
DESCRIPTIONS
AND TIMES
You may need to buy some materials
or books. This may be indicated in
the course description or phone for
information.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Abstraction – Introduction
(Oliver Reed – North Berwick)
This course is aimed at those who
have a range of research material
and references such as photographs,
drawings and paintings and are
now looking to explore those ideas
through a non-representational art
form employing various methods and
approaches to develop abstract work.
Moving your ideas in new directions
that you may not have considered
before, giving you new interpretations
on themes and ideas to explore and
expand your creative vocabulary.
Drawing and Painting – Advanced
(Ann Gardner – North Berwick)
This is a course for experienced students
who would like to develop their own
work and subject matter under the
guidance of a tutor. Some tutor-led
exercises will be done, but mostly
students will work on personal projects.
Please bring examples of work and
drawing/painting materials to first class.
Drawing and Watercolour
Painting – Back to Basics
(Ann Gardner – North Berwick)
A step-by-step teaching course that uses
demonstrations and simple exercises.
Suitable for complete beginners or
those who wish to revise the basics
of drawing and watercolour painting.
Please bring pencils and drawing paper
on first day. Tutor will advise on other
materials required.
NB: Mid-term break for all classes is week beginning 18 October
2010.
In alphabetical
* denotes free crèche is available
fun and enjoy your drawing. For the
first class, bring along large A2 sheets
of paper or sketch pad and charcoal,
a drawing board of the same size is
recommended, plywood or light MDF
is a good option, but don’t worry if you
don’t have this. I can supply paper and
charcoal at a minimal cost if you are
unable to source this yourself.
Get to Know Your Sewing
Machine
(Laura Samuel – Port Seton)
Do you know your sewing machine?
Would you like to know what you could
do with your sewing machine? If so,
come along for four play days and
see what you can use your machine
for. Your sewing machine must be
in working order. If you need your
machine serviced, please contact the
tutor before class on 01620 823453. A
Art – Introduce Yourself to Art
Beginners and Intermediate
This is an informal, fun class for
beginners and those with some
experience. We will explore techniques
of painting and drawing by using mixed
media. Bring pencils, paints, brushes
and some paper to the first class,
thereafter the tutor will advise.
(Carolyn Burchell – Musselburgh)
This course aims to build up confidence,
aid experimentation and improve skills
in mixing, blending and layering colour,
whilst considering the importance of
drawing, composition, handling of
brushes, brushstrokes and texture. With
this versatile and quick drying medium,
you can have fun exploring subjects
such as landscape / seascape and plant
or flower studies. Demonstrations will
be given by the tutor.
This course introduces exploring the
coast as an environment to develop a
series of drawings and painting. You
will have the opportunity to develop
a series of sketchbook studies and
take some photographs. These will
then be developed back in the studio
over the subsequent weeks, exploring
how to translate your ideas from the
sketchbook to resolved pieces of
work. Students will require their own
transport to visit coastal areas.
Patchwork Projects
(Laura Samuel – Port Seton)
Come along and learn something new.
We will be making a quilt, a bag and
smaller projects for Christmas. This
class is suitable for all. Tutor will bring
a kit on first week for a small fee, bring
along small sewing kit. Tutor will also
help with any project you would like to
work on.
Drawing and Painting
(Alistair Fiddes Watt – Port Seton)
See beyond unnecessary detail in
approaching landscape, portrait,
still-life and abstract through
light and shade and colour. The
emphasis will be on confidence
rather than perfectionism. It is
recommended that students purchase
the following materials – thick A2
cartridge paper with A2 backing
cardboard; A2 colour sugar paper or
brown (wrapping) paper; masking tape;
thick willow charcoal; chalk pastels,
white chalk, watercolour tubes and
large brushes (1cm).
(Melanie Ross – Pencaitland)
Painting in Acrylics
(Oliver Reed – North Berwick)
Drawing and Watercolour
Painting – Intermediate
list of materials required will be given
out before first class.
