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Volunteer with Read Easy and help local adults learn to read

Tue 28 Jun 2022
By Holly Rideout
Volunteer with Read Easy and help local adults learn to read

Read Easy Blackmore Vale North is looking for a Coordinator and a Secretary to join their team of volunteers. The Coordinator will cover Gillingham, Wincanton and Mere as part of a team of three, as the first point of contact for adults who want to learn to read.

Read Easy with FREE one-to-one coaching

Fri 30 Oct 2020
By Lydia Everitt
Read Easy with FREE one-to-one coaching

There is a local group that can give adults who struggle to read the same opportunity as were the participants of the recent Channel 4 programme, The Write Offs. Our coaching methods are very similar to those used in the programme; in fact we use the same book series.

Or Nué Goldwork Hand Embroidery Class

Thu 10 Nov 2016
By Elizabeth Tapper
Or Nué Goldwork Hand Embroidery Class

Royal School of Needlework trained tutor, Elizabeth Tapper will be teaching Or Nué on Saturday 3rd December from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Yarlington House, near Wincanton.

Baby & Child Emergency First Aid Classes

Thu 23 Jun 2016
By Sue Fisher
Baby & Child Emergency First Aid Classes

Sue is a fully qualified Paediatric First Aid Instructor running small, informal and friendly group classes for parents, grandparents and carer. She covers CPR, choking, bumps, bleeds, breaks, seizures and meningitis awareness – babies are welcome too!

Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?

Thu 10 Mar 2016
By Rebecca Long
Interested in Training Up or Becoming an Apprentice?

Events about work experience, apprenticeships and traineeships will be taking part across the country from the 14th – 18th March, and in Wincanton it’s no exception. On 14th March Yeovil College will be hosting a series of events across the town.

The Engine Room Pops-Up in Wincanton

Mon 7 Mar 2016
By Deb Richardson
The Engine Room Pops-Up in Wincanton

From Monday 14th March 2016 The Engine Room will be taking up residence in various locations including Wincanton Library and the Balsam Centre, with a programme of support, workshops, screenings and installations to help you get creative.

What is the U3A? There’s a Group Near You!

Tue 19 Jan 2016
By Susan Keen
What is the U3A? There’s a Group Near You!

U3A stands for University of the Third Age; this is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Your local U3A is known as the Camelot Group.

Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre

Mon 7 Sep 2015
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre

Wincanton Camera Club is returning to run a Digital Photography Course at The Balsam Centre, on Saturday 12th September. This was a very popular course so we’ve asked the Camera Club to come back and run another.

Award-Winning Photographer Can Help Improve YOUR Photographic Skills

Tue 9 Jun 2015
By Simon Lewis
Award-Winning Photographer Can Help Improve YOUR Photographic Skills

Local photographer Simon Lewis is starting a new venture to get more people involved in his passion for photography. Simon wants to teach his skills to anyone who wants to learn how to unlock the true potential of their camera.

Spoon Carving Workshop at Kimbers’ Farm Shop

Tue 19 May 2015
By Jessie and Gregg Power
Spoon Carving Workshop at Kimbers’ Farm Shop

Join us for a Spoon Carving Workshop held by Handmade in Blightly, including a Foraging Walk and lunch at Kimbers’ Farm Shop on 27th June. Learn cutting techniques and go for a foraging walk around the farm.

Free Skills Workshops for Anyone Working 16 Hours or Less

Tue 7 Apr 2015
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Free Skills Workshops for Anyone Working 16 Hours or Less

The Balsam Centre is running a Jewellery Workshop and an Ebay workshop as part of their new Skills Workshops, aimed at people who are not working or working 16 hours or less.

Redfearns Cook School Opens for Business on 18th March

Mon 16 Mar 2015
By John Smith
Redfearns Cook School Opens for Business on 18th March

Local chef Geoff Redfearn is opening his new Cook School on 18th March. This offers the chance for Thai food lovers to learn how to cook some of the dishes they have been served at Redfearns in Wincanton.

Somerset Skills & Learning Spring 2015 Courses

Fri 13 Mar 2015
By Jenny Sparkes
Somerset Skills & Learning Spring 2015 Courses

Whether you’re looking to take up a new interest, learn new skills, have fun, secure a qualification, or stay fit and healthy, Somerset Skill & Learning, your local provider of education, training and learning, has something for you in 2015.

Autumn Courses with a Smile

Mon 27 Oct 2014
By Adrian Bowen
Autumn Courses with a Smile

Somerset Skills & Learning was recently visited by OfSted, who acknowledged the benefits and value that participation in community education gave their learners.

Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!

Mon 15 Sep 2014
By Annette Yoosefinejad
Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!

New weekend courses are coming to Wincanton, especially for those people unable to make any of our weekday sessions. The Balsam Centre will be opening up at weekends to hold a range of workshops and courses.

A Free Textile Workshop at the Balsam Centre

Wed 23 Apr 2014
By Sophie Bellars
A Free Textile Workshop at the Balsam Centre

Commemorating 100 years since the Great War, the Balsam Centre is offering a 6 week textile workshop to everyone! Reflecting on 37 named men on the Roll of Honour held at the Parish Church, come and learn new skills and techniques.

Maths Coaching with Dr Derek Hudson

Fri 22 Nov 2013
By John Baxter
Maths Coaching with Dr Derek Hudson

Maths is vital to be able to take advantage of education and employment opportunities, so if you or someone you know is really stuck over their GCSE, A level or undergraduate maths, help is at hand from Dr Derek Hudson.

Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton

Mon 11 Nov 2013
By Jenny Sparkes
Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton

The annual Learner Award of the Year Award was recently presented to a local Somerset Skills & Learning learner Alexandra Mills at their Wincanton centre at King Arthur’s Community School.

Somerset Skills & Learning Autumn 2013 Courses

Thu 26 Sep 2013
By Jenny Sparkes
Somerset Skills & Learning Autumn 2013 Courses

If you are looking for a change of career, to gain new qualifications, improve your health and well being or take up a new hobby then Somerset Skills & Learning probably has a learning opportunity for you.

Sewing Classes at the Balsam Centre

Tue 25 Jun 2013
By Annette Yoosefineyad
Sewing Classes at the Balsam Centre

At the request of several members of the Job Done project at the Balsam Centre, a five-week sewing course will be starting on Wednesday 3rd July. Be quick to sign up - very few places remain!

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