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Time
April 25 (Monday) 6:30 pm - July 11 (Monday) 8:30 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: The CAE course is intended for learners with an upper intermediate / lower advanced level of English. It aims to prepare you for the Cambridge English: Advanced examination, concentrating
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Course details
Brief Description:
The CAE course is intended for learners with an upper intermediate / lower advanced level of English. It aims to prepare you for the Cambridge English: Advanced examination, concentrating on the five skills: reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking. If, however, you do not wish to take the exam, you can just concentrate on improving your skills.
To access information on exam centres offering booking deadlines and dates for the exam please go onto the website: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre/ . You will also be able to access exam practice papers.
The course is priced per 10 weeks (one term). You will probably find, like most learners, that you need more than one term’s tuition to be prepared for the exam (if you choose to enter for it). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
You should have completed First Certificate before joining this class. If you have not recently passed the First Certificate an assessment test is needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course you will
• enjoy a higher level of communication and greater confidence in speaking English
• have a wider and more varied vocabulary
• have explored and practised different writing styles and techniques
• have an extended knowledge of grammar
EXAMINATION FEES
Your tutor will advise you on venues, dates and prices of exams. This course only covers tuition in preparation for exam – no exam fee is included in the cost of the course.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
A4 file, notebook and pen / pencil
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Your tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£140 (£84 concession) Level assessment before placement may be needed – please contact the office on either 01223 712340 or learnandtrain@cap.education to arrange this or to make payment.
Tutor
Tom ConwayTom Conway has taught Cambridge exam courses in Cambridge since 2001 and for four years overseas before that. In addition to teaching, he has also marked exam papers for Cambridge Assessment, and has extensive experience of the formats and marking criteria of the First, Advanced, Proficiency and IELTS exams. He has both CELTA and DELTA qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language

Time
April 25 (Monday) 7:00 pm - July 11 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description The course will introduce you to the basics of Chinese pronunciation, characters, sentence structures and cultural background through a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking materials and activities.
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Course details
Brief Description
The course will introduce you to the basics of Chinese pronunciation, characters, sentence structures and cultural background through a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking materials and activities. After completing the course, you will be expected to be able to engage in simple daily conversation on the topics covered. You are also encouraged to write Chinese characters and get a better appreciation of their components and their often ideographic origin. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This is the third term, you will need to have some experience in the topics listed below for term 1 and 2.
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to
Term 1:
- Learn the Chinese Pinyin; origin of the Chinese characters
- Greet people, introduce yourself and talk about your family
- Meet people and ask them questions with regard to their nationality, native language
- Talk about and order food
Term2
- Learn numbers in Chinese and the cultural meanings they may have
- Tell the time, talk about your routines
- Say the days of the week, dates and months of the year
- Talk about one’s age and birthday
- Talk about weather
- Talk about one’s job
Term3
- Talk about hobbies
- Money—and learn to bargain in Chinese!
- Shopping
- Transport and Travel
- Visiting a doctor
Extra costs on the course for example, textbook, materials or equipment
Recommended but not required:
- Kuaile Hanyu Student Book Vol 1; ISBN-10: 7107171267; People’s Education Press (approx. £15 from Amazon), a very good textbook with the drawback that there is just English translation for the vocabulary but not for the dialogues
- Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters: Trusted Support for Learning (Collins Easy Learning) ISBN-10: 0008196044 (approx. £10 from Amazon)
For the first session you will need to bring:
Pen and Paper
Recommended: · Get a taste of the origin of Chinese characters by visiting: https://hanziyuan.net/
Download this app and play around with it: Pleco
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Enrol on the CHINESE (Mandarin) BEGINNERS II. The Learn and Train office will be able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Enrol on the Chinese (Mandarin) Beginners II course in January.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£160 (£96 concession) To book your place please call 01223 712340
Tutor
Longbiao HuHe has taught degree courses in Chinese at Newcastle University and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He has been working with Oxford University Press and HarperCollins on dictionary projects and has translated, contributed to, consulted for and revised a number of dictionaries, among them The Oxford Chinese Dictionary, Oxford Intermediate English-Chinese, Oxford Intermediate Learner's English-Chinese Dictionary, The Oxford Pocket Chinese Dictionary (July 2021) and Collins Mandarin Chinese Dictionary.

