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Links
to adult learning opportunities across Edinburgh City Centre
and Leith
(in alphabetical order).
Edinburgh City Libraries and Information
Services The Central Library belongs to you and
has books and magazines on every subject you can think of,
for all ages and abilities. There is a Resource Centre for
people with disabilities, a children's section, free access
to the Internet and PCs for word processing. Edinburgh City
Libraries and information Services Reference Library, Central
Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG. Phone 0131
242 8060. Web: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries
Edinburgh Cyrenians provides a flexible range of learning opportunities
for people who are rebuilding their lives after homelessness.
These include recreational activities, training, volunteering,
educational and employment opportunities. We also provide
information, guidance and support to encourage service users
to identify their interests and needs with a view to them
being able to move on and access educational opportunities
throughout Edinburgh. Most referrals come from individuals
accessing Cyrenians accommodation although external referrals
are accepted. Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7
5QY. Phone Leslie Dible, Gary Daniell or Chris Hewitt on
0131 475 2521. Web: www.cyrenians.org.uk
Fountainbridge Library Everyone is welcome to make use of free computer and internet access, and occasional computer taster sessions are advertised locally. There is a varied selection of books, magazines, CDs, including collections in several community languages. To find out how to book a computer and to check library opening hours, phone 0131 529 5617.
Hands on Technology Group User
Forum is a small charitable organisation which
caters mainly, but not exclusively, for disabled people
who live or work in Edinburgh. The group has the use of twelve iMacs
with Internet access, a variety of special needs equipment
and wheelchair access. Free professional tuition in computer
skills at all levels is offered in classes which are small,
friendly and non-competitive. South Bridge Resource Centre,
Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. Phone 0131 558 3545
(or write to Secretary, HOTGROUP). Web: www.hotgroup.org.uk
Holyrood Community ICT Association
promotes ICT and offers accessible learning opportunities
to people in the Holyrood/Old Town and South Side areas
in Edinburgh. We offer open access, using computer based
training. The facilities include ten networked computers
with Internet access. Use of the facilities is free. Holyrood
Court, Dumbiedykes Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AN. Phone Stephen
Martin on 0131 558 7804. Email: staff@holyroodcommunity.org.uk
Jewel & Esk Valley College
offers certificate courses and SVQs to HNDs on a full-time,
part-time or flexible learning basis. As well as our campuses
at Milton Road, Eskbank and Haddington, we run courses at
various community venues. 24 Milton Road East, Edinburgh
EH15 2PP. Phone Information Office on 0131 654 5204. Email:
info@jevc.ac.uk
Web: www.jevc.ac.uk
Literacy and Numeracy in the Community
· Improving everyday reading and writing skills: We provide free courses in everyday reading and writing. You can work on things at you own pace in a small, friendly group. Groups meet once a week, usually for two hours, during the day or in the evening. Phone Mary Law on 0131 558 8222. Fax: 0131 558 9355. South Bridge Resource Centre, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. Web: www.cbal-literacies.edin.org/citycentre
· The Number Shop: Do you want to help your children with homework? Sort out bills or loans? Prepare for work or college? Study for a basic qualification in maths? Improve your everyday maths? We can help. Our classes are free. 188-90 The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RT. Phone Elizabeth McEachern or Maria McCathie on 0131 668 4787. Web: www.numbershop.edin.org
· Family Learning works with parents and carers who wish to become involved in their child's early learning. Phone Karen Buist on 0131 555 6035. (Duncan Place Resource Centre, 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh EH6 8HW. Web: www.familylearning.edin.org)
· Lipreading is a free service for people in Edinburgh with hearing loss. Our groups meet to practise lipreading and other related issues. Phone/minicom Aileen Paterson on 0131 558 3545. Fax: 0131 558 9355. (South Bridge Resource Centre. Web: www.lipreading.edin.org)
Outlook is an education project that enables adults
who use mental health services to take up a variety of educational
opportunities through offering individual guidance and support.The
project also offers a range of free short adult education
courses, providing a space for people to regain the confidence
and skills they need to access wider options. Methodist
Central Halls, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9BP. Phone
Jackie Barber on 0131 228 6767. Email: outlook@ceceducation.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.outlook.edin.org
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