Severnside Learning Programme 2015

Your guide to
learning
opportunities
with Severnside
Housing
FREE
COURSES
INTO WORK
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2015/16

Severnside Learning Programme – Call us on: 01743 285000 or 0300 300 00592
Learning Programme Welcome 2015
Welcome to the fifth year of Severnside’s Learning Programme which is
packed full of FREE short courses and training sessions to help you
develop new skills or build on existing ones.
As well as all the old favourites we have introduced a number of great
new courses including responsible dog ownership, writing a will and a
guide to self-employment. We also offer a large selection of accredited
courses like food hygiene and health & safety in the work place, which
is fantastic news for anyone seeking employment.
Courses are free to Severnside residents and we can also help with
transport and childcare costs if necessary.
We are delighted to report that last year’s Learning Programme was a
great success; over 435 people attended training sessions and from
those surveyed 85% were highly satisfied with their course!
As always, Severnside would like to say a massive thank you to all our
partners and staff for their help and support in delivering this year’s
Learning Programme.
Why not take a look through our Learning Programme and sign up to
take part - there really is something for everyone, no matter what your
age or ability and everyone is made to feel really welcome.
Sarah Boden, Chief Executive
This is a guide to all the courses that we
offer, many in partnership with other
organisations.
No matter what your age or ability,
everyone is welcome, so have a look
through this programme and let us know
which courses you’d like to take part in.
You can book your courses by:
•Calling us on 01743 285000 or
0300 300 0059
•Booking on our website
www.severnsidehousing.co.uk
•Completing and returning the
booking form at the back of this
programme
•Emailing us at
community@severnsidehousing.co.uk
Remember to tell us the name and date of
the courses you’re interested in, along with
the course code.
Please note that priority for bookings
will always be given to Severnside
residents.
Welcome
“The courses have helped me to be able to increase
my confidence and have also helped with getting out
of the house and to meet new people.”
“I would not have been able to afford any of
these courses myself, so I am very grateful to
have the privilege of having them paid for
me – it shows Severnside Housing values and
invests in their residents. Thank you for
enabling me to learn new skills and have
better opportunities.”
“Cooking on a budget was very interesting with good
company and new ways of cooking and preparing
food. It was also very informative and people learnt
things that they may not have known how to do
before. It was also an opportunity to try new food
which was also very tasty!”“The course provided a lot of
different things to do, it was also
very hands on and well
prepared. A lot was learnt from
the course and there were great
tips for gardening. Friendly
atmosphere and a good way to
socialise with other people.”
“Very inspiring with a lot of different
ideas of things to create, with a very
helpful tutor. It was also a very good
way to meet new people and socialise.”
“The IT course has
helped me to increase
my confidence in being
able to use a laptop and
to send emails.”
“I have become a bit of a recluse due to the restriction of
a wheel chair, and taking part in these courses has
allowed me to get out and have more interaction with a
new range of people. ”

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Look out for the Claimant Commitment tick on courses!
Subject to the agreement of your Job Centre Advisors these
courses will count towards your commitment hours.
All the following courses are FREE or at a reduced cost to
Severnside residents and just £2.50 to Non-residents unless stated otherwise.
Financial (F)
Safety in the home (S)
Into work (I)
Hobbies (H)
Communities (C)
DIY (D)
Course date Course title Course code Page
10th April 2015 Upcycling clothing H07 14
15th April 2015 Online basics for beginners C18 20
21st April 2015 Staying in touch C28 20
30th April 2015 Walking for health C03 17
5th May 2015 Basic sketching and drawing H05 13
7th May 2015 Everyday first aid S01 8
12th May 2015 Online basics for beginners C19 20
13th May 2015 Cooking on a budget C40 22
19th May 2015 Inclusive community training programme C44 22
20th May 2015 Online shopping & more C35 21
28th May 2015 Arts & crafts H01 13
2nd June 2015 The kitchen windowsill garden D01 23
9th June 2015 Advanced sketching and drawing H06 13
11th June 2015 Online basics for beginners C20 20
17th June 2015 Staying in touch C29 20
18th June 2015 Flower arranging H11 15
23rd June 2015 Photography H13 15
1st July 2015 Walking for health C04 17
4th July 2015 The kitchen garden D02 23
8th July 2015 Online basics for beginners C21 20
14th July 2015 Keeping you & your family safe online C33 21
23rd July 2015 Online shopping & more C36 21
27th July 2015 Arts & crafts H02 13
Courses available

