Enrolments
Sue-Ellen SandilandsPh 328 9243 Tues- Fri
office@lyttelton.net.nz
Enrollments close one week prior to the course start date.
Class Costs
To run each class must have a minimum of 8 people , so book early to ensure the class you want will go ahead. Most courses are $40 with extra costs for materials. Some may have to be a little more to cover costs if they haven't already been subsidised by ACE Adult Community Education funding, which is no longer available after these two terms. Costs will be on our website very soon or you can call and talk to us about the classes.
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
| Coming up: Local learning 2010 |
17 MarchJames Samuel: An Open Conversation, 3pm Stoddart Cottage, Diamond Harbour. James Samuel who brought the concept of Transition Towns to New Zealand will open a conversation on sustainable living in our communities. Those of us traveling across can catch the 2.50 ferry for a 3.00 start (with afternoon tea). Book PL office 328 9243. Ferries return at 5.30 and 6.00pm. (This event is of a different format from the usual ones that follow in this list). 24 MarchDemonstration on how to fillet a fish: 7.00pm at the Portal. 31 MarchHow to sew a cloth shopping bag: 7.00pm at the Portal. (Book PL office 328 9243) 7 AprilDemonstration on making flavoured vinegars: 7.00pm at the Portal. 14 AprilThe Garbage Warrior, 7pm at the Portal. Film and discussion. 21 April – 25 May (Wednesdays)Stories and Storytelling – The oral tradition, 7pm at the Portal. Have you ever listened to a good storyteller and wished that you could tell in that way? Would you like to use storytelling to enhance your communications with friends, family and workmates? If you enjoy a good story, well told and would like to improve your own skills, come along on Wednesday evenings to the Portal -7pm to 9pm. You will be able to build up a file of stories that you can use to entertain family and friends. We will be looking at the history of storytelling and trying out different forms of telling including Myths & Legends, Fairy/Folk tales, Nursery Rhymes, Tall Tales. You need to book for this one as numbers are limited. Call the PL office 328 9243 Classes in the Community - Term 1, 2010Senior Net – Diamond Harbour
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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.
Planning on visiting - Print off the Snakes & Ladders Walking Map to discover our historic town.