Time
April 25 (Monday) 10:00 am - July 4 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain
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Course details
Brief Description:
Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain healthy. This course will offer learners the chance to challenge themselves, overcome obstacles through problem solving skills, find new means of expression (or develop existing ones). This can be done through the creation of artworks. Learners will develop confidence through step by step achievement of goals and milestones and improve their outlook by building a set of skills appropriate to them as individuals.
This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:
● Acquire skills to enable effective self- assessment
● Build confidence through acquisition and extension of new skills
● Express feelings or intuition more freely
● Compile a body of work which shows personal development
● Some learners will create a personal development plan
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:
No previous or existing knowledge of drawing or painting is needed, it is not essential as tuition and guidance will be given on the course.
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
This depends on what you already have in your Art Kit! The tutor will discuss the medium and any essential materials you will need on the first class.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:
An idea of what medium you would like to explore on the course and be prepared to talk about what interests you.
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Adult Learn and Train will be offering continuation courses throughout the year. A fee will incur for following courses.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Please call the office on 01223 712340 or email learnandtrain@cap.education to get booked on
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.

Time
April 25 (Monday) 1:00 pm - July 4 (Monday) 3:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain
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Course details
Brief Description:
Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain healthy. This course will offer learners the chance to challenge themselves, overcome obstacles through problem solving skills, find new means of expression (or develop existing ones). This can be done through the creation of artworks. Learners will develop confidence through step by step achievement of goals and milestones and improve their outlook by building a set of skills appropriate to them as individuals.
This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:
- Develop a more personal approach to creating artworks and self-expressionism
- Focus on prefered medium/media and techniques
- Review work completed already and develop according to medium and personal approach to express ideas
- Explore the work of other artists to establish and maintain critical awareness and interpretive skills
- Use critical awareness and interpretive skills to develop own work and self-expression
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:
No previous or existing knowledge of drawing or painting is needed, it is not essential as tuition and guidance will be given on the course.
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
This depends on what you already have in your Art Kit! The tutor will discuss the medium and any essential materials you will need on the first class.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:
An idea of what medium you would like to explore on the course and be prepared to talk about what interests you.
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
Adult Learn and Train will be offering continuation courses throughout the year. A fee will incur for following courses.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Please call the office on 01223 712340 or email learnandtrain@cap.education
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.

Time
April 25 (Monday) 7:00 pm - July 11 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Come along to the course if you want to explore, in a relaxed environment, a variety of Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, such as a study of Calligraphy and
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Brief Description:
Come along to the course if you want to explore, in a relaxed environment, a variety of Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, such as a study of Calligraphy and how its techniques are applied to painting. You will also learn from a wide selection of past masters and be able to develop your skills in further courses. Group exhibitions are held every two years, visits to galleries organized for those interested.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience necessary. All ability levels welcome.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate how to control the brush with confidence
• Apply painting techniques – Bamboo, Orchids, Chrysanthemums and Plum Blossom
• Demonstrate painting an original landscape in ink and colour
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) brushes, paper and watercolours. (Watercolour brushes are not suitable). The tutor will advise in the first class.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Any East Asian painting materials you have already such as brushes and paper.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The tutor will advise you on future courses or day schools.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£140 (£84 concession). To book please call 01223 712340
Tutor
Peter CavaciutiI have been teaching for over 30 years. My exhibitions include The Royal Academy, London; Salon de l’Aquarelle de Belgique; Galerie Leda Fletcher, Geneva and The Urasenke Foundation, Kyoto. My demonstrations include the Victoria and Albert Museum and Kettles Yard. The Art Group Ltd, London, publishes my work. I also exhibit in Starts Gallery, Taipei. Locally I take part in the Cambridge Open Studios annual event.

