Latest Developments

Enrol for Washington and Sunderland courses now Bridge Washington April 2010

Enrol for Chester-le-Street Courses on 20th April April 10 Programme - Durham

Not sure what course you want to do???

Give us a call on 0191-4172445.

Some courses may be coming to an end for this term, but don't forget we are registered UK Online Centres.  There are short courses you can complete using the internet, accessing local and government services and accessing MyGuide, which offers a free, easy-to-use email service and search tool. Guidance modules enable you to not only learn about the 'online basics', but also how to benefit from the internet – to search for jobs or shop and bank online, or help with your children’s education.

For further information telephone 0191 4172445

Fundraising Evening

Join us with your partners and friends in an evening of fun to Celebrate 25 Years of Learning with Bridge on Friday 25th June 7.30pm at Columbia.

Tickets £4 includes buffet, disco, quizzes and games.

NIACE NATIONAL AWARDS -

Bridge have hit the headlines once again. Its dedication and commitment to learning is being recognised with a National Opening Doors Award as part of Adult Learners’ Week 15 - 21 May 2010. Sheila Davidson MBE will be accompanied by staff and a learner to London to receive the award on 21st May.

Well done everyone!

Skills Challenge

Although it’s currently a time of ‘gloom & doom’ with the recession, Kirsten Lapping who runs Kirsten Lapping Designs, has come up with a fabulous  idea to enhance the  feel good factor.

Kirsten has launched the Skills Challenge where people can try a new skill, share a skill or swap a skill with others.

Kirsten say "this is really about trying something new, learning a  skill that may come in useful in your daily life, or doing something that you may have longed to have a bash at".

   Kirsten is determined to get the initiative off the ground and intends to try out a new skill each month. In February she linked up with the  Gateshead Thunder Rugby team where she enjoyed being  shown how to play rugby. In return Kirsten taught 4 professional rugby players how to craft and make a specially designed ‘exploding box’ with a rugby theme.

For her March challenge, Kirsten engaged with the Bridge Project, where she commenced her learning journey many years ago and taught a team of managers the art of card making. Kirsten always wanted to learn Sign Language so in return Liz from Bridge has trained her in the basic signs and alphabet of British Sign Language.

You can choose to take the “Skills Challenge”

For more information on the Skills Challenge  visit www.kirstenlappingdesigns.com