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Beginners: : The Big Bang – Zero to hero in 8 weeks

This course is designed to provide training for those undertaking the role of temporary works...

Date: Thursday 25th May Time: 4pm Location: Studio A - Landor Road Event Details: Matt Jones is a British producer and screenwriter who has worked on several television networks across the UK. Beginning his career writing for Doctor Who Magazine in 1995, he got his big break when he became a screen writer for the Channel 4 series Queer as Folk. Matt will share his experience as a television screenwriter and producer, covering: Writing for Television What producers look for How to write a pitch How to pitch in a room Some of the projects Matt has worked on: Skins - producer Shameless - producer Doctor Who - writer The Split - writer This is a free event that all students are welcome to attend (but tickets are limited so be quick!)

Effective communication in the workplace is part and parcel of our daily lives, but not everyone is a natural.  Do you find it tough standing up in front of people? Does the thought of engaging with audiences in any setting fill you with anxiety? Is doing a remote video message to colleagues on Zoom or Teams a tough call? Do you do it regularly but need some professional guidance on whether it’s working? At CoComms we can improve every aspect of your performance and offer a range of tips and techniques to help manage these environments and keep your audience engaged and interested. Public Speaking and Presentation Training In a professional setting it’s vital to come across as dynamic, trustworthy, credible and real. You want people to trust you and in turn get behind your vision or plan or proposal. If you can achieve this you can improve your confidence, your engagement and your prospects. Our training is designed to hone your presentation skills so whether you are pitching for work, taking colleagues through change or speaking to a new audience, you can do it with a clarity and confidence that makes your messages clear and insightful. The training includes: Perfecting your slides Working to produce a clean, easy to navigate slide deck that give logic and flow to your presentation. Developing your storytelling We use our journalistic techniques to show you how to build a story to keep your audience engaged with a well-structured and entertaining presentation. Calls to Action Make sure it is clear what you want to achieve and what you want from your audience. Rehearse and Review We film and then playback a range of practical presentation exercises so we can review your performance and work to make any improvements. Conference and Panel Training The audience at a conference may be a captive one, but that doesn’t mean they are always listening and engaging with what you have to say. We can make sure your keynote speech or panel contribution is memorable, appreciated by your audience and beneficial to your business. Our training looks at preparing for and delivering a speech from start to finish and includes: Defining your big ideas What is it you want to say and what do you want your audience to remember? Develop your narrative and script How can you get across your message using storytelling. Choosing the right language How vibrant and energised language can make the difference in your speech. The tips and tricks to make sure your speech is memorable How vocabulary and delivery techniques ensure your words are heard. Controlling the message How to deal with unhelpful questions and return to the main aspects of your story. Stakeholder Communication Training Engaging effectively with stakeholders with clarity and confidence can make all the difference to your relationships. A successful “town hall” meeting can win over your sceptics, convince those who are unsure and build a common goal between your business and stakeholders. Our stakeholder communication training prepares you for these vital meetings and includes: Focusing the meeting We look at how to control the meeting so the important business is covered and how to prepare for any questions or comments you may receive. Keep control of the conversation We teach you conversational techniques to focus on the main points without being too assertive or dismissive. Rehearse and Review We use video and practical role-play exercises to assess your performance and look for ways to improve. Breaking down the information We look at how to present facts and figures without overwhelming (or boring!) your audience. Our techniques will help you narrate the message in a clear and comprehensive way. Making an impact Using our journalistic experience we will work with you to develop your presentation skills to make the biggest impact and demonstrate credibility and authority. Video Calls for Business The world has changed. Now is the time to ensure your business is changing too. Many in-person meetings, conferences, networking events and clients hosting are, for now, a thing of the past. These face-to-face interactions have been replaced by video calls, webinars and online events. So, how do you develop contacts, maintain relationships and manage your team in this new virtual world? How do you look and sound confident, be heard, and build trust and credibility through a computer screen? At CoComms, we are online communications experts and our years of experience in broadcasting mean we understand how to engage a virtual audience. Interactive and practical training We work with you through a variety of scenarios to analyse your performance on video calls. Feedback on your performance We offer supportive, positive feedback and share our tried and tested techniques so you can improve. Make Video Calls work for you Through our training you will become more confident, more productive and more dynamic on video calls. Contact us If you have a query regarding any of our services or would like to book a consultation for free initial advice and guidance please get in touch

