Upcoming and current learning opportunities at Rosemount Lifelong Learning<\/p>\n
Elementary Food and Health, Mondays 9.30 \u2013 11.30am, 2nd<\/sup> March \u2013 23rd March, Free.<\/strong> Certificated by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland.\u00a0 Please note due to funding criteria this course is open to Royston Residents only.<\/p>\n The course content includes –<\/p>\n Introduction to Jewellery Making, Wednesdays 10am \u2013 12 noon, 25th<\/sup> February \u2013 13th<\/sup> May, Free.<\/strong><\/p>\n This course is delivered in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College.\u00a0 On the jewellery course learners will be taught how to use craft tools associated with the manufacture of beaded jewellery. They will be taught how to identify, use and care for the tools and how to create a variety of different types of beaded jewellery, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces etc. There will be set projects that will allow the learners to utilise their own ideas and design skills with input from the lecturer and also introduce different types of materials that can be used to create a high standard of beaded jewellery.\u00a0 By the end of the course each learner should have a wide selection of beaded jewellery designed and manufactured by themselves, as well as an understanding of the tools and materials needed to create them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Psychology and Sociology for Care, Mondays 1 \u2013 4pm, 2nd<\/sup> March \u2013 1st<\/sup> June, SQA Accredited, Fee waiver available.<\/strong><\/p>\n Gain an insight into how society influences\u00a0our behaviour, how\u00a0we\u00a0develop throughout our lives\u00a0and the effect of life events on us.<\/p>\n This 12-week introductory course is for anyone with an interest in Psychology and Sociology and may be useful if you work in care or with the public.\u00a0 This is an SQA accredited course at Intermediate Level 1.\u00a0 This course is suitable for people who haven\u2019t studied care before and\/or who wish to progress on to further study in care.\u00a0 This course is offered free to anyone qualifying for a fee waiver which includes being in receipt of benefits and being on a low income.\u00a0 This class is delivered in partnership with City of Glasgow College.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n IT<\/strong><\/p>\n The IT suite is open Monday and Friday 9.30am \u2013 5pm and Tuesday \u2013 Thursdays 9.30am \u2013 8pm.\u00a0 Learning is done on a flexible learning basis which means you book in for a 2hr slot at a time that suits you.\u00a0 You can come as little or as often as you like and study at your own pace.\u00a0 Support is available from out IT tutors and you can work on your own projects or study a range of qualifications aimed from the total beginner to the more confident user.\u00a0 We offer free SQA qualifications in \u2018Using a Keyboard\u2019 and \u2018ICT Core Skills Level 4\u2019.\u00a0 We also offer the British Computer Society qualification the \u2018European Computer Driving License\u2019. We offer this course both on a per module basis and as the whole 7 module qualification.\u00a0 This course is chargeable but can be paid for using an Individual Learning Account.\u00a0 Please contact us for more information about prices.\u00a0 For further information about Individual Learning Accounts please see http:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/section\/funding<\/a> .<\/p>\n We also offer support around online job search and applications including using Universal Jobmatch and support for creating your own CV.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ESOL Assessment and Advice Sessions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n These sessions are delivered in partnership with the ESOL Network Project.\u00a0 The sessions help you to find English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in Glasgow. <\/p>\n ESOL classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n We provide a variety of ESOL classes at a range of levels including ESOL literacy, Access 2 and a mixed level conversational class.\u00a0 Our Access 2 class is delivered in partnership with Glasgow Life.<\/p>\n We advise all new learners looking for ESOL classes to attend an assessment session where you will be advised on the appropriate class for your needs.<\/p>\n Adult Literacy and Numeracy <\/strong><\/p>\n Trouble with words, reading & writing, or numbers?\u00a0 Would you like to brush up your skills but are not sure where to start?\u00a0\u00a0 At Rosemount, we can help you with reading, writing, spelling, numbers, form filling, kids\u2019 homework and a whole range of other things.\u00a0 We are able to offer 1:1 support and group work both during the day and in the evening.\u00a0 Please phone Marianne or Lorraine for a chat on 0141 553 0808.\u00a0 All support is offered free.<\/p>\n Brush up your skills using tablets, Thursdays 10.30am – 12.00 noon and also Thursdays 6.00pm – 7.30pm, Free<\/strong><\/p>\n Come along to our relaxed, fun class.\u00a0 We can work on spelling, reading, writing, numbers and homework and try using iPads, tablets and computers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Maths Class, Tuesday 6.00-7.45pm, Free<\/strong><\/p>\n Numeracy class for core maths skills.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The North East Glasgow Men\u2019s Group, Thursday 2 \u2013 4.30pm, Free <\/strong><\/p>\n At their weekly meetings in Royston, the North East Glasgow Men\u2019s Group gather at the 160 Club. The men have a shared interest in promoting the overall physical and mental health of all its members.<\/p>\n The group meet every Thursday between 2 – 4.30pm at the 160 club to have a chat, cup of tea, read the papers and have a game of pool.\u00a0 Throughout the year, the group also organise learning opportunities for its members, invite guest speakers and visit places of interest around the city and beyond.<\/p>\n Over the last year the men have visited places such as Glasgow Cathedral and Scottish Parliament, as well as some of Glasgow\u2019s finest monuments.\u00a0 In the summer months the group also played some lawn bowls and invited guest speakers from different organisations to give talks. Talks have included information on mental health and healthy living, visits by local authors and fire safety.<\/p>\n The group are also interested in learning new skills and using these for leisure or for work.\u00a0 Group members have also learned map reading, healthy cooking and basic first aid skills to use outside of the club, to maintain their own and others health.<\/p>\n They are also given extra support from Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) which provides additional support for some group members.\u00a0 The Men\u2019s Group is member-led with the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and other committee members leading the development of the group.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Royston Rag\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The Royston rag is a community run newspaper reporting on events, opportunities and issues in the local area. The paper is written and edited by volunteers with regular meetings to make sure The Rag <\/em>is reporting on current and relevant topics.<\/p>\n We are always looking for new people to get involved in the writing, marketing, design and distribution of the paper.\u00a0 So if you have any free time, from as little as 1 hour a month, to volunteer we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information or to book a course please phone us on 0141 212 6524<\/strong> or 0141 553 0808 or drop into Rosemount Lifelong Learning, 102 Royston Road, Royston, G21 2NU<\/p>\n Email : sam.ross@rosemount.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nWhen you come along to one of the testing and advice sessions you will be given an English level test and help to find community and college English language classes\u00a0near where you live .<\/p>\n