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A Happy New Year to All from AdEd Community and Family Learning!
Please see below a variety of courses to kickstart the year into a positive and skilled one.
English and Maths
Never 2 late 2 Learn (cohort 4) cooking
9/01/23 - 13/03/23
10:30 – 1:30pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A 12-week course that helps individuals learn to read easy recipes and use maths by weighing and timings. This will then lead on to 12 weeks of basic English & Maths. At the end of the basic English & Maths the learner then has the choice of staying on the course or moving on.
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Never 2 late 2 learn (cohort 4) basic
9/01/23 - 27/03/23
10:00 – 12:00 - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A 12-week course that helps individuals learn to read easy recipes and use maths by weighing and timings. This will then lead on to 12 weeks of basic English & Maths. At the end of the basic English & Maths the learner then has the choice of continuing with both English & Maths or splitting to the one that they feel less confident.
Contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Never 2 late 2 learn (cohort 2) English & Maths
11/01/23 - 29/03/23
10:00 – 1:30pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A 12-week course that helps individuals learn to read easy recipes and use maths by weighing and timings. This will then lead on to 12 weeks of basic English & Maths. At the end of the basic English & Maths the learner then has the choice of continuing with both English & Maths or splitting to the one that they feel less confident.
contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Confidence with Literacy
7/02/23 - 28/02/23
11:00 – 1:30pm – Standguide Ltd, Cornhill Chambers, Union Street, Stroud, GL5 2HE
A 3 week course designed to work around you and assist with reading, writing, punctuation and spelling in a fun and interactive way. This course is ideal for anyone needing a boost in confidence in their literacy skills.
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Confidence with Literacy
02/02/23 – 16/02/23
1:00pm – 2:30pm – Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7BD
A 3 week course designed to work around you and assist with reading, writing, punctuation and spelling in a fun and interactive way. This course is ideal for anyone needing a boost in confidence in their literacy skills.
Contact: thekeeperscoordinator@gmail.com
Employability
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Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
11th January – 1st February
10am – 3pm – Adult Education in Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester GL1 2EA
Are you looking to start a career in Adult Social Care? Join our Level 1 course to learn more about the industry, gain a qualification and support to seek employment
Contact: becci.allen@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Autism Work Club
Wednesday 18th January – 22nd March
2:00 – 4:00pm – Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
This is a 10-week course for adults with Autism to help improve their employability, hone their uniqueness and reduce any barriers to getting that job! Develop self-confidence and team building skills; Learn more about different industries; Understand your personality and job profiling; Job searching tips and tricks; Learn how to write CVs, Application Forms and Cover Letters; Interview prep and practice; Find out about reasonable adjustments and in work support; Additional support from Employment and Skills Hub to get into work.
Contact: Roseanna.Marshall@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Money Management
Wednesday 25th January
10:00 – 12:30pm - – Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Transform your attitude to finances by learning how to stretch your money using a money planner and becoming an effective budgeter to improve your quality of life. Learn how to budget; Look at incoming and outgoings and what is left; How to save money; Wants vs. Needs; Benefits and disadvantages of borrowing money; Where to get help if in debt.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Confidence Building
6/02/23
10:30 – 3:00pm - Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Learn different skills to boost your confidence, feel more positive and become assertive. During this course we will be looking at body language and different behaviours such as listening skills and assertive techniques.
contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Moving Forwards
11/01/23 - 15/02/23
2:00pm – 4:30pm – The Churn Project, 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2PY
This is a 4 day intensive course targeting those experiencing long term unemployment, helping to build
confidence, refresh CV's, Interview Skills, Job Searching and overal motivation to kickstart their career.
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Moving Forwards
23/01/23 - 13/02/23
2:00pm – 4:30pm – Standguide Ltd, Cornhill Chambers, Union Street, Stroud, GL5 2HE
This is a 4 day intensive course targeting those experiencing long term unemployment, helping to build
confidence, refresh CV's, Interview Skills, Job Searching and overal motivation to kickstart their career.
