Jobcentre Community Outreach @ DECV
Community advisors for the job centre, working in partnership with DECV are now based in DECV’s public Room (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), offering advice to people looking for work and training. As well as lists of current vacancies, their role is to work out travel plans to help Thurnscoe people get to places of work, CV creation, calculate how youRead the rest of this page »
English & Maths for Adults now Enrolling (DVC)
English & Maths for Adults Dearne Valley College will be offering English & Maths courses at DECV starting September September 3rd 2013. Please contact us or pop into the centre if you are interested in enrolling. There are many reasons to brush up on your English and Maths skills and gain a formal qualification. Whether you’re looking to achieve aRead the rest of this page »
Thurnscoe Local History Group – WW1 in Thurnscoe
Celebrations 2014 Information is required related to Thurnscoe & Dearne Area. Old photographs, documents and artifacts etc related to the above would be most welcomed by the Thurnscoe Local History Group. Any documents and photographs would be copied and returned speedily to the providers. Thurnscoe Local History Group meets at the Rainbow Centre, Houghton Rd, Thurnscoe. Every Thursday, 10-12 noon.Read the rest of this page »
Cash boost from GMB
We are very happy to announce a £10,000 cash boost from our partners GMB who have provided us with new computers/software for our public room and classrooms. They are also providing much needed ICT support from A&D ICT. As many regulars here know, funding is increasingly now hard to come by. The contribution comes from GMB through the Union LearningRead the rest of this page »
What’s in IT for me? New Course starting July 1st 2013
Our popular OCR Entry Level Award in ICT/Employability skills course is re-starting on the 1st July 2013. Sessions (small group and where possible 1 to 1) will cover Word Processing, Internet, Email, CV preperation, Online Jobsearch and online applications. You will also have access to an outreach jobcentre worker who can help with CV’s, Job applications etc. You must beRead the rest of this page »
Thurnscoe Readers Group
If you enjoy reading why not join our reading group? The group is informal and very relaxed . We meet once per month (1st Monday) at 10am-12pm. We currently have 12 members. It’s an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion! Tea/Coffee is available Great selection of books Attend Author events If you are interested in joining pop in andRead the rest of this page »
Free Legal Clinic
Peace Revitt Solicitors will be holding a free legal clinic each Thursday afternoon between 3pm & 5pm at Thurnscoe Library (Lifelong Learning Centre) Do you or anyone you know need assistance with: Matrimonial/Family Matters Disputes with Social Services Problems with the police Personal Injury Claims Wills & Probate Estate Planning Conveyancing If so, then please call in to secure anRead the rest of this page »
Rory Garforth Photography
DECV Tutor & Development worker Rory Garforth is also a fine art photographer, specialising in Black & White photography. Check out his websites HERE and HERE.
Congratulations to all DECV ITQ students!
OCR ITQ Qualification Results A massive well done to all our lovely students who have gained OCR (Entry 3) ICT, ITQ Level 1 and Level 2 Awards. Over 100 students have completed and achieved in 2012! A massive thanks also to Coalfields Regen Trust who funded the classes for a 12 month period. Rory will be in touch with youRead the rest of this page »
Thurnscoe Family History Group (Monday 2pm-4pm@DECV)
Thurnscoe Family History Group The family history group meet every Monday Afternoon (2-4pm) in Training Room 2 at DECV LTd. This popular group is run by Shirley Swales. More information can be found on their Facebook Page or by dropping into the DECV.