All our skippers and instructors are either fully qualified RYA Yachtmaster or Cruising Instructors with many years of experience sailing in Scotland and with years of offshore experience, sailing across the seas and oceans. They all have various other RYA qualifications and are keen to share their knowledge with you. If you would like to talk about your sailing plans and aspirations, or are interested in customised training at sea or ashore, please contact us at admin@gowestsailing.com

Do you dream of starting a career in art, design or media? Are you interested in doing a creative Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree? Are you curious about studying art at University level but need a bit more experience, a confidence boost or want to immerse yourself in a few new creative techniques before you start your degree? Join us on our free two-week Making Change course. This course has been designed to prepare you to start university, alongside building a portfolio and gaining support for your application. You will get an art school experience, and during the course you will get the chance to meet the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying. You will learn how to work with different painting and printing techniques, test your skills as a fine artist, and get hands-on with materials, all while building a portfolio. This course has been designed to support you commencing your Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies with Arts University Plymouth in September 2025 or 2026. “Honestly, I can't believe the course was only three weeks long. The connections we all made were genuine, positive and have created a new opportunity for me that I have been trying to achieve for the past 20 years without success!” MAKING CHANGE STUDENT, MARCH 2022 What will I learn? During the course you will make, discuss and experiment with materials and ideas, whilst preparing for entry onto one of our Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses. You will be supported in making an application, and you will improve your knowledge of the higher education sector. Are you a mature student? Did you know that 31% of students at Arts University Plymouth are mature students? We pride ourselves on being a creative environment for all ages. As well as support in completing your application, you'll be given advice and tips on how to prepare your portfolio, as well as comprehensive student finance advice. Previous graduates of our Making Change courses have gone on to study at degree level on subjects including Fashion, Textiles, Fine Art, Craft and Material Practices and Painting, Drawing & Printmaking, and across our range of postgraduate courses. What are the entry requirements for this course? You don’t need to have a portfolio prepared - you just have to bring your enthusiasm and meet the following criteria: At the start of the course I am between the ages of 18 - 70, I'm eligible to work in the UK (i.e. I have a National Insurance number), I am interested in studying at Arts University Plymouth in September 2025 or 2026. I want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate or postgraduate level, I am eligible for at least two years of student funding or I am looking at self-funding a Higher Education course,* I am able to attend all six sessions (see dates below). *More information on whether you are eligible for financial support can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies. If you are unsure if you are eligible, we can discuss this with you once you have applied. When does this course run? This course takes place on campus at Arts University Plymouth with sessions from 10am to 3:30pm, every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4th - 13th June 2025.

This qualification is suitable for those who are new to or would like work in catering, hospitality or tourism. The Maths & English element of the course will be tailored to your specific needs.

The Marketing Leaders Forum is a collective of senior marketers sharing best practice across different sectors.

