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Visit to Little Chalfont Nature Park by Richard ParkerLast Wednesday morning (9 June 2021), my Mum, Drina, and I took my Chesham ADLC All Around The World Course group to the Little Chalfont Nature Park where we met Mandy Rooke who was on the Little Chalfont Nature Park Action group with my mum and is […]
View the work that our learners have created in their face-to-face and online art and craft courses this year.
Our part-time course programme for 21/22 is now live on our website! Go to www.adultlearningbc.ac.uk to find lots of new and exciting courses to expand your creativity and improve your skills. Early booking discount: If you enrol on a year-long foreign language course before 30 June, you will receive a 10% discount (offer excludes Advanced, […]
Try an online adult learning class for free during our virtual open week from 14-18 June. Meet the tutor before you commit to a longer course. Choose from: Drawing, Flamenco Dancing, Spanish, Practical Gardening Tips for Summer, Flower Arranging, Pilates, Polish, Creative Writing, British Sign Language and Yoga.
Congratulations to our sign language tutor Marie Biswell who has been recognised as a ‘community star’ by the Mayor of Aylesbury. Marie was awarded with a certificate of appreciation for her hard work during the pandemic. She has been holding virtual signing sessions for members of the public with much-loved stories and songs, while fundraising […]
Emma Brunt from Chalfont St Peter was furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic from her temporary job in fashion retail. She was watching the evening news when she heard Rishi Sunak announce that he was creating 13000 new work coach jobs across the UK, to boost support for jobseekers and build back an even stronger economy. […]
Tutor Christine Marks continued her sewing courses online during lockdown and her learners have said that it’s given them a lifeline. Here’s what they said: The last 16 weeks of online learning have been a lifeline for me because I have been in Lockdown since October. Learning new skills each week has kept me focused […]
To recognise Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we are holding a free wellbeing workshops on Wednesday 12 May. To book, contact Debbie Garwood on debbie.garwood@buckinghamshire.gov.uk (These workshops are funded for targeted adults aged over 19 who meet UK residency requirements) We also offer flexible online learning courses in Understanding Autism and Awareness of Mental Health […]
To commemorate the wonderful work of Captain Tom Moore, learners Sue, Jacky and Sandra on our Floristry and Flower Arranging course on Wednesdays at Beaconsfield, created this beautiful floral display. They took part in the Captain Tom 100 Challenge and arranged this design with 100 blooms. Contributions will be donated to the Royal British Legion, […]
Our tutor Dawn Oliver was celebrating 25 years teaching for Buckinghamshire Adult Learning last week. She teaches Drawing and Painting classes in the Wycombe and Chiltern regions as well as volunteering in courses for adults with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. Regional Coordinator Cathy Colsell presented Dawn with her award and flowers at Amersham Adult Learning […]