5th August 2015 Upcycling clothing H08 14
11th August 2015 Online basics for beginners C22 20
18th August 2015 Staying in touch C30 20
25th August 2015 Cooking on a budget C41 22
2nd September 2015 Everyday first aid S02 8
8th September 2015 Inclusive community training programme C45 22
9th September 2015 Online basics for beginners C23 20
17th September 2015 Photography H14 15
22nd September 2015 Online shopping & more C37 21
29th September 2015 Upcycling your old furniture H09 14
6th October 2015 Online basics for beginners C24 20
15th October 2015 Keeping you & your family safe online C34 21
20th October 2015 Inclusive community training programme C46 22
22nd October 2015 Staying in touch C31 20
27th October 2015 Cooking on a budget C42 22
3rd November 2015 Upcycling your old furniture H10 14
12th November 2015 Online basics for beginners C25 20
19th November 2015 Online shopping & more C38 21
10th December 2015 Flower arranging H12 15
21st December 2015 Arts & crafts H03 13
14th January 2016 Online basics for beginners C26 20
19th January 2016 Staying in touch C32 20
2nd February 2016 Online basics for beginners C27 20
11th February 2016 Online shopping & more C39 21
18th February 2016 Arts & crafts H04 13
23rd February 2016 Cooking on a budget C43 22
2nd March 2016 Everyday first aid S03 8
8th March 2016 Inclusive community training programme C47 22
Financial (F) Into work (I)Safety in the home (S)
Courses available

Please register your interest Managing your money F01 6
Please register your interest Universal Credit and you F02 6
Please register your interest Personal Independence Payments (PIP) F03 7
Please register your interest Protecting your family’s future – writing a will F04 7
Please register your interest Be dog smart – safety for families with dogs S04 8
Please register your interest Responsible dog ownership S05 8
Please register your interest Applying for jobs I01 9
Please register your interest Find the right job I02 9
Please register your interest Volunteering and you I03 9
Please register your interest Level 2 food hygiene certificate I04 10
Please register your interest Level 2 health and safety in the workplace I05 10
Please register your interest CSCS cards I06 11
Please register your interest Taking charge of your life I07 11
Please register your interest Interview skills I08 12
Please register your interest A guide to self employment I09 12
Please register your interest Confidence building skills I10 12
Please register your interest Level 1 football coaching qualification C01 16
Please register your interest Prince’s Trust team programme C02 16
Please register your interest Map reading C05 17
Please register your interest Food for thought C06 18
Please register your interest Let’s cook together C07 18
Please register your interest Brilliant breakfasts C08 18
Please register your interest Funky lunches C09 18
Please register your interest Family first aid C10 18
Please register your interest Better bedtimes C11 18
Please register your interest Ready steady play C12 19
Please register your interest Clay craft C13 19
Please register your interest Puppets and aliens C14 19
Please register your interest Ready steady school C15 19
Please register your interest Reading robots C16 19
Please register your interest Story sacks C17 19
Hobbies (H) DIY (D)Communities (C)
Courses available

Universal
Credit
and you
To find out more about Universal Credit book a
place on our course.
You will learn:
•How changes will affect you or your family
•What is included in the changes
•Where you can find support to help you
through the changes
Universal Credit and you course dates
Please note that this course will be run
periodically throughout the year, dependant on
numbers, at different locations.
Dates and locations to be agreed
- Please register your interest
Course code: F02
Managing
your money
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Do you
manage to pay all your bills each month? Do you
have debts? Would you like to save more? Managing
your money can be difficult especially when you
have a low income. This course can help you to
look at your finances, prioritise and plan for the
future.
You will learn:
•To identify the difference between
financial needs and wants
•How to use a budget planner to manage
costs
•How to prioritise debts and where to
access help
Managing your money course dates
Course code: F01
Financial courses

Personal
Independence
Payment (PIP)
Moving from Disablility Living
Allowance (DLA) to Personal
Independence Payment (PIP), this
short workshop can help you
understand how this change will work, understand
the process and how to complete the application.
For anyone who is under retirement age and
therefore likely to be affected, or carers of people
with disabilities this workshop will include lots of
useful information on making a successful change
from DLA to PIP.
You will learn:
•How these changes will affect you
•About the application process
•How to complete an application
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
course dates
Course code: F03
Protecting
your
family’s future
– writing a will
We all like the comfort of making sure that we have
provided for our family and knowing that they are
well looked after. A death in the family is a difficult
time for everyone and generally people want things
to be in good order at that time.
Some of our customers have said that they would
like to know the basics around ‘Making a Will’. If this
is of interest to you, come along to this course.
You will learn:
•The advantages of writing a will
•What you will need to think about when
making a will
•How to have a will drawn up
•Basic information on life insurance and
funeral policies
Protecting your family’s future – writing a
will course dates
Please note that this will be run periodically
throughout the year, dependant on numbers, at
different locations.
Course code: F04
Financial courses