A class exploring different techniques
and approaches to drawing and
watercolour painting, covering topics
such as composition, line, tone, colour
and mixing media. A wide variety of
subject matter will be tackled. Please
bring drawing and painting materials
to first class.
Human Gesture in Shaded
Drawing – All Levels
(Ann Gardner – North Berwick)
Drawing from Scratch
(Donna Ford – Musselburgh)
Learn your H from your B pencil,
commencing drawing using charcoal.
Explore all the basic principles and
disciplines of drawing from: line, tone,
composition, and observation. Have
(Michael Mulready – Haddington)
Explore the activity of light and
how to reveal the essential gesture
of a draped figure through a
simple shading method designed
to prevent us getting lost in detail
and give confidence to free
ourselves from perfectionism. It
is recommended that students
purchase the following materials:
A2 coloured sugar paper or brown
(wrapping) paper; masking tape; thick
willow charcoal; white chalk; coloured
chalk pastels; cheap hair spray.
to reveal the essential tonality of a
face through a simple shading method
designed to prevent us getting lost
in detail and give confidence to free
ourselves from perfectionism. It is
recommended that students purchase
the following materials: A2 coloured
sugar paper or brown (wrapping) paper;
masking tape; thick willow charcoal;
white chalk; coloured chalk pastels;
cheap hair spray.
Pottery (All Levels)
(Diana Hoare – North Berwick)
Just Art – No Boundaries
A beginner’s class in life drawing,
drawing from the nude form, this
class will explore drawing the human
shape, from quick responsive sketches
through to finished compositional
pieces. We will look at the disciplines
and principles of life drawing and how
these disciplines affect all drawing you
will ever do. For the first class, bring
along large A2 or A1 sheets of paper
or sketch pad and charcoal, a drawing
board of the same size is recommended,
plywood or light MDF is a good option,
but don’t worry if you don’t have this.
I can supply paper and charcoal at a
minimal cost if you are unable to source
this yourself.
Coastal Drawing and Painting
(Michael Mulready – Musselburgh)
This course is ideal for those who are
looking to put together a portfolio
of work ready for their application to
college or university. This course focuses
on exploring creative visual ideas
through a range of disciplines from
drawing, painting, print and small-scale
sculpture and allows you to develop
a range of works that showcases your
creative possibilities.
(Donna Ford – North Berwick)
Join an exciting 10-week course of
art classes covering tonal drawing,
watercolour washes, mixed mediums
and abstract art. Using a range of
mediums and techniques, you will
find something to suit your own
ability and style. This course is
suitable for beginners and more
experienced artists. The syllabus
provided will allow you to see at a
glance the date of each class and
the topic for that week, allowing you
to try something different each week
if you choose. The tutor will provide
various materials to experiment
with and will advise on products to
purchase. For the first class, please
bring pencils and paper.
Drawing and Painting – All Levels
(Oliver Reed – Haddington)
Life Drawing
(Gordon Jenkinson – Dunbar
and Gullane)
The course objectives are to improve
and develop student skills by individual
tuition within the class environment.
Students should bring their own
materials and supports, eg paper, canvas,
etc. Students can bring their own desk
and free-standing easels are also brought
in and can be stored within the centre
along with any wet paintings.
Foundation Studies / Portfolio
Preparation
order by category
Pattern Design and Clothes
Creation – Beginners/
Intermediate
(Jacqui Burke – Dunbar)
Work with a professional fashion
designer and learn how to design
made-to-measure clothes; pattern
construction, cutting-room practice,
machine study, garment manufacture
and high-quality sewing techniques. No
previous experience is required as this
course is a mixed class of beginners and
intermediate students. Tutor will advise
on fabrics and equipment.
Students will learn the skills required
to build forms, both functional and
sculptural, in the clay. There will
be tuition in ‘throwing’, alongside
traditional hand-building methods.
