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Issue 4 - Winter 2012 & Spring 2013<br />

CONTENTS:<br />

1. Health & Fitness<br />

2. Community Groups<br />

3. Hobbies & Interests<br />

4. ICT & Computing<br />

5. Core Skills<br />

6. Groups for Children &<br />

Young People<br />

7. Summer Programme<br />

8. Feature Pages<br />

9. Spotlight On…<br />

10. About Community<br />

Learning & Development<br />

11. Resources<br />

12. Useful information<br />

13. Contact us<br />

Welcome to the C Learning<br />

What’s On Where Newsletter!<br />

This newsletter covers the groups, classes and<br />

courses that are running throughout the <strong>Falkirk</strong><br />

<strong>Council</strong> area. The locations of the groups are given in<br />

the descriptor but please contact the centre to check<br />

the day and time and if there is any cost for attending<br />

the group.<br />

If you want any more information, please contact your<br />

local Community Education Centre. All of the<br />

addresses, telephone numbers and email contacts are<br />

on pages 25 to 28.<br />

If you want, you can arrange for an informal chat with<br />

a local Community Learning & Development Worker.<br />

They can help you to identify your <strong>learning</strong> needs and<br />

give you information on the opportunities that are<br />

available including childcare.<br />

This newsletter will be published twice a year, please<br />

return the ‘Contact Us’ form on the back page if you<br />

would like the next issue sent to you automatically. Or<br />

email us on CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

Happy reading!<br />

Community Learning & Development<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong>


Ditch the workout and join the party!! Zumba<br />

fuses Latin and International rhythms and easy to<br />

follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness<br />

session that will blow you away!<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre for<br />

more information<br />

KEEP FIT<br />

This class is aimed at over 50’s but anyone can<br />

join in. It is gentle exercise to music and also<br />

includes floor exercises, if unable to do the floor<br />

exercise you can use a chair. All welcome.<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

AQUACISE<br />

An exercise session in the pool to build fitness<br />

and flexibility without straining the joints.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

HEALTH & FITNESS<br />

OPEN SWIMMING<br />

An opportunity to enjoy a leisurely swim or build<br />

up the laps! A qualified lifeguard will be present at<br />

all sessions.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

FITNESS TRAINING<br />

This mixed class consists of cardiovascular<br />

exercises and ‘boxercise’ orientated circuit<br />

training. There are also a small range of running<br />

and cycling machines.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

TAI CHI<br />

Tai Chi is a very popular class that promotes<br />

stress relief, flexibility and mobility, improved<br />

circulation, body strengthening, co-ordination,<br />

improved balance. All welcome.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre for<br />

more information<br />

TAEKWON-DO<br />

A very popular form of martial arts combining<br />

combat techniques, self defence, sport and<br />

exercise.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre for<br />

more information<br />

KARATE<br />

This is a non-competitive self defence class based<br />

on various styles of Karate. Children’s classes (5<br />

-16 years) and adults classes (over 16s) available.<br />

Greenpark Education Centre<br />

Slamannan Education Centre<br />

KEMPO JU-JITSU<br />

Learn the ancient Japanese martial art of<br />

Ju-Jistu. Open to new members.<br />

Maddiston Community Centre<br />

ARCHERY<br />

Mixed group open to all ages from 10 upwards.<br />

All equipment supplied, beginners course runs<br />

annually in the Autumn.<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


EGYPTIAN DANCING<br />

This class runs weekly – a chance to keep fit<br />

and have fun with an experienced tutor<br />

teaching you the steps.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

TEA DANCE<br />

A weekly group open to Senior Citizens giving<br />

opportunities to socialise, exercise and have<br />

fun.<br />

Greenpark Community Education Centre<br />

SALSA<br />

Find your inner Latin rhythm and come along<br />

to learn some Salsa moves! Open to new<br />

members of all abilities.<br />

Ettrick Dochart Centre, Hallglen<br />

BALLROOM DANCING<br />

Whether you don’t know your left foot from<br />

your right or you are a waltzing expert come<br />

along and learn new steps or brush up on<br />

your skills.<br />

Airth Community Hall<br />

ADULTS LINE DANCING<br />

To keep healthy and fit and have fun at the<br />

same time come line dancing. From the<br />

beginner to the more adventurous – there is<br />

something for everyone.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

POLMONT RAMBLERS CLUB<br />

The Polmont Ramblers meet every week at<br />

the Greenpark Centre. The route varies from<br />

week to week. This is a very popular group<br />

so you may have to go on a waiting list to join.<br />

Greenpark Community Education Centre<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

JOGGING CLUB<br />

Get your running shoes on! Come along for<br />

support, encouragement and a couple of tips<br />

on how to get the best out of your jog. This<br />

group all jog at their own pace – all ages and<br />

abilities are welcome.<br />

Greenpark Community Education Centre<br />

STEPFORTH<br />

Step Forth run a programme of short weekly<br />

volunteer led walks across <strong>Falkirk</strong> open to<br />

people of all ages and abilities. If you are a<br />

new mum come along to one of the buggy<br />

walks. They also run free Nordic walking<br />

classes in partnership with the Helix.<br />

Various locations throughout <strong>Falkirk</strong><br />

(please contact Barbara McConnell 01324<br />

504556 for more information)<br />

RELAXATION & MEDITATION<br />

Everyone who attends receives an<br />

information pack on techniques including how<br />

to cope with stress, how to relax, how to stay<br />

mentally healthy. Listen to relaxing music in a<br />

caring friendly atmosphere. All welcome.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

PILATES<br />

Pilates is a workout for the body and the<br />

mind, focusing on the core postural muscles<br />

which help keep the body balanced. Benefits<br />

include improvement in strength, flexibility and<br />

posture.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Greenpark Community Education Centre<br />

YOGA<br />

The practice of Yoga is at least 5000 years<br />

old. Using movement, breathing, posture,<br />

relaxation and meditation it can help bring<br />

balance and harmony of the mind, body and<br />

emotions. Suitable for all ages.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

Community Learning & Development


FRUIT BARRA<br />

Healthy, fresh fruit and vegetables on sale<br />

locally and conveniently at low prices – some<br />

are also accepting Healthy Start vouchers!<br />

Currently running in California Community<br />

Hall, Slamannan, Maddiston, Shieldhill,<br />

Camelon – others are jumping on the ‘barra’<br />

soon so contact your local centre to find out!<br />

SLIMMING CLASS<br />

Come along for support and advice on how to<br />

make good food choices to help lose<br />

unwanted weight or just maintain your weight<br />

and improve your health. All welcome.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

SMOKING CESSATION GROUP<br />

Working in partnership with a number of<br />

agencies including the NHS, these groups<br />

provide “one-stop-shop” service to the local<br />

<strong>community</strong>, giving support to anyone who is<br />

looking to give up smoking.<br />

Westquarter Community Project<br />

LADIES RECREATION GROUP<br />

Meeting weekly for indoor bowling and social<br />

activities.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

50+ ACTIVITY FORUM<br />

Meets regularly for social and information<br />

events including regular outings and trips.<br />

Chance to catch up with old friends and make<br />

some new ones.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

BADMINTON CLUB<br />

Several different groups including mixed,<br />

ladies only. Open to new members of all ages<br />

and abilities (children must be supervised).<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

