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Get Online Week @ DECV
#GetOnlineWeek is taking place 17th-23rd October at DECV helping people improve their digtial skills and #TryOneThing online. Read more 
https://uk.getonlineweek.com. You can also find out more about the #NationalDataBank, #LearnMyWay and our Digital Skills / Employability courses.
https://uk.getonlineweek.com/?fbclid=IwAR2qB8hmsZFpPx7Q2jqoRUhfgoC2GLCIhFtOWETldtMnW48Cv9UdOIuaN8Y
More Money in your Pocket event
Many people experience financial difficulties for different reasons and might not realise they’re entitled to help. The significant rise in the cost of living is a concern for everyone, and we’re doing what we can to offer help and support.
Join us on Tuesday 25th October (12pm-3pm) at Goldthorpe Parish Hall. S63 9JY
Activities for Children include:
– Pumpkin Carving 
– Chocolate Apple Decorating 
– Arts & Crafts 
– Make your own Pizza 
Activities for Adults:
– Vegetable Bouquets 
Information, advice and support on:
– Housing 
– Health & Well-Being 
– Food 
– Energy Costs 
– Budgeting 
– Education & Skills 
– Benefits / Eligibility 
– Uniform / Wider Essentials 
– Cooking on a budget 
– Early Interventions 
– Mental Health 
– Social Isolation 
More financial support for households at: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/…/help-with-the-rising…/
Could you become a DECV Ltd Trustee?
Have a chat (01709 889880 / 07813022087) or email info@decv.co.uk for more details
New – Beginners ICT Course
Tutor Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working at the Lifelong Learning Centre in Thurnscoe Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays (10am-4pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you.
DECV Employability / ICT Sessions
Face to Face and Remote sessions
Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working remotely Wednesdays and Fridays and is now back at Thurnscoe Library Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am-4pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you.
Not letting Coronavirus stop our work, Rory Garforth has been working remotely with clients supporting people in the Dearne Valley, providing much needed employability and ICT assistance to individuals living in our community.
Rory uses email, phone, social media and video calls, ensuring the service remains and all our learners are given course work, advice and guidance to suit thier individual needs.
Regular weekly contact has been made with all learners, new and old and we’ve managed to keep our accredited courses up and running, with over 40 people gaining accreditation throughout lockdown.
During lock down, we’ve also continued our Employability support with applications, CV writing, online interviews, Social media and sharing new opportunities that our learners can access.
Currently Rory is back in the Lifelong Learning centre at Thurnscoe 3 days per week (Mondays / Tuesdays and Thursdays) with remote working on Wednesdays and Fridays. Places are limited at the centre so please phone early to book your place.
Tel: 07813022087
Email: info@decv.co.uk
*Facemasks must be worn at all times
*Covid measures in place at Library / DECV Classroom
* No more than 2 learners in class at any one time
OCR ICT Awards Results
Congratualtions to 20 DECV learners who completed their OCR ICT Awards during lockdown!!! As ever, thank you to our Funders for this project, Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Work with an experienced tutor and make the most of one-to-one / small group support with Accredited ICT training, searching for jobs, writing CVs and covering letters, completing applications, preparing for an interview, as well as information and help with Online job search and applications.
Contact: 01709 889880 / 07813022087 to book a place. DECV – Lifelong learning centre, Thurnscoe
DECV Now Open – Limited Hours
Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working remotely Monday / Wednesday / Friday and is now back at Thurnscoe Library Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am-2pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you
07813022087 – info@decv.co.uk X
*Facemasks must be worn at all times
*Covid measures in place at Library / DECV Classroom
* No more than 2 learners in class at any one time
Phone Appointments – DECV
Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Job applications and developing your ICT. He’s working remotely and is currently working through pre booked phone appointments (Monday – Wedensday). Drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you.
07813022087 – info@decv.co.uk X
ICT & Employability Sessions
DECV’s ICT & Employability course is ideal for people who are currently unemployed and looking for work, or who is thinking of returning to work after an illness. Work in a small group or 1 to 1 with an experienced Tutor.
The accredited course covers the following topics:
Microsoft Office
ICT Basics
CV writing and updating
Job applications online
Job searching online
Self employment
Preparing for interviews
Universal Credit…..and anything else you need! Just ask!!!
Tel: 01709 889880 – 07813022087
Email: info@decv.co.uk
Call Now – Places available.
DECV receives Co-op Funding!
We are extremely pleased to announce we have received funding from the Co-Op. Saturday morning saw DECV Trustee Brian Walker pick up a cheque for £5,194.82 from Bolton Upon Dearne’s Co-Op store. The money has been raised by Co-Op members and has been raised for DECV to help with the running costs of the centre. The award comes from Co-op members who take part in The Co-op Local Community Fund which is Co-ops way of giving back to their members and their communities.
The Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV) is a charity based in the village of Thurnscoe, experiencing high levels of disadvantage, they educate and empower people to take positive lead of their lives, through classes in ICT, employability skills and getting local residents back into Employment.
A Massive thankyou to all at the Co-op and the wonderful customers!