Everyday first aid
This informal relaxed course will teach you a few
simple First Aid skills that could help someone if
things suddenly go wrong. It doesn’t matter how
young or old, or how able you think you are,
everyone can learn to do something to help an ill or
injured person. This is an “Everyday first aid” course
aimed at anyone who wants to know how to give
first aid easily.
You will learn:
•How to feel confident to assist in the event
of an emergency
•Everyday first aid for incidents that may
affect you or family members.
•What to do in the event of an emergency
Everyday first aid course dates
Date: 7th May 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: S01
Date: 2nd September 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: S02
Date: 2nd March 2016 – 10-12pm
Course code: S03
Location: Severnside Housing, Brassey Road,
Shrewsbury
Be dog smart
– safety for
families with
dogs
This course aims to promote key safety messages
that will help you to stay safe around dogs and
reduce the number of attacks on children and
adults.
It will be especially useful for anyone who
has or looks after children – parents,
grandparents and relatives as well as child-
minders, foster carers etc. – but is open to
anyone who may come into contact with
dogs in their everyday lives.
Be dog smart – safety for families with
dogs course dates
Course code: S04
Safety in the home courses
Responsible
dog ownership
This course will give you some helpful tips and legal
guidelines on owing a dog.
You will learn:
•The legal requirements of owning a dog,
including dog dirt collection and using a lead
•The importance of microchipping and where
you can access this for free
Responsible dog ownership course dates
Please note that this course will be run periodically
throughout the year, dependant on numbers, at
different locations.
Course code: S05

Into work courses
Volunteering
& you
The Shropshire Rural Community
Council works in partnership with
Oswestry Community Action to provide
Outreach Support to people who want to
volunteer in Shropshire and operate under the
banner of Shropshire Volunteering Team.
Through this Shropshire-wide outreach service,
they match people interested in volunteering with
opportunities and organisations, so if you have
some time no matter how little and would like to
find out more why not get in touch. More details
on these services can be provided upon request.
Volunteering & you course dates
Date: Please register your interest
Course code: I03
Location: Shropshire RCC, Shrewsbury
Find the
right job
When you're looking for work, it is important to
spread your search as wide as possible. There are
many places to look and a lot of help available. This
course will help by giving you the right tools to start
your search.
You will learn:
•To understand the current job market
•To access the hidden job market
•How to network effectively to maximise
access to job vacancies
•Shropshire’s employment opportunities
Find the right job course dates
Course code: I02
Applying
for jobs
Applying for employment often involves preparing a
CV or completing an application form. These
documents will be the first thing a future employer
receives from you. It is important to include the right
information to ensure you get an interview!
You will learn:
•How to find and identify suitable jobs
•How to match your knowledge, skills and
experience to the job you’re applying for
•How to prepare and adapt you CV
•How to complete an application form
•How to appropriately contact an employer
both before and after applying for a
vacancy
Applying for jobs course dates
Course code: I01

Into work courses
Level 2 health
& safety in the
workplace
This course provides essential knowledge
and understanding of health and safety for employees
working in any sector, enabling them to contribute to
the overall health and safety of the business. The
course is approximately 6 hours in length and you will
be required to complete a short multiple-choice exam
at the end in order to gain your Level 2 qualification.
You will learn:
•Health & safety law
•Prevention of accidents and ill health
•Risk assessment/First aid at work
•Personal protective equipment
•Workplace health, safety and welfare
•Work equipment/Electricity/Fire prevention
& much more!
Level 2 health & safety in the workplace
course dates
Course code: I05
•This course is free to anyone 19 years of age and
over who is in receipt of JSA and has not
previously completed a funded Level 2 Health
and Safety qualification.
•For anyone in employment or who are already
Level 2 qualified there will be a cost for this
course.
– Severnside resident cost: £30
– Non Severnside resident non JSA cost: £60
Level 2 food
hygiene
certificate
in catering
This CV boosting online qualification can be fitted in
and around your current commitments, and can be
completed at home or anywhere with internet
access. Once started, you will have a month to
complete the course.
As well as covering all of the areas required to gain
your ‘Qualifi’ accredited certificate, at the end of the
course you will also learn vital skills that employers
within the catering sector will be looking for.
Although this course is suitable for anyone that
wishes to improve their food hygiene skills, it is also
useful for members of any community group that
may wish to serve or sell food so that they meet
Health & Safety requirements.
You will learn:
•The law that applies to businesses and food
handlers
•Food safety hazards
•Principles of safe food storage
•About the importance of cleaning food
premises and equipment
•Cooking and handling food
Level 2 food hygiene certificate in catering
course dates
Online course - Please register your interest
Course code: I04
Non-resident cost: £10.50 per person