TABLE TENNIS<br />

Several groups including mixed and over 50’s.<br />

Open to new members of all abilities.<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

CARPET BOWLERS<br />

Mixed group open to new members to play<br />

non-competitively and to meet new friends on<br />

a weekly basis.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

ADULTS FOOTBALL<br />

Various five-a-side football teams looking for<br />

new members. Get fit, keep fit and make new<br />

friends.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

Looking for kids football?<br />

Turn to Section 6 Groups for Children &<br />

Young People<br />

NETBALL<br />

Ladies netball club, play for fun & keep fit.<br />

Open to new members regardless of ability.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


COMMUNITY GROUPS<br />

D.A.S.H. (DEPRESSION & ANXIETY<br />

SUPPORT & HELP GROUP)<br />

These groups are open to adults with<br />

depression and anxiety problems and aim to<br />

give support and understanding in a<br />

confidential and informal setting. FREE.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

BASIC COOKING CLASS<br />

Can’t cook or won’t cook, why not come along<br />

to our 6 week course and learn the basic<br />

skills. This course is funded by NHS. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

PEER EDUCATION<br />

Peer education is an approach which<br />

empowers young people to work with their<br />

peers. The young people participate in<br />

various health related training topics so they<br />

can deliver this to their peers. This is a closed<br />

group. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

BO'NET (BO'NESS NETWORKING GROUP)<br />

This group work towards improving the quality<br />

of life for the people living in and around<br />

Bo'ness. It has secured funding to run<br />

Roman Week and support the Annual<br />

Victorian Fair and they are now helping with a<br />

Community Futures consultation which is<br />

funded by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.<br />

Open to new members.<br />

Various meeting locations (please contact<br />

Maria Ford 01506 510629 for further<br />

information)<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

HOMESTART FAMILY GROUPS<br />

Homestart offer support and friendship to<br />

families with at least one child under 5, giving<br />

an opportunity to meet other parents in a<br />

friendly environment, giving support at a time<br />

when life is particularly difficult. Children are<br />

cared for by our crèche. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres<br />

(please contact Sandra or Carole on 01324<br />

829444 for further information)<br />

TIME OUT FOR PARENTS<br />

This class is to help family relationships and<br />

confidence and handling behaviour problems.<br />

Programmes are tailored to meet the needs of<br />

parents and carers of children 0-10 years.<br />

FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

RESIDENTS ASSOCIATIONS<br />

Residents meetings for various areas of<br />

Denny.<br />

Gill Park : Denny Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

Macara Park : Denny Community Flat<br />

CAMELON AREA REGENERATION<br />

The CARE group meet normally the first<br />

Tuesday of the month. Anyone from the<br />

Camelon area is welcome. FREE.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Community Learning & Development


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COUNCILLOR SURGERIES<br />

Come along to speak to your local <strong>Council</strong>lor<br />

<strong>about</strong> any concerns or issues you may have<br />

with your local area.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

COMMUNITY COUNCILS<br />

Most communities have a Community <strong>Council</strong><br />

which will meet regularly to discuss issues and<br />

events in the area.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES<br />

Many Centres have a Management Committee<br />

made up of local people who work together<br />

along with their local Community Learning &<br />

Development team to make positive changes<br />

in their <strong>community</strong>. Always open to new<br />

members.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

CREDIT UNION<br />

A credit union is a financial co-operative,<br />

owned by the members and run by volunteers,<br />

providing confidential, safe and ethical savings<br />

accounts and secure affordable loans to<br />

members. Anyone who lives in or works in the<br />

area within the boundary of <strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong> can<br />

join a credit union. Some of the <strong>Falkirk</strong> credit<br />

unions offer payroll deductions, payment<br />

through Standing Order and PayPoint.<br />

Various locations throughout <strong>Falkirk</strong><br />

(please call the main office 01324 473695 or<br />

fdcu@btconnect.com for further information)<br />

Community Learning & Development<br />

COMMUNITY CAFÉS<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

The Community Café is run by staff and<br />

pupils from Carrongrange School who have<br />

additional <strong>learning</strong> needs. It helps the children<br />

to interact and help in a working environment<br />

to give them some work experience.<br />

Wednesday & Friday<br />

10am – 2.30pm<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

Wednesdays 10am – 1pm<br />

Lunch club entry (call 501470)<br />

Westfield Community Café<br />

Wednesdays & Thursdays<br />

12noon – 2pm<br />

Westquarter Community Café<br />

Monday to Thursday<br />

9.30am – 1pm<br />

Camelon Community Café<br />

The café can also supply catering for outside<br />

functions at very competitive rates.<br />

Please contact the Camelon Community<br />

Project office on 01324 501654 for more<br />

information.<br />

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 2pm<br />

Saturday 9am – 1pm<br />

Did you know?...<br />

There are 42 <strong>Council</strong>-run Youth Clubs<br />

held each week in <strong>Falkirk</strong>? And there<br />

are also loads of independent groups<br />

running in the communities. Turn to<br />

Section 6 : Groups for Children &<br />

Young People to find out more.<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


TALES FOR TOTS<br />

Especially designed for parents, grandparents<br />

and/or carers with toddlers, this course helps<br />

participants learn new skills in creating<br />

children’s stories. Also included is the<br />

opportunity for participants to make a DVD<br />

reading their story which they can take home<br />

for their toddlers. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please contact James Tate 01324<br />

504414 for more information)<br />

NIFTY FIFTIES<br />

This ever expanding group has approx 50<br />

members (men & women) who meet on a<br />

Tuesday, 1-3pm in Bankier Community Hall.<br />

They have a varied programme, carpet<br />

bowling, guest speakers, practical activities<br />

and outings. New members always welcome<br />

Bankier Community Hall (please contact<br />

07858347643 for more information)<br />

RAINBOW MUSLIM LADIES GROUP<br />

This is a cultural group whose aim is to<br />

provide social, leisure and educational<br />

opportunities for women from minority ethnic<br />

backgrounds living in <strong>Falkirk</strong>. FREE.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

FORTH VALLEY INDIAN WOMEN’S<br />

ASSOCIATION<br />

A monthly group giving opportunities for<br />

activities and discussion for Indian women<br />

and their families.<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

OVER 60s LUNCH CLUB<br />

Lunchtime group offering lunch (including tea<br />

& coffee) at special rates for local people<br />

aged 60 years young and over. You can also<br />

get involved a variety of activities including<br />

outings, bingo and savings schemes while<br />

making new friends.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

CHAT<br />

Support group for families of children who are<br />

diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorders.<br />

Provides support for parents and activities for<br />

young people.<br />

Maddiston Community Centre<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

CAN DO GROUP<br />

You can, Can Do too! If you have ideas for<br />

<strong>community</strong> activities or issues, some time to<br />

give or skills to share, why not join the Can<br />

Do group on Tuesday mornings. Free<br />

childcare is available if needed. FREE.<br />

Childcare for Excellence Centre (The Sub)<br />

FAMILY ACTIVITY GROUP<br />

Run by parents this group meets weekly for<br />

families to socialise, work and play together.<br />

Activities include Arts and crafts, games,<br />

cooking in a family friendly atmosphere.<br />

Kersiebank Community Project<br />

MENS GROUP<br />

The group have been meeting for 15 years<br />

and are always looking for new members.<br />

They take part in various activities and<br />

discussions – and like gooey sponge cake!<br />

FREE.<br />

Denny Community Flat<br />

HAPPY CLUB<br />

A weekly meeting for women in the age range<br />

of 60+ to relax and enjoy a game of bingo, tea<br />

or coffee and a chat. Open to new friends.<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

