ReCOM is a small local charity that believes that computers should be accessible to all and run computer classes for the over 55′s and also sell low cost refurbished computers to individuals and voluntary groups and other charities.

If you are over 55 and want to learn how to use your computer, or would like to improve on your computer skills, in a relaxed and friendly setting, ReCOM’s classes could be for you.

Stuart Hall, a famous ‘Silver Surfer’
picture: courtesy of the BBC

ReCOM will be running  ‘Silver Surfer’ computer classes for Beginners in Acocks Green from September 2012. To register and for more information phone 0121 663 0335 or email admin@recom.org.uk.

The course will run on Monday afternoons at Stone Hall Adult Education Centre, Warwick Road

There will be lots more varied courses starting from September at Stone Hall and at Adult Education Centres around the city. Programmes of courses are available at libraries or click here for the Birmingham Adult Education website

There are a wide selection of varied new courses starting at our local Adult Education Centre in Acocks Green this Springtime.  From introduction of Floristry, Ceramic Jewellery Making, Spanish Conservation and taster sessions in Caligraphy, Growing Vegetables and Hat Making, to name just a few and  some of them are free.  The Have A Go courses are taster sessions so you can decide whether its for you.  There is lots more information on their website.  Click on the link below and scroll through the wide choice. For more information you can give the centre a ring.

Course List and more information 

Student, Brenda Crockett outside Stone Hall

ReCOM is a small local charity that believes that computers should be accessible to all. They run computer classes for the over 55′s and also sell low cost refurbished computers to individuals and voluntary groups and other charities.

If you are over 55 and want to learn how to use your computer, or would like to improve on your computer skills, in a relaxed and friendly setting then ReCOM’s classes could be for you.

A ReCom Silver Surfers Course

ReCOM will be running ‘Silver Surfer’ computer classes for beginners in Acocks Green from January 2012. To register or for more information phone 0121 663 0335 or email admin@recom.org.uk.

Edel Brangan is hoping there will be plenty of interest in the Warwick University English Certificate course in Acocks Green and enough people will sign up so the course can run.

This is a part-time, day-time, first year degree level course. Students joining these courses, which can work like mini ‘Access’ courses, may be considered later for a place on a degree course at a top university
– eight students last year gained a place – or they may study on these friendly two hour weekly ‘Certificate’ courses purely for interest and fun. Fees are £300 for the year or £200 concessionary rate.

Edel Brangan hoping to study a Warwick University English Class in Acocks Green this autumn

Edel said:
“I was really interested when I saw this course advertised. I think it is a fantastic opportunity to study a subject, locally, at degree level, especially at this price, and the Taster Session was great fun. I signed up on the spot”

On Julia Larden’s Saturday morning course (10.30-12.30) students will receive an introduction to the study of all the main branches of English Literature (novels,poetry and drama) at degree level. This course will take an ‘intertextual’ approach looking at the ways in which different literary texts can relate to, and run a debate with, one another. Why should we read Ian McEwan’s Atonement alongside L. P. Hartley’s The Go-Between, for example, or how did Wilfred Owen & Co in the trenches of the First World War react to Keats and Shelley?

Helen Maher who already has the English Certificate, but was now hoping to study for the History Certificate said:
“I have completed two Open Studies Certificate courses that have been the most well taught and engaging further education courses I have ever attended. I found both courses fascinating and it is wonderful that I was able to access these courses locally. Not only are the courses a pleasure to study in themselves but there is also the unique opportunity of using them as the basis to progress to the Part Time Degree course at Warwick University.”

For more information click here
or call University of Warwick, Open Studies, on 024 7615 1155.

Acocks Green based IT Charity ReCom are offering a new beginners course after Easter in our area.  People over 55 who want to learn how to surf the net and feel more confident on a computer are welcome to come along.

A ReCom Silver Surfers Course

Venue: Archbishop Ilsleys Community Meeting Rooms
(limited access up flight of stairs)   Next to Holy Souls Church, Warwick Rd, Acocks Green
Date:  5th May  - 14th July  (no class 2 June)
Cost: £30 for the full 10 weeks
Time:  12.30-2.30pm
For more information and to register or find out more  phone: ReCom on : 0121 765 5282

Stone Hall Adult Education Centre have contacted the forum to inform us of a new 10 week beginners French course which starts in January.  Details as follows:

course start date:  Friday 8th January 2010 at 11.30 – 1.00.

The cost of the course will be:-
Full fee  -   £52.50 under 65
                      £42 – Over 65
                      £21 – Over 19 – 64  on income based benefit

For more information telephone 464 9150 or just come along on the day

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