adult education

Lord Mayor reminisces on his Grandfather’s link with Pitman Training as he opens new training centre in Exeter

Authored by Jacob Turner
Posted: Thu, 07/08/2021 - 11:10am

This weekend Pitman Training opened its doors to jobseekers across Devon and Cornwall. Launched by local businesswoman Susan De Mey, the new centre aims to help people improve their career prospects, gain promotions or get back to work.

Pitman Training is the leading British training provider and has delivered vocational training since 1837. However, the newest centre in Exeter is looking to help people create their own history. Located on Commercial Road in the heart of Exeter, a number of excited locals attended the centre’s launch event. Amongst them was former Lord Mayor,...

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Wise Up About Solar Power with ECOE Wednesday September 16

Event Date: 
16/09/2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Zoom

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Energy generation, distribution and use is changing radically. Today, renewable energy is cheaper than ever, whereas fossil-fuels are dangerous for climate change. Meanwhile, new technologies could radically re-shape our homes, workplaces and communities. Therefore, ECOE wants to improve people’s energy literacy. We want everybody to know about the changes that are coming so that no-one is left behind. So we are now running webinars to provide trustworthy information about the technologies and changes to come.

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French Conversation Classes

Event Date: 
26/09/2019 - 6:15pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Community College

FRENCH CLASSES FOR ADULTS AUTUMN TERM 2019

FRENCH CONTINUERS

• A course for those who wish to improve their conversation skills and already have some French.

• Ten 1 hour sessions, concentrating on conversation, with some grammar input.

•Thursdays at 6.15 p.m. in Room 816 at Exmouth Community College.

•September 26th to December 5th inclusive (EXCEPT: October 24th - half-term )

•£65 payable at the first session

•Contact gyates@uwclub.net

If you are interested in a course for beginners, please contact: gyates@uwclub.net...

Taste sensations with Exeter Cookery School

Jim and Lucy Fisher, founders of Exeter Cookery School - due to launch later this year on Exeter’s historic quayside - were cooking up a storm at the pre-launch of their exciting new venture. Held at the swish showroom of Sapphire Spaces in Topsham, Jim and Lucy entertained the crowd of food lovers with a tantalising taste of what’s in store from this dynamic duo.

Jim entertained with a cookery demonstration, with help from members of the audience, and everyone enjoyed some tempting treats such as minted pea soup and duck confit with panko breadcrumbs, washed down with some pink...