Taking charge
of your life
Does your confidence need a boost?
Do you get tongue tied and nervous
when talking to others?
Are you stressed?
Do you find it hard to cope with change?
If yes then this is the course for you. The course is
run over 4 weeks but once completed you will go
away with a certificate that can be added to your CV.
You will look at:
•How communication skills help us feel
more confident in everyday situations.
•The causes of stress and how we can try
and reduce it.
•How the right body language, promotes a
positive and confident image.
Taking charge of your life course dates
Course code: I07
•This course is free to anyone 19 years of age
and over who is seeking work, and those who
do not already hold a Level 2 qualification. Level
2 is equivalent to a GCSE at skills A-C or an
NVQ Level 2.
•For those in employment who already have a
Level 2 qualification there will be a cost for this
course.
– Severnside resident cost: £30
– Non-resident
cost: £60
Into work courses
CSCS cards
The CSCS scheme confirms that if
you are working on a construction
site, you have the right training and
qualifications. Most contractors and builders
require their workers to hold a valid CSCS card.
To get the card, you will need to complete a
course, usually 3 sessions and a test at the
end of it but the training can continue until
you feel ready to take the test.
The cost of the course and the test are
funded through Jobchange with the only
cost being to retake the test if you need to.
CSCS cards course dates
Course code: I06

A guide to self
employment
Do want to work for yourself? Have
you thought about self-employment.
This course will aim to help you:
•What the benefits are to self-
employment
•Thinking about what type of business you
want to develop
•How to trade
•Finance available
•Signposting to other supporting agencies
A guide to self employment course dates
Course code: I09
Interview
skills
Interviews can be scary. Key tips include staying
calm, remembering all the information you want to
include and presenting yourself as the ideal person
for the job.
You will learn:
•How to prepare for an interview
•How to answer a variety of interview
questions
•How to manage nerves
•How to get feedback and learn from this
when unsuccessful at interview
Interview skills course dates
Course code: I08
Into work courses
•Acknowledge personal successes, be
positive and believe in your abilities
•Take responsibility and be more assertive
Confidence building skills course dates
Course code: I10
Confidence
building skills
Are you lacking in confidence?
This course will aim to help you:
•Understand what confidence and self-
esteem are and how these affects us
•Identify causes of low confidence and self-
esteem and how to rebuild these
•Have the confidence to take risks and
step out of your comfort zones

Advanced
sketching &
drawing
Do you enjoy drawing but would like to further
enhance your skills? If yes, why not try our new course,
which will teach you techniques to draw portraits
and objects with a range of shades and textures.
You will learn:
•How to do facial construction
•To develop different shading on different
materials
•How to use chalk and rubber for special
effects
Advanced sketching & drawing course dates
Date: 9th June 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: H06
Location: Severnside Housing,
Brassey Road, Shrewsbury
Arts & crafts
Join us for a range of arts & crafts to suit all ages and
abilities.
You will:
•Learn how to make your own cards and
gifts
•Share your new found skills with friends
and family
•Gain ideas to create your own projects at
home
We do advise that you wear suitable
clothing for this activity.
Arts & crafts course dates
Date: 28th May 2015 – 1-3pm
Location: Greenacres Communal Room,
Corbet Close, Harlescott
Course code: H01
Date: 27th July 2015 – 1-3pm
Location: Porchfield Communal Room, Porchfield,
Monkmoor
Course code: H02
Date: 21st December 2015 – 10-12pm
Location: Severnside Housing, Brassey Road
Course code: H03
Date: 18th February 2016 – 1-3pm
Location: Armdale Communal Room,
Armdale
Course code: H04
Hobbies courses
Basic sketching
& drawing
Ever thought about giving drawing a whirl but don’t
know where to start. Well you’re in luck, this basic
course will introduce you to the techniques and
styles of sketching and drawing objects in a relaxed
and informal setting.
You will learn:
•Basic sketching • How to add detail
•Shading techniques
Basic sketching & drawing course dates
Course code: H05

Upcycling
clothing
This course is designed so you will learn easy
techniques to re-use or recycle items from around
the home. So don’t throw away that old jumper or
broken piece of jewellery, bring it along with you
and see what you can re-vamp or re-purpose.
You will learn to:
•Re-purpose and re-fashion your old or ill-
fitting clothes
•Re-vamp old and broken jewellery and
accessories
Upcycling clothing course dates
Date: 10th April 2015 – 10-12pm
Location: Severnside Housing, Brassey Road,
Shrewsbury
Course code: H07
Date: 5th August 2015 – 10-12pm
Location: New Park House
Communal Room, New Park House,
Castlefields
Course code: H08
Hobbies courses
Upcycling
your old
furniture
Give your furniture at home a face lift.
This is a new course taking old or unwanted pieces
of furniture and giving them a new lease of life.
There will be a demonstration showing different
painting techniques such as, distressing, colour
washing and waxing, which helps to seal and
protect the painted furniture. You will also have the
opportunity to have a go at recreating the painting
techniques yourself, so that you can go home and
transform any pieces of furniture.
You will:
•Learn how to give your furniture at home
a face lift
•Learn new painting techniques
•Have fun
Don’t forget to wear suitable clothing!
Upcycling your old furniture course dates
Date: 29th September 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: H09
Date: 3rd November 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: H10
Location: Belle Vue Youth Club,
Rocke Street, Shrewsbury

