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Mondays 1pm-3pm at Longley 4 greens Community Centre - Right after the Coffee Morning. Run by Volunteering Matters and supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, the project is aimed at men over 50 and takes place at three different venues across are area. Through involvement in the programme participants will build positive and supportive social networks that will lead to a reduction in isolation and loneliness, all whilst having a good laugh! But it’s not just about physical benefits. Participants see improvements in their mental, emotional and social wellbeing too. If you would like to get involved – either as a participant or volunteer – please get in touch. Men can just turn up to sessions, or they can be referred too.

LONGLEY 4G FAMILY FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST - 11am Come along and join us for what is set to be a fun packed day for the whole family. There will be fair ground rides, music, food, bouncy castles, a police car, a fire engine, penalty shootout games, Karate demonstrations, table top sales, stalls and many more exciting things to do for everyone! To book a table at this event contact us on 0114 3990520 A fun and free day out for all of the family!

Social Media Explained START DATE: Tuesday 16th February | 6-8pm This 8 week course covers using Facebook and Twitter covers using photos, adding statuses, Tweeting, and much more. Ideal for those who own their a business, those who want to enhance and expand their CV, and those managing social media accounts for a place of work or volunteering. £10 if in receipt of benefits - contact to find out more. Customer Service - Level Two START DATE: Monday 15th February This accredited course is aimed at improving your customer services skills and enhancing your CV. The Arts, Crafts and Making Group RE-STARTS Tuesday 19th January | 2.00 - 4.00pm These sessions are ideal if you are interested in arts and crafts and want to meet new people in your local area and share your skills. These sessions have been set up by the Resilience Team through the Drink Wise, Age Well project. ​Pilates STARTING: Tuesday 5th January | 12 - 1.00pm Pilates can help to improve your posture, help with joint and muscular problems and also promote self esteem, confidence and a positive outlook. contact Claire for more information: 07745 337 260 Cake Decorating STARTING: Wednesday 20th January | 6.00 - 8.00pm The ideal class for those wanting to know more about decorating novelty cakes for all occasions. Contact Lyndsay to find out about prices and booking a place: 07734 432 664. Streetdance for kids STARTING: Thursday 14th January | 4.00 - 5.00pm Join us every Thursday for this active and funky dance class aimed at those who want to move! Trainers would be the best footwear for this activity and remember to bring a bottle of water. For any more info, to book onto any courses please contact us directly: 0114 2332 984. We also have: Longley Little Ones, Longley Job Club, Computer Club and much more. Visit the Weekly Activities page on our website for more info.

It is £40 for this 6 week course. Venue is Longley 4G Community Centre, 41 Southey Avenue, S5 7NN

Would you like to make your Christmas cake stand out from the crowd? Make it sparkle and wow your friends and family! If this sounds like your kind of thing then please contact us to register your interest in this 6 week course and once we have a list we will set a day and time. 0114 2332 984

The Arts, Craft and Making Group starting Tuesday 29th September 2.00 - 4.00PM This group is ideal if you are interested in arts and crafts and looking to get to know people in your local area and share your skills. This group has been set up by The Resilience Team who are coordinating the Drink Wise, Age Well project within Sheffield. You can contact the team directly on: 0800 032 3723 Family Toolbox starting Thursday 1st October, 12.30 - 2.30PM 5 week course to increase your knowledge and support your family with a variety of issues such as: 1st aid and drug awareness, easting week, living smoke free and safeguarding. Please contact us directly to book your place on this course: 0114 2332 984

Cake Decorating at Longley 4G Every Wednesday 6.00 - 8.00pm Pick up handy tips and techniques to make your own novelty cake decorations. This course has a £10 admin fee payable by all learners - please contact directly to find out more: 0114 2332 984

We are running 4 FREE to attend workshops for those wanting to know more about and prepare for using Universal Credit. Universal Credit will be introduced from September 2015 onwards and will affect everyone on benefits. Do you know what it is? Do you know how it will affect you? Who will be entitled to it? How to make your claim... Claimants will need to claim online and will need: Access to the internet, Basic IT skills and a Bank Account. These workshops will take place at the following: Longley 4G Community Centre, 41 Southey Avenue, S5 7NN Monday 12th October and Monday 16th November - 12.30 - 3.30pm Hillsborough Job Centre, Hillsborough Barracks, 639-641 Penistone Road Thursday 5th November - 12.00 - 3.00pm St Thomas Moores, Margetson Crescent, S5 9NB Tuesday 10th November - 12.00 - 3.00pm Places for these workshops are limited so please contact Marg to secure yours: 0114 2332 984.

