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DECV – Silver Surfers digital inclusion Course
Are you 55 or over?
Baffled by computers, tablets, smartphones or the Internet?
Like to learn more in a stress-free, relaxed environment?
Call us on 01709 889880 to sign up for a course!
We will be starting our new program of courses, at our lifelong learning centre, starting Mondays and Fridays in Feb 2016. Each course consists of around 8 two-hour sessions on the same morning or afternoon for eight weeks.
Our no cost training sessions take place throughout the year at the Lifelong Learning Centre in Thurnscoe and are run by our experienced tutorand volunteers.
All courses are taught at a gentle pace and there is no pressure or exam at the end. There is always time to ask questions or go over things again. The tutorials highlight the main points from each course.
First Steps
An introduction to computers and the internet for beginners or for people who want to brush up their computer skills.
Internet and Email
This teaches you how to use the internet and email in more detail and includes how to send and receive email attachments, how to send links to websites in emails and how to download and install new programs from the internet.
Computer Housekeeping
This course is designed to help people keep their computer running smoothly and in a well organised way. Now that Windows 10 is availible, we will also look at how to upgrade for free and without too much stress! The course is also to help people avoid some of the most common perils that can be encountered on the Internet such as viruses, spyware, malware, phishing and the like.
Get To Grips with your Tablet/Smartphone
A course for people who own a tablet or smartphone (Android or Ipad/Iphone). The course covers subjects such as browsing the web, using email, connecting to wifi, making and receiving calls, using voicemail, sending and receiving texts, adding/deleting/editing contact information, downloading new apps, uninstalling apps, organising your desktop. Participants can provide their own device for this course or you can use one of our ipads..
Digital Imaging
This course teaches how to download images from a digital camera or smartphone and then managed those images. Topics include organising, editing, renaming, backing-up and sharing images. The main program we use to achieve all of this is Picassa, which is free.
Microsoft Office
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher and Microsoft Excel. Ask at the centre for more details.
We can also run a ‘tailored’ course on I.T. , Digital Photography, Web Design, Music technology related subjects where there is sufficient interest.
Email: info@decv.co.uk If you wish to speak to Rory, the I.T. tutor, call 07813022087 / 01709 889880
Community Learning and Skills Open Day
Venue – DECV / Thurnscoe Library – Lifelong Learning Centre
12th February 2015
10.00am – 16.00pm
GMB Working Towards Work and DECV are holding a Community Learning and Skills Open day.
In attendance will be a range of providers and useful organisations. These Include:
Dearne Valley College
Fleetmasters Training
Sure Start
DWP
Coalfields Regen Trust
Voluntary Action Barnsley
There will be information on accessing a wide range of lifelong learning opportunities including:
ICT
Maths
English
Volunteering
Fork Lift truck Training
Volunteering, apprenticeships and more…
A free buffet lunch will be laid on for all participants.
Everyone is welcome so come and join us. Your next career move could be just around the corner!
FREE English and Maths for Adults
FREE English and Maths for Adults
There are many reasons to brush up on your English and Maths skills and gain a formal qualification. Whether you’re looking to achieve a new career or promotion, looking to improve skills you already have, or a parent struggling to help your children with their homework, studying for an up-to-date free Functional English and Maths qualification at Dearne Valley College might be the route for you!
Achieving an up-to-date formal qualification will demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the English and Maths skills that they are looking for and give you a leading edge. It could help you to beat off the competition for new positions or promotion opportunities.
Here at Dearne Valley College, we try as much as possible to fit around your commitments. The best part is …. the English and Maths courses are absolutely free!
You will be provided with a warm and welcoming learning environment and will receive a wealth of support from your Tutors.
Thurnscoe Lifelong Learning Centre (DECV)
Tuesday and Thursday mornings (students to attend both sessions) – English
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (students to attend both sessions) – Maths
To book a place on a course or receive further information, feel free to give the college a call on 01709 513355 or DECV on 01709 889880.
GMB Community Organising Project working in partnership with DECV!
DECV’s Lifelong Learning Centre has had a major upgrade to its computers thanks to GMB Community Organising Project, in partnership with the Union Learn and DECV.
The Community Organising Project has been working in Thurnscoe for over a year with DECV to improve access to their centre and has now invested to increase the amount of computers at the centre and fund new equipment. This has been achieved with the support of the Union Learn and the wider GMB, its members and activists.
The staff at DECV, are constantly fighting to secure funding for their charity which provides invaluable support to those who wish to access education, always free of charge.
The event to unveil the new learning centre was attended by many of the centres supporters and GMB members and activists. Tim Roach, GMB regional secretary, spoke at the event describing the work that was done there as invaluable. John Heely, Labour MP for the Dearne Valley, and the founding minister of the Union Learning fund, also sung the centres praises, pointing to the essential link between GMB activists involved in the centre, namely the Shop Steward at the library where the charity is based, Annette Gollick, and the support of the union as a whole.
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 a new career or promotion, looking to improve skills you already have, or a parent struggling to help your children with their homework, studying for an up-to-date free Functional English and Maths qualification at Dearne Valley College might be the route for you!
Achieving an up-to-date formal qualification will demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the English and Maths skills that they are looking for and give you a leading edge. It could help you to beat off the competition for new positions or promotion opportunities. At Dearne Valley College, we try as much as possible to fit around your commitments. The best part is …. the English and Maths courses are absolutely free!You will be provided with a warm and welcoming learning environment and will receive a wealth of support from your Tutors.
You must attend all sessions to complete the course. Courses last 8 weeks with 2 sessions per week.
Thurnscoe Lifelong Learning Centre
Tuesday & Thursday mornings (9.30 – 12.00) – English
Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.00 – 3.30) – Maths
Please pop in for a chat with the tutors if you are interested in a place or phone DECV on 01709 889880 or Dearne Valley College on 01709 513333 (ask for Jane Ladds)
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 Learning Fund and a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on the 24th June at 2pm. Feel free to come along, refreshments will be flowing! It will be attended by GMB secretary Jim Roache and Wentworth & Dearne MP John Healey.
We look forward to putting these machines to good use, helping the people of Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe and surrounding areas with ICT, Maths, English, employability skills and other courses.
A write up of the event is featured on GMB’s website. Take a look here:
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 and speak to Janet Ellor or give us a ring on 01709 890001.