The Forge Community Partnership

Forge Community Partnership - Celebrating 25 Years

We are an organisation that develops community owned projects, activities and accomplishments which include The Rockingham Centre, Hoyland Common Community Centre, Blackerhill Lifelong Learning Centre, Cloughfields Community Centre, along with projects and activity that supports numerous community groups, individuals and emerging social enterprises and business. Having served the community for 25 years now with an ever-satisfying sense of pride and accomplishment.

To Forge A Better Future

Our ethos aligns with the Sustainable Development goals of the United Nations and Local Government Social Development objectives. These principles and goals form the bedrock of our policy and working practice. Underpinned by the three major components of the local development planning for:-

  • Economic Growth
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Inclusion

Providing the backbone of our great community works, it runs throughout all our projects, ensuring we give our very best for our staff and the fantastic community we serve.

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Pension Credit Information & Support

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Pension Credit Eligibility Information

If you are still not sure if you eligible for Pension Credit, then there are drop-in sessions in November and December.

Click here for Benefits Calculator

Visit:- Pensioner Winter Support for more information.

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Courses At Northern College

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ESOL Skills For Life

Will boost your confidence, help you communicate better in everyday situations, handle common tasks in English, improve your digital skills, earn qualifications, and even prepare for job applications and career advancement.

Visit:- Website for more information.

Invitation For Groups To Attend
Northern College For Adults

This is a great opportunity for your clients to start their learning journey at our wonderful college located based in a Grade 1 listed historical site surrounded by 100s of acres of National Trust site.

Dates Available in November 2024 - 11th, 12th, 20th, 21st, 27th

On the day your group will study 5 ways to wellbeing.

Timetable ‐ Group Wellbeing Day (timings are approximate)

10.00‐10.30 sign up, course outline and intros
10.30‐11.30 Learning activity
A walk around the college (Take notice & Be active)
11.30‐12.30 Assessed Activity
The Artsy Icebreaker Connect and Keep Learning ‐ Work in groups to produce a poster about something you are passionate about
12.30‐1.30 Lunch & chat
(all learners have lunch included)
1.30‐2.45 Activity
Hey! What's happening (Take notice & Be active).. Wellbeing Walk around the gardens (weather permitting) and mindfulness activity in the Victorian Conservator
2.45‐3.00
End of course reflections and Wellbeing plan
3.00 - Home!

The course involves simple workbooks . As we will be spending time outside, we recommend that students wear sensible footwear and a coat.

We will help you with your group travel

We are offering financial support to help cover minibus costs for bringing learners to our 5 days to wellbeing courses. If you have a minimum of 12 students, we will contribute the following based on location:-

Zone A (Barnsley, Stocksbridge, Penistone): £120
Zone B (Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Castleford, Pontefract): £180
Zone C (Leeds, Bradford, Halifax): £240

Funds are limited, so please plan ahead!

How to Claim

Book and pay for the minibus
Ensure at least 10 students must complete the course
Submit an invoice with the course date and student names

To book sessions Email to Advice:- Advice@northern.ac.uk

For more detail Email:- Sean Ibrahim SIbrahim@northern.ac.uk

New Online Courses

There are also some new Online courses which are just about to be launched from the second week of November onwards. The courses are online, and the student work at their own pace.

Click for information (opens in PDF):- New Online Courses

Free Parking

Easy access by bus from Barnsley interchange - Bus number 34 - £1 each way. See attached PDF:- Service 34 Timetable

Dates To Save For Your Diary

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024. We will be running our popular festive food and craft weekend course for families, who can bring their children age 5 and over.. More details will follow.





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Difficult Days

Sadly these are the days we live in and the cost of living crisis is harsh. Visit our community access site Hoylandcap for local advice and support for dealing with difficulties.

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Stop Smoking and Vaping
Information

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Download A5 Vaping Leaflet (PDF)

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Download A4 Vaping Poster (PDF)