Transformation Fund Partners

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Barefoot

Name of Provider Barefoot
Project Title All Stars
Duration Eight weeks (weekly sessions)
Dates Between Jan and Mar 10
Information Working with young adults with learning difficulties to develop theatrical opportunities. Covers performance and technical work, culminating with a performance (All Stars Theatre Company).
Venue TBC
Contact Name Richard Marsh
Telephone 01752 636700 ext 2389
E-mail rmarsh@marjon.ac.uk

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Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre

Name of Provider Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre
Project Title Evergreen Club
Duration Two visits
Dates Between Nov 09 and Mar 10
Information An opportunity for the over-50s to visit stately homes in the South West and learn about local history.
Venue Various
Contact Name Elizabeth Sutton
Telephone 01752 519650
E-mail lizsutton1@sky.com

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City College Plymouth

Name of Provider City College Plymouth
Project Title C-Change
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Various
Information The College is responsible for the project management and is the lead partner. There are opportunities for employers who want an informal learning environment for their employees.
Venue Various
Contact Name Fiona Horrell Karen Somerset
Telephone 01752 305838/305111
E-mail fhorrell@cityplym.ac.uk ksomerset@cityplym.ac.uk

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Diggin' ItRouteways

Name of Provider Diggin’ It
Project Title Diggin It Enrichment Days
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 2010
Dates Various
Information A chance to experience a range of nursery, garden and horticultural projects, developing learning around gardening, horticulture and the environment. Participate in a range of workshops with an environmental theme within the Diggin It garden.
Venue Various
Contact Name Rosie Barnfield
Telephone 01752 558209
E-mail rbarnfield@routeways.org.uk

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Dumbwise

Name of Provider DumbWise
Project Title Page to Stage
Duration Ten weeks
Dates 18/01/10 to 27/03/10
Information A programme of workshops providing you with the opportunity to explore the art of writing for the stage. It culminates in a showcase performance of the writer’s work at theTamarside Community College, performed by professional actors.
Venue Tamarside School
Contact Name Jessica Dalton-Leggett
Telephone 07952168869
E-mail jess@dumbwise. co. u k

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Flameworks Creative Arts Facility

Name of Provider Flameworks Creative Arts Facility
Project Title 80 Art Classes
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Individual classes start early Jan 10
Information Aimed at those who live in the Devonport ward,‘Art Activity’ vouchers will be distributed, each redeemable against two hours worth of art/craft sessions, and materials, with professional artist/tutors.
Venue Flameworks Creative Arts Facility, 7 Richmond Walk, Devonport.
Contact Name Noah Taylor
Telephone 01752 559326
E-mail flameworks-noah@tiscali.co.uk

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Granby Community Island Centre Ltd

Name of Provider Granby Island Community Centre
Project Title Soft Play
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Various
Information Educating the educator’ - soft play sessions with parents and their pre- school aged children.
Venue Various
Contact Name Lesley Robinson
Telephone 01752 300201
E-mail lamrobinson_gicc@yahoo.co.uk

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North Prospect Community Learning Ltd

Name of Provider North Prospect Community Centre
Project Title NPCL Informal Learning
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Various
Information Aimed at those from the North Prospect area. E-learning and create and craft courses avaliable.
Venue North Prospect Community Centre
Contact Name Claire
Telephone 01752 551862
E-mail claire@npcl.org.uk

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Open Doors Internation Language School

Name of Provider Open Doors International Language School
Project Title Plymouth Cultural Links
Duration Five months
Dates 17/11/09 to 31/03/10
Information Providing those who are new to Plymouth and the South West with a ‘cultural heritage’ tour of the area. Helping to develop and produce a DVD which can be used for others new to the UK. Aimed at families and women who are refugees, resident migrant workers and spouses of British Citizens.
Contact Name Cassie Roberts
Telephone 01752 258770
E-mail croberts@odils.com

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Pembroke estate management board ltd

Name of Provider Pembroke Street Management Board Ltd
Project Title Informal Learning Opportunities
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9. 30am - 11. 30am
Information Courses avaliable in Christmas arts and crafts, beauty therapy, festive table decorations and digital photography.
Venue Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre
Contact Name Pembroke Street Management Board Ltd
Telephone 01752 607277
E-mail office@pembrokestreet.co.uk

