Welcome to
Welwyn Garden City
Extended Schools'
Consortium
| Gill Dowling Co-ordinator Tel: 07985383711 g.dowling@peartreejmi.herts.sch.uk |
Sarah Cafferty Administrator Tel : 07983223676 admin.wgc@hertsextendedschools.org.uk |
Tel : 01707 880382
Courses & Activities
Please find below a list of all the courses/activities we currently have running. Please visit this page regularly for updated information, to ensure you're not missing out on anything!
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| Learn in Herts Discover the range of adult and family learning in Hertfordshire - www.webenrol.com/hertfordshire |
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Domestic Abuse Support Group (105KB) Come and get confidential support from people with similar experiences. |
On-going |
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Parenting Courses (357KB) A full range of parenting courses on offer between April and August 2011. |
April - Aug 2011 |
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Get into….. Sport for Young People with Disabilities (715KB) Herts Phoenix is running a FREE Disability Athletics Club at Gosling Sports Park (down on the track) every Tuesday starting 15th June. Open to all Children from Years 6 upwards. |
Starting June 2010 |
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NEW SNIPS (Special Needs Information and Parenting Support(428KB) Support for parents and carers of school age children with additional needs. Spring Term 2011 programme. |
On-going |
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Surviving Parenthood Drop-In (216KB) Are you at the end of your tether? Have things at home got out of control? Do you need someone to speak to? Come and meet our Parenting Advisors in a very relaxed, informal and small group. Click here for the Surviving Parenthood Leaflet and information about 1-2-1 sessions. |
On-going |
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Funky Computing at Springmead (105KB) Support your child's literacy and oral communication using ICT and learn how to help your child with homework. The first hour is parents only and then your children join you so you can work together. |
27th April to 25th May 2:15 to 4:15pm |
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Handling Anger in your family(119KB) This free course helps you explore, understand and manage anger or conflict in yourself or your family. Each week you will build skills for controlling anger and improving communication among your family. |
28th April to 26th May 7 - 9 pm |
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One Step Ahead of your child on the Internet (47KB) To protect your child in the cyber world. A practical 5 week course including:- grooming, gaming, social networking and online bullying. |
7th March to 4th April |
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Living with self harm (65KB) This free workshop is an opportunity for parents to share feelings and understand more about self harming behaviour and discuss how to support someone who self harms. |
13th June 2011 |
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British Sign Language (4KB) Would you like to learn sign language? |
ON-GOING COURSES & ACTIVITIES
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NEW Breakout (836KB) A new youth project for young people with moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Sport, music, arts & crafts, computers, relaxing with friends, etc. |
On-going |
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African Drumming and Dance Club for 8 - 16 year olds (270KB) With support from Welwyn Hatfield District Children’s Trust Partnership, WHEM Group in partnership with the Zimbabwe Community Group Hertfordshire and Kingdom Light Centre (Church) will be running free African Drumming and Dance sessions for children/young people who live or school in and around Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Click here for a registration form. |
On-going |
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The Paper Trail (75KB) Did you know that The Paper Trail run a range of free adult and family learning activities, including drop-in sessions? Find out more by clicking here. |
On-going |
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Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (971KB) Lots of different courses to help you get started with researching your family tree. |
2010 |
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AS Friends Support Group (548KB) For mums, dads, carers & grandparents of children with autism or communication difficulties. |
3rd Monday of the month |
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Young Mums Drop In (182KB) Birchwood Children’s Centre, Hatfield. |
Mondays |
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Fit in Body & Mind (349KB) A variety of exercise, dance, sport, art & social activities take place each week at Campus West & Vineyard Barn in Welwyn Garden City and Jim MacDonald Centre in Hatfield. Classes are suitable for all ages. |
On-going |
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Parents Drop-In(298KB) Support for parents and carers of school age children with additional needs. Click here for the Summer Term 2010 programme. |
On-going |
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Dads & Children’s Stay & Play Session at Howe Dell Children's Centre (254KB) A friendly environment for Dads & their children to play together. The sessions provide all the usual favourite activities including singing, sand, water, outdoor play, craft activities and much more! Enjoy a healthy breakfast together. |
Saturdays |
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SaturDads at Tenterfield Children's Centre (135KB) Dads, Granddads, Uncles Welcome - All male carers and children under 5 welcome. Creative activities, good quality resources and outdoor play area available. Bacon butties and a cup of tea provided. Friendly and informal atmosphere for you to spend some quality time with your children. |
Saturday 19th September then every third Saturday of each month |
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Saturday Morning Dads at Birchwood Children's Centre (424KB) |
One Saturday every month |
