Bridge 

NEW courses for after half term!! FREE - Computer Course for Complete Novices, covering the most basic computer things!! - Mon & Tues 930-1230.

Also Internet Express - fasttrack way to learn all about the internet & search engines Mon 930-1230 free depending on benefit status.

More Short Course after Half Term - Virtual Car Care, Writing for Pleasure, Understanding Stress & Volunteering for Health.

All start week beginning Mon 11th June @ Columbia - call 0191 4172445 to book your place NOW!!

 

Want to know about student's experiences at Bridge?

Check out these links and see how they have progressed at Bridge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR0wT6bJPXI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_N1BKsE6ec

 

Half Term Fun

What a fabulous time everyone had taking part in our Family Learning February Half Term events.

Wanted - young women aged 16 - 19 yrs

Looking for something exciting to do? Join us for a short, informal 10 week ESPP (Engagement, Support & Prevention Project) course, designed with you in mind. It's on two days per week from 24th March till 13th July at our Sulgrave Centre, Manor Rd.

You can get £10 per week for attending and FREE childcare is available.  You will look at CV building, job searching and exploring training opportunities, with visits to colleges and training providers to help you decide where to go from here.  There will be lots of fun tasters for you to try too.

If you are interested give Julie a ring on 0191-4972781 for more details.

North East Open College Network Awards

Congratulations to Michelle Randall who received a highly commended award in the Learning Champion Awards category at the North East open College Network Awards Ceremony.  Well done Michelle.

Bridge Allotment wins award!

Our community allotment supported by Groundworks North East has recently won the 'Best Community Garden' catagory in the Daily Mirror Britain In Bloom Awards.  Well done to all of our green-fingered volunteers.

Washington 5K Fun Run

A big THANK YOU to everyone who took part in the Washington 5K Fun Run raising funds for Bridge on Sunday 21st August in Princess Anne Park.   Nearly £600 has been raised and a great day was had by all.

                   

Outstanding Learner of the Year

Chevonne Lawson

North East Regional Award winner

Nominator: Katherine Bone, The Bridge Project, Washington

Individual Regional Awards

The journey Chevonne, 20, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, has made, from a teenager in care with behavioural issues to a young mum who is now studying an Access to University course, is remarkable. Despite having to overcome numerous issues in recent years - including homelessness and bereavement - Chevonne has completed a NOCN level 1 and 2 diploma in Progression, and Literacy levels 1 and 2 since joining The Bridge Project in September 2009. This has led to a confirmed place to study Criminology and Law at university on completion of the Access course.

Becoming a teenage mother inspired Chevonne to leave her troubled past behind. She is now keen for her children to experience a different childhood to her own and take their lead from her. 'I feel that through education I have transformed my life and although it has been challenging, I have the ability and skills to progress and be an effective practitioner in my chosen field,' said Chevonne, who is keen to study further so she can make positive use of her childhood experiences and help others within the care system.'

Our Bridget

Congratulations to Bridge learner Lilian Spence who recently won our Bridge Mascot Competition.

Lilian designed 'Bridget' - The Wise Owl on the branches of knowledge in the Centre of Learning.  We hope to be using Lilian's design on future publicity, but are still waiting for someone to come up with a Bridget the Owl costume to wear for event days, so if you are handy with a sewing machine and like a challenge, please get in touch.