Ref: PRSH40
Date: January 22,2015

‘Have a go' event to launch Community Learning Programme

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A fab fun day is in store for anyone who wants to learn a new skill or improve their chances of landing a new job, thanks to a Stafford-based housing association that's celebrating the eighth birthday of its Community Learning Programme.

Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) will be marking the launch of its latest series of training and recreational workshops by offering free taster sessions at The Hub in Eastgate Street.

The free event on Friday, January 30, is open to anyone and will include informal workshops on complementary therapy, creative family learning and cupcake decorating.

Visitors can also learn how to grow their own organic veg or fix and maintain a pushbike as well as finding out about courses aimed at improving their employability.

The Community Learning Programme is coordinated by SARH and delivered by partners from across the community. Chris Plant, the community landlord's Head of Housing Management said it has proved a huge success over the past eight years

"Many people who've taken part have discovered talents they never knew they had," he explained. "Others have used the skills they've learnt to help them get back into work whilst making new friends and building their confidence.

"The programme really does have something for everyone and the launch event promises the chance for everyone to try something new as well as joining SARH and our partners in celebrating its success."

The launch event takes place between 11.00am - 2.00pm at

The Hub, which is opposite the Gatehouse Theatre and further details - including copies of the Programme - are available by contacting the SARH Community Involvement Team on freephone 0800 111 4554 or emailcp@sarh.co.uk

The Community Learning Programme can also be downloaded at http://www.sarh.co.uk/customer-involvement/customer-learning-programme

Caption:

Laura MacPhee, SARH Community Involvement Officer and young customer Keira Maud at a community event organised by SARH at the Meadow Road allotment. This year's Community Learning Programme contains a number of events aimed at helping people develop ‘green fingers', including How Does Your Garden Grow and an Organic Growing Vegetable Day.

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Editor's Notes

About Stafford and Rural Homes:

Stafford and Rural Homes is a Times Top 100 'Not for Profit' organisation and registered charity formed in 2006. We own and manage over 6,000 homes across Stafford and the surrounding area as well as delivering a number of local Independent Living schemes. Operating as a business, profits are used to fund our social housing and community schemes.  We also work in partnership with local authorities, health trusts, statutory bodies and a range of voluntary organisations to create safe, sustainable communities.  

Media contact:

Martin Farrow

CHANGEWORKS Communications
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e: mfarrow@changeworkscom.co.uk

Stafford and Rural Homes contact:

Mara Hargreaves
Marketing Manager

t:01785 216793 (Direct) 

m:07800 619 863 (Mobile)  

e: mara.hargreaves@sarh.co.uk