Adult Learning Festival
Get involved in fun, informal learning events across the city
Get involved in fun, informal learning events across the city

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Uni Of Sussex Centre For Community Engagement
21st March - COMIC RELIEF MADERIA DRIVE
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Just turn up!

City College Brighton & Hove in partnership with the Brighton Society celebrate education past, present and future at the Connaught Centre. We will be focussing speciically on the history of the local area with a view to informing participants
about the community in which they live and work, and provide opportunities for fun tasters and future learning opportunities.
Call 01273 667744
http://www.brighton-society.org.uk/City Reads is providing a series of free reading /discussion workshops specially targeted at marginalised groups across the city — including the elderly, the homeless and adults with learning diiculties. City Reads is recruiting a team of volunteers, who will be trained by Brighton’s Creative Futures to run the groups.

Working with unconventional painting implements such as sponges, painting with our hands or other objects, the aim is to gain experience of the process of painting. We will use sound for participants to respond to, and try ‘blind paining’ using our hands. his will be ofered to support mental health.
contact Nickova on 07766 662003
http://www.exploration2view.wordpress.comWork under the guidance of a professional comedy writer to tap into your creativity and improve and develop conidence in writing. You will meet with other writers including a professional poet and learn new ways to present your work. The sessions are welcoming and enjoyable, and the skills and confidence you will develop are transferable to day to day situations.
Contact Anna on 01273 735353
http://www.newwritingsouth.com
Come and learn about sustainability at he Friends Centre! This eco-friendly premesis is shared with other voluntary sector organisations including the Working Together Project, the Community and Voluntary Sector Forum and the Business
Community Partnership. Care Co-ops is planning to run the cafe as a training cafe for its clients with learning disabilities.
01273 810 210
http://www.friendscentre.org
Look out for those great folks from ‘Cranks Bicycle Workshop’ to help get your bike in ship shape ready for lots of action! Cranks is entirely volunteer run and not for proit. We want to help people keep their bikes on the road and enjoy cycling. We want to recycle old bikes that would otherwise be rusting away and we want to help you learn how to fix and look ater your bike.
cranksbikes@gmail.com or 07530 581680
http://www.cranks.org.ukAs the passing public help ‘Draw the Line’ on Brighton’s seafront, Philosophy In Pubs will be asking “Is his Art?” from the relative safety of a nearby tavern. ‘Draw the Line’ is an unfolding large scale chalk artwork with Art Facilitators on hand to guide the Line’s enfoldment and deliver drawing tips and techniques to the public.
Contact Simon on 07795 691579
http://www.creativefuture.org.uk
Free your own natural voice, learn vibrant and inspiring songs and sing in harmony for the sheer joy of it! All are welcome — no previous experience needed. Friendly sessions with a spirited and enthusiastic natural-voice singing workshop leader, bringing voices together in harmony with simple yet powerful songs of freedom, joy and peace, everything from African to Gospel and Spirituals.
Contact The Bridge on 01273 294929
Belly Dancing 4 U Eastern Promise present bellydance and other dance style workshops. Dates and venue to be confirmed.
Cost £3 members £6 non members
Contact Julie on 07974 908758
http://www.easternpromise-bd4u.moonfruit.com
We are a creative community of musicians and writers. We meet up to share songs and get feedback from professional songwriters. If you are interested in taking part, please contact us.
Contact Adam on 07787 570499 or brightonsongwriters@yahoo.com or Kath on 07708 342 446
http://www.brightonsongwriters.co.ukBlank is a studio and gallery run entirely by artists. Working with local talent ‘Blast Theory’ an internationally renowned artists’ group working in interactive media, Blank ofers a series of exciting workshops throughout our Festival. Check Blank’s website for full details, and look out for a special street party celebration in March.
The Brighton & Hove Adult Learning Festival offers you a chance to learn in new and unusual ways. Our aim is to promote and celebrate learning activities across Brighton & Hove which reflect the dynamic city in which we live.
This brochure describes activities funded for events January to March 2010. Why not learn the art of parkour or how to plant a seed bomb? Perhaps you are interested in learning about the history of Brighton & Hove through photography or archaeology? Whatever your interests, we hope you will find events which suit you.
For the Learning Festival, you can add your photos and videos to the Allotment and see your content on the big screen
Allotment Image and Video Upload
Tools for providers
Brighton & Hove Learning Partnership
Room 314
Third Floor
Kings House
Grand Avenue
HOVE BN3 2LS
Email: bhlp@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Tel:
For Adult Learning enquiries please call 01273 294287
For 14-19 enquiries please call 01273 294920
Web: www.bhlp.org.uk
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