COMMUNITY WOMEN’S GROUPS<br />

All women are welcome to join and to take<br />

part in various activities from Food Hygiene to<br />

Fit Finances. These groups are open for<br />

women aged 16-70.<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

LADIES 50+ GROUP<br />

This group meet every second Thursday for a<br />

variety of activities – from talks on flower<br />

arranging to card making.<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

Community Learning & Development


DADS GROUP<br />

A tutor-led group for dads which promotes<br />

healthy lifestyles and offers a range of<br />

<strong>learning</strong> opportunities in a supportive<br />

atmosphere. FREE.<br />

Kersiebank Community Project<br />

PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS<br />

These groups cater for parents/carers and<br />

babies and children from 0-5 years.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

TIME FOR ME<br />

This group of parents meet weekly in an<br />

informal environment to chat, exercise or take<br />

time out for themselves. Open to new<br />

members.<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

BREASTFEEDING GROUP<br />

Supported by health visitors this group<br />

provides support and information for mums on<br />

breastfeeding.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

SHINE GROUP<br />

A support group for parents with children who<br />

are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum<br />

Disorders, ADHD etc. FREE.<br />

Denny Community Flat<br />

FAMILIES TOGETHER<br />

This group offers a place for parents and<br />

carers to come together and talk <strong>about</strong><br />

common issues related to bringing up a family.<br />

Childcare for Excellence Centre (The Sub)<br />

PARENTS, CHILDREN & DRUGS<br />

This programme raises awareness <strong>about</strong> drug<br />

problems in the <strong>Falkirk</strong> area. It is ideally<br />

suited for parents, grandparents and/or carers<br />

of primary school age children. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

THE BOGEY MEN (Dads Can Do Too!)<br />

The ideal place to be if you already like to or<br />

want to learn how to build, construct or design.<br />

From November, the group will be focusing on<br />

designing and constructing gravity carts<br />

(basically bogies with attitude!) to enter next<br />

summer’s championship race ‘Nae Jessies’ in<br />

Aviemore. During the winter there will also be<br />

a few weeks of traditional sledge building.<br />

Bring on the snow! Free crèche can be<br />

arranged if needed.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

FAMILIES TOGETHER<br />

A space and a place to get together with other<br />

parents/carers & get active on the issues that<br />

matter to you and your family. Meet new<br />

people, learn new skills, make a difference.<br />

The Sub (Excellence in Childcare Centre)<br />

DROP IN SESSIONS<br />

Not ready to join a group? Need a one to one<br />

chat to find out more? Pop in to The Sub,<br />

between 1pm & 3pm, every Wednesday and<br />

ask for Mhairi.<br />

The Sub (Excellence in Childcare Centre)<br />

ABERLOUR CLASP<br />

Family Workers offer help and advice to<br />

parents of young children. They also provide<br />

a range of classes including Baby Massage<br />

and Baby Yoga (fees may be applicable).<br />

Kersiebank Community Project<br />

ACTIVITIES CLUB<br />

This is a support group for families with young<br />

people or children who have Down’s<br />

Syndrome. The whole family are invited to<br />

come along for support, association and a<br />

chance to meet other families. FREE.<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


BRAVEHEART PLUS<br />

The group provides support and guidance to<br />

sufferers from Coronary Heart Disease and<br />

other interested people through talks and<br />

presentations on health matters such as diet,<br />

medication and physical activity. A qualified<br />

Senior Health Mentor will be present at each<br />

meeting. FREE.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU<br />

The Citizens Advance Bureau operates an<br />

outreach service to the <strong>community</strong> providing<br />

vital support to those in rural areas.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please contact 01324 626070 for<br />

more information)<br />

THE SUB SESSIONS<br />

Do you have a guitar sitting doing nothing?<br />

Why not dust it down and come along to a<br />

new relaxed group just for men. Learn a few<br />

tunes, meet other folk, have a laugh and<br />

maybe try to write your own songs. All<br />

abilities and ages welcome. Acoustic guitars<br />

can be provided as required. Creche<br />

available if needed. FREE.<br />

Excellence in Childcare Centre (The Sub)<br />

(for further information please contact Ryan<br />

07808 509661or ryan.topping@falkirk.gov.uk)<br />

SOUNDS OF MUSIC<br />

Learn to play musical instruments and make<br />

music in a safe and friendly environment.<br />

This programme is designed for adults<br />

experiencing mental health difficulties. FREE.<br />

Park Street Community Education Centre<br />

Did you know?...<br />

There are 26 different locations<br />

throughout the <strong>Falkirk</strong> area running<br />

groups or classes?<br />

Have a look at Section 10 to find out<br />

which one is closest to you!<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

FALKIRK EQUAL PEOPLE GROUP<br />

A group for adults with additional <strong>learning</strong><br />

needs giving an opportunity for them to<br />

socialise, learn new things and get involved.<br />

FREE.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

THE PEN GROUP<br />

The Pen Group meets on a Monday Evening<br />

in <strong>Falkirk</strong>. Our aim is to help people with<br />

special needs to become more independent<br />

out in the <strong>community</strong>.<br />

Park Street Community Education Centre<br />

PHAB CLUB<br />

Club for physically handicapped and able<br />

bodied people of all ages. The group meet<br />

weekly to socialise, find out information and<br />

go on regular outings.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

SIGNPOST<br />

Support, information and advice service for<br />

people experiencing or living with drug and/or<br />

alcohol misuse.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

Denny Community Flat<br />

(please contact Signpost Recovery 0845 673<br />

1774 for more information)<br />

HEADWAY<br />

This group offers a range of support services<br />

and activities for people, from across the<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> area, experiencing memory loss due to<br />

brain injury.<br />

Bainsford Community Centre<br />

Community Learning & Development


HOBBIES & INTERESTS<br />

SENIOR CITIZENS DOMINOES<br />

Come along and test out your domino skills<br />

while meeting new friends.<br />

Airth Community Hall<br />

LANGUAGE COURSES<br />

French, German, Italian and Spanish are on<br />

offer from beginners to advanced.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

FALKIRK GAELIC FORUM<br />

This group holds monthly meetings that are<br />

open to all Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers<br />

interested in the promotion of the Gaelic<br />

language and culture and working towards the<br />

provision of Gaelic medium education in<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong>.<br />

Camelon Community Project (please<br />

contact falkirkgaelic@yahoo.co.uk for further<br />

information)<br />

GAELIC<br />

Two classes are running each week for<br />

complete beginners and one for intermediate<br />

level learners.<br />

Camelon Community Project (please<br />

contact Diane keezimac@aol.com<br />

07963123125 for further information)<br />

DAWSON SOCIAL CLUB<br />

Bingo and banter every Sunday evening<br />

from 7-9pm<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

BINGO<br />

Running every week and open to all ages.<br />

Eyes down on Wednesdays at 1.30pm!<br />

Westquarter Community Education Project<br />

SCRABBLE CLUB<br />

Do you enjoy a sociable game of Scrabble?<br />

This long established group welcomes<br />

Scrabble players of all standards who enjoy<br />

meeting like-minded people.<br />

Park Street Community Education Centre<br />

BRIDGE CLUB<br />

Come along and pit your wits and card skills<br />

while meeting new friends.<br />

Greenpark Community Education Centre<br />

MODEL RAIL CLUB<br />

Meeting twice a week, this group is for model<br />

train enthusiasts of all ages.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre (please contact Bruce Duncan 01324<br />

