TRY a gentle yoga from a chair rather than the floor on a new ‘Seated Yoga’ course that starts on Wednesday 21 November at the Thurrock Adult Community College, Richmond Road, Grays – 2pm to 3.30pm for four weeks.
Community Learning course for Carers THE Department for Education recently released the results of their Mental Health research project showing that community learning makes a positive change in people’s lives where the opportunity to learn something new gives people a sense of achievement, allows them to relax and focus on something positive. Thurrock Adult Community […]
Make new festive family memories IF you’re looking for something enjoyable to do with your children during the build-up to Christmas, why not book onto Thurrock Adult Community College’s festive Family Activity Day on Saturday 1 December from 9.30am to 2.30pm in Grays. This popular event has a 2018 theme of ‘Back in Time for […]
IT’S Get Online Week where Thurrock residents are being encouraged to see how it feels when you Try 1 thing – use the internet to do just one thing you’d normally do in a shop or bank, in a doctor’s or chemist, or even over the phone. Joseph Price, Course Leader for IT & Digital Skills at Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC)
TO mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) organised a Tea and Talk event, raising over £200 for the Mental Health Foundation. Their social area at the college in Richmond Road, Grays was transformed into a hub of practical information
RESEARCH shows that learning new skills can be more than useful, it can also improve our mental wellbeing. The NHS reports that “people who carry on learning after childhood report higher wellbeing and greater ability to cope with stress. They also report more feelings of self-esteem, hope and purpose”.
EVERY year in the last week of September, reflexology is celebrated around the world, to promote awareness of a complementary therapy practised for over 5000 years.
HAVE you been inspired by the Great British Bake Off or Celebrity Masterchef on TV? Do you want to improve your skills and confidence in the kitchen plus feel inspired
ADULT learners studying for English and maths GCSEs at Thurrock Adult Community College have achieved an incredible 100% GCSE pass rate. This is the first year that adult learners were required to study for the reformed GCSEs
Step up to a Counselling career at TACC WITH Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) you can receive Counselling training that will lead to an accredited NCFE qualification and help you to grow and shape your future career as a Counsellor. Counselling courses will also give you skills to use in everyday life when interacting with […]
THURROCK Adult Community College are offering families free opportunites to be happy and creative at the Purfleet Community Hub, 53-54 River Court, RM19 1ZY this summer.
THURROCK Adult Community College, based in Richmond Road, Grays, RM17 6DN has released more spaces for their free English and maths courses from September. Daytime and evening classes are available, from complete beginners to GCSE, that will help you in your work.
THURROCK Adult Community College, together with the Tilbury Community Hub, are offering a free summer holiday craft workshop for families with children aged 4-12 years.
THURROCK Adult Community College, working in partnership with both Tilbury and Chadwell-St-Mary Children’s Centres, are offering free workshops for parents/carers of children starting school in September.
A fun, free summer holiday craft workshop is being offered on Tuesday 7 August at Chadwell St Mary Library, Brentwood Road, RM16 4JP for families with children aged 5-12 years.
THURROCK Adult Community College has just announced plans for ‘fast track’ summer school for adult learners who are looking for a starting point in a career or to get a better grade to go onto further studies.
DURING the event, teaching staff experienced some of the highlights of the TACC Lifestyle and Leisure adult skills programme, including Singing for Fun and Italian for Beginners; plus, as the UK is currently in the grip of a heatwave, a very welcome session on how to make iced tea!
YOUNG adults have recently graduated from an innovative programme at Thurrock Adult Community College, in partnership with the local authority’s OnTrack Thurrock scheme, TCHC and the School for Social Entrepreneurs East, where they learnt the skills required to run their own business or social enterprise.
ON Friday 25 May, Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) and Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions, held an event celebrating their MInt (My Internship) Supported Programme for learners aged 16-24 with High Needs, welcoming past, present and future Interns with their guests along with representatives from community groups.
DUE to popular demand, an additional BSL evening course is now booking at the Grays Adult Education Centre for adults wanting to learn the basic foundations of British Sign Language.
HELP yourself and your children deal with everyday emotions. Learn the skills to be a mindful family, to feel good and function well on a new after-school course for families at Thurrock Adult Community College starting Wednesday 18 April 2018 (4pm to 5.30pm) for three weeks.
TAKE the opportunity to join a part-time adult learning qualification course at Thurrock’s Adult Community College in Grays and kick-start a fulfilling career in the caring professions.
THURROCK Family Learning team are offering fun craft workshops at community hubs in Thurrock. Pre-book to secure your place and celebrate Chinese New Year of the Dog with a free card-making workshop at Tilbury Community Hub, Civic Square, RM18 8AD on Wednesday 14 February, 10.30am to 12noon.
A rainbow of Oz-themed activities for families at TACC. Whisk your family away to an “Emerald City” for a fun day exploring Wizard of Oz inspired craft activities, songs and drama games with Thurrock’s Family Learning team, based at Grays Adult Education Centre in Richmond Road, RM17 6DN. Activities are recommended for families with children […]