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Taster, Short Courses & Talks

Taster, Short Courses & Talks
at West Park School

Learners Survey

We are currently developing our programme for the rest of the year, if you have any suggestions for which courses we could run then please complete the Learners Survey 2007.

Below is a summary of the courses and talks being run, click on a course title for more information. To request a place on a course complete the booking form by clicking Here - Booking Form.

Previous Taster, Short Courses and Talks
Thursday
28th June
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Free
( Advanced Booking)
Introduction to Digital Photography
How to use a camera and a computer together.

Tuesday
26th June
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Free

Taster Courses by Derby College
  • Healthy Living
  • Help Yourself Help Your Child
  • Maths Made Easy
  • English Made Easy
  • Thursday
    24th May
    (7:15pm - 8:30pm)
    Free

    Sherwood Foresters Talk
    Cliff Housley - Regimental Historian Talk on some of the men from this area, who are recorded in the Regimental Database

    Thursday
    10th May
    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
    £6 in Advanced

    Pottery Taster Session
    An opportunity to explore your artistic skills!
    Cost of the evening includes all materials

    Wednesday
    18th April
    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
    £25

    Computer Maintenance for Beginners
    5 week course on keeping your computer running smoothly.

    Wednesday
    18th April
    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
    £25

    Computers for Beginners
    5 week course covering Windows, use of mouse, keyboard and memory sticks, word processing and inserting pictures in documents

    Tuesday
    17th April
    (7:00pm)
    Free

    Family & Local History
    For those who would like to meet and talk to those with similar interests

    Tuesday
    27th March
    (7pm - 9pm)
    £3 or £2 in advance

    Beginners Line Dancing Workshop
    A taster session for those who haven't done line dancing before or would like a refresher.

    Wednesday
    6th December
    (7pm - 9pm)
    £7.50 inc all materials

    Christmas Cards and Gift Bags
    Practice your artistic skills and produce your Christmas cards/gift bags.

    Tuesday
    5th December
    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
    £5

    Computer Maintenance
    Bought a computer and having problems? Try this practical workshop.

    Wednesday
    29th November
    (7pm - 8:30pm)
    £2 or £1 in advance

    Cliff Housley, Sherwood Foresters Regiment Historian
    Talk and opportunity to ask questions about Sherwood Foresters Museum & Archives.

    Tuesday
    28th November
    (6:30pm - 9pm)
    £10 inc all materials

    Christmas Crafts
    The opportunity to try two crafts:
    •pottery to make a candle holder
    •textiles to make christmas crafts

    Tuesday
    21st November
    (7pm - 9pm)
    £5

    Cameras, Computers and Cards
    How to produce a Christmas Card using Microsoft Publisher and your own photographs.

    Wednesday
    6th March
    (7pm - 8:30pm)
    No Fee

    Family History Open Meeting
    An opportunity to talk to people with similar interests

    Wednesday
    21st February
    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
    £25
    Computer Maintenance for Beginners
    5 week course on keeping your computer running smoothly.
    Wednesday
    24th January
    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
    £5

    Keeping Your Computer Healthy
    Bought a computer and having problems? Try this practical workshop.

    Tuesday
    16th January
    (7:30pm - 9:00pm)
    No Fee
    Family History Open Meeting
    An opportunity to talk to people with similar interests

    For more information and to request a place, please contact us via the contact Information page, or complete the booking form by clicking Here - Booking Form.