Classes

The following classes are held at the Bradbury Centre. Many are run in conjunction with Worcester College of Technology and Workers Educational Association.

At the moment we have information technology, cookery and arts and craft classes available. These run during term time at various times throughout the week

Back to Basics Cookery course

Back to Basics is a 7 week cookery course designed for people who have either lost their confidence in the kitchen or who are looking to brush up on their existing skills.  The sessions are held here at the Bradbury Centre in the teaching kitchen with a maximum of four students plus volunteers to assist where required.  Each week the students prepare and cook simple dishes but use a wide range of skills and techniques.  The first session starts with picking up a sharp knife and preparing vegetables.  One student was initially terrified of picking up a knife but by the end of the sixth week she was chopping vegetables with the skill and confidence of a professional with no cut fingers!!.  Previous students have said “This is an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and have some fun”  “This has improved not only my confidence in the kitchen but I can now cook for my family”.

The next sessions are:

Wednesday 12^th January 2011 for 7 consecutive Wednesdays starting at 2pm until 4pm and Wednesday 4^th May for 7 consecutive weeks.

If you are interested please contact the centre on 01905 723245 or e-mail info@sightconcern.co.uk

Which Way Now?

For many people being newly diagnosed or “registered” as severely sight impaired (blind)/sight impaired (partially sighted) the pathway to accessing information and services can be quite daunting.  The “Which Way Now”programme offers a range of opportunities to learn more about products, services and support which are available both locally and nationally.  Some of the topics covered include low vision e.g magnification, lighting, colour contrast. Audio, the spoken and written word which includes talking books, audio description, large print plus a session on useful gadgets and products which make life easier.  The sessions will be over four Thursday afternoons from 2pm – 4pm and our aim is to run them in different parts of the county making it more accessible to everyone.  The dates of the sessions are:

Thursday 30^th September 2010, 7^th October, 14^th October and the 21^st October 2.00 – 4.00pm here at the Bradbury Centre

Thursday 6^th January 2011, 13^th January, 20^th January and 27^th January 2.00 – 4.00pm  in the Wyre Forest area.  Venue to be decided upon

Thursday 3^rd March 2011, 10^th March, 17^th March and 24^th March 2.00 – 4.00pm covering the Redditch and Bromsgrove area.  Venue to be decided upon

Thursday 5^th May 2011, 12^th May, 19^th May and 26^th May 2.00 – 4.00pm covering Malvern and Worcester area. Venue to be decided uponInformation Technology

Tuesday 9:45 – 11:45 am and 12:30 – 2.30 pm

Friday 9:15 – 11:15 am and 11:45 – 1:45 pm.

This course is aimed at people with sight loss who want to learn how to use computers.  No previous experience is required as learning is tailored to the individual.  The needs of each prospective student are assessed by a teacher of the visually impaired. 

Most people begin by learning to touch type and then progress to word processing, email and internet.  This includes the use of specialist software when appropriate. 

Students attend one session per week.  Please note: places are limited so we operate a waiting list system.  Please contact the centre if you are interested in joining a computer class.

Cookery

Tuesday 9:30 am – noon.
This course is for those who want to familiarise themselves with equipment and techniques suitable for people with little or no sight. Students choose the meals they wish to cook. The course is aimed at people who want to get more confident in the kitchen and learn how to make some simple meals from scratch. We teach hints and tips on how to get around a kitchen safely and how to make the most of any equipment students would already have in their kitchen.

Art and Craft

We offer various classes for art and crafts in the Centre, please get in touch for details on these.

Transport

In some cases it is possible for Sight Concern to arrange transport to the centre for classes.

For further information about courses, costs or transport, please contact us on 01905 723245 or info@sightconcern.co.uk