PECT are working with the Santander Foundation to deliver some special free Greeniversity courses. The courses are specifically tailored to teach ‘green skills’ to adults with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or mental health problems.

Find out what’s coming up

 

A weekly fitness zumba style class takes place on Wednesday mornings throughout August, from 12.30pm-1.30pm at 49 Lincoln Road. The venue is a drop-in centre for adults with learning disabilities and to attend the session you must be a member of the centre.

Every Tuesday morning in August from 11.00am-12.00pm is a gardening and outdoor crafts course at Peterborough’s community garden ‘The Green Backyard.’ It is limited to 10 places per session so get in touch to reserve your place.

Starting on the 23^rd August from 10.30am to 11.30am is a Sound Therapy course, held at the Eco Innovation Centre. There will be four sessions in total. The following courses are on the 6^th, 20^th and 27^th September. Book ahead to secure your place - only seven spaces!

For more information and to sign up for a course...

Visit the Greeniversity website
Call 01733 553716

Become a Greeniversity teacher - find out more here!

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On the 12th August is the free Environmental Sculpture event at Ferry Meadows Country Park from 1pm to 3pm.

During this event you will be joined by a Nene Park Trust Ranger and have the chance to use natural materials from Nene Park to create your own environmental sculpture. It’s a fun, outdoor, green event for children to enjoy this summer!

It’s a popular course with limited space. So click here to sign up now and reserve your place. Meeting point for the course is at the Visitor Centre.

There’s a variety of other Greeniversity courses coming up. Visit the website to find out what’s on and get involved! You could even volunteer and be a Greeniversity teacher.

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Up and coming courses!

Want to get involved with something new and fun in a friendly environment, then join in with Greeniversity on the 6^th and 7^th August.

On the 6^th August there is the John Clare short walk. This starts at the John Clare Cottage and is an easy walk for any ability or age. It starts at 10am and will finish at the cottage in time for lunch. Well-known local walker Frieda Gosling will be leading the walk around Clare’s Countryside. You will get to read some poetry, see wildlife and enjoy the landscape. It’s free so go along and get involved!

On the 7^th August is Laughter Yoga. Starting at 2pm and going on for around an hour, this is a great chance to enjoy yoga while having a laugh. This unqiue exercise programme is designed to work you chuckle muscles. It’s guaranteed to be a giggle and costs only £4, so get down to the Green Backyard and have a laugh.

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From the 27 July to the 9 August I’ll be carrying out work experience at PECT, for me this time isn’t only to benefit my journalism course and experience the marketing side of a company, but to also broaden my horizons on environmental issues.

During my placement I hope to experience what it is like to be part of a working environment and the day to day running of a charity. It will be interesting to see how I manage with office distractions such as chatting! At university when you need to write an essay you simply go by yourself to the library or your room, whereas at work I am sure it’s harder to escape the social distractions. Another thing I am hoping to experience is the relationship and involvement PECT has with the media. As an environmental organisation it’s vital PECT get coverage in the local paper, radio etc, to communicate with the public. In a nutshell from the working side, I’m hoping that I finish the 2 weeks with a huge amount of experience and knowledge gained, if I can learn or improve in at least 2 or 3 aspects of what I need in for my future career I will feel as though my time will have been hugely beneficial.

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We are looking for keen volunteers to teach, or assist with the teaching, of a ‘Green Skill’ to adults with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or mental health problems.

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Don’t miss the free 90-minute Marketing Ability Taster session being held on Tuesday 14th June at the Eco Innovation Centre from 8am-10am!

Subjects covered at the event:

• Understand why customers buy from you
• Is your product or service fit for purpose?
• The importance of being different
• Why a marketing action plan is important
• How to get found on the web
• How to ensure your advertising isn’t a waste of money

REGISTER your attendance

• Marketing Nuggets
• Marketing Stimulation
• Marketing Bootcamp

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The Green Degree

The Green Degree, a special night to celebrate the Greeniversity takes place on the 17th March. If you would like to attend please contact Karen on 01733 866441 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Train the Trainer Course

The next free Greeniversity Train the Trainer course is  taking place on the 22nd March, if you teach at or would like to teach at the Greeniversity and would like to take advantage of this free training please contact Karen on 01733 866441 or email karen.lawrence@ pect.org.uk

 

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Book now to ensure your place!
 

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Calling all registered & potential Greeniversity teachers.

This is a rallying call to all you brilliant teachers that have offered your invaluable skills to the Greeniversity. There has been a large volume of demand for our ‘Teach the Teacher’ courses. There are still a few places left so don't miss out on your chance to take part in this free one day workshop..

The courses have been designed to allow you to gain confidence to present and share your skills/knowledge in a concise logical way by qualified professional trainers. They are completely free of charge and include a full-day workshop with lunch and refreshments.

‘TEACH the TEACHERS’ courses will run on Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th December in the meeting room at PECT offices.

The Green House, 1st Floor, 4-6 Cowgate, Peterborough PE1 1NA

To ensure your place:

Please contact Karen Lawrence, tel:- 01733 866441 – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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