They will be encouraged to look at the
life and work of major potters and to
keep technical and simple design notes
in a sketchbook. Pottery is an energetic
hands-on subject and can be very messy,
so wear old clothes or an apron. Silver Jewellery Making
(Sally Moore – Musselburgh)
Experience for yourself the wonder of
silver jewellery making. Whether you are
a beginner or have some knowledge of
making jewellery, come and have a go
at texturing, etching, roll printing, cold
enamelling and more. You will learn all
the basic techniques of sawing, filing,
shaping and soldering silver. If you need
inspiration for ideas and designs, help
is at hand.
Silver Jewellery Making –
All Levels
(Jackie Bell – Musselburgh)
This course will familiarise students
with the basics tools and techniques
used to produce a piece of jewellery.
Students who have no experience of
working with silver and stones will be
set a starter project to design and make
their own ring, and can then choose
from a selection of different projects
of designing their own. Copper, brass,
plastics and found objects can be used
to create unique pieces of jewellery.
Those with experience will be given
instruction as needed to realise their
own ideas and designs or choose to
make one of the projects supplied.
Students will need to buy their own
materials – a list of suppliers will be
provided.
Upholster a Chair
(Rose Whittington – North Berwick)
Bring your own chair. Learn how to strip
a chair, replace webbing, secure springs
and improve padding. Be guided
through the steps in re-covering your
chair with your own choice of material.
Watercolour Step by Step –
Near Beginners
(Sheena Phillips – Longniddry)
This is an informal class covering still
life and landscape, looking at tone,
colour and techniques. Bring along
brushes, paints and paper, a white plate
and tub for water (students are able
to bring along acrylic paints if they
prefer). Tutor will advise of any other
equipment required.
Watercolour Painting –
Intermediate
(Sheena Phillips – Musselburgh)
Portrait in Shaded Drawing
(Michael Mulready – Haddington)
Explore the activity of light and how
An informal class covering still life and
landscape, looking at tone, colour and
techniques. Bring along brushes, paints
and paper, a white plate and tub for
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water (students are able to bring along
acrylic paints if they prefer). Tutor will
advise of any other equipment required.
Not suitable for complete beginners.
Watercolour Painting – All Levels
(Carmen Ambrozevich – Dunbar and
East Linton)
This is an informal and friendly class,
suitable for beginners and intermediate
students. The course covers many
techniques and subjects, ie washes,
tone, line drawing, mixed media, mainly
in landscape and water terms doing
portraits, flowers, buildings, etc. Come
and meet new friends, have fun and
hear lots about art. Some materials
provided – tutor will advise on purchase
of further materials.
(New opportunities:
for men and women
in East
Lothian)
Do you live in Musselburgh, Prestonpans or Tranent?
Are you currently looking for work?
Want to improve your confidence & skills in:
•Communication & literacy•Computers
•Job applications & CVs•Interviews
Woodblock Printing
(Ian Scott – Haddington)
Explore this simple yet powerful
technique for creating striking
imagery. Carve your own image into
wood to create a relief which can be
inked up with colour to print your
unique artworks. The course is an ideal
introduction to the possibilities of
printmaking and the perfect way to
make your own Christmas card.
Six-month courses are available in:
FISHERROW CENTRE, MUSSELBURGH Starting
23 September 2013, Mondays & Wednesdays
9.30am-11.30am (Crèche may be available)
For more information, contact: Pamela Martin
on 0131 653 2804 or Jane Cummings on
0131 665 7590
Information session – 2 September between 10am
and 11.30am
PENNYPIT CENTRE, PRESTONPANS Starting 23 September
2013, Thursdays 10am-3pm (Crèche may be available)
For more information, contact: Helen Harper 01875
819635 or Margaret Macdonald 0131 653 4063
EARLY YEARS CENTRE, TRANENT Starting 24 September
2013, Tuesdays 9.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2.30pm
(Crèche may be available)
For more information, contact: Lorraine Congalton on
01875 824137 or Alex Mackay 01620 827935
Wood Sculpture
EMPLOYABILITY COURSES
Access to Employment
(Haddington)
This 10-week course consists of
interactive resource packs that
will help you to explore and
identify employability skills, create
an up-to-date CV, build on your
interview techniques and design
and create a personal statement for
application forms.