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Digital Skills
Introduction to Laptops
9/01/23 - 13/02/23
13:30 – 3:30pm - Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7BD
The 10-week introduction to laptops course will give you an overview of laptops and how to make the best use of them. Using Chromebook laptops you will be taught how to use the keyboard and mousepad, log on and off, recognise and use common software, access the internet and send and receive emails.
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Computer Basics Part 2
10/01/23 - 14/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
This mini course is ideal for those who already have keyboard and mouse skills and a little bit of experience. You will already be familiar with opening an application and saving documents. This course will teach you how to manage files and folders,
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Computer Basics Part 1
10/01/23 - 14/02/23
12:30 – 2:30pm –- Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
This mini course is ideal for those who already have keyboard and mouse skills and a little bit of experience. You will already be familiar with opening an application and saving documents. This course will teach you how to manage files and folders,
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Computer Basics Part 2
11/01/23 – 22/02/23
2:00pm – 4:00pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
This mini course is ideal for those who already have keyboard and mouse skills and a little bit of experience. You will already be familiar with opening an application and saving documents. This course will teach you how to manage files and folders,
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Introduction To iPads
11/01/23 - 15/02/23
13:00 - Tewkesbury Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX
Learn about using a tablet computer or mobile device such as a phone or tablet. This subject covers basic skills such as using a touchscreen, using and downloading APPS, setting the date and time, setting alarms and using the calendar to log appointments and triggering reminders.
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Introduction to Tablets
11/01/23 - 1/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Learn about using a tablet computer or mobile device such as a phone or tablet. This subject covers basic skills such as using a touchscreen, using and downloading APPS, setting the date and time, setting alarms and using the calendar to log appointments and triggering reminders.
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Computer Basics Part 1
12/01/23 - 16/02/23
2:00pm – 4:00pm - Stroud Library, Lansdown, Stroud, GL5 1BB
A 6-week course for those of you who really need to get to grips with the key basics. Keyboard and mouse skills,
booting up and closing down, opening up an application, creating and saving a document. Try this 6 week, gentle
introduction in a friend
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Introduction to Tablets
13/01/23 - 17/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm – Up Hatherley Library, Cheltenham, GL51 3JB
Learn about using a tablet computer or mobile device such as a phone or tablet. This subject covers basic skills such as using a touchscreen, using and downloading APPS, setting the date and time, setting alarms and using the calendar to log appointments and triggering reminders.
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Intro to Tablets & iPads
24/01/23 - 4/04/23
09:30 – 11:30am - George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2AZ
This mini course is ideal for those who already have keyboard and mouse skills and a little bit of experience. You will already be familiar with opening an application and saving documents. This course will teach you how to manage files and folders,
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Photography With Your Phone Or Tablet
31st January – 21st March 2023
10:30am – 12:30pm - The Octagon, Paganhill Community Centre, Farmhill Lane, Stroud, GL5 4BX
This is workshop which has the potential for a longer follow up course. This session will look at strategies around photography using your phone or tablet
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Photography With Your Phone Or Tablet
31/01/23 - 21/02/23
10:30 – 12:30PM – The Octagon, Paganhill, Community Centre, Farm hill Lane, Stroud, GL5 4BX
This is workshop which has the potential for a longer follow up course. This session will look at strategies around
photography using your phone or tablet
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Cookery, Crafts, Wellbeing and More
Perfect Pastry
19/01/23 - 9/02/23
10:30 – 1:00pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
On this course we'll be making a different pastry each week to make a selection of delicious sweet and savoury dishes. This is an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, whilst making new friends in a supportive environment.
Contact: Karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Perfect Pastry
19/01/23 - 9/02/23
2:00pm – 4:30pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
On this course we'll be making a different pastry each week to make a selection of delicious sweet and savoury dishes. This is an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, whilst making new friends in a supportive environment.
Contact: Karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Introduction to Mindfulness
20/01/23
2:00pm – 4:00pm - Standguide Ltd, Cornhill Chambers, Union Street, Stroud, GL5 2HE
This is an introductory workshop which has the potential for a longer follow up course. This session will take a quick look at what calming the mind involves and techniques used for doing so
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
DIY For All
Wednesday 11th January – 8th February 2023
10:00 – 12:00pm - Springfields Court, Cam, Dursley, GL11 6PG
Learn basic DIY for the home including doing simple home repairs, knowing your electrics, where is the fuse box water pipes, stopcock and wiring, what we can do when the box trips, reading a meter, appliance fuses and changing a plug, how to reduce water usage, how to change a tap washer, wall fixtures and more!
