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TAILOR-MADE FUTURE<br />
FOR LESLEY IN BEDLINGTON<br />
Dressmaking<br />
Bedlington Adult <strong>Learning</strong> Centre,<br />
based at Jubilee Terrace, is home<br />
to a variety of courses offering the<br />
chance for lifelong learning under<br />
one roof.<br />
Lesley brought along a coat that<br />
she had started sewing when her<br />
daughter was little but had never<br />
had the time to finish. Now that<br />
she has a gr<strong>and</strong>daughter, she<br />
wanted to go back <strong>and</strong> finish the<br />
heirloom project.<br />
Over the weeks, with the help of<br />
her lecturer <strong>and</strong> other learners, her<br />
confidence grew <strong>and</strong> a talent<br />
she always had flourished. She<br />
has now applied for a place at<br />
University where she can continue<br />
learning <strong>and</strong> take her skills to<br />
the next level.<br />
Lesley’s lecturer said: “We helped<br />
Lesley uncover her talent <strong>and</strong><br />
gain confidence.<br />
“She now believes in herself <strong>and</strong><br />
has the conviction to apply for<br />
an accredited further educational<br />
course.”<br />
RURAL NORTHUMBERLAND<br />
DISCOVERS DIGITAL<br />
Our Rural Digital <strong>Skills</strong><br />
Programme is continuing its<br />
roll out across communities<br />
in Northumberl<strong>and</strong>, giving<br />
residents the opportunity to<br />
develop digital skills in their<br />
own community.<br />
The short programme consists of<br />
weekly two-hour sessions covering<br />
a range of basic digital skills. Over<br />
the four week course you will learn<br />
how to use a computer or tablet<br />
device, access the internet, set<br />
up <strong>and</strong> use an email account, use<br />
Skype, <strong>and</strong> access other online<br />
services. This course will not only<br />
support you getting online, but also<br />
how to stay safe online.<br />
At the end of the four weeks there<br />
is an option to progress to a<br />
specialised course focusing on the<br />
development of higher-level skills<br />
such as using a phone or camera, or<br />
to gain recognised qualifications in<br />
digital skills.<br />
The project is already running in<br />
locations across the county, but we<br />
want to run it in new communities<br />
<strong>and</strong> give more residents access<br />
to training.<br />
All we need is a group of eight<br />
or more learners, <strong>and</strong> access to a<br />
community building. We’ll bring the<br />
kit, the tutor, <strong>and</strong> their expertise.<br />
For further information about our Rural Digital Programme or to request training<br />
in your area email daniel.heppell@northumberl<strong>and</strong>.gov.uk<br />
ENROL NOW CALL 0345 600 6400 NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL 05
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