Community Activism
(Haddington)
This certificated course focuses on
active citizenship and the ability to
find a voice within society and then use
this voice to influence decision makers.
It will cover a wide range of skills
necessary to work proactively within
the community including developing
knowledge and understanding
of a community, identifying and
demonstrating needs, effective
leadership and inspiring others to get
involved, holding a successful event,
partnership working/getting the right
people around the table, making your
voice heard/effective communication
and evaluating success.
handler, the working environment,
cleaning practices, common food
pests and their control, food safety
legislation. If less than one week’s
notice of cancellation is given, the full
fee will be charged; between one and
two weeks, 50 per cent will be charged;
between two and three weeks, 25 per
cent of the fee will be charged. There
will be no fee charge if the cancellation
is the between three and four weeks.
IT Skills for Work
Emergency First Aid
New Opportunities for Men and
Women in East Lothian (NOEL)
(Haddington, Musselburgh and
North Berwick)
This four-hour course is designed for
anyone who wishes to gain a basic
insight into first aid. The course
content includes managing an incident,
priorities of first aid, CPR, disorders of
the airway, disorders of the circulation,
control of bleeding, burns and scalds.
If successful, candidates will receive a
certificate on completion which is valid
for three years. If less than one week’s
notice of cancellation is given, the full
fee will be charged; between one and
two weeks, 50 per cent will be charged;
between two and three weeks, 25 per
cent of the fee will be charged. There
will be no fee charged if the cancellation
is between three and four weeks.
(Musselburgh)
This course will cover the following
topics: how to sign up to universal
jobmatch, creating a hotmail
account, sending e-mails and
attaching CVs, how to complete an
online application form, tweaking a CV
(font, style changing words, spacing,
etc), general IT skills in word processing
and internet searching.
Are you looking for work? This course
will help improve your confidence
and skills in communication, numbers,
computing, job applications, CVs,
interviews, and practical work
experience. For further information
telephone 01620 828779.
Online Basics
(Musselburgh, Haddington and Dunbar)
Do you need help in setting up
an email account, scanning a
document, attaching a document
to an email or using the internet
to find information? There are onehour slots available. Please contact
the libraries direct to book a place –
Musselburgh Library (0131 653 5130),
Haddington Library (01620 820680),
Dunbar Library (01368 866060).
Preparation for Return to Study/
Work Qualifications
(Haddington and Musselburgh)
A free 10-week course for people
considering going to college,
considering starting Scottish Vocational
Qualifications (SVQs)/Higher National
Certificates (HNCs) and in the process
of completing entrance tests for the
armed forces and emergency services.
This course will help develop effective
study skills, increase confidence in
using information and communication
technology, improve writing and
communication skills.
EXERCISE/FITNESS
Canoeing and Kayaking –
Introduction
(Musselburgh)
A course suitable for those with
no previous kayaking or canoeing
experience. After introducing all the
requisite equipment, lots of fun will be
had in discovering the joys of paddling
a kayak and a canoe. The course will
take place on sheltered water. All
specialist clothing and equipment is
provided. Students are required to
provide their own lunch.
Gentle Exercise to Music 50+
(Gina Thomson – Longniddry)
Elementary Food Hygiene
(Haddington and Musselburgh)
This certificated course is a requirement
for staff and volunteers who handle
“open food” in the workplace, eg if
they are involved any of the following
activities: purchase/delivery, storage,
preparation, cooking and serving
“high risk” food (meat, dairy products,
eggs, fish and cooked rice). The course
content will cover introduction to
food hygiene, bacteria and their
characteristics, coincidence of food
poisoning and its prevention, personal
hygiene and working habits of the food
Hillwalking Skills – Introduction
(Musselburgh)
The National Navigation Award
Scheme (NNAS) is a personal
performance, non-competitive,
incentive scheme to learn navigation
skills and gain confidence to get out
and enjoy the countryside. Bronze
NNAS Award – navigation in the
countryside using paths tracks and
other linear features. Basic map
interpretation and compass work is
included. All specialist clothing and
equipment is provided. Students are
required to bring their lunch.
