Training Needs analysis - Climate Challenge Fund Survey Autumn/Winter 2017

Welcome to Lairg & District Learning Centre's Training Survey

Lairg & District Learning Centre is a charity offering training opportunities to communities in central Sutherland.

We would like to continue offering training in the following. Please select any that would interest you.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01549 402050 or admin@lairglearningcentre.org.uk

Thank you for taking the time to help us.

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* 1. Upcycling old furniture

Woodworking skills

Upholstery skills

Painting and restoring

Rejuvenate vintage furniture

Remove furniture scratches, chips and stains

Work with fabrics, textiles and colours (Shabby chic)

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* 2. Sewing

Accessorise old clothing to make new

Upcycle fabrics into household goods

Sewing Club

How to mend and adjust clothing

Upcycle fabrics with patchwork

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* 3. Knitting

How to knit

Knitting Club

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* 4. Arts & crafts

Upcycling - Rag-rugging, making jewellery

Use old technology to make new e.g Art

Upcycle clothing, such as dyeing and creating artwork

New from Old - Clever ideas for unused items and materials (e.g convert a suitcase into a table)

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* 5. Cookery

Make food from fresh ingredients

How to cook on a budget

Jams, preserves and chutneys

Understanding food dates

Beginners cookery

Making great meals from leftovers

Cookery demonstrations

Cookery competitions

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* 6. Gardening

How to grow your own fruit and veg

How to extend the growing season

How to compost

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* 7. IT

Beginner's - get online and see how to save money

Energy efficiency - Skype, email etc.

Internet recycling - buy, swap sell sites etc

Use software to get energy wise - Word and Excel

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* 8. Energy saving advice

Monitor your energy usage/ learn how to make savings

Have a cuppa and a blether whilst learning how to cut energy bills