1. family and parenting

Cotmandene Community Resource Centre
64 Cotmandene Crescent, St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, Kent BR5 2RG
020 8402 0123
[email protected]
Good News Story
The Centre recently hosted a new course
“Origami The Art of Paper Folding” run by Dan Xuan from The Chinese
Information and Advice Centre. The course was very popular and
student’s made something new every lesson. The course was attended by
our teaching assistant students and tutor Marion Nicol and Lorraine Bray
Centre Deputy Manager.
We all made boxes which we donated to the Centre to display chicks being
sold on behalf of Harris Hospice.
Cotmandene Community Resource Centre
64 Cotmandene Crescent, St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, Kent BR5 2RG
020 8402 0123
[email protected]
Services available at the Centre from the regular Staff
Friendly and welcoming Centre staff can help you with many issues such as:
Homeseekers
We can help you to register
Help with Post
We can read and explain letters and bills
Job Search & Open IT sessions
Weekly work club to support job search, getting started with email & internet
Training Advice
Registering you for courses at the Centre and information on other courses/training
available at other venues
Lifestyle Advice
Healthy lifestyle advice/leaflets on diet, smoking, local walking groups etc.
Parenting Advice
Parenting/family support and information
Local services and activities
What’s available within the local community for all ages
Benefits & Foodbank
Where to go to get help and information. Forms and information available from the
internet.
Support and Guidance
Exploration of issues that you may be experiencing
Signposting
However, “if we can’t help, we will find someone who can”, We have an extensive
networks of partners both locally and in the wider area to refer clients to.
We also have Free phone Services/email contact - Clients are able to make free calls or
email enquiries to
Affinity Sutton
Bromley Council
DWP benefits such as Job Centre Plus, Pension Service etc
Things the Centre Team can’t help you with;
Home Visits & Out of Hours Support.
We can only provide Advice and Guidance here in The Centre during our working hours
Cotmandene Community Resource Centre
64 Cotmandene Crescent, St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, Kent BR5 2RG
020 8402 0123
[email protected]
Programme for April-May 2015
Surgeries, Advisors and Groups
Monday
10.00-12.00
Turnaround one to one support with English & Maths
Weekly
10.00-12.00
Age UK Bromley Coffee Morning
All welcome
On-Line Basics
Computer Course for Beginners
Computer Workshop & Online courses
Time to practice your computer skills
Weekly
Cray Creative Art Group
Term Time only no classes during the school holidays
Citizens Advice Bureau
Drop in sessions no need to book(last customer 12.30)
Computer Workshop & Online Courses
Time to practice your computer skills
Group Relief - Support group for people suffering
Anxiety, depression and other emotional issues
Weekly
Local Councillors Surgery
Weekly
Weekly
2.00-4.00
Free legal advice for family and housing issues by
appointment
Work Club - Work search support
Free computer & internet access
BAIN Welfare Benefit Drop-in
2.00-4.00
Mencap advisor – Support with benefit issues only
10.00-12.00
Fortnightly
10.00-12.00
Affinity Sutton Housing Surgery
12.30-2.30
Bromley Drug & Alcohol Service
Group sessions12.30-2.30 Referrals only
10.00-11.30
2.00-4.00
Tuesday
10.00-12.00
10.00-1.00
2.00-4.00
2.00-4.00
Wednesday 10.30-12.00
10.00-1.00
2.00-4.00
Thursday
Friday
Thursday 9th April 3-4
Wednesday 27th May 2-4
Wednesday 22nd April 2-4
Thursday 7th May 3-4
Hestia Tenancy Support Service
CLOSED
POLICE SURGERY DATES
Thursday 11th May 3-4
Thursday 14th May 3-4
Weekly
Weekly
Beginners welcome
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
8th & 22nd April
6th & 20th May
8th & 22nd April
6th & 20th May
9th & 23rd April
7th & 21st May
16th & 30th April
14th & 28th May
Weekly
Cotmandene Community Resource Centre
Free Courses & Events
Please note that courses are for over 19’s only (except family courses)
Priority for courses given to local people who live, work or volunteer in BR5 or BR6 area
Courses or Events
Day & time
Mondays 10.00-11.30
UK Online Basics – Computers for beginners
Only open to students who have not previously
Ongoing courses
registered with UK Online. Rolling programme join
any week and work at your own pace.
Starts
Ends
On-going
On-going
We are currently working with Bromley Adult
Education to bring new courses for 2015
Intro to Bookkeeping
Thursdays 9.30-11.30
16/4/2015
14/5/2015
Digital Photography
Wednesdays 9.30-12pm
22/4/2015
20/5/2015
Design & make a cushion
Mondays 12.45-2.45
13/4/2015
18/5/2015
Intro to Microsoft
Wednesdays10-12
3/6/2015
1/7/2015
Call in and complete a course enquiry form and
we will email and let you know when the course
becomes available.
Please note all courses will have a £5 charge payable at time of booking the course and relevant
ID will need to be supplied. Please contact us if you like to sign up for a course.
Please note - For some courses
You will need to provide proof of UK residency for 3 years.
A birth certificate is best or UK passport more than 3 years old.
No one will be enrolled on a course requiring ID unless they provide this proof.