Time
1 (Monday) 10:00 am - 3 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
3 days
Course details
Brief Description: Have you ever wondered about East Asian painting and wanted to learn more? This course will cover the cultural background of East Asian Painting as well as how to
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Course details
Brief Description:
Have you ever wondered about East Asian painting and wanted to learn more? This course will cover the cultural background of East Asian Painting as well as how to paint bamboos and orchids (for beginners).
You will also have an opportunity to paint flowers from life and cover some aspects of landscape painting.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience necessary. This course is suitable for all levels. Each student will get individual attention.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to:
• gain confidence in brush control
• understand composition and use of colour
• paint bamboos and orchids
• learn more about the cultural background of East Asian painting
For the session you will need to bring:
Your tutor can provide East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) Brushes and paper. However please feel free to bring along your own East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) brushes, paper and watercolours if you have them and a note pad and pencils.
Please note normal watercolour brushes are not suitable for this genre of painting.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch for the day.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The tutor will advise on other painting and drawing classes.
The Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£132 to book call 01223 712340
Tutor
Peter CavaciutiI have been teaching for over 30 years. My exhibitions include The Royal Academy, London; Salon de l’Aquarelle de Belgique; Galerie Leda Fletcher, Geneva and The Urasenke Foundation, Kyoto. My demonstrations include the Victoria and Albert Museum and Kettles Yard. The Art Group Ltd, London, publishes my work. I also exhibit in Starts Gallery, Taipei. Locally I take part in the Cambridge Open Studios annual event.

Time
April 25 (Monday) 12:00 pm - July 11 (Monday) 2:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who only have some basic English. The course will help you to understand and speak English with more confidence
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Brief Description:
This Basic English course in Cambridge is aimed at learners who only have some basic English. The course will help you to understand and speak English with more confidence and ability. Lessons will focus on language needed for daily life in the UK and topics will include travel, shopping, visiting the doctor, where you live, going to school, sport, and so on. There will be practice for social conversations, and you will improve your vocabulary and learn to speak grammatically. The lessons will include some basic grammar, speaking and listening, pronunciation work, reading and writing. There is no formal exam associated with this course.
The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again)
Eligibility to gain a funded place:
You must be over 19 years old and have lived in the UK / an EU country for the last 3 years, assessment before placement is essential; please call the office on 01223 712340 for further information and other funding requirements. There will be some paperwork to complete. Learners are encouraged to get help from a friend/family member who can translate wording and meaning
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Some basic English is needed. An assessment test is needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment call the office on 01223 712340.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Introduce yourself, get to know one another and your surroundings. Be able to fill in forms.
• Learn and practise language to describe things you do every day and language of time.
• To learn and practise vocabulary in the workplace.
• To talk about your home, services for and problems in the home.
• To talk about your local area and facilities.
• To learn and practise language to describe things you do everyday and language of time.
• Learn vocabulary and language about people, places and language in healthcare. To practise asking and answering questions to describe symptoms, make appointments and understand advice and instructions from others.
• To talk about different types of transport and journeys.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
No course book is required. The tutor will supply you with photocopied material.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Notebook and pen/pencil
Examination Fees:
There is no exam attached to this course
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Assessment before booking is ESSENTIAL. Please contact the office 01223 712340 to discuss funding and for an assessment.
Tutor
Alex BellHi, my name’s Alejandro (Alex) Bell. I’m a CELTA qualified English teacher and long-term Cambridge resident. I’ve taught children and adults at various levels, both individually and in groups, for about six years in the UK, South America most recently China. I believe group participation and involvement is paramount when learning any new skill and try to incorporate these into my classes, hopefully with an element of fun. I hope to become a useful addition to an excellent educational team, guiding and helping students to achieve their communication goals.

Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
1 day
Course details
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Have you ever tried Japanese bread? Japanese bread is fluffy and moist because it contains a lot of water. This makes the baking process slightly different from that for UK
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Have you ever tried Japanese bread?
Japanese bread is fluffy and moist because it contains a lot of water. This makes the baking process slightly different from that for UK bread.
In this class, you will learn how to bake Japanese style bread using ingredients available in the UK. Let’s enjoy baking tasty, gorgeous Japanese bread!
On the day we will bake 3 types of summery bread:
- Orange custard bread – Make an orange compote, place it on custard cream and bake. The refreshing taste of orange is perfect for custard cream.
- Spicy curry sausage bread – Make spicy curry filling and wrap it with crispy sausages.
- Edamame (young soya beans) cheese bread – Edamame is a seasonal Japanese food that goes well with cheese and black pepper.
Comes with a tasting of Japanese-style bread baked by the instructor.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
None. This course is suitable for beginners or anyone interested in making Japanese style bread
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Learn the basics of kneading bread dough
• Learn the appropriate amount of ingredients
• Learn how to bake various variations of bread
• Learn Japanese culture
EXTRA COST ON THE COURSE
Ingredients included in the cost of the course.
For this session you will need to bring:
・A dish cloth and tea towel, an apron
・A bag or a container to take your bread home
・Your own drink and (maybe) a packed lunch!
Please note: The price of £50 is incorrect in the Summer Programme
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£60 – To book please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card
Tutor
Miho Suganuma