Photography
Learn how to get the most out of your digital
camera and take better photos too. Find out how to
make your pics stand out.
This course is ideal for people who are new to
digital photography, or who would like to learn
more about it.
You will learn:
•Quick and easy steps to take better
photos
•How to change the settings on your
Camera
•How to get interesting photos
Don’t forget your camera!
Photography course dates
Date: 23rd June 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: H13
Date: 17th September 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: H14
Flower
arranging
This course is a basic introduction to the art of
flower arranging in which you will learn how to
make a centrepiece that you can take home with
you.
You will:
•Learn use of colours and forms
•Gain knowledge to develop your skills
•Identify suitable flowers dependant on the
seasons
•Create your own arrangement after
receiving demonstrations from your tutor
Don’t forget to bring a container for your
arrangement with you, what type will be
advised beforehand.
Flower arranging course dates
Course code: H11
Date: 10th December 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: H12
Hobbies courses

Level 1
coaching
football
qualification
This course will provide an introduction to the
Shropshire FA and deliver safe and enjoyable
coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally
suited to those working with groups of young
players and/or teams. This course is aimed at
16-25 year olds, however if you are over 25 and
in receipt of JSA you are also eligible to attend.
Through this course you will cover various
topics including:
•Football administration
•Player and Coach Development
•Laws of the game
Level 1 coaching football qualification
Course code: C01
Communities courses
Prince’s
Trust team
programme
If you are between the age of 16 and 25 and you
are not in education, employment or training this is
the ideal course for you. The Team Programme is a
12 week programme that offers you the
opportunity to build your confidence, develop new
skills and helps you towards taking the next steps in
getting you into employment or further education.
During the programme you will gain qualifications
and work experience, as well as taking part in
community projects and enjoying a week-long
residential with lots of team bonding activities.
It is the chance of a lifetime….
So why not give it a go!!
Prince’s Trust team programme course
dates
Course code: C02

Map reading
This course will introduce the novice to basic map
reading. It will enable you to plan routes and safely
navigate your way around the countryside with
confidence. No previous experience is required as
this course is suitable for beginners and maps and
compasses will be provided.
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
may be required for this course.
You will learn to:
•Plan your own walks
•Understand an Ordnance Survey map
•Use a compass
•Navigate properly
•Feel more confident in the outdoors
•Stay safe in the countryside
Map reading course dates
This course will be run as and when there are
sufficient numbers to do so.
Course code: C05
Walking for
health
Walking for health is the largest network of health
walks in the UK and is designed to help people
improve their health by taking part in regular walks
in their local community. Walking is often described
as the “perfect exercise” and can help improve your
health, your happiness and, if you join one of our
groups, it will give you the chance to explore the
outdoors, and meet new people.
You will:
•Find out more about the National Walking
for Health Scheme
•See the effects regular walking can have
on your health and fitness
•Find out where your nearest regular
health walk is
•Take part in a short taster walk
•Find out about becoming a walk leader
(if you wish)
Walking for health course dates
Date: 30th April 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: C03
Date: 1st July 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: C04
Communities courses