We have a variety of courses running from September onwards: Preparing 4 Employment Are you looking for work or need help in accessing resources to develop your job seeking activities? 4 Week Course starting in September covering a variety of aspects such as personal development, job searching, CVs and emails and more. Please contact Longley 4G directly to book a place: 0114 2332 984 Cake Decorating START DATE: Wednesday 16th September - 6.00 - 8.00pm Pick up tips and techniques to make your own novelty cake decorations. £10 if in receipt of benefits. Please contact Longley 4G directly to book a place: 0114 2332 984 Safeguarding Awareness Learn about general safeguarding, this course is ideal if you are wanting to work with children. £10 if in receipt of benefits - please contact Diane at SOAR directly for a start date: 0114 213 4065. Certificate in Customer Services Level One This course is ideal for those working directly with the public or those wanting to enhance and develop their CV. £10 if in receipt of benefits - please contact Diane at SOAR directly for a start date:0114 231 4065 Social Media Explained START DATE: Monday 21st September - 6.00 - 8.00pm This 8 week course covers using Facebook and Twitter covers using photos, adding statuses, Tweeting, and much more. Ideal for those who own their a business, those who want to enhance and expand their CV, and those managing social media accounts for a place of work or volunteering. £10 if in receipt of benefits - contact Longley 4G directly to book a place: 0114 2332 984 Hobby into a Business START DATE: Tuesday 22nd September - 6.00 - 8.30PM Ideal for those wanting to explore the idea of starting a business, those who have recently set up or more established businesses wanting further support. This course covers a variety of aspects such as: exploring business ideas, business planning, budgeting, finances, advertising, online programmes, guest speakers and much more. £10 if in receipt of benefits - contact Longley 4G directly to book a place: 0114 2332 984 Family Toolbox START DATE: Thursday 1st October - 9.30 - 11.30am This course covers a variety of aspects to support those with children and families. Topics covered include: drug and safeguarding awareness, eating well, first aid, living smoke free and more. £10 if in receipt of benefits - contact Dawn at SOAR directly for more information: 0114 213 4065 Communication Skills START DATE: Thursday 17th September - 12.30 - 2.30pm This course is ideal for those who struggle to get their point across when dealing with a variety of situations. £10 if in receipt of benefits - please contact Penny at SOAR directly to find out more: 0114 213 4065. ESOL Level 2 & 3 START DATE: 15th and 18th September - 9.30 - 11.30am This course will help you to build your English speaking, listening and writing skills. FREE to those in receipt of benefits or £60 + £10 registration fee. Contact SAVTE for more information: 0114 253 66 44.

Apologies, we have only just picked up the email about this message. No the event wasn't cancelled and again was a sell out! Please feel free to contact the main office to put your name down for the next event: 0114 2332 984 Thanks

Back by popular demand as the 1st event was a sell out! Psychic evening with Richard Knight Monday 22nd June 7.00 - 9.00PM Tickets are £5 which must be bought before the night - everyone welcome.

Monday 27th April 7.00 - 9.00PM Tickets are £5 which must be bought before the night - everyone welcome. Please note the office is now closed for Easter holidays and re-opens Monday 13th April.

Hobby into a Business Starting: Tuesday 21st April Time: 6.00 - 8.30PM This 8 week course will provide you with the knowledge of preparing a business plan, managing finances, searching for grants and funding, looking at insurance, registering a business, becoming self-employed, self-assessments, marketing including branding and finding the correct platform to advertise, next steps and more. This course is ideal for: Those wanting to explore the possibilities of setting up a business Those already registered as self-employed who are wanting further support Those selling items on Facebook, eBay, Etsy or anything else There is a fee for this course - please contact directly to find out more and to apply for a fee waiver. Contact Vanessa directly for further information: 0114 213 4120

Social Media Explained Do you want to know more about how to utilise a Facebook business page and Twitter account? Want to improve your IT skills to enhance you CV? Use these course to get tips and tools to support a local community group or create a social media platform for your business. Ideal for: Those who own their own business Those who are setting up their own business Those who manage their place of work Facebook and Twitter profiles Those who volunteer and manage the Facebook and Twitter profiles Those who want to update their CV Start Date: Monday 23rd February Time: 6 - 8.00pm For more information please contact:- Vanessa on (0114) 213 4120 Course delivered at:- Longley 4G Community Centre 41 Southey Avenue S5 7NN 0114 2332984

We are holding more Preparing for Universal Credit workshops at Longley 4G and around the local are: Longley 4G Community Centre 17th February, 3rd & 17th March 9.30AM - 12.30PM Parson’s Cross Forum 9th & 23rd February 9.00am – 12.00pm Learning Zone (opposite Chaucer School 18th February & 11th March 9.30am – 12.30pm Please contact us directly for further information and to book your place: 0114 2332 984