Time
April 25 (Monday) 6:30 pm - July 11 (Monday) 8:30 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Japanese course is for absolute beginners to develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some
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Brief Description:
This Japanese course is for absolute beginners to develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some Kanji, to help you speak with confidence.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
You should have completed Beginners Course 1 and 2 or have a little knowledge of Japanese (a few words of Japanese and Hiragana and Ketakana)
Learning Outcomes:
- recognise some signs and Kanji
- go shopping, use the post office, or visit a department store, etc.
- change money and ways of paying
- find a hotel room (Western and Japanese style)
- book ahead by phone
- check in at reception
- ask about facilities
- find out about train times
- buy tickets
- take a taxi
- eat out.
Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment
Textbook: “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-019-5
・Workbook: “SHIN NIHONGO NO KISO KANA WORKBOOK”
ISBN: 9784906224289
Published by 3A Corporation,
Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS)
For the first session you will need to have available:
Please do not purchase any books until you recieve confirmation. The tutor will photocopy handouts for the first session. After the first session please purchase the following textbook: “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-019-5
・Workbook: “SHIN NIHONGO NO KISO KANA WORKBOOK”
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Wherever possible continuation courses will be offered. The beginners level runs for 3 terms. We only take payment for one term at a time, if you wish to continue you will be given the option to re-enrol later in the term.
After the 3 terms the college will offer an Improvers level.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£160 (£96 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Yukiko IsonoI have been teaching Japanese in the UK since 1980 and have developed Japanese teaching methods for adult learners. I am the author of “BBC Talk Japanese”.

Time
1 (Monday) 10:00 am - 3 (Wednesday) 3:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
3 days
Course details
Brief Description This lino printing course will offer an in-depth exploration of a range of techniques both for multiple prints or one-offs. We will cover safe working practices, cutting of lino
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Brief Description
This lino printing course will offer an in-depth exploration of a range of techniques both for multiple prints or one-offs. We will cover safe working practices, cutting of lino plates and basic printing techniques. Learners will have the opportunity to print by hand using very easy to access techniques, producing both colour and black and white prints. Learners will explore how to achieve different results using reduction printing and multi-plate printing.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:
No knowledge required
Learning Outcomes:
On this course the participants will cover:
• Safe working practices,
• Cutting of lino plates and
• Basic printing techniques.
• More advanced printing techniques
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
There is an allowance included in the fee to cover material costs. You will need to bring an apron. You are advised to have some idea of what you would like to print to ensure more time for printing.
Please also bring a Packed Lunch each day.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Your tutor will advise you.
Your tutor also offers classes in Watercolour and Oil Painting and a Drawing and Painting course.
The Adult Learn and Train team is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£143 – Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Clive RiggsClive is a full elected member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, a professional tutor, painter, printmaker and demonstrator with more than 18 years’ experience.

Time
November 1 (Monday) 6:30 pm - May 30 (Monday) 8:45 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
25 weeks
Course details
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over? Starting in September. Mondays 6.30-8.45 pm. Venue: Parkside
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Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over?
Starting in September. Mondays 6.30-8.45 pm. Venue: Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH.
This whole year course is funded for adults who have below Level 2 Functional Maths skills – it will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position and gain a qualification.
By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
Develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position.
Improve your use of numbers, measuring and handling data.
Develop the skill of ‘Representing’: select the mathematics and information to model a situation.
Develop the skill of ‘Analysing’: process and use mathematics.
Develop the skill of ‘Interpreting’: interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
Review your progress regularly with the tutor and individual progress will be monitored and recorded on regular basis through the use of ILPs, tutor notes and feedback.
Assess your progress through a functional skills qualification / assessment.
Day and Time: Monday 18.30–20.45
Start Date: 1st NOVEMBER 2021
No of weeks: 25
Terms: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Course fee: Fully Funded* *subject to ESFA funding criteria
The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 1st November 2021 until mid-June 2022; there will be an opportunity to sit the assessment after 55 hours of lessons.
This course will be held face to face in centre; it may be necessary to change to live streaming at times subject to government advice/COVID guidelines. To participate in online classes, you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser. Your device will need a microphone, and preferably a camera. Work will be set each week, to be completed and submitted by photo or scan to your tutor before the following lesson.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. You will be assessed through the lessons and by homework.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
None
For the first session you will need to bring
Notebook and pen
Examination Fees:
You will be required to sign a form agreeing to exam dates. Fees are only incurred if you do not attend exam dates as agreed.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Progress to a post Level 2 Maths course (maybe GCSE); at the end of the course you will be given one-to-one information and advice as required, to ensure that appropriate progression routes are clearly identified.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Contact the office email: learnandtrain@cap.education or call 01223 712340
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed a B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. Since that time I have taught in secondary schools, primary schools, delivered private tuition and following a course of subject specialism in adult teaching have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for the past 21 years.

