The Forge Community Partnership
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.
Pension Credit Information & Support
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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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