STREETDANCE IS BACK at Longley 4G Community Centre Thursday's 4-5PM Ages 5+ £2 per session *Remember to bring a drink along & trainers would be the best footwear for these sessions Contact us directly for further information: 0114 2332 984

Due to the weather conditions Social Media Explained AND Cake Decorating will now start next week on Wednesday 28th January

Longley Lasses Tuesday's | 6.00 - 8.00pm | Restarts Tuesday 20th January Longley Lasses is a social group set up and ran on a weekly basis by local volunteers wanting to come together to try new and fun activities. Sewing, crafts, baking, cooking and more! For the next 6 weeks Local Lasses will be focusing on and encouraging each other to lose weight, learn to cook healthy quick meals and tone up for Summer. Weekly weigh in will be optional. Tai Chi Starting Monday 19th January | 6.30 - 7.30pm | only £2 per session Tai Chi Combines deep breathing and relaxation with the art of slow gentle exercise. Please contact us directly for more info: 0114 2332 984

NEW FOR 2015 !! Customer Service - Level One Enrollment session on Tuesday 13th January from 9.30am 10 week accredited course, due to funding you must be in receipt of JSA or ESA benefits to attend for free Contact Diane at SOAR: 0114 213 4065 Community Development Enrollment session on Tuesday 13th January from 12.30pm 10 week course on getting to know your community and how to help improve it Contact Diane at SOAR: 0114 213 4065 Cake Decorating Starts Wednesday 21st January: 6-8pm Learn some tricks and tips in order to spruce up your cakes Contact Longley 4G directly: 0114 2332 984 Glass Painting Start date TBC Learn a new hobby for 2015, pick up tips to create your own designs on glass to make personalised presents for family and friends. Only £2 per session. Contact Longley 4G directly: 0114 2332 984 Social Media Explained Starts Wednesday 21st January 2015: 12.30-3.00pm Looking at Facebook and Twitter, this course is aimed at those who are wanting to support a local community group, volunteers, those who own their own business and for learners wanting to update their CV Contact Vanessa at SOAR: 0114 213 4120 Learn to Cook Starts Thursday 22nd January 12.30-2.30pm Learn the basics of cooking simple, basic yet healthy and interesting meals for all the family, only £2 per session Contact Longley 4G directly: 0114 2332 984

Join us for some FREE children's Christmas Art Workshops making Christmas wall and table decorations, to then celebrate with a Christmas party. When: Every Thursday 20th & 27th November, 4th & 11th December Time: 4.00 - 5.30PM Party: Thursday 18th December Children aged under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult Limited places available so please email us directly to confirm: sheryl@local41.org.uk

Preparing for Universal Credit Workshops Wednesday 19th, 26th November & 3rd December Universal Credit will be introduced in stages between now and 2017. Do you know what it is? Do you know how it will affect you? Who will be entitled to it? Claimants will need to claim online and must have: Basic Computer Skills Internet Access Bank account (or similar) Our free 2 hour preparation Workshops will cover: Personal Planner (assessing if you are ready for U/C) How to apply (when it becomes live) The claim journey and what you will need Limited availability (10 places on each) so please contact us directly on: 0114 2332 984 to secure your place.

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering - Wednesday 26th November This course will cover: • Introduction to food safety • Microbiological hazards • Spoilage and preservation • Food poisoning and its control • Contamination hazards and controls • Cleaning and disinfection • Food safety law and enforcement • Food premises and equipment • Food pests and control Pre-enrolment session on Wednesday 19th November Due to the funding of this course learners need to be over the age of 19, currently not in employment and a UK Resident. Please bring two proofs of identity to the enrolment session and contact us directly for further information: 0114 2332 984.

It's only 56 days until Christmas so why not get in the spirit and try these new classes to give that extra special gift this year. Cake Decorating starts Monday 3rd November 6-8PM Glass Painting for Christmas starts Friday 7th November 12.30-2.30PM Crafty Christmas starts Tuesday 11th November 6.30 - 8.30pm Get Festive, Creative, Meet new friends in your local area and Pick up some new skills. Please contact us directly for details: 0114 2332 984

This is a one day FREE course for those who are aged 19+, unemployed or working less than 8 hours. You will need to enroll on this course prior to 14th and bring two forms of ID so please contact us directly so we can organise this to happen: 0114 2332 984 Date: Tuesday 14th October Time: 9.15am - 4pm Venue: Longley 4G Community Centre, 41 Southey Avenue, S5 7NN

Just a reminder about next Tuesday's Barclay's Digital Eagles session running from 10AM. This session (as well as our regular IT drop ins) are FREE to access and we welcome all ages and abilities.