EASTCHURCH LEARNING CENTRE

FIRST - MONTHLY NEWS LETTER

I am so pleased to inform you all that I have now taken up my post as the Eastchurch Learning Centre Manager. I am very keen to make a success of the learning centre and I really hope the centre can offer you all something valuable.

The POA Learning came into existence in 2003. The main aims of the project are to provide access to life long learning opportunities for all Criminal Justice staff, supported by an active network of union learning reps. We will help improve literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills; ensuring staff and their families have access to quality learning opportunities.

I will be publishing a monthly newsletter in the last week of each month updating you all with the Learning Centre’s past months activities and the classes and courses on offer for each forthcoming month. I would like to stress that the centre is for all staff and your families.

Although we don’t have a dedicated learning centre yet the Governors and the CEO are very supportive and are working hard to find us accommodation. Meanwhile we have been offered various locations.

SEPTEMBER:-

MASSAGE TASTER SESSIONS

VISITS Hall Standford Hill

(the hall is closed to prison visitors on a Friday)

Fridays 10:00 hours – 16:00 hours

Each Friday for the month of September Massage Taster Sessions to include:-

· Back and shoulder massage

· Indian Head massage

· Reflexology

· Heel to Toe Foot massage – exfoliate and polish rough, cracked heels and calluses – rejuvenate tired, aching feet, condition and hydrate skin.

Each of the above sessions are for 15 minutes and will cost £5.00 per session.

To guarantee a session it is advisable to make an appointment by phoning or emailing me on:-

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Phone 079107 47051 . This is for staff and family members.

BASIC DRAWING CLASS

VISITORS HALL

Standford Hill

Wednesday evenings 18:00 – 20:00 hours

Each Wednesday evening for the month of September this class will be limited to 8 per class if you would like to join this and would prefer a different time or day then we could run two classes. This is open to staff and their families.

A local artist will tutor this weekly two hour class in basic drawing. You will be provided with a set of art pencils, shaders, blenders and good quality drawing paper for the four week class and a selection of mounts for your finished masterpiece.

Tea coffee and soft drinks will be provided and we may even throw in some biscuits!!!

Each two hour class will cost £10.00

Please email me on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 07910747051 to book your place on this course

Monthly Book Reading Club

I.T COURSE

Day and time to be arranged but I am looking to start this in September

As an evening class suggested time 18:00 hours – 20:00 hours

Learning Pod Standford Hill

A Tutor from Lewisham college will run a ten week I.T course, for staff.

Due to the learning pod being within Standford Hill grounds family member will be able to attend this course as long as they are accompanied by a prison staff employee.

Access to the learning pod during the evening would be more consistent due to the learning pod being used by the gym during the day but if anyone would like to attend a day class please let me know and I will try and arrange this.

I am limiting the class size to 10 per class and I am anticipating high interest so I would advise registering your interest ASAP.

Please contact me if you are interested in this FREE course:-

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - phone 07910747051

INTERNET PROTECTION ADVICE

VISITORS HALL

EVENING TO BE BOOKED IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST

This is a one hour talk and advice for parents for all staff and their families by Kent Police.

If this is of interest to you please contact me This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it phone 07910747051