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Plymouth Play Association

Name of Provider Plymouth Play Association
Project Title Free Craft Workshops
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Various
Information A range of short courses focusing on specialist craft activities using recycled material provided by the community.
Venue Play Association, Union Street, Plymouth
Contact Name Plymouth Play Association
Telephone 01752 256633
E-mail admin@plymouthplay. or g

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Plymouth Youth Sailing

Name of Provider Plymouth Youth Sailing

Project Title

Plymouth Youth Sailing Adult Learning

Duration

Nov 09 to Mar 10

Dates

Various

Information

A range of sailing courses focusing on improving healthy lifestyles and learning new skills. The range of activities would included learning skills in first aid, navigation, safety boat skills, and an introduction to teaching skills.

Contact Name

Stuart Jones

Telephone

07917 407771

E-mail

plymouthyouthsailing@hotmail.co.uk

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solve trainingMisson logo

Name of Provider re: solve training - Shekinah Mission
Project Title Not for Girls!
Duration Jan 10 to Mar 10
Dates Programme one - 16, , 23, 30 Jan, 6 Feb Programme two - 20, 27 Feb, 6 and 13 Mar
Information Dads and Lads’ Construction Skills course. Fun, bite-sized training providing opportunities to learn plastering, bricklaying, carpentry basic DIY skills, team building and games. Aimed to help build positive relationships between fathers and sons, including embedded personal development.
Venue re: construct 25 Stonehouse Street, PL1 3PE
Contact Name Laura Crewes
Telephone 01752 203480
E-mail laura. crewes@shekinahmission.co.uk

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Theatre Royal

Name of Provider Theatre Royal
Project Title Funky Llama
Duration Four months
Dates Nov 09 to Mar 10
Information Drama and visual arts workshops for people with learning disabilities.
Venue TR2, 12 Neptune Park, Cattedown, PL4 0SJ.
Contact Name Bridget Floyer
Telephone 01752 230 372
E-mail bridget. floyer@theatreroyal.com

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Theatre Royal

Name of Provider Theatre Royal
Project Title Our Space
Duration Four months
Dates Nov 09 to Mar 10
Information A theatre company for those who feel socially excluded. It will enable you to produce live and non-live performance, including use of various media and unusual venues.
Venue TR2, 12 Neptune Park, Cattedown, PL4 0SJ.
Contact Name Bridget Floyer
Telephone 01752 230 372
E-mail bridget. floyer@theatreroyal.com

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feel better with a book

Name of Provider The Reader Organisation
Project Title Get into Reading
Duration Dec 09 to Mar10
Dates Various
Information A ‘Get into Reading’ group for local service users within the health and social care sector. It will train individuals to take on ‘Lead to Read’ roles.
Venue Venus Training & Consultancy Ltd
Contact Name Caroline Adams
Telephone 07963 613309
E-mail carolineadams@thereader.org.uk

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Venus training and consultancy ltd

Name of Provider Venus Training & Consultancy Ltd
Project Title Magical Moments
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Various
Information Working with the elderly, infirm, those with learning difficulties and dementia to produce CDs/DVDs capturing the magical moments you have experienced.
Venue Various
Contact Name Mandy Sykes
Telephone 0845 2012300
E-mail mandy. sykes@venustc.co.uk

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Wired

Name of Provider Wired
Project Title Arts Taster Sessions
Duration Nov 09 to Mar 10
Dates Various
Information Arts taster sessions for people with little or no experience of the arts. They include musical theatre, comedy, clowning, mask making, drama and dance.
Venue Various
Contact Name Sheila Snellgrove
Telephone 01752 242014
E-mail sheila@barbicantheatre.co.uk

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Zebra Collective

Name of Provider The Zebra Collective
Project Title The Zebra Toolbox
Duration Fridays, 10. 00 - 2. 00pm
Dates 22 and 29 Jan, 5 and 12 Feb, 5, 12, 19 and 26 March 10
Information This is a series of workshops to build a toolkit of communication skills. They are fun and interactive, and will build your confidence in speaking, listening, recording and taking part in meetings and events. The course is for people who would like to start or join community organisations, and will also look at what you need to do to get one off the ground, or help run it.
Venue CAB, Second Floor, Cobourg House, Mayflower Street, Plymouth PL1 1QX.
Contact Name Jacky Clift
Telephone 01752 268599
E-mail jacky@zebra. coop

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