Rock Climbing – Introduction
(Musselburgh)
A course suitable for those with a little or
no climbing experience. The course will
introduce you to the basics of climbing
and local climbing venues. All specialist
clothing and equipment is provided.
Students need to bring a packed lunch.
Sea Kayaking – Introduction
(Musselburgh)
(Ian Scott – Musselburgh)
Discover your hidden talents for
woodcarving and sculpture and see
what incredible talents lurk within.
There is no limit to what you can
achieve once you start investigating
your abilities with wood.
putting, chipping, pitching and the full
swing. You will have fun and learn the
basics enabling you to take what you
have learned on to the golf course and
enjoy this wonderful game.
Sessions will include gentle warm ups to
mobilise the joints, an aerobic workout
to music and a muscle toning section
for legs and arms, using light hand
weights. Wear good training shoes,
comfortable clothing and bring a bottle
of water.
Golf –Introduction
(John Stewart – Tranent)
This introduction to golf is open to
relatively new or brand new golfers.
You’ll learn about the etiquette and
rules of the game, the difference
between clubs, sound fundamentals to
A course suitable for those who have
previous kayaking experience and wish
to progress their skills and abilities
onto the sea. We will be using purpose
made sea kayaks and undertaking a
short journey. All specialist clothing and
equipment is provided. Students are
required to provide their own lunch.
Tai Chi/Chi Kung [Qigong]
(Denis Owens – Port Seton, Haddington)
Relaxing yet energising. Chinese
meditative exercise involving both
standing postures and gentle
movements to cultivate chi and clear
the energy channels of the body.
Yoga – Beginners
(Irene Beldon – East Linton)
Experience the benefits of yoga for
relaxation, balance and wellbeing. Wear
loose, comfortable clothing and bring
a mat and blanket. The tutor can advise
on mats.
Yoga – Post Beginners
(Irene Beldon – Haddington)
For students who have some
experience of yoga practice. Wear
loose, comfortable clothing and
advise on mats.
Yoga for Relaxation
(Fiona Grossart – Haddington and
Musselburgh)
A blend of hatha yoga (the root
of all yoga) and polarity yoga (an
energy-based approach to health
and wellbeing). This form of yoga can
help relieve chronic back conditions
and poor sleep patterns. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing, soft shoes or bare
feet and bring a towel/rug to
lie on.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computing – Absolute Beginners
(Haddington, Tranent and North Berwick)
A taster course to introduce you to
computers from the very beginning
(how to switch on and how to use the
mouse). You will be introduced to
Microsoft Word and first steps in word
processing.
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Computing – Near Beginners
Spanish – Continuing Beginners
(Haddington, Tranent and North Berwick)
(Mihaela McLaughlin – Haddington and
Musselburgh)
For those with some computer
experience. Develop word processing
skills using Microsoft Word, and learn
about internet and email.
Spanish – Intermediate
(Mihaela McLaughlin – Musselburgh and
Tranent)
Computing – Open/Flexible
Spanish – Advanced
(Edinburgh College Tutor –
Musselburgh and Haddington)
(Mihaela McLaughlin – Haddington and
Port Seton)
A flexible programme covering
a wide range of subjects, from
complete beginners to those
wishing to gain a qualification,
eg European Computing Driving
Licence and advanced ECDL.
Students work from an easy to
follow work book at their own
pace with help on hand from a
tutor if required. Course only eligible
for ILA funding if sitting SQA or
ECDL. For further information,
please telephone Mary Bowie on
0131 344 7056 or e-mail outreach@
edinburghcollege.ac.uk
OTHER
Alexander Technique – Helping
You Help Yourself
(Linda Wyman – Longniddry)
A way of thinking that can bring
more freedom and ease of movement
into everything we do. A gentle
yet powerfully effective way to
improve our quality of life. By
becoming more aware of how we
use our minds and bodies in daily
life, we can identify and release
unnecessary tension and unhelpful
habits and influence our response
to stress. The Alexander technique
is widely recognised as a tool for
personal change and improvement.