553594 for more information)<br />

SCALE MODELLERS GROUP<br />

The group meet to give advice and guidance<br />

on any scale modelling projects - from World<br />

War II to Sci-fi, from plastic to resin. All<br />

welcome.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

METAL DETECTORS<br />

Come along to meet other metal detectors for<br />

a coffee and a chat <strong>about</strong> your hobby.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

MILLAR HALL CHURCH<br />

Meeting on the last Sunday of every month in<br />

the Dawson Centre. All welcome.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

TRYST COMMUNITY CHURCH<br />

Meeting every Sunday for worship, this group<br />

and is open to any new members.<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


LOCAL HERITAGE & FAMILY HISTORY<br />

SELF SUPPORT GROUPS<br />

Explore the local area, share your knowledge<br />

and meet new people to ‘root’ out your<br />

family’s past at one of these groups.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

MADDISTON & RUMFORD LOCAL<br />

HISTORY GROUP<br />

Meeting monthly to research and record the<br />

history of the area and <strong>community</strong>.<br />

Maddiston Community Centre<br />

SHIELDHILL HERITAGE PROJECT<br />

Researching and recording local history to<br />

produce a book and DVD on memories of the<br />

local area.<br />

Shieldhill Community Centre<br />

WESTQUARTER MEMORIES GROUP<br />

This group started up when local activists<br />

came together to produce a book on the<br />

history of Westquarter. The book was<br />

launched in 2011 with copies finding their way<br />

as far as Australia, Canada and the USA!<br />

Although the book has been published the<br />

group still meets regularly every week and are<br />

open to new members.<br />

Westquarter Community Project<br />

GENEALOGY<br />

This course is intended for people new to<br />

genealogy who need a bit of information on<br />

where to begin. Following a general<br />

introduction to the subject, it covers the use of<br />

and access to the Registers of Births,<br />

Marriages and Deaths, Old Parish Records,<br />

Census Returns etc.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

Westquarter Community Project<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

BRAHG<br />

This group is for older people in the<br />

<strong>community</strong> who have an interest in sharing,<br />

recording and archiving their memories for<br />

future generations.<br />

They also have an interest in the local<br />

environment and the wildlife and improving it<br />

for all to enjoy. FREE.<br />

Langlees & Bainsford Community<br />

Learning Centre (please contract Sarah<br />

Stow 01324 501462 for more information)<br />

CHANGING CHILDHOODS<br />

Discussion group on changes in childhood<br />

from 1900 to present day. Currently at<br />

1980's. Chance to talk <strong>about</strong> toys, outdoor<br />

and indoor games, school and to compare<br />

your childhood with children today. Creche<br />

provided.<br />

Location: Ettrick Dochart Community Hall,<br />

Dochart Place, Hallglen.<br />

RIVER CARRON FISHERIES GROUP<br />

This group is an environmental, biodiversity<br />

and wildlife conservation group - the<br />

management body for the entire river system.<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre (Please<br />

contact secretary@rcfmg.co.uk or visit<br />

www.rcfmg.co.uk for further information)<br />

FLY-TIE GROUP<br />

This weekly group is opened to all ages and<br />

abilities, providing support and information on<br />

fly fishing.<br />

Ettrick Dochart Centre, Hallglen<br />

COMMUNITIES ALONG THE CARRON<br />

The Association works in partnership with a<br />

number of funders and services of <strong>Falkirk</strong><br />

<strong>Council</strong> on various projects on behalf of the<br />

16 communities along the 19.8 miles of the<br />

River Carron. The group meet monthly at<br />

Camelon Community Project (for further<br />

information please contact Christine Bell<br />

01324 501962)<br />

Community Learning & Development


BONNYBRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY<br />

The society meet to plot a photographic<br />

history of Bonnybridge and surrounding areas<br />

and are also involved in putting together work<br />

for exhibitions.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

DOG TRAINING<br />

Dog training isn’t just <strong>about</strong> obedience – have<br />

fun while <strong>learning</strong> techniques, methods and<br />

approaches with your dog.<br />

Airth Community Hall<br />

CAGE BIRD SOCIETY<br />

Meeting monthly for discussion and to help<br />

with preparing for shows and events.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

GRANGEMOUTH CHESS CLUB<br />

The club meets weekly on Wednesdays from<br />

7-10pm to play competitive chess against<br />

other clubs in the Central Scotland League<br />

and in the National League. Members can<br />

compete in weekend tournaments. The<br />

charge is presently £15 per club member per<br />

season.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

(please contact Bill Gray on 01324 710823 for<br />

more information)<br />

DENNY WRITERS GROUP<br />

The members are a friendly group of people<br />

who are hobby writers or professionals. This<br />

group is self supporting and invite in guest<br />

tutors and lecturers.<br />

Denny Community Education Centre<br />

COMMUNITY GREEN INITIATIVE<br />

CGI is a volunteer environmental group in<br />

Dunipace/Denny which publishes quarterly<br />

New Leaf News.<br />

Dunipace Parish Church<br />

(please contact 07720648317, email<br />

<strong>community</strong>greeninitiative@yahoo.co.uk or<br />

visit www.cgiscotland.org for more<br />

information)<br />

TUBS, FLOWERS & HERBS<br />

A short course will be held in the Spring which<br />

will help you plant up tubs, hanging baskets<br />

with a variety of flowers and herbs. Check out<br />

WASP’s web site for details nearer the time.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY<br />

The group meet on the last Sunday of each<br />

month with various speakers with different<br />

expertise in gardening and gardening issues.<br />

Contact the centre to find out who is taking<br />

the next talk.<br />

Greenpark Community Education Centre<br />

FLORAL ART<br />

Anyone with an interest in flower arranging<br />

would be most welcome to join this group.<br />

Come along with your own flowers to learn<br />

some new skills and share tips and tricks.<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

Greenpark Community Centre<br />

Did you know?...<br />

A recent survey of residents in<br />

Camelon showed that 87% are<br />

positive <strong>about</strong> the area they live in.<br />

82% of residents in Bainsford &<br />

Langlees felt the same and 66 %<br />

felt that their area had improved.<br />

What do you like best <strong>about</strong><br />

where you live?<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


NEEDLES & PINS GROUP<br />

Invitation to all levels of Knitters and<br />

Crocheters! Come along and join us at this<br />

new group, just bring along your own knitting<br />

and crochet projects to enjoy time with<br />

likeminded people and an opportunity to share<br />

your skills. This is not a taught class but there<br />

will be people there to help any person who is<br />

a beginner.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

CROSS STITCH CLUB<br />

This group meet on a weekly basis and share<br />

their skills. Bring your own cross stitch. All<br />

welcome.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

CRAFTY HOOKERS – KNITTING &<br />

CROCHET<br />

This group is for anyone that wants to come<br />

along and either Knit or Crochet from 12.30pm<br />

-2.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon.<br />

Denny Community Education Centre<br />

KNITTING & SEWING<br />

One of the oldest groups running at the<br />

Westquarter <strong>community</strong> wing the knitting and<br />

sewing group meets every week. Open to<br />

new members of all ages and abilities.<br />

Westquarter Education Wing<br />

SEWING CLASS<br />

Get help with making your own curtains,<br />

cushions, blinds, draft excluder or even<br />

dresses! Bring your own material and get help<br />

to make whatever project you like.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Greenpark Education Centre<br />

