PCF News


OPEN DAY
Saturday, 17 January 2009
10am - 4pm
Come along to Paddock Learning Centre and find out about our new range of free courses and other learning opportunities at the Centre.

Courses on offer:

  • Office IT (Word, Spreadsheets...)
  • Internet and Email
  • Computing for Over 60's (small charge per session)
  • Digital Photography
  • Web Design for Beginners
  • Moving-on Computer Course
  • "Get Online" Sessions
  • Spanish, Italian and French Language Courses for Beginners (charge applies)
  • Literacy Class
  • ESOL Classes (charge applies)
  • Art and Literacy Sessions
  • Music Maker (workshops for young people aged 16-19)

MOST OF OUR COURSES ARE FREE!
*eligibility requirements might apply

 

 
PCF Opportunities
FREE TRAINING


More information available here

Registered Charity Number 1093998
Company Number 4253006
© Paddock Community Forum 2006
 
PCF Information
Central Information Point
The Central Information Point at Paddock Village Hall is open Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Our staff can help you find information on health related topics, find out about local groups, organisations or training, book a place on our courses or therapy sessions and give you information about local activities or events.
Telephone: 01484 431400
Computer Open Access
The computer facilities at Paddock Learning Centre are open every Friday from 9am to 4pm for visitors who can use the web, send email's, scan images and access a range of software including Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver 8 and Photoshop.
 
 
Digital Photography Online Exhibition
Images produced by learners on our Digital Photography courses are now available for viewing online. Click here to visit the exhibition
Paddock Community Forum
Paddock Village Hall
West View
Paddock
HD1 4TX
Telephone: 01484 431400
 
Welcome to

Paddock Learning Centre
Learning Centre Course Programme Courses For Older People

Paddock Learning Centre is a community learning resource which offers a wide range of computer and other non-IT courses. Many of the courses are free for those eligible and can lead to accreditation by the Open College Network.

The Learning Centre has 15 computers which have access to the Internet, as well as colour and black and white printers, scanners and digital cameras. The Centre also has specialist equipment for disabled users and the visually impaired.

Courses available at the Centre include:

Computers for Beginners
Web Design
Photoshop and Image Editing
Computing for over 60’s
Moving-on Computer Course
Office IT
Digital Photography
Using the Internet and Email
Improving Your English
English For Speakers of Another Language
"Get Online" Course
 
Please Read Feedback of our Courses from our Former Learners:
Beginner's Computer Course:
"I came to this course as a complete beginner and have gained knowledge and confidence in using the computer. Our tutor was absolutely brilliant!"
"I have gained new skills and met new friends. It was a nice course to start to learn about PC."
"The course was relaxed and friendly."  
Digital Photography Course:
"I felt the course was very well organised and the tutor was always happy to explain things.I feel much happier with taking photos now."
"I have learned lots of new things."
"Excellent course!"
"Excellent, patient and enthusiastic tutor!"
"The course was very informative and interesting."
Internet and Email Course:
"I wish I had joined the course sooner! I have learned more in such a short time and I will certainly rejoin again."
I've found this course very good and interesting."
Web Design Course:
"I have learned a lot in theory and practice. The content was very good. The course went along step by step and was very good. I would like to continue this course if there is a possibility."
Over 60's Computer Course:
"The classes have made me aware how many other uses computers are useful for, and given me confidence to try."
"The course was ideal, and we'll recommend it to anyone."
"The tutor was very informative and helpful."
"I was very happy with the course, I have learned a lot."
 
 
   
Learners receiving awards for their successful completion of IT courses Enjoying a trip out to the River Colne on the Digital Photography course