This course is suitable as an
introduction or a refresher.
Digital Photography
(Jed Gordon – Musselburgh)
Get up and running with digital
photography, the software available,
camera types, advantages and
disadvantages of digital photography.
The course will attempt to cover
portraiture, landscape, fine art
and still life. Participants will be
encouraged to bring their own work.
Getting the most out of your
iPad, Kindle and Tablet
(Haddington and Musselburgh)
This course will help with setting
up your device, getting around
the internet, downloading apps,
setting up e-mail accounts and
joining Playstore, iTunes or
Amazon. Students must bring their
own device.
Internet for the Terrified
(Dunbar and Musselburgh)
If you want to learn how to set up an
e-mail account and surf the web then
come along to this short course.
PC/Laptop Workshop
(Haddington)
This course is designed to solve
problems you may have with
any aspect of using your PC or
laptop and programmes. Topics
include how to use a zip programme,
installing and uninstalling
software, using a word processing
programme, file and folder
management and PC or laptop
maintenance.
LANGUAGES
Language classes are offered at a
variety of levels to suit the abilities
of all learners.
Beginners
For those with no previous
knowledge of the language, covering
simple vocabulary, grammar and
conversation.
Revived
For those who have forgotten most
of the French they once knew, for
those lacking confidence or wanting
to revise the basics (not suitable for
complete beginners).
French online
Not suitable for complete beginners.
Bridge – Absolute Beginners
Continuing beginners
For those with a basic knowledge
who wish to build on what they have
learned so far.
Café et conversation
An information French conversation
course for students at post-beginner
level although suitable for confident
beginners and intermediates looking
for extra spoken practice.
Post beginners
For those who have done
approximately two years of the
language and wish to develop their
skills and confidence further.
Intermediate
For those with some experience of
the language who are looking for the
opportunity to practise their skills and
increase their knowledge.
Post-intermediate
For those with some experience who
want an opportunity to practise their
skills and also have the opportunity to
practise with others.
Advanced
For those with a good knowledge who
want an opportunity to practise with
fellow students.
English for Speakers of Other
Languages – Intermediate 2
(Musselburgh and Haddington)
The Intermediate 2 English for
Speakers of Other Languages
course is for candidates whose
first language is not English and it
assesses the four skills of speaking,
writing, listening and reading.
The topics and tasks covered
are relevant to learners and are
related to everyday work, study,
community and social situations.
It also offers people an introduction
to various aspects of everyday life
in the UK. The course is made
up of one set unit – Everyday
Communication and one of two
possible units – Work or Study Related
Contexts.
French – Post Intermediate
French – Beginners
German – Beginners
(Julie Robertson – Haddington and Tranet)
French Revived
(Fiona Aird, Ormiston Community Centre)
French Online
(Julie Robertson – Haddington)
Café et Conversation (French
Conversation)
(Julie Robertson – Haddington and
Musselburgh)
French – Post Beginners
(Julie Robertson – Haddington)
French – Intermediate
(Julie Robertson – Haddington)
(Fiona Aird – Longniddry)
(Rena Gertz – Haddington)
German – Conversation
Intermediate
(Alex Galloway – North Berwick)
Italian – Beginners
(Rose Carruthers – Haddington)
Italian – Intermediate
(Rose Carruthers – Haddington and
Musselburgh)
Italian – Advanced
(Rose Carruthers – Haddington)
Spanish – Beginners
(Janeth Hall – Dunbar, Mihaela McLaughlin
– Musselburgh, Martin Conroy – North
Berwick, Lynsey Byrne – Tranent)
(Nigel Booth – Dunbar and Haddington)
A friendly introduction to probably
the best card game in the world.
The course is very practical but with
some theory and students will play
simple bridge from the first week.
