February 08 Newsletter
23/05/2008 23:59News
Thank you for the positive response and comments about the news letter and events that have taken place at the school so far.
IMPORTANT.
Our next event is the launch of the feasibility study and visioning day on Sat Feb 2nd, we need as many people as possible to come and bring their ideas, and hear about the lease, feasibility report, the survey on the condition of the school and plans for future activities within the centre .
Future events:
Dave Taylor has kindly organised 2 guided walks with an expert in mineralogy, looking at the old lead mines of Penbont, Cwmsymlog and Cwmerfyn. These have been planned for later on in the year on June 11th and July 9th.
We are also hoping to set up a “Nordic walking group” in the area, and have a representative to set up a display, and provide information about the activity during the launch.
Other ideas that have been mentioned are;
Digital Photography classes, Arts and crafts, Mechanics and Kit car building, Dancing, Yoga and Tai Chi, Indoor bowls, Youth activities, Disco, darts, Pool, and Table Tennis.
Drumming;
Drumming sessions each Wednesday evening at 7.30 have started, with a good turn out of 16 participants at the first session, making interesting noises and an opportunity to have a go at the Samba Rhythms of Brazil. Come and join us plenty of drums available. Free ear plugs provided!!
Extend for the over 50’s;
Takes place each Thursday morning at 10.00 for gentle stretching exercise, a cup of tea and social chat. The group has been successful with up to 10 participants each week and are hoping to expand the activities to continue the group in the future. Come and join us, lifts can be arranged
(Photo’s with kind permission of the ‘Extend’ group participants)
IT Classes
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or you’ve been using a computer for ages, these six sessions are for you! Each week we will show beginners the basic skills needed for getting going with a computer, while at the same time we will offer more experienced users who want to expand their knowledge the chance to be shown different programs and techniques by local people who use computers professionally. You’ll be able to pick and choose whatever it is you’d like to learn more about at whichever sessions you come to. There’ll be refreshments and a chance to chat as well as hands-on use of the computers so the evening will be very informal and enjoyable
If you are an absolute beginner;
Even if you don’t know your mouse from your ram, you’ll find it easy to learn how to use a computer. You’ll soon be able to write that novel or email your friends in Australia, You’ll be surfing the net or printing your digital photos before you know it.
If you’re an experienced user;
Maybe you’ve heard of Web 2.0 but you’re not sure what all the fuss is about? Or maybe you’d like some advice about upgrading your system or buying peripherals?
By bringing together experienced users and experts from the community, we can pool our knowledge and learn from one another in a very relaxed and informal way. The sessions for experienced users will be on a drop-in basis. Just turn up between 7.30 and 9.30pm. If you have a laptop, please bring it along. You can share with us how you use your computer and we can give you advice and try to answer any queries. In fact, if you’re having problems with it, you are welcome to bring your desktop system along if you really want to we’ll help you set it up!
Possible topics.
Burning CDs, online shopping, Ebay, online health sites, online banking, word processing, scanning, printing, music MP3 , listening BBC radio web sites, Blogs, Face book, my space. E mailing surfing the web Google search creating a web page.
Dates to remember
February 2nd
Feasibility Study Launch
3 – 6 pm
February 5th
Computing Skills workshop 7.30 pm
Trefeurig Show Committee AGM 7.30pm
February 6th
Great Western Railway talk.- Cancelled until further notice
March 5th
St David’s Celebration.
7.30 pm
Further events will
be added as and
when they are arranged. Please contact Ruth or
Trefor Davies by
phone on 01970 828575 or by email at trefor@trefordavies.wanadoo.co.uk
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