Brilliant breakfasts
Join us for a fun workshop to explore a healthy and
alternative breakfast, for families with children under
5 years. This is a one off session lasting 2 hours.
Childcare available.
Brilliant breakfasts course dates
Course code: C08
Food for thought
The chance to learn how to cook low-cost,
nutritional meals for the whole family.
Food for thought course dates
Course code: C06
Communities courses
Let’s cook together
A series of cooking workshops for parents and
children, encouraging the idea of letting children
explore food and learn to cook at an early age.
The basic message of enjoying low-cost nutritional
food is still at the heart of this course. This is
designed for parents and children together, children
to be over 2 years old.
Let’s cook together course dates
Course code: C07
Funky lunches
Why not join us in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere
and find out about nutritious and healthy lunchboxes,
making popular food the healthy way on a low
budget for families with children under 5 years.
Funky lunches course dates
Course code: C09
Family first aid
A broad span of first aid techniques, and advice with
regard to childhood illness and family care.
Family first aid course dates
Course code: C10
Better bedtimes
Join us for a fun workshop to explore alternatives for
bedtime routines. For families with children under 5
years.
Better bedtimes course dates
Course code: C11
Surestart
For the first time in the learning programme, we are offering a
range of courses for parents and children through Surestart,
including healthy eating, constructive play, literacy and preparing for school.
The courses will run throughout the year, dependant on numbers, at different locations and are free of charge.
Childcare is available for many of the courses for parents or carers please ask when booking for confirmation of this.
These courses are open to anyone who is responsible for the care of children. Applications from those who do not
have this responsibility will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Communities courses
Ready steady school
A chance for parents to gain an insight into the kind
of Maths and English (including phonics) that their
child will be learning in their first terms at school
(the specific methods of teaching used by the school
are checked and demonstrated by the course
Tutor). A chance to ask questions, become familiar
with the terms used by the school and to practice
some skills! This course is 6 x 2 hour sessions.
Childcare available.
Ready steady school course dates
Course code: C15
Ready steady play
A course designed to help parents start to introduce
the basics of reading, writing and speaking and listening
to their child. Suitable for all, but parents of babies
must be aware that this constitutes forward-planning
for them and that some activities will be appropriate
for very small children. 6 x 2 hour sessions, childcare
available.
Ready steady play course dates
Course code: C12
Clay craft
Using air-dry clay to create thumb pots,
decorations, model animals etc. This is a one off
course lasting 2 hours and designed for parents and
children together, suitable for children aged
between 2-5 years.
Clay craft course dates
Course code: C13
Reading robots
Helping parents to make games that support early
sounds learning (phonics). This is a one off course
and is designed for parents and children together,
childcare available.
Reading robots course dates
Course code: C16
Puppets and aliens
Ping, pong, pop – making games to support rhymes
and pattern in language for young children. This is a
one off session and is designed for parents and
children together, children to be aged between 2-5
years, childcare available.
Puppets and aliens course dates
Course code: C14
Story sacks
Helping parents make story sacks and explore basic
mime/drama to enliven stories and to support
listening and reading skills. This is a one off session
and is designed for parents and children together,
children to be over 2 years.
Story sacks course dates
Course code: C17
Please note that the Surestart courses will run periodically throughout the year, dependant on numbers, at
different locations. Please register your interest by quoting individual course names and codes.

Staying
in touch
This course is based on the ‘Keeping in touch with
family’ within the national Learn My Way online
programme.
Learn how to contact family and friends using
various applications on the internet. From this
course you will be able to continue the free
‘Keeping in touch with family’ course. Once
completed a certificate is available. Learn My Way
registration will be required when starting your
first course.
The course will cover:
•Transferring photos from your camera to
the computer
•Various ways to socialise online
•Using Facebook
•Email set up and using email
Staying in touch course dates
Date: 21st April 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: C28
Course code: C29
Course code: C30
Date: 22nd October 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: C31
Date: 19th January 2016 – 10-12pm
Course code: C32
Location: Digital Den,
Meole Brace
Online
basics for
beginners
The course is based on the ‘Get Started’ package
within the national Learn My Way online
programme.
The course is designed to help build a basic
knowledge and understanding of I.T. and internet
based applications. From this course you will be able
to continue the free Online Basics course. Once
first course.
•Mouse, keyboard and touchscreen basics
•Using a computer
•Internet basics
•Using online searches
•Using the internet safely
•What’s online
Online basics for beginners course dates
Date: 15th April 2015 – 6-8pm Course code: C18
Date: 12th May 2015 – 10-12pm Course code: C19
Date: 11th June 2015 – 1-3pm Course code: C20
Date: 8th July 2015 – 6-8pm Course code: C21
Date: 11th Aug 2015 – 10-12pm Course code: C22
Date: 9th Sept 2015 – 6-8pm Course code: C23
Date: 6th Oct 2015 – 10-12pm Course code: C24
Date: 12th Nov 2015 – 1-3pm Course code: C25
Date: 14th Jan 2016 – 1-3pm Course code: C26
Date: 2nd Feb 2016 – 10-12pm Course code: C27
Meole Brace
Communities courses

Communities courses
Online
shopping
and more
This course is based on ‘Online Plus’ within the
national Learn My Way online programme. Build
your confidence, using online forms, staying safe and
using public services. From this course you will be
able to continue the free ‘Online Plus’ course. Once
first course.
•Completing online forms
•Shopping online
•Staying safe online
•Public services online
•Using Facebook
Online shopping and more course dates
Course code: C35
Date: 23rd July 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: C36
Date: 22nd September 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: C37
Date: 19th November 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: C38
Date: 11th February 2016 – 1-3pm
Course code: C39
Meole Brace
Keeping you
and your
family safe
online
This course will help find your way around the
internet showing you how to manage your personal
information safely, how to identify unsafe websites
and use best practice. From this course you will be
able to continue courses within the national Learn
My Way programme. Once completed a certificate
is available. Learn My Way registration will be
required when starting your first course.
•Staying safe online
•Using the Internet safely
Keeping you and your family safe online
course dates
Date: 14th July 2015 – 10-12pm
Course code: C33
Date: 15th October 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: C34
Location: Digital Den, Meole Brace