No experience assumed – those with
some knowledge are welcome, but
may find the higher levels more
interesting. We follow the Scottish
Bridge Union Lessons.
Bridge – Next Steps
(Nigel Booth – Haddington)
Follow-up to bridge for absolute
beginners. We work through the
Scottish Bridge Union Course learning
and playing the Acol system of
bidding and introducing further
techniques of hand evaluation and
play to enable students to improve
their knowledge and ability. Students
must have undertaken the beginners
course or have reasonable experience
to benefit from this course.
Bridge – Improvers
(Nigel Booth – Haddington)
An advanced course for experienced
social and club players who want to
learn more advanced bidding and
play techniques. We follow the final
lessons of the Scottish Bridge Union
Course and also look at card reading,
inferences and other techniques
to enable players to become more
successful. Students must have
undertaken the Next Steps course or
have a fair amount of experience to
benefit from this course.
Criminology – An Introduction
(Gary Fraser – Musselburgh)
Take a journey through Criminology.
What is crime? Why do people
commit crime? What do you think
about it and what do the experts
say? How do we catch criminals and
interrogate suspects? Why do people
commit murder, what is the most
common type and what weapon is
used? Come along and find out more
about real life crimes.
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Deep Relaxation with SelfHypnosis – an Introduction
Genealogy and Family
History – Intermediate
(Christine McLaughlin – Dunbar and
Haddington)
(Bob Starrat – Haddington and
Prestonpans)
This course dispels the myths
about self-hypnosis and teaches
you the secrets of deep relaxation.
Using progressive relaxation
techniques, you will learn to relax
naturally and feel great. One of the
things you will love about this course
is learning a skill you will be able to
use in everyday life.
This is for those who have already
completed a beginner’s course or
have already done some research
into their family’s history. It focuses on
sources and methods that supplement
those acquired. The course will include
visits to the General Register Office/
National Archives of Scotland, etc.
Favourite Cooking and Baking
(Fiona Gray – Longniddry)
Genealogy and Family
History – Beginners
Singing Together
(Alison Vasey – Musselburgh)
Golf – an Introduction
Have fun singing with other people
and enjoying your voice, even if you
haven’t used it for a while! Learn songs
in two or three-part harmony from the
African, Eastern European, pop, folk
and gospel traditions. No previous
musical experience is required and
you don’t have to be a brilliant singer!
(John Stewart – East Lothian
Golf Range)
Wine Appreciation for Beginners
This introduction to golf is open
to relatively new or brand new
golfers. You’ll learn about the
etiquette and rules of the game,
the difference between clubs,
sound fundamentals to putting,
chipping, pitching and the full swing.
You will have fun and learn the basics,
enabling you to take what you have
learned on to the golf course and
enjoy this wonderful game.
Each week we will use fresh
ingredients to prepare a favourite
meal or some home baking. The
emphasis is on good, simple, healthy
cooking, using fresh ingredients and
store cupboard essentials. A small fee
will be payable each week for food
supplied by the tutor.
through the 20th century to the
current day, and traditional and world
music will also be topics for study.
(Derek Smith – Haddington)
This five-week course is aimed at
people who would like to gain more
knowledge about the wine they drink.
It will look at grape varieties, how and
where they are grown and the many
factors influencing taste and style.
Students may be asked to pay up to a
further £2 per night to provide a wider
range of wines. This will be discussed
on the first evening.
(Bob Starratt – Tranent)
Music Appreciation
This 10-week course focuses on
the basic sources and methods
for tracing descent from one’s
ancestors, as well as for learning
more about them, the lives
they led and the communities in
which they lived. Participants will
receive practical information and
advice to assist them in identifying,
locating and applying appropriate
sources and methods to a ‘handson’ exploration of their families’
past – good and bad, on both male
and female lines and across class
boundaries.
(Jan Clark – Musselburgh)
An exploration of music from
classic to contemporary, this
course is a chance to discover
new music and find out more
about music you already know.
