Neston Community & Youth Centre Courses and Regular Events

Courses starting January 2012

Taster Days – Free Sessions How to enroll:
Sugarcraft Tues 10-Jan from 10:00 info@nestoncyc.co.uk
Cake decorating Thu 12-Jan from 19:00 0151 336 7805
Zumba Gold Taster – Mon 9-Jan 09:30-10:15
Embroidery / Textiles   Wed 11-Jan  09:30 and 13:00 NCYC,  Burton Road
Flower Arranging    Mon 9-Jan 09:30 Neston, CH64 9RE
Course Title Starts Time Weeks Cost
Computing – not quite a beginner Mon 16-Jan 10:00-12:00 5 £  34.00
Do you know the basics but want to learn a little more. Discover more about creating posters and basic letters, and the internet . . .
Computing for Beginners Tue 17-Jan 10:00-12:00 5 £  34.00
Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, turn the computer on and off, how to type a letter and a basic understanding of the internet
Social Media – what’s that all about? Tue 17-Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £  34.00
An introduction to Facebook and setting up an account, making it secure, finding friends and groups, sharing information, uploading photos.   What is Twitter and how is it different to facebook?
Advanced Internet Skills Wed 18-Jan 10:00-12:00 5 £  34.00
Learn methods for better searches,  how to use comparative websites and how to shop safely.
Computing  Workshop

Word, Powerpoint, Spreadsheets

Wed 18-Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £  34.00
Not for beginners – do you use one these applications but would like to develop your skills further?
Computing for Small Businesses Thu 19-Jan 19:00-21:00 4 £  27.20
Using Word – learn how to set out a letter, an agenda and an invoice. Discover the benefits of using excel for basic book keeping.
Computing – Beginners Workshop Sat 21-Jan 09:30-11:30 4 £27.40
Develop your computing skills in a relaxed environment – revisit Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet.
Digital Photography (for beginners) Fri 20-Jan 10:00-12:00 10 £  68.00
Learn how your digital camera works and how to compose a photo – course taught by a Photographer
Macro (Close-up Photography) Photography Mon-16 Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £34.00
How to take close up of items for insurance purposes and to sell on eBay. Cameras & lenses provided.
Discover Free Machine Embroidery Wed 11-Jan 09:30-12:00 10 £  85.00
Would you like to learn to use your machine as a drawing tool in addition to its normal functions?
Hand Embroidery Wed 11-Jan 13:00-15:00 10 £  68.00
Learn how to colour fabrics and threads and use them for producing individual hand-crafted items.
Wedding Flowers Mon 16-Jan 09:30-11:30 5 £  34.00
Discover how to create Mother of the Bride sprays, wedding button holes and more . . .
Glass Jewellery Making-

* £2.50 per session  charge for jewellery

Wed 18-Jan 13:00-15:00 10 Free *
Cake Decorating Thu 19- Jan 19:00-21:00 4 £  27.20
Discover the joys of feathering effects on icing and learn how to use frosting and fondant icing
Sugar Craft for Cake Decorating Tues 17-Jan 10:00-12:00 4 £  27.20
Learn how to decorate a cake for Easter – learn how to model flowers etc using different sugar pastes.
Love Food Hate Waste Thu 12-Jan 10:00-12:00 4 Free – crèche
Workshops /demonstrations – to reduce food waste and save money by making use of leftover and store cupboard ingredients.
French – Beginners Wed 18-Jan 19:00-21:00 10 £ 68.00
German – Beginners Fri 20-Jan 10:00-12:00 10 £ 68.00
Italian – Beginners Thu 19 Jan 13:00-15:00 10 £ 68.00
Spanish – Beginners Fri 20-Jan 13:00-15:00 10 £  68.00
For the complete beginner – learn to exchange greetings and ask basic questions. Ideal for holidays.
French – Improvers Tue 17-Jan 13:00-15:00 10 £ 68.00
Italian – Improvers Mon 16 Jan 13:00-15:00 10 £ 68.00
Spanish  – Improvers Mon 16-Jan 10:00-12:00 10 £  68.00
Improvers – do you have a basic understanding of the language – do you want to revisit and develop your language skills so you understand and can speak more  . . .
Holistic Therapy and Massage Mon 16-Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £ 34.00
Sign Language (an introduction) Tue 17-Jan 19:00-21:00 10 £  68.00
Pilates  -  Intermediate Fri 13-Jan 09:30-10:30 10 £  40.00
Pilates – Beginners Fri 13-Jan 10:40-11:40 5 £  20.00
Zumba Wed 18-Jan 12:30-13:30 5 £ 20.00
Zumba Gold – for the less energetic Mon 16-Jan 09:30-10:15 10 free
Acoustic Guitar – Buskers Workshop Sat 28-Jan

Or 25-Feb

Or 24-Mar

10:00-16:00

10:00-16:00

10:00-16:00

One Day £ 40.00

£ 40.00

£ 40.00

Coming soon    Health & Wellbeing Event  – 16th February 2012

For more information and how to enrol:

( 0151 336 7805 * info@nestoncyc.co.uk

Open Day Sat 14th Jan from 8am – 4pm

In person Mon to Fri  from 9am-12pm   (2nd – 6th Jan)

Mon to Thu  from  9am – 8pm  Fri from 9am-12pm   from the 9th Jan

Whilst NCYC makes every effort to ensure that the contents advertised are accurate, courses could be subject to change. NCYC cannot accept liability for the accuracy of all content at any given point in time.

Wednesday Evenings: French Conversation

Aimez-vous améliorer votre Français à Neston? Need to practice spoken French? So do I! We meet and chat in French, or watch films, play games, etc. We communicate only in French, with an emphasis on patience with all levels of fluency.

If you would like to join us, please email me (Claire Risley). It costs £1 – 3 each depending on numbers.

Tuesday Evenings: Non-Contact Boxing – Youth Zone

…for males and females,  6 – 7 p.m. for 8 to 12 yrs; 7 – 8 p.m. for 13+

The coaches are Derry Matthews (British ABU champion) and Matt Shannon from Streetcage Sports.

3, 10, 17, 24 May; 7, 14 June. If it continues to be popular we are hoping to extend it through July.
Anyone who is interested should just turn up on the night and book in. It is free

Contact Carol Stott 0151 336 1312

Dads’ Den

Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Dates in 2011: 3 (Santa Special), 10 and 17 Dec ember.

Dates in 2012: 7 & 21 January, 4 & 18 February, 3, 17 & 31 March, 14 & 28 April, 12 & 26 May, 9 & 23 June, 7 & 21 July, 4 & 18 August, 1, 15 & 29 September, 13 & 27 October, 10 & 24 November.

Dads’ Den is a drop-in centre for Dads and male carers who have responsibility for boys or girls 0 – 13 years. The sessions are free of charge. No Mums allowed, sorry!

Dads’ Den is all about Dads and male carers having fun with their children. It’s very informal and a range of activities will be available each week. It’s a drop-in centre so you can pop in when you like for as long as you like. Toast and refreshments will be available throughout the session. This is the perfect way to start your weekend with some quality time with your child/ren. Dads’ Den is managed by Brad Donelen

Activities include:

  • Football skills/coaching
  • Table football
  • Table tennis
  • Pool Art & Craft
  • Jenga
  • Tunnels & Tents
  • Story Time
  • Connect four

Further details here.

Little Actors Theatre Company see page on this website here or contact at 0151 336 4302 or email