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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DIY For All
Tuesday 10th January – 7th February 2023
1:00 – 3:00pm - Concord, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0DQ
Learn basic DIY for the home including doing simple home repairs, knowing your electrics, where is the fuse box water pipes, stopcock and wiring, what we can do when the box trips, reading a meter, appliance fuses and changing a plug, how to reduce water usage, how to change a tap washer, wall fixtures and more!
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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DIY For All
Wednesday 11th January – 8th February 2023
1:00 – 3:00pm - Sherborne House, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2HP
Learn basic DIY for the home including doing simple home repairs, knowing your electrics, where is the fuse box water pipes, stopcock and wiring, what we can do when the box trips, reading a meter, appliance fuses and changing a plug, how to reduce water usage, how to change a tap washer, wall fixtures and more!
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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DIY For All
Tuesday 10th January – 7th February 2023
10:00 – 12:00pm - George Pearce House, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9LA
Learn basic DIY for the home including doing simple home repairs, knowing your electrics, where is the fuse box water pipes, stopcock and wiring, what we can do when the box trips, reading a meter, appliance fuses and changing a plug, how to reduce water usage, how to change a tap washer, wall fixtures and more!
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Love Your Cathedral!
24th January – 14th February 2023
11:00 – 1:00pm – Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX
A 4-week craft course for adults, learn a new skill, make something with a Cathedral theme!
Contact: Lesley.andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Mindful Art
20/02/23 - 13/03/23
1:30 – 3:30pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A 3 week course to engage in different art & craft projects to promote a sense of wellbeing & confidence through
interaction with others
contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Reiki part 1
20/02/23 - 13/03/23
10:30 – 12:30pm - Adult Education In Gloucestershire, 4-6 Commercial road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A 4 week course which promotes healing by activating the relaxation response , helping the body to balance itself from a very deep level.
contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Introduction to Mindfulness
28/02/23
10:30 – 12:30pm - The Octagon, Paganhill, Community Centre, Farm hill Lane, Stroud, GL5 4BX
This is an introductory workshop which has the potential for a longer follow up course. This session will take a quick look at what calming the mind involves and techniques used for doing so
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Quick and Easy Meals on a Budget
18/01/23 - 8/02/23
10:30 – 1:00pm - Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Join us on this 4-week course where you will learn how to create some quick and easy meals that won’t break the
bank. During the sessions you will learn to cook from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients to make your
money go further whilst developing your skills in the kitchen.
Contact: karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Quick and Easy Meals on a Budget
18/01/23 - 8/02/23
2:00pm – 4:30pm - Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
Join us on this 4-week course where you will learn how to create some quick and easy meals that won’t break the
bank. During the sessions you will learn to cook from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients to make your
money go further whilst developing your skills in the kitchen.
Contact: karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Upcycling Course
6/01/23 - 3/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm – The Churn Project, 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2PY
This is a 5 week course which has potential for a follow up course. This 5 week course will look at you using your own initiative whilst being assisted to upcycle a variety of items
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Balancing health through Ayurveda
9/01/23 - 30/01/23
1:30pm – 3:30pm - Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
One of the worlds oldest holistic {whole-body} healing systems, used by people in India for more than 5000 years. It is based on the belief that health & wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body & spirit.
contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Reiki part 2
9/01/23 - 30/01/23
10:30 – 12:30pm - Adult Education, 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, GL1 2EA
A 4 week course which promotes healing by activating the relaxation response , helping the body to balance itself from a very deep level.
contact: michelle.johnson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Macrame
10/01/23 - 31/01/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Parkend Memorial Hall, Whitecroft, Lydney, GL15 4JF
Join us on this 4 week Macramé introduction course where you can learn the art of macrame and begin to make your own macrame items – suitable for beginners
Contact: karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Finding Peace in a Frantic World
11/01/23 - 15/02/23
10:00 – 11:30am – Online via Zoom
You must have completed a Calming the Mind course before joining this. Having understood the concept of mindfulness in an introductory course this intermediate mindfulness course, comes highly recommend by our learners as the next stage of nurturing our health and wellbeing. Each week a new and continuous theme is introduced which builds on previous learning, enabling a deeper understanding of what choices are available in life. Beneficial for those that are struggling to keep up with the relentless demands of the modern world.