Communities courses
Inclusive
community
training
programme
This training will improve your skills in know-how
and confidence in delivering sports based activities
to disabled people.
You will:
•Learn about practical tools to support
inclusive delivery
•Explore creative ideas to support
disabled people to take part in physical
activity and sport
•Complete a workbook that will support
your activity sessions
•Learn about local opportunities for
participants, leaders, volunteers and
coaches in sport and physical activity
Inclusive community training programme
course dates
Date: 19th May 2015 – 9.30-12.30pm
Course code: C44
Date: 8th September 2015 – 1.30-4.30pm
Course code: C45
Date: 20th October 2015
– 9.30-12.30pm
Course code: C46
Date: 8th March 2016
– 1.30-4.30pm
Course code: C47
Location: Belle Vue Youth
Club, Rock Street,
Shrewsbury
Cooking on a
budget
Do you struggle with meal times or worry about
getting your 5 a day? Not sure what to cook for
one or for a family, how to prepare something
quick or just need tips on buying on a budget then
this is the course for you.
You will learn:
•How to create a tasty dish for only
pennies
•How to prepare your food safely
•Knife skills
•The correct use of kitchen utensils
•How to store your leftovers safely
Cooking on a budget course dates
Course code: C40
Course code: C41
Date: 27th October 2015 – 1-3pm
Course code: C42
Date: 23rd February 2016 – 10-12pm
Course code: C43
Location: Belle Vue Youth Club,
Rocke Street, Shrewsbury

The kitchen
windowsill
garden
Do you ever dream of growing your own fresh
fruit and veg?
Been put off because you have LITTLE or NO
garden?
Well… this hands on course will give you all the
enthusiasm and skills you need to grow all kinds of
tasty fruit and veg wherever you live!
You’ll even take your first attempt at kitchen
gardening home… Just to get you started!
You will learn:
•You don’t need expensive tools and
gadgets… not even green fingers!
•Exciting projects for recycling other
peoples waste into your growing
opportunities
•To create your very own fresh salad
garden in or around your home
•Strawberries – Just add Cream!
•To grow simple everyday plants such as
herbs and lettuce to more exotic chilli
peppers
•Love chips? Then grow spuds! No digging
necessary!!
The kitchen windowsill garden course
dates
Date: 2nd June 2015 – 1–3pm
Course code: D01
Do it yourself courses
The kitchen
garden
For the more experienced gardener looking for
hints and tips on how to maximise available
growing space, and ways to make the most from
your produce.
This workshop will give you useful ideas for
dealing with problems on the plot.
You will learn
•Ways of expanding a small vegetable plot
•How to grow your own for year round
consumption
•Working with nature for an easier to
maintain veg patch
•Grow your own for less, ways to cut the
cost
The kitchen garden course dates
Date: 4th July 2015 – 1–3pm
Course code: D02

Once you have decided which courses you would like to
attend, you can book in a number of ways:
• Call us on 01743 285000 or 0300 300 0059
• Complete the booking form on our website:
• Complete the booking form opposite and
post it back to us at: Severnside Housing,
Brassey Road, Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury,
SY3 7FA
• Email: community@severnsidehousing.co.uk
stating your name, address, contact details,
course details and any special requirements
you may have
Transport
Free transport is provided for Severnside residents
only, upon request. Should you have any special travel
requirements please make us aware at the booking
stage so that the appropriate arrangements can be
made.
Childcare
Help towards childcare costs can be provided to
Severnside residents only, upon request, as long as a
registered child care provider is used, prior approval
has been given by a member of the Community
Development Team and a receipt is produced.
Carers
If you are a Severnside resident who is in receipt of
Carers Allowance and need a paid sitter for your relative
in order to attend our courses please let us know when
booking. We may be able to support your costs, as long
as prior approval has been given by a member of the
Community Development Team and a receipt is
produced.
Before your course
We will contact you to confirm your booking and check
travel arrangements, at this point we request that if you
cannot attend we are notified, so that we don’t incur any
costs and your place can be offered to someone else.
Cancellations
• Severnside reserves the right to cancel or
postpone courses depending on numbers
enrolled and will endeavour to notify you as
early as possible.
• If courses are cancelled, where possible we
will seek alternative dates to avoid
disappointment.
• We do reserve the right to refuse future
bookings should you fail to attend a session
without prior notice being given.
We Need You!
Severnside is constantly looking for new courses, so if
you have a talent, passion for a subject or hobby that
others may be interested in then please contact us as we
will be happy to discuss this further. Please remember
this programme is not only for Severnside residents but
the wider community too, so welcomes anyone that
wishes to come forward to share their knowledge and
skills with others.
Lastly a big thank you to everyone that has attended or
helped run a course over the last 4 years, you have
helped us make this programme a success. Please don’t
stop, tell your friends, family, work colleagues or
neighbours. Everyone is welcome, to come along meet
new people, learn a new skill, get involved and especially
HAVE FUN!
How to book
2015/16