POLMONT QUILTERS<br />

A group of very talented women who enjoy<br />

quilt making and displaying their hard work at<br />

their annual exhibition. New members<br />

welcome.<br />

Greenpark Education Centre<br />

CARD MAKING<br />

This group meet to try out new skills to make<br />

their own greetings cards.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

ARTS & CRAFTS<br />

Mixed groups held on various days looking at<br />

many different art & craft skills – such as<br />

jewellery making, scrap booking, flower<br />

arranging, glass slumping, pottery, mounting &<br />

framing, Christmas crafts and felt making.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

ART CLASSES<br />

Classes are held on various days for all levels<br />

– beginners to advanced artists. Come alone<br />

and learn different styles and techniques and<br />

paint your own masterpiece!<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

FELT MAKING<br />

An opportunity to discover the basic skills of<br />

felt making to create your own unique<br />

jewellery and accessories. No experience<br />

necessary.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

CROCHET CLASS<br />

Come along and learn all the basic stitches<br />

and how to read a pattern. Open to all levels,<br />

all ages, and covering all styles from the ultra<br />

modern to the timeless and traditional. Learn<br />

to make baby blankets, flowers, accessories,<br />

dolls, gifts, toys, jewellery and more.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

PATCHWORK<br />

Learn how to cut fabric with a rotary cutter & to<br />

piece fabrics together to create cushions, etc.<br />

Suitable for both beginners and people with<br />

some knowledge of patchwork.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

Community Learning & Development


BEGINNERS COMPUTING<br />

If you are a complete beginner to computers<br />

then this course is for you! Covering basic<br />

computing skills and how to use your<br />

computer to surf the internet and use email.<br />

10 week course – FREE<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

6 week course – WASP registration fee<br />

£6.50<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

FAST TRACK ICT<br />

Fast Track ICT gives you the opportunity to<br />

learn at your own pace. These classes are<br />

open to anybody who is unemployed and<br />

looking for work.<br />

FREE<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

ICT & COMPUTING<br />

Most of the following courses can be delivered at various locations throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong>. Please contact Linda Weatherly on 01324 501696 for more information<br />

or to add your name to the waiting list for the next course.<br />

FREE INTERNET & COMPUTER ACCESS<br />

Researching for the kid’s school projects or<br />

looking for a sunshine break? Come along<br />

and use the facilities.<br />

Various Community Centres and Libraries<br />

throughout <strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local<br />

centre for more information<br />

COMMUNITY GROUPS WEB DEVELOPMENT<br />

This course is available to <strong>community</strong><br />

organisations that don’t employ staff.<br />

Organisations learn, at their own pace, how to<br />

develop and maintain a website, and at the<br />

end of the course will have created their own<br />

website. Courses currently run in Camelon<br />

Local Learning Centre, but if a number of<br />

groups from one area wish to take part it may<br />

be possible to deliver the course locally.<br />

FREE<br />

CAMERAS IN THE COMMUNITY<br />

Got a new camera and would like to know<br />

how to work it? Come along for a beginners<br />

guide to digital cameras.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

USING PAINT SHOP PRO<br />

Use this popular software application to<br />

adjust, retouch and restore, combine and<br />

enhance your digital photographs<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

WASP COMPUTER GROUP<br />

This is a self-supporting group for students<br />

who meet to share an interest, and range of<br />

knowledge, in computer hardware (and a little<br />

bit of software). Flexible class discussing a<br />

range of computer related topics. All are<br />

welcome - please note that some hardware<br />

and/or software knowledge is required as this<br />

is not a taught class.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


LITERACY/NUMERACY CLASSES<br />

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in Scotland<br />

struggle with day to day tasks involving<br />

reading, writing and numbers? If you would<br />

like to brush up on your skills you can get help<br />

by attending one of the many Literacy and<br />

Numeracy groups across <strong>Falkirk</strong>. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please contact 01324 504450 for<br />

more information)<br />

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER<br />

LANGUAGES (ESOL)<br />

Courses for adults (16+) who do not speak<br />

English as a first language and need help with<br />

speaking, reading, writing and listening in<br />

English. Topics include; General English,<br />

SQA Accreditation, Citizenship, Survival<br />

English, Mother & Baby Health and<br />

Workplace English.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please contact 01324 503674 for<br />

more information)<br />

HEALTH ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY<br />

What affects your health? What does health<br />

mean to you? A <strong>community</strong> <strong>development</strong><br />

approach to tackling health issues, working<br />

out the problems and organising and taking<br />

action on health issues that affect you.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

CORE SKILLS<br />

DENNY SPEAKERS<br />

This group helps people to improve their<br />

confidence through public speaking.<br />

Denny Community Flat<br />

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT<br />

Personal Development provides an<br />

opportunity to take time to look at who you are<br />

and where you would like to be in the future.<br />

Weekly sessions include confidence building,<br />

stress management, problem solving,<br />

realising your potential and, not least, fun!<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

EMPLOYABILITY & WORK CLUBS<br />

This group is open to anyone unemployed<br />

and looking for support to help them get back<br />

into work. Covering all the skills you need to<br />

find a job – from writing your CV to interview<br />

skills to training. FREE.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

DEVELOP YOUR POTENTIAL COURSE<br />

A combination of activities and tasks to<br />

enhance your skills, experience and<br />

knowledge to help plan for the future.<br />

Wider Access to School Project (WASP)<br />

Community Learning & Development


GROUPS FOR CHILDREN &<br />

YOUNG PEOPLE<br />

YOUTH CLUBS<br />

Junior and senior youth clubs offering<br />

opportunities for young people at Primary and<br />

Secondary School. These groups provide<br />

young people with activities and the chance to<br />

have fun, socialise, and learn <strong>about</strong> issues<br />

that affect their lives in a safe environment.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

ROCK THE TALK<br />

Rock the Talk aims to provide opportunities<br />

for young people across <strong>Falkirk</strong> to gain both<br />

music and life skills, confidence and<br />

knowledge through involvement in music<br />

projects. We run weekly workshops, regular<br />

gigs, residentials and training opportunities.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please contact Ryan 01324 508776<br />

for more information)<br />

DETACHED YOUTH WORK<br />

The Detached Youth Work team work with<br />

hard to reach and challenging young people<br />

in non-structured <strong>community</strong> settings to help<br />

reduce anti-social behaviour. Working with<br />

young people in all weather conditions, at<br />

unsocial prime times and in areas and<br />

circumstances that may seem dangerous to<br />

some people, this type of unstructured<br />

working is the key to positive outcomes for<br />

both young people and local communities.<br />

Various areas throughout <strong>Falkirk</strong> (please<br />

contact Bill Little on 01324 501711 for more<br />

information)<br />

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE<br />

WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS<br />

Providing youth activities for children and<br />

young people with additional support needs<br />

from across the <strong>Falkirk</strong> area.<br />

Kersiebank Community Project<br />

Dawson Centre (please contact Children &<br />

Disabilities Team, Social Work Services<br />

01324 501200 for more information)<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