Contact: Nusrath.khan@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Healthy Eating on a Budget
19/01/23 - 9/02/23
09:30 – 11:30am – The Keepers Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7BD
Cooking meals on a budget can sometimes seem daunting, especially if it's healthy meals. Whilst it's sometimes
tempting to order a takeout, this practical course will demonstrate how easy it is to make healthy and nutritious
meals from scratch, using fresh ingredients all without stretching the purse.
Contact: thekeeperscoordinator@gmail.com
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Nature Photography
31/01/23 - 21/02/23
1:00pm – 3:00pm - The Octagon, Paganhill, Community Centre, Farm hill Lane, Stroud, GL5 4BX
This is a 4 week course. 4 weeks of looking at trees, plants and flowers and how to photograph these whether that be in situ, as still life and when using a tablet as a light table to create backlit photographs.
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Family Learning
Workshop for Wellbeing
10/01/23
09:30 – 12:30pm - Kaleidoscope Children's Centre, Sherborne Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DN
This workshop brings about an opportunity to explore what we mean by 'wellbeing' and begins with understanding common hindrances and obstacles experienced in everyday life, that may cause us to feel overwhelmed or stressed. By using evidenced based approaches such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Science, we can learn new tools and skilful coping methods that can be helpful.
Contact: Lesley.Andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Rainbow crafts and Spring bulbs
21/02/23
2:00pm – 4:00pm - Quedgeley Library, Gloucester, GL2 4PE
22/02/23
1:00pm – 3:00pm - Gloucester Lending Library
22/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Newent Library
23/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Lydney Library
23/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Cheltenham Library
24/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Coleford Library
28/02/23
10:30 – 12:30pm - Prestbury Library
28/02/23
10:00 – 12:00pm - Cinderford Library
An opportunity for adults to find out about Adult Education, and children to take part in Rainbow themed craft activities and plant a Spring bulb!
Contact: Lesley.Andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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First Aid
First Aid Knife Trauma
27/02/23
10:30 – 12:45pm – Gloucester Cathedral
Contact: Lesley.Andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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First Aid Knife Trauma
27/02/23
1:15pm – 3:30pm – Gloucester Cathedral
Contact: Lesley.Andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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First Aid Awareness Session
9/01/23
09:30 – 12:30pm – The Swan, Ledbury Road, Staunton, GL19 3QA
A 6-hour course giving people an introduction to Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
Contact: Julie.king@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Life Saver Course
30/01/23
10:00 – 3:30pm – Jameson Court, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0EW
This can be a 4hr session or split into X2 2hr sessions. All attendees will be required to participate in the practical
learning activities consistently throughout the Life Saver course. This will involve getting on the floor whether that be to put someone into the recovery position to perform resuscitation or using a defibrillator
Contact: tianna.chant@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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All of our workshops/courses are free subject to eligibility
Must be: Over the age of 19 and A UK resident or proof of settled/pre-settled status/valid residence permit
One of the following:
Unemployed/earning below £18,525 a year
Qualified below a Level 2 (5 GCSEs equivalence)
Mental health challenges (includes substance misuse)
Learning difficulty or disability
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Multiply
Get Fit for 2023
09/01/23
12:00pm – 2:00pm – GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester
10/01/23
11:00pm – 1:00pm – Leisure at Cheltenham
Fancy a fresh start in the New Year? Join our free* 4-week fitness programme! Get expert help with setting your fitness goals
*Subject to eligibility. Multiply is a government funded project to help you become more confident with numbers.
Please see attached poster.
Contact:
Megan.Thoresson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Lesley.Andrew@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Or phone 01452 583800 and quote Multiply