Booking form
I am a: Severnside resident Non-Severnside resident
First name .....................................................................................................................
Surname .................................................................................................................................................................
Date of birth .................................................................. Gender M/F ..................................................................
Title (Mr / Ms / Mrs etc.) ........................ Contact number(s) ....................................................................................
Email address .........................................................................................................................................................
Address ..............................................................................................................................................................
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.............................................................................................. Postcode .........................................................
Where did you hear about the Learning Programme? ...................................................................................................
Do you have any disability requirements? Yes / No If yes, please give details ......................................................
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Do you require transport? Yes / No (For Severnside residents only)
Do you require help towards childcare costs? Yes / No (For Severnside residents only)
Are you a carer that requires support/assistance in order to attend these courses? Yes / No (For Severnside residents only)
Course code Course title Course date
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Courses are FREE or at a reduced cost to Severnside
residents and just £2.50 to Non-residents unless
stated otherwise.
FREECOURSES
How to book

Tenants Resource Centre
The Tenants Resource Centre is a fully equipped room located at
our Brassey Road office, which is open to all residents and the wider
community. It offers free access to the internet and up to date PC’s
that you can use for college work, writing your CV and to brush up
on your IT skills. FREE refreshments are also provided, along with a
comfortable seating area.
Everyone is welcome to use the facilities and the Community
Development Team is on hand to provide help and advice should
you require it.
Please keep an eye out for any
further information regarding
training or development
opportunities, as well as ways
you can get involved in groups in
your communities and with
Severnside Housing.
Resources in Your Community
Please check out and 'like’
our Facebook page to be
kept up to date with
events and activities that you can
get involved in.
Opening times:
Monday: 8.30am to 5pm
Tuesday: 8.30am to 5pm
Wednesday: 8.30am to 5pm
Thursday: 10.00am to 5pm
Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
E-learning
courses –
Housing
e-Academy
We have access to eighteen short courses
which are simple to access and navigate,
helping individuals grow in confidence when
working on the Internet.
The e-learning courses can be accessed via any
Internet enabled computer, allowing you to
complete your training at a time, place and
pace to suit you:
There are 4 key areas which the courses
cover which are
•Around the Home
•Social Issues
•Using the Internet
•Community
E-learning
courses –
Learn My Way
Learn My Way is a website of free online courses for
beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the
most of the online world.
There are 3 stages of learning and a selection of courses
within each level to meet the needs of all learners from
basics to the more advanced.
•Get started – Learn basic online skills - find out
how to use a mouse, keyboard and learn how to
use email
•Learn more – Once you’ve grasped the basics, go
even further and learn how to bank online, how to
shop online, stay healthy, or explore skills and
careers
•What Next? – If you’re ready to
move on, we’ll point you in the
right direction for even more
things you can do and learn online
Please contact us to register for any online courses you may be interested in. We will then send further details for you
to access the courses online. We will also offer support and help at our Job Clubs and Drop Ins to access these courses.

Resources in Your Community
The Digital Den provides open access for everyone to come
along and use computers and get digitally included.
Whether you are job searching, writing CV’s, accessing the internet or
simply looking to boost your I.T. skills, training and support is readily
available. We also offer the facility for you to purchase refurbished
computers which are available from £90 (Terms & Conditions apply).
Severnside and the Cyber Café continue to work in partnership and are now delivering their services
under their new name of Castlefields Digital Den.
Weekly Job Clubs and Drop Ins are held here to provide advice and support to those that are searching for
employment or volunteering opportunities, along with further training sessions through the Learning
Programme to improve computer skills.
If you would like to find out more, then please contact the Severnside Community Development Team.
Contact us on: 0300 300 0059
Find us at: Castlefields Digital Den, 69 New Park Road, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LE
Digital Den Meole
Opening Times:
Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Find us at: 25 Maesbrook Road, Meole, Shrewsbury, SY3 9NL
Contact us on: 01743 730050
Visit our websites: www.socialtelecoms.org.uk and www.digitalden.org.uk
Job Clubs
Fancy learning about the hidden job market?
Want to improve your interview skills?
Interested in becoming self employed?
Need a confidence boost?
Then why not come along to one of our weekly
job clubs. We offer help and support to access
Universal Jobmatch, complete job searches,
write CVs and complete job applications.
We hold these at the Digital Den, Meole Brace and
Castlefields Digital Den. Please contact us for more
details, dates and times.

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interpreting service for more than 150
languages and can provide this document in
a range of formats.
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numer 0300 300 0059.
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