Denny Community Education Centre<br />

DISABLED ART CLASS<br />

This group offers children and young people<br />

from across the <strong>Falkirk</strong> area, the chance to<br />

take part in a range of arts activities.<br />

Dawson Centre (please contact Children &<br />

Disabilities Team, Social Work Services<br />

01324 501200 for more information)<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


FUSION<br />

This is an exciting new youth club in Bo’ness<br />

for young people between S1-S6 providing a<br />

wide range of personal, social, recreational<br />

and <strong>learning</strong> opportunities.<br />

Bo'ness Recreation Centre (please contact<br />

the Bo’ness Education Base on 01506<br />

778550 for more information)<br />

YOUNG SCOT – NATIONAL ENTITLEMENT<br />

CARDS<br />

The National Entitlement Card for young<br />

people is a free card for young people aged<br />

11-25. Your card entitles you to offers and<br />

discounts at local and national businesses. If<br />

you are aged 16-19 you can also apply for<br />

50% discount on travel costs. You can also<br />

apply for funding to take on projects or attend<br />

training on web journalism and blogging.<br />

www.youngscot.org<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please call 01324 504440 for more<br />

information)<br />

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS<br />

This is a nationally recognised awards<br />

scheme for young people aged 10-25 years<br />

old, credited through the Scottish Qualification<br />

Framework. Accreditation is offered through<br />

various youth clubs and opportunities.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

OPEN DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD<br />

GROUPS<br />

For young people aged 14-24 years old who<br />

want to achieve their Bronze, Silver or Gold<br />

Duke of Edinburgh Awards.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> (please contact Tom Whalley<br />

01324 504445 or tom.whalley@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

for more information)<br />

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS<br />

After School Care clubs for children attending<br />

local primary schools during school term time<br />

(depending on demand).<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

HOMEWORK FUN CLUB<br />

Open to P5-7 pupils, giving time to catch up<br />

on homework and have some fun. They meet<br />

3.15-4.45pm every Tuesday<br />

Maddiston Community Centre<br />

FALKIRK COUNCIL SPORTS<br />

DEVELOPMENT<br />

A range of junior (P1-P7) and senior (S1-S6)<br />

sports activity programmes. Registration<br />

required is required and spaces are limited so<br />

call quick to avoid disappointment!<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> Football Club, Westfield<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

(please contact Sports Development 01324<br />

503730 for more information)<br />

Community Learning & Development


BATON TWIRLERS<br />

Children from 4 years old are welcome to join<br />

and learn how to start baton twirling.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education Centre<br />

(please contact Lorraine 01236 610200 for<br />

more information)<br />

Camelon Community Project (please<br />

contact Yvonne 07871812853 for more<br />

information)<br />

CHEERLEADING<br />

Children from 4 years old are welcome to<br />

come along and learn cheerleading dance.<br />

This is an excellent opportunity for children to<br />

make new friends and stay active.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education Centre<br />

Maddiston Community Centre<br />

DANCE & MOVEMENT<br />

Dance class for children aged 3 years & over.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

HIGHLAND DANCING<br />

Dance class for children aged 5 years & over.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

CAMELON ARTS JUNIOR DANCE GROUP<br />

Dance for fun (age 5-10 years)<br />

Dance/Choreography (age 11 years+)<br />

This group takes part in two performances a<br />

year. Dance styles include Hip Hop, Jazz,<br />

Musical theatre, Contemporary, Latino/Latin<br />

funk and many more.<br />

Camelon Community Project (Please call<br />

Dianne on 07973348578 for more information)<br />

SEWING GROUP FOR CHILDREN<br />

Learn how to knit, sew and use a sewing<br />

machine to customise your clothes or other<br />

projects. Open to children from 8 years old.<br />

Kersiebank Community Project<br />

ACROBATICS, DANCING & DRAMA<br />

Several different classes for children and<br />

young adults aged 4 years old and up<br />

incorporating acrobatics, dance and drama<br />

elements. Classes organised by B Sloan<br />

School of Dance, Gwendolyn Arthur School of<br />

Dance and Central Scotland School of Ballet.<br />

Various Community Centres throughout<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> – please contact your local centre<br />

for more information<br />

ZUMBATOMIC<br />

Designed exclusively for kids from 8 to 12<br />

years old, with specially choreographed, kidfriendly<br />

routines and all the music kids love,<br />

like hip-hop, reggaeton, and more.<br />

Camelon Community Project<br />

FOOTBALL TRAINING<br />

Football training for various age groups<br />

including Under 9’s, Under 10’s and Under<br />

11’s. Registration required.<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education Centre<br />

DAWSON ASTROTURF PITCH<br />

The Astroturf pitch is available for use by<br />

young people from the Dawson area at the<br />

following reduced rates.<br />

Under 12 years : 10p<br />

12 – 16 years : 25p<br />

Over 16 years : 50p<br />

Please contact the Centre for prices for non-<br />

Dawson residents.<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

Youth Clubs run throughout the year but they<br />

will be closed for the following weeks:<br />

Christmas: 17th December to 6th January<br />

Easter: 1st to 14th April<br />

May Holiday: 6th May<br />

Clubs close on 28th June for the Summer<br />

holidays but there will be a Summer<br />

Programme in each area<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


THE X-POD PROJECT<br />

The X-POD is coming to YOUR area!<br />

What is an X-Pod? An X-Pod is a converted steel shipping container. It is converted inside to<br />

provide young people with multi-media experiences and other positive activities and<br />

opportunities.<br />

What age is it for? Young people between 12 – 16yrs<br />

Who are we? We are youth workers employed by <strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to make contact with young<br />

people where they meet on the streets, parks and tunnels etc….<br />

Why? We want to meet young people and provide them with positive opportunities, if we can,<br />

including new youth facilities. We want to make your <strong>community</strong> a better place to live in and help<br />

young people contribute to that.<br />

Contact us with your views: streettalk@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

Contact us on 01324 503675<br />

to find out where we are this week!<br />

All workers will be wearing <strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong> identification<br />

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WORK CLUBS<br />

Are you looking for a job?<br />

Don’t know where to start?<br />

Come along to your local <strong>community</strong> centre and join a local group that can help you develop the<br />

skills you need to gain employment. Come along and get free access to a computer for online<br />

job searching in an informal, supportive environment. If you need any help a tutor is always<br />

available.<br />

• Help with writing CVs<br />

• Help with online job searches and job applications<br />

• Advice and guidance on jobs and careers<br />

• Developing your confidence in returning to work<br />

• Building your interview skills<br />

• Friendly support<br />

Come along and see how we can help you :<br />

Work Clubs<br />

Tryst Community Education Centre<br />

Tuesday 1.15 – 3.15pm<br />

Call Diane on 01324 503570<br />

Bankier Community Wing, Banknock<br />

Thursday 9.30 – 11.30am<br />

Call Lynne on 01324 841419<br />

Denny Wider Access to School Project<br />

Wednesday 10am – 12noon<br />

Call Jill on 01324 822895<br />

Work Clubs with Fast Track<br />

Call Linda on 01324 501696 for more information on the following groups :<br />

Camelon Local Learning Centre<br />

Tuesday 12.30 – 3pm<br />

Wednesday 9.30am – 12noon<br />

Thursday 12.30 – 3pm<br />

Dawson Centre<br />

Friday 9.30am – 12noon<br />

Denny Community Flat<br />

Tuesday 1 – 3pm<br />

Call Lynne on 01324 824623<br />

Westquarter Community Education Project<br />

Wednesday 10am – 1pm<br />

Call John on 01324 503987<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education Centre<br />