Time
June 6 (Monday) 6:30 pm - July 4 (Monday) 8:45 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
5 weeks
Course details
Did you struggle understanding Maths at school and still shy away from Maths in general? Join this short course, (suitable for those who do not have a GCSE/Level 2 qualification,) to
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Course details
Did you struggle understanding Maths at school and still shy away from Maths in general?
Join this short course, (suitable for those who do not have a GCSE/Level 2 qualification,) to begin your journey towards greater confidence.
In just 5 weeks you will look at and gain confidence with:
- using the metric system of measures and costing projects that involve perimeter and area.
- financial matters and setting budgets, comparing loan rates.
- interpreting data and graphs and charts within real-life scenarios.
This short course is the perfect opportunity to change any negative perceptions you may have about Maths.
Start your learner journey with us and see what you can achieve.
This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an online individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to discuss your level/ book an initial assessment/discuss funding criteria.
Tutor
Lorraine CarltonI completed a B.Ed in Mathematics at Homerton College, Cambridge in 1989. Since that time I have taught in secondary schools, primary schools, delivered private tuition and following a course of subject specialism in adult teaching have taught Adult Maths classes (both Functional Skills and GCSE) for the past 21 years.

Time
1 (Monday) 10:00 am - 3 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm
Location
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Rd, Cambridge CB1 3RJ
length of course
3 days
Course details
Brief description This course will run for 3 consecutive days; on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try
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Course details
Brief description
This course will run for 3 consecutive days; on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have you ever wondered how glass is made and put together? Here is your chance to try a unique glass technique called ‘copperfoil,’ invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany which revolutionised the way that glass was made and put together. Small scale, delicate pieces can be made using this method in just a few days. You will need a steady hand and lots of patience to learn this technique, but the results will be well worth the effort! You will create a unique and beautiful stained glass piece in just two days!
During the first part of the course we will concentrate upon working out suitable designs and colour scheme for a project.
The following will be studied during the course:
- Design skills
- Glass cutting methods
- Health & safety
- Brief history of glass/makers
- Copperfoil technique
- Soldering skills
You will learn how to create a design for a glass panel, cut glass, shape it using a grinding machine, copper foil it, and finally attach the fragments together using a soldering iron.
You will learn through demonstrations and discussion. You will be given the opportunity to create your own design so that you will understand how to design your own piece in the future, or use my template. By the end of the three days, you will make a fun decorative piece using coloured and textured glass.
FOR THE SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
- Images for inspiration (essential)
- a pencil, a rubber and ruler (also available in centre)
- An apron, which is fabric or plastic coated
- A glass cutter (if you have one)
- An empty margarine pot
- 1 x A4 sheets of clear picture frame glass (Wilkinson’s clip frames are the best)
- a pair of scissors (also available in centre)
- a permanent silver/black pen
- Optional:Sequins, beads, buttons. Araldite or similar glue will be needed to affix these items to the glass
- Please also bring a packed lunch each day
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE:
Tools and equipment will be provided.
Materials are NOT included in the course fee; There will be a fee of £20 to cover the costs of equipment and glass payable to the tutor on the first day.
Tools will be provided except the ones listed above which you will need to bring with you on the first day.
Other Information:
The tutor has two grinding machines and 3 soldering irons so this class will have limited numbers so that waiting times to use equipment is kept to a minimum.
The College will adhere to Covid health and safety rules during this workshop. Please wear a mask upon entry to the College and sanitize your hands regularly. Thank you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£207 – To book your place call the office on 01223 712340
Tutor
Lisa FretwellMy name is Lisa E Fretwell. I have been teaching art, glass and textile techniques for over 20 years. In the past, I have exhibited my work in New York, had a touring exhibition around the UK, and exhibited Gallery and non-Gallery venues in Hertfordshire, Leicester, London and Northamptonshire. Recently, I have been involved in the publishing of a new book called ‘Antarctic Atlas,’ which includes my hand drawn illustrations. I am currently making hand drawn illustrated cards to create funding for a Hedgehog charity called Hoggywobbles in Cambridgeshire. Since 2012 I have been teaching Art History in Cambridge..