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SaturDads with Oak Tree & Creswick Children's Centres (485KB) Starts Saturday 20th September. Dads, Grandads, Uncles welcome! All male carers and their under 8 children welcome. Creative activities, good quality resources and outdoor play space available. Bacon butties and a cup of tea provided. Friendly informal atmosphere for you to share some quality time with the children. |
Last Saturday of each month |
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Grandparent & Toddler Group (300KB) Enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other Grandparents whilst the Grandchildren play. |
Every Monday |
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Train for Your Future (52KB) Are you out of work? Would you like to improve your skills? Would you like to gain work experience to enhance your C.V.? Workshops and work experience placements to help you gain confidence, meet new contacts, improve in interviews, be inspired etc. |
On-going |
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Art Group for Retired People (56KB) Are you Retired? Like to Meet New People? Want to Stay Active? |
Every Monday |
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Minerva’s Mind for Mums (198KB) Do you ever feel you have no space to think; wonder what happened to your identity as an individual; think what's next now my kids are at school? If you find yourself saying yes to any of the above then Minerva’s Mind for Mums club is just what you are seeking. |
On-going |
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Pomegranate Cafe (257KB) What's happening locally? Help with filling out forms. Advice on accessing services. Cup of tea and a chat! |
Every Wednesday |
| Oak Tree Children's Centre (428KB) Find out what's going on at Oak Tree Children's Centre |
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MagiKats (506KB) Individual Maths and English programmes to suit your child, from preschool to GCSE. |
On-going |
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Lakeside School Multi-Sports Club (834KB) A sports club for children aged 8-13 with learning difficulties offering a wide range of exciting and challenging indoor and outdoor sporting activities. |
On-going |
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Disability Trampolining (491KB) Open to all participants regardless of disability. |
Sundays |
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YMCA Works Wonders (264KB) Improve your skills and confidence in cv writing; communication; interview techniques; completing application forms. We can help and assist you look for employment.....and its FREE. |
Mondays & Thursdays |
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YMCA Computer Courses (67KB) A variety of low priced computer courses from the YMCA. |
On-going |
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Health Promotion Campaigns 2009-2010 (79KB) Lots of different themed activities taking place from now until next year. |
On-going |
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Sibling Club (39KB) @ Breakspeare School |
From 14th January 2010 |
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Face Your On-line Fears (68KB) Never been on line before? Want to know how to send your grandchildren an e mail or search on Google but don't know how? Are you terrified of computers, but would like to be able to over come your fears? If so why not join us for an one hour free taster session? |
Thursdays |
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Hatfield Toy Library (203KB) |
Every Wednesday |
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YMCA 50+ Basic Computer Class (30KB) For beginners and beyond. |
Every Wednesday |
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University of Hertfordshire Upcoming events. The University provides a stimulating, entertaining arts programme, not just for University of Hertfordshire students and staff, but for members of the local community, including children. Click here to find out more. |
On-going |
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Volunteers Needed for SNAP Herts. (66KB) SNAP Hertfordshire Ltd are looking for volunteers this summer to help run our holiday playschemes in Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans Hatfield & Welwyn Garden City. |
On-going |
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Lakeside School Swimming Club (176KB) For children of all ages with a physical disability. Classes run by an experienced swimming teacher. Child must be accompanied. Sorry no siblings. |
On-going |
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Dolphins (16KB) A support group for parents of children with special needs in WGC, Hatfield and the surrounding areas. Click here for the Dolphins leaflet with more information.. |
First Friday of the Month |
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Scottish Country & Highland Dancing (732KB) Held in St. Albans. |
Mondays Thursdays Fridays |
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Breakaway (144KB) Are you under 21 with young children or expecting your first baby? If so, this group is for you! |
Every Friday |
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W@eva (139KB) Youth Club for School Years 6-10 |
1st & 3rd Friday of every month |
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Spectrum Girls Social Club (300KB) Spectrum Girls is a social group for high functioning autistic / aspergers' girls of all ages. The Club provides an opportunity to become a member and access the Members List so that Spectrum Girls can find penpals, cybermates and/or join the group at social events at Oak Tree Children's Centre, Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RO, monthly. |
On-going |
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Hertfordshire Music Service (225KB) Find out about all the different types of Family Music Workshops available |
On-going |
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The Howard Centre Activities The Howard Centre have teamed up with Welwyn Hatfield Council to bring you some brilliant events especially laid on for your little ones and the best thing is it's all FREE! Click HERE for more info. |
On-going |
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