Wednesday 9.30am – 12noon<br />

Case Study - John from Larbert<br />

John is a member of one of our groups. He found out <strong>about</strong> the<br />

group from the job centre, where he picked up a leaflet when he<br />

went to sign on. John came along to learn how to use a computer,<br />

and gain more skills to improve his prospects of finding a job.<br />

John says he thought it would be difficult joining the group for the<br />

first time. He didn’t know what to expect, but the group was really<br />

friendly, really welcoming, and the group doesn’t<br />

feel like a chore – it’s a social event too, and the<br />

other members of the group have become his<br />

friends. John has also moved on and is now<br />

working towards his ECDL (European Computer<br />

Drivers Licence).<br />

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FALKIRK WEST COMMUNITY<br />

PLANNING<br />

We asked! You said! Now make it matter!<br />

Services designed with and for People and Communities<br />

In 2003 the Government placed a duty on all local <strong>Council</strong>s and their partner agencies to work<br />

with local people as part of Community Planning Partnerships. These Partnerships were told to<br />

develop a clear understanding of local needs and opportunities, plan for improvements and<br />

deliver improvements and actions<br />

Understand the Local Needs<br />

As a starting point, statistical information <strong>about</strong> the area was gathered from a variety of sources<br />

such as the Scottish Government, Office of National Statistics, <strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and Forth Valley<br />

Health Board for sections of the <strong>Falkirk</strong> West area, including Bainsford, Langlees, Camelon,<br />

Tamfourhill, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Bonnybridge and Denny. This included health, social<br />

economic, education, life expectancy, unemployment and receipt of benefits.<br />

To get the views of the local people, door to door surveys have been carried out and to date<br />

12000 households have taken part in this consultation. Thank you to everyone who has helped<br />

us with this!<br />

Plan for Improvements<br />

The next step was to organise a number of events with local<br />

officers, local groups and local residents to feed back the<br />

results. A graphic artist captured people’s views and helped<br />

to identify the actions to be taken forward. Networks are<br />

now being set up in each area to help local people and<br />

services to come together and create joined up solutions.<br />

Deliver Improvements/Action<br />

Following this process, a Community Action Plan will be developed<br />

for each area that will:<br />

• be created by the <strong>community</strong> based on their perceptions<br />

• be informed by the local <strong>community</strong> and the skills and<br />

knowledge from which others can learn<br />

• be useable by all agencies<br />

• inform and address inequalities<br />

• target <strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong> services and agencies where they are<br />

needed most<br />

• incorporate existing policies<br />

• be communicated through the setting up of local networks<br />

• invest in the capacity of local people and groups so that change lasts<br />

For further information please contact your<br />

Local Community Planning Officer:<br />

Kate Kane<br />

01324 501710<br />

kate.kane@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

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CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />

COMMUNITY PANTOMIME<br />

“There’s a Beanstalk Growin in Kemlin”<br />

Saturday 15th December<br />

Matinee 2pm, Evening performance 7pm<br />

Rosebank Hall, Camelon Education Centre<br />

All proceeds in aid of Maggies Caring Centre<br />

Tickets available from Camelon Education Centre<br />

Adults £3 Children £2<br />

WASP CHIRSTMAS FAIR<br />

Saturday 24th November 2012<br />

10am – 2pm<br />

Masonic Hall, Kirkslap, Denny<br />

Adult £2.00, Child £1.00 (includes light refreshment)<br />

Come along and enjoy all the fun at our Christmas Market.<br />

There will be craft stalls, demonstrations, competitions, games, entertainment and things to do<br />

and make. The café will be open throughout the day serving light snacks.<br />

What a great way to get into the Christmas mood –<br />

so come along and join us!<br />

Tickets on sale now from WASP office<br />

or committee members<br />

Community Learning & Development Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk


SPOTLIGHT ON<br />

DENNY EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

Denny Centre is centrally located in Denny, within the grounds<br />

of Denny Primary School. The centre has a range of groups<br />

and classes, from Youth Clubs, Adult Learning & Leisure<br />

Groups and Healthy Eating Groups. The centre is also use by<br />

local resident and <strong>community</strong> groups, and meeting rooms are<br />

available for hire.<br />

Try something different!<br />

These groups are looking for new members:<br />

Crafty Hookers<br />

Get your pins and needles at the ready and come along with your knitting or crochet projects.<br />

Beginners are welcome, as are those of you looking to update your skills.<br />

Tuesday, 12.30-2.30pm<br />

Adult Literacy Group<br />

Looking to brush up on your reading, writing or numbers? Then this class is for you. Learning is<br />

tailored to your needs and learn at your own pace. Please call 01324 504450 for more<br />

information.<br />

Time Out for Parents<br />

This course is all <strong>about</strong> building your confidence and skills as a parent. Share ideas and tips with<br />

other parents, and have a bit of time out for you. Creche may be available if needed. The course<br />

starts on Friday 9th November 2012 but further courses will run in 2013. Call the centre to get<br />

your name on the waiting list.<br />

Denny Writers<br />

This is a group of local people who come<br />

together to write and share their stories. A<br />

social group, they learn from each other and<br />

also invite guest speakers and lecturers.<br />

Thursday, 1.30-4pm<br />

Denny Education Centre<br />

40 Duke Street, Denny, FK6 6NW 01324 504260<br />

We are<br />

here!<br />

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SPOTLIGHT ON GREENPARK<br />

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

The Greenpark Community Centre is situated in Polmont and serves the village and surrounding<br />

area providing a wide ranging and varied programme. The centre is open to the whole<br />

<strong>community</strong>, both young and old, focusing on social, educational and leisure time activities. The<br />

centre is run by a voluntary management committee supported by <strong>Falkirk</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s Community<br />

Learning & Development Service.<br />

At present the <strong>community</strong> centre is in the later<br />

stages of an extensive refurbishment programme,<br />

including new windows and redecoration.<br />

In addition to the well developed programme a<br />

couple of new groups have been established<br />

recently in response to <strong>community</strong> requests.<br />

The first group is a new junior youth club which runs<br />

every Wednesday from 6.30-8pm. This group is run by Lisa McCallum,<br />

Centre Co-ordinator, along with her team of local parents and helpers<br />

who have all generously volunteered their time.<br />

The second group is the new playgroup which has recently moved from Polmont Community Hall.<br />

The new group operates daily from 9.30am-12pm allowing pre- school children to play and<br />

interact with their peers in a fun filled programme of activities.<br />

We are<br />

here!<br />

Having fun at the new<br />

junior youth group!<br />

Greenpark Community Centre<br />

Greenpark Drive, Polmont FK2 0PZ<br />

01324 506730<br />

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ABOUT COMMUNITY LEARNING<br />

& DEVELOPMENT<br />

If you would like to find out more <strong>about</strong> any of the groups mentioned in this<br />

newsletter, or if you would like an informal chat with a Community Learning &<br />

Development Worker <strong>about</strong> your <strong>learning</strong>, please contact any of the offices below.<br />

