In January we opened our brand new floodlit Astro-Turf pitch at the Sports Centre. It has been very well received by the many local football clubs that have used it so far. It is available for hire by the public in the evenings, weekends and school holidays. Also, our tennis courts have just been resurfaced ready for the new season. There are four courts and they are all floodlit. They are also available for hire by the public, please ring 01954 288760 to book.

Finally, I have to report that this is my last term in charge of Community Education at Cottenham Village College. I came to the College in 1974 as Head of PE and took over as the Community Tutor in 1988. My wife Brenda and I will be retiring at the end of the Summer Term and we plan to travel. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the years and I wish my successor - Janet Drinkwater every success as she takes over the running of the Community Programme.

You can e-mail us at community@cvcweb.net or call us on 01954 288751
or visit our website:- www.cottenhamonline.com.

Geoff Redhead
Lifelong Learning Coordinator

SPRING / SUMMER 2009

Welcome to our Spring and Summer Brochure where we hope that you will find a course that suits you.
Our fifteenth Summer School will be taking place from Monday 27 July – Friday 3 July. This year we are offering 24 courses lasting from two to five days, covering a variety of topics, so if you have never been before, now is your chance! Come and enjoy learning a new skill in a relaxed atmosphere with an excellent lunch each day prepared for you. All the courses are led by excellent tutors and cover subjects ranging from Silver Jewellery, Landscape Painting, Dressmaking and Tapestry Weaving to Digital Photography, Walking, Bricklaying and Bird Watching. See the leaflet in the centre of this brochure for details of all the courses on offer and ring 01954 288751 to book a place.

With the effects of the credit crunch I am very conscious that money is tight and you may not be able to afford one of our courses, particularly if you have just lost your job. However, I am aware that people across the patch may be wanting to increase their skills and possible retrain for a new career. Hence, I have successfully bid for development funding to put on some 5 week taster courses at minimal or no cost. Please see centre pages or ring 01954 288751 for more information.

Computer classes continue to be an important part of our programme and we offer courses at all levels of ability. Our main qualification has been the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) which has proved very popular. We are now also able to offer the I.T.Q which is a vocational computer qualification including a work based element. If you are a local employer you might like to contact us on 01954 288751 to discuss your particular training needs. Remember we also offer First Aid and a Foundation Course in Food Hygiene.