Our classes operate seven days a week in Surrey and Sussex across several different venues. See ‘Our Venues’ page for more information. Below you will find our Class Schedule with information on where each of our classes run. Please send an enquiry to our friendly office team to check availability. Please note: Some of our classes do have a waiting list. Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley DAY TIME ACTIVITY LEVEL Monday 6:00pm to 7:00pm Boys Gymnastics School Starting Age Monday 7:00pm to 8:00pm Freestyle Gymnastics School Starting Age Monday 8:00pm to 9:00pm Adult Combined Class (Gymnastics and Trampoline) Ages 16+ Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Youth Gymnastics Ages 10-19 yrs Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Freestyle Gymnastics School Starting Age Wednesday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Freestyle Gymnastics Ages 10+ Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Boys Gymnastics School Starting Age Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm Elite Gymnastics By Invitation Only Thursday 8:00pm to 9:00pm Adult Gymnastics Adults Friday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Friday 6:00pm to 7:00pm Gymnastics Improvers Friday 7:00pm to 8:30pm Gymnastics Advanced Saturday 9:00am to 10:00am FunFit Ages 2+ Saturday 10:00am to 11:00am FunFit Ages 2+ Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Saturday 12:00pm to 1:00pm Gymnastics Improvers Saturday 1:00pm to 2:00pm Gymnastics Advanced Sunday 9:00am to 10:00am FunFit Ages 2+ Sunday 10:00am to 11:00am FunFit Ages 2+ Sunday 11:00am to 12:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Hazelwick School, Crawley Day Time Activity Level Friday 5:30pm to 6:30pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Friday 6:30pm to 7:30pm Gymnastics Improvers Friday 7:30pm to 9:00pm Gymnastics Advanced Saturday 9:00am to 10:00am FunFit Ages 2+ Saturday 10:00am to 11:00am FunFit Ages 2+ Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Saturday 12:00pm to 1:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Saturday 1:00pm to 2:00pm Gymnastics Improvers St Bedes School, Redhill Location Day Time Activity Level Gymnasium Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Gymnasium Monday 7:00 pm - 8:00pm Gymnastics Advanced Gymnasium Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Gymnasium Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Gymnastics Improvers Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead Day Time Activity Level Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am FunFit (Preschool) Ages 2+ Tuesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm FunFit (Preschool) Ages 2+ Tuesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Tuesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gymnastics Improvers Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Gymnastics Advanced Thursday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Gymnastics Improvers Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gymnastics Advanced Copthorne Parish Hub, Copthorne Day Time Activity Level Monday 4:30pm to 5:30pm Gymnastics Improvers Monday 5:30pm to 6:30pm Gymnastics Advanced Tuesday 3:30pm to 4:30pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Tuesday 4:30pm to 5:30pm Gymnastics Improvers Tuesday 5:30pm to 6:30pm Gymnastics Advanced Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm Gymnastics Improvers Friday 5:30pm to 6:30pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Friday 6:30pm to 8:00pm Gymnastics Advanced Saturday 9:00am to 9:45am Kinder Gym (Preschool Gymnastics) Ages 2+ Saturday 9:45am to 10:30am Kinder Gym (Preschool Gymnastics) Ages 2+ Saturday 10:30am - 11:15pm Kinder Gym (Preschool Gymnastics) Ages 2+ Saturday 11:15pm - 12:15pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Saturday 12:15pm - 1:15pm Gymnastics Improvers Oxted School, Oxted Day Time Activity Level Friday 5:30pm to 6:30pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Friday 6:30pm to 7:30pm Gymnastics Improvers Friday 7:30pm to 8:30pm Gymnastics Advanced St Margaret's School, Crawley Day Time Activity Level Tuesday 3:30pm to 4:30pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Tuesday 4:30pm to 5:30pm Gymnastics Improvers Thursdays 3:30pm to 4:30pm Gymnastics Beginners. School Starting Age Thursdays 4:30pm to 5:30pm Gymnastics Improvers Club Closure Dates Our classes operate all year round except for two weeks over Christmas and New Year. We are also closed on Easter Weekend and Bank Holidays

This comprehensive one-day programme has been designed to provide participants with an overview of basic supply chain principles and concepts and to identify potential opportunities for reducing costs, minimising risks and adding value across the supply chain. This could include reducing inventory, procurement, transport and storage costs. Fundamentally, the object of the programme is to empower participants to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders across the supply chain. This course will help participants: Appreciate the importance of the supply chain as a source of competitive advantage Understand the tools and techniques available to improve supply chain performance Analyse and mitigate risks across the supply chain Identify opportunities for improvements in their respective supply chains Demonstrate competence in the pro-active management of the supply chain