We look forward to hearing from you!<br />

PARK STREET EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

Park Street, <strong>Falkirk</strong>, FK1 1RE<br />

01324 503670<br />

DAWSON CENTRE<br />

David’s Loan, Bainsford, FK2 7RG<br />

01324 501470<br />

CAMELON LOCAL LEARNING CENTRE<br />

Camelon Education Centre<br />

Abercrombie Street, Camelon, FK1 4HA<br />

01324 501696<br />

CAMELON COMMUNITY PROJECT<br />

Camelon Education Centre<br />

Abercrombie Street, Camelon, FK1 4HA<br />

01324 501654<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

MUNICIPAL CHAMBERS<br />

Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AF<br />

01324 504460<br />

EXCELLENCE IN CHILDCARE CENTRE<br />

(THE SUB)<br />

David’s Loan, Bainsford FK2 7RG<br />

01324 501462<br />

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WIDER ACCESS TO SCHOOL PROJECT<br />

(WASP)<br />

Denny High School, Herbertshire Park,<br />

Denny, FK6 6EE<br />

01324 822895<br />

www.dennywasp.org.uk<br />

BONNYBRIDGE EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

Bridge Street, Bonnybridge, FK4 1AA<br />

01324 503290<br />

BANKIER EDUCATION WING<br />

Bankier Primary School<br />

Bankier Avenue, Banknock, FK4 1TF<br />

01324 504260 or 01324 841419<br />

DENNY COMMUNITY FLAT<br />

26-28 Bridge Crescent, Denny, FK6 6PD<br />

01324 824623<br />

www.the<strong>community</strong>flat.org.uk<br />

AIRTH COMMUNITY HALL<br />

High Street, Airth FK2 8JL<br />

01324 831652<br />

CARRONSHORE COMMUNITY HALL<br />

Main Street, Carronshore FK2 8BY<br />

01324 554470<br />

DENNY EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

40 Duke Street, Denny, FK6 6NW<br />

01324 504260<br />

dennycommedcentre@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

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TRYST COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />

Park Drive, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3BA<br />

01324 503570<br />

BO’NESS EDUCATION BASE<br />

139 North Street, Bo’ness, EH51 9ND<br />

01506 778550<br />

ETTRICK DOCHART COMMUNITY HALL<br />

Ettrick Place, Hallglen, FK1 2QY<br />

01324 639197<br />

FALKIRK DISTRICT CREDIT UNION<br />

4 Station Road, Grangemouth, FK3 9EF<br />

01324 473695<br />

www.fdcu.co.uk<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

GRANGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION<br />

CENTRE<br />

Redding Road, Brightons, <strong>Falkirk</strong>, FK2 9AA<br />

01324 503830<br />

GRANGEMOUTH EDUCATION UNIT<br />

Abbots Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AH<br />

01324 504585<br />

GREENPARK EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FK2 0PZ<br />

01324 506730<br />

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KERSIEBANK COMMUNITY PROJECT<br />

Old Dundas Primary School, Oxgang Place<br />

Grangemouth, FK3 8JB<br />

01324 508750<br />

MADDISTON COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />

Parkhall Drive, Maddiston,<br />

FK2 0LQ<br />

01324 720960<br />

SHIELDHILL COMMUNITY WING<br />

Shieldhill Primary School, Shieldhill,<br />

FK2 2HA<br />

01324 508546<br />

SLAMANNAN EDUCATION CENTRE<br />

Bank Street, Slamannan, FK1 3EZ<br />

01324 851548<br />

WESTFIELD PARK COMMUNITY PROJECT<br />

Westfield Street, Westfield, <strong>Falkirk</strong>,<br />

FL2 9DT<br />

01324 508520<br />

WESTQUARTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION<br />

PROJECT<br />

Westquarter Primary School<br />

Westquarter Avenue, <strong>Falkirk</strong>, FK3 8AF<br />

01324 506987<br />

Remember you can also email us at CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

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TRAINING & MEETING FACILITIES IN<br />

GRANGEMOUTH MUNICIPAL CHAMBERS<br />

Call 01324 504450 to book.<br />

The Training Room (30 capacity)<br />

Breakout Room 1 (12 capacity)<br />

Breakout Room 2 (8 capacity)<br />

The Resource Library (12 capacity)<br />

Contact us : CLearningNewsletter@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

RESOURCES<br />

The following resources may be accessed by <strong>community</strong> groups and<br />

organisations supported by Community Learning & Development<br />

MINIBUSES<br />

To use the minibuses, drivers must have:<br />

- taken part in Induction Training<br />

- completed annual driver checks<br />

To find out if your group is eligible to use the<br />

minibuses, to see if the minibus is available,<br />

and to provisionally book them, please<br />

contact the centres directly:<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

The Grange Community Education Centre<br />

Grangemouth Community Education Unit<br />

Slamannan Community Education Centre<br />

MUSIC STUDIO<br />

Open to all members of public to hire for band<br />

practice, rehearsals or just to let out your<br />

inner Rock Star! This is very popular so call<br />

for availability. Hire charges are applicable.<br />

Kersiebank Community Project<br />

Bonnybridge Community Education<br />

Centre<br />

EQUIPMENT<br />

There is also a variety of additional equipment<br />

and resources available to supported<br />

<strong>community</strong> groups such as :<br />

- Voxur (film studio in a box)<br />

- Green Screen (a background filming<br />

tool)<br />

- PP voting (a tool to provide instant<br />

voting results)<br />

For more information on these or any<br />

other resources contact your local<br />

Community Learning & Development<br />

worker.<br />

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS &<br />

INFORMATION<br />

ONE STOP SHOPS<br />

• Bo’ness 01506 778770 • Bonnybridge 01324 504141<br />

• Camelon 01324 503640 • Dawson 01324 504234<br />

• Denny 01324 504234 • <strong>Falkirk</strong> 01324 506965<br />

• Grangemouth 01324 504540 • Stenhousemuir 01324 503338<br />

SPECIAL UPLIFT<br />

• 01324 504411<br />

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www.falkirk.gov.uk<br />

HOUSING REPAIRS<br />

• 8am – 9pm Monday to Friday 01324 590590<br />

• Out of hours emergency line 01324 503050<br />

Or email the Contact Centre on contact.centre@falkirk.gov.uk<br />

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2012 & 2013<br />

12th November – 13th November : Staff Development Days<br />

24th December – 4th January 2013 : Christmas Holidays 2012<br />

7th January (High Schools only) : Staff Development Day<br />

13th – 18th February : Staff Development & Public Holidays<br />

29th March – 12 April : Easter Holidays<br />

6th May : May Holiday<br />

7th May (High Schools only) : Staff Development Day<br />

1st July – 20th August : Summer Holidays<br />

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CONTACT US<br />

So that we can keep improving the service that we give the <strong>community</strong> we would love to hear your<br />

thoughts on this newsletter and if there are any other groups, courses or activities that you would<br />

like to attend. You do not need to give us your name or address but if you would like to be kept up<br />

to date with activities in your area please give your details below.<br />

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Municipal Chambers<br />

Bo’ness Road<br />

Grangemouth<br />

FK3 8AH<br />

01324 504423<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong> West Team<br />

(Denny, <strong>Falkirk</strong> & Larbert Localities)<br />

Community Education Centre<br />

Park Street<br />

<strong>Falkirk</strong><br />

FK1 1RE<br />

01324 503670<br />

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