Discover what has shaped the
evolution of music over the centuries.
The course will look at music through
the ages, focusing on key composers
and compositions as well as various
musical forms and the use of
Impressionism in music. The course
will also cover contemporary music
Wine Appreciation –
Intermediate
(Derek Smith – Haddington)
This five-week course is aimed at
people who would like to gain more in
depth knowledge about the wine they
drink by looking at specific regions or
countries. It is suitable for individuals
who already possess some wine
knowledge or who have attended a
beginner’s course. Students may be
asked to pay up to a further £2 per
night to provide a wider range of
wines. This will be discussed on the
first evening.
Enrolment form 2013/2014
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opportunities and this information will assist
us in ensuring that our processes and provision
are not discriminatory.
Full refunds will be given if
the course is full or has to
be cancelled due to a lack of
numbers. Cash or cheque refunds
can take up to 30 days net. Fee
also includes a £3 registration
charge not normally refundable
unless the class is cancelled or full.
Cancellations made by students
after the beginning of the week
immediately prior to the week
in which the class starts will be
eligible for a 50 per cent refund
unless the place can be filled from
a waiting list, or there are other
mitigating circumstances.
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WAYS TO PAY FOR YOUR COURSE »
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING
ACCOUNTS
ILA Scotland is a Scottish
Government scheme that
helps you pay for learning
that you can do at a time,
place and pace that suits you.
It’s for people who have an
income of £22,000 a year or
less. Funding of £200 may be
available if you are interested
in learning something new
or brushing up on your skills
– the money is not a loan, so
you don’t have to pay any of
it back.
Courses marked ◆ can now
be funded by an ILA account,
which must be in place before
you can start your course.
The application process
can take a few weeks, so
you are advised to start
your application as soon as
possible. For information and
to request an application
pack, please call the ILA
Scotland helpline free on
0808 100 1090 or visit
www.ilascotland.org.uk
ONLINE
Please e-mail cldhaddington@
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booking reference or your
enrolment will be cancelled.
DIRECT DEBIT
Simply complete the form
below and return it to
Community Learning and
Development with your
enrolment form. Your payment
will be taken on 14 October
when it is confirmed that the
class is running.
eastlothian.gov.uk stating
the class(es) you wish to enrol
for and supply your details.
You will then be given a
booking reference number
that will enable you to make
your payment online via East
Lothian Council’s website.
Simply click on the adult
education class(es) icon,
which will take you to the
payment section and follow
the instructions. Payment
must be made within two
weeks of receiving your
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
Pay by credit or debit card
by sending in your enrolment
form without payment
then, after allowing sufficient
time for it to be received,
call the number below with
your card details.
CHEQUE
Simply complete the form
on page 7 and return it to
Community Learning and
Development with your
enrolment form.
CASH
Simply complete the form on
page 7 and hand it in person
to Community Learning
and Development with your
enrolment form.
Evening classes in
Dunbar, Haddington and
Musselburgh
•Day classes with crèche in
Prestonpans and Musselburgh
•Gain SQA Qualifications
•Volunteer Programme
•Conversation group
•Drop-in session at Pennypit
•Polish Parents classes
Find the best class for you at
an ESOL Interview before the
classes start.
FREE daytime lip-reading
groups are held in
Dunbar
Haddington
Musselburgh
North Berwick
•Find out how to
cope and get information on
communication tactics.
•Learn to see and recognise
some of the speech you
cannot hear.
•Boost your confidence.
ESOL Interviews: week beginning
26 August 2013. Contact Andy
Stuckey (details below) for
further information. Classes are
for adults (16+).
For more information, contact
Andy Stuckey 01620 827221
or e-mail astuckey@eastlothian.
gov.uk
Classes are eligible for ILA
HEARING
DIFFICULTIES? »
funding. Contact 0808 100
1090 or apply online at
ilascotland.org.uk
You must apply before
beginning your course and bring
your account number with you.
For more information,
contact Sheila Northcott
on 01620 827863 or e-mail
[email protected]