The Initiative
Discussions within the community regarding the possibility of achieving a community education programme stemmed from two separate sources. Firstly, through Project Port Lyttelton and in particular Margaret Jefferies who was invited to represent the community on the Southeast Christchurch Community Education Forum and through this group had already been allocated funds to deliver a community leadership programme. The second source was drawn from interviews undertaken as part of the Banks Peninsula Community Initiatives Project directed by Noeline Allan and the MSD resulted in access to community education being identified as a social service that members of this community wanted to access.
The Research
In 2007 Chris Twemlow of Project Port Lyttelton and Noeline Allan from the Community Initiatives project visited a variety of organisations which deliver community education within Christchurch to see first hand what they do and how they do it. They were also seeking to identify funding opportunities and develop a network of people who could support the project. Together they setup the first round of classes and a mobile computer suite.
Now in 2009 the Local Learning programme is up and running. Advertising is out, funders engaged, Quality Tutors found and teaching , venues in local communities being put to good use, and many people are enjoying quality courses in their own communities.
The Sponsors
Lyttelton Harbour & Little River Local Learning has been made possible by:
- ACE Funding by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)
- The Canterbury Community Trust
- Ministry Of Social Development Banks Peninisula Community Initiative
- Project Lyttelton
- Christchurch Ploytechnic Institute of Technology, CPIT
- Universoty of Canterbury
- Akaroa/Wairewa Community Board
- Safer Banks Peninsula
Lyttelton’s Time Bank is piloting a new format for ongoing education.
Have a look at what is on offer on Wednesday evenings for March, April and May. The costs are Time Bank credits for the course time plus $5 each night to cover expenses. Just turn up to the Portal (54a Oxford Street, behind the swimming pool) unless course says otherwise.
To make this way of providing ongoing education work we need for people to give feedback:
What skills/knowledge are you willing to share with others? This can be for an hour, several weeks or a term.
Are you willing to accept Time Bank credits for this work?
What skills/knowledge would you like to gain?
Like all Project Lyttelton projects there is a team of people supporting and organising this project. If you have an interest in ongoing education you may like to be part of that team. Contact Margaret Jefferies at Margaret.Jefferies@clear.net.nz ph 328 9260
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Being the change
Project Lyttelton is a non-profit grassroots organisation committed to building sustainable, connected community.
Through a range of innovative projects, PL is harnessing the power of community and fostering hope and inspiration to create a collective future. Our values-based approach is inclusive and participative - we recognise all people have intrinsic value.
Some of our projects include; supporting local food production, looking at ways to meet energy needs through innovative community-based solutions, minimising waste, creating opportunities for people to come together to play, share information and skills, the initiatives continue grow!.
The PL model is attracting interest both nationally and internationally and we are happy to share what we've learned.
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