Courses in your Local Community 
You can take courses in your local community. Many of these are for enjoyment. Some can lead to qualifications. You might want to: - learn new skills
- gain more confidence
- ease yourself back into learning
Community Learning and Developmentis part of Scottish Borders Council and aims to deliver a range of informal learning opportunities to people in their communities and to respond to requests for learning. For details of courses, clubs and opportunities in your area contact your local Community Centre: - Abbey Row Community Centre
The Knowes, Kelso TD5 7BJ. Tel: 01573 223595 - Burnfoot Community School
Kenilworth Avenue,
Hawick TD9 8EQ. Tel: 01450 375147 - Chirnside Community Centre
Main Street, Chirnside TD11 3UG Tel: 01890 818885 - Coldstream Community Wing
Coldstream Primary School, Coldstream TD12 4DT. Tel: 01890 883868 - Eyemouth Community Centre
Albert Road,
Eyemouth TD14 5DE. Tel: 01890 750458 - Focus Community Centre
Livingstone Place,
Galashiels TD1 1DQ. Tel: 01896 752636 - Hawick Youth Centre
Havelock Street, Hawick TD9 7BB. Tel: 01450 373208 - Langlee Community Centre
Marigold Drive
Galashiels TD1 2LP. Tel: 01896 753873 - Newcastleton No 8 Club
Contact Hawick Local Education Office, Library Buildings,
North Bridge Street, Hawick TD9 9QT Tel: 01450 377799 - Newtown Community Wing
Former Newtown PS,
Newtown St. Boswells TD6 0RZ. Tel: 01835 823738 - Peebles Community Centre
Walkershaugh,
Peebles EH45 8AU. Tel: 01721 720975 - Philiphaugh Community Centre
Linglie Road,
Selkirk TD7 5JJ. Tel: 01750 721774 - St. Ronans Community Centre
St. Ronans Primary School, Innerleithen EH44 6BP
Tel: 01896 830994 - Southfield Community Centre
Station Road, Duns TD11 3EL Tel: 01361 882184 - Tweedbank Community Centre
Tweedbank, Galashiels TD1 3RT Tel: 01896 756167
Community Learning and Development also run short courses, some of which help people take the first steps back to work. Others are for personal development or training for a range of voluntary opportunities.
Topics include - Introduction to computers
- Options & Choices (guidance)
- Confidence & Assertiveness
- Preparation for learning
- ACT (training for part –time and voluntary workers involved in community work)
- SQA Awards
- Reading, writing and numbers (see Brushing up on Reading, Writing and Numbers)
For more information telephone the Adult/Community Education Worker at your Local Education Office or Community Centre:
Eyemouth: 018907 50458
Duns: 01361 882623
Peebles: 01721 720975
Hawick: 01450 377799
Galashiels: 01896 755110
Kelso: 01573 225995 Borders College Outreach Centresoffer a range of Borders College courses in local community training studios. These courses can lead to qualifications (although many leisure classes are also available) which can enable progression to other courses, full time education or improved work prospects. Flexible and on line learning supported. For more information contact one of Education Works training studios shown below:
Jedburgh Tel: 01835 863781
Peebles Tel: 01721 723905
or visit www.borderscollege.ac.uk
Penumbra Youth Projectis a community based mental health project offering support, advice and counselling on a wide range of issues for 16-21 year olds with a wide range of issues including mental health, self harm, relationships, eating disorders, drugs and alcohol.
Contact:
Galashiels Tel: 01896 751177
Eyemouth Tel: 018907 51815
Hawick Tel: 01450 373226
The ArtsA broad range of learning opportunities in the Arts is available across the Borders including drama groups, art workshops and music groups. To find out more contact your local community centre or telephone the Arts Development Officer through the Education and Lifelong Learning department of Scottish Borders Council on 01835 825090 SportsSport and leisure facilities within the Scottish Borders are maintained by four leisure trusts and Scottish Borders Council providing a wide range of activities and opportunities in the Borders area. For information on Leisure or sporting facilities contact your local leisure trust: - Berwickshire Recreation Education Sports Trust
Tel: 01361 883397 - Border Sport and Leisure Trust
Tel: 01450 379 605 or view their website at www.bslt.org.uk - Jedburgh Facilities Trust
Tel: 01835 863430 - Leader Leisure Trust
Tel: 01578 722833 - Or contact Scottish Borders Council on 01835 824000
Rural Resource CentreAssists community groups and activists free of charge with practical advice, training and information on developing projects, gathering support and applying for funding Contact Tel: 01835 824125 for further information
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