Time
April 25 (Monday) 6:00 pm - July 11 (Monday) 7:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation
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The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation into flowing practices that help to promote good physical and mental health and stress release. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace in a calm and non-competitive environment. All of the chi kung exercises are performed standing. Individual adaptations according to needs and abilities are possible.
The exercises are drawn from a variety of traditional sources including T’ai Chi Chuan itself. This T’ai Chi and Chi Kung Exercise course is appropriate for Beginners or those with more experience. New people are welcome at any time.
Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first Class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk
There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
No previous experience or knowledge is required.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:
• Develop an understanding of key principles
• Become familiar with the basic exercise set
• Begin a home practice for stress relief and wellbeing
• Improve posture and breathing
• Deepen your understanding of physical, energetic and meditational aspects of the art (returning learners)
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK,
None.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION you will need:
Wear comfortable clothes and enough space to move freely
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£70 (£42 concession) call 01223 712340 to pay by card
Tutor
Mike TabrettI have over 30 years’ experience in these arts. I am an honorary vice-president of the T’ai Chi Union for Great Britain, have experience of training both T'ai Chi teachers and health care professionals and am a qualified Chinese Massage and Acupressure practitioner. I work extensively with local and national health care institutions. I also train in other martial arts. I teach Yang and Chen style T’ai Chi Chuan in all aspects and a variety of Chi Kung.

Time
April 25 (Monday) 7:00 pm - June 27 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
8 weeks
Course details
Brief Description Writing life stories is about capturing personal experiences in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by others. Everyone has a story to tell
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Brief Description
Writing life stories is about capturing personal experiences in a way that can be understood and enjoyed by others. Everyone has a story to tell because every one of us has lived a life unique to us. Some people want to set down their journey through life to pass on to children or grandchildren whilst others may want to write an account of their family history. Perhaps you have a diary written by a relative or letters or recordings of the stories told down through the generations that you would like to pull together in a way that can give others a glimpse into what it might’ve been like to be that person. Writing life stories always starts with the desire to explore what the intensely personal experience of living might be like from someone else’s perspective and sharing in that perspective can enrich our own lives.
Our recent personal and community experience of the COVID pandemic has led many of us to want to capture what we and others have been through in a way that means our memories of it can be revisited and never be forgotten. Memories that are shared remain relevant, teach us something about the past and present and, most importantly of all, are not lost as time moves on and the world changes around us.
So if you want to share memories of a loved one or tell your story to others or spark new interest in the experiences of a family member from the past, a short course of Writing Life Stories will lead you through how to go about getting started. If you know the skills required and the various ways of tackling and presenting a life story project your enjoyment of writing one will be enhanced, and the finished result will be something others will want to read.
This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.
This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.
Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.
If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
None.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Identify the different ways a life story can be told.
- Recognise what makes a life story interesting and compelling.
- Formulate a plan to organise material and any necessary research.
- Write a short piece of memoir.
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
None
For the first session you will need to bring:
Paper and pen/pencil.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Writing Short Stories
Flash Fiction workshop
Next Steps in Creative Writing.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
This course is funded, check eligibility in the description or contact the office on 01223 712340 / learnandtrain@cap.education to book
Tutor
Ruth WadeRuth Wade has been a full-time writer for 25 years. For 15 of those she has been teaching the skills and craft of creative writing. She is also an accredited creativity coach. As a novelist she specialises in historical fiction and writes both under her own name and that of BK Duncan. She was a finalist in The People’s Book Prize 2016 and shortlisted for the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award. You can find out more about her writing and her approach to teaching at www.ruthwade.com
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