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Courses & Events January - February 2005 Idea Store Chrisp Street Ideas Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road London E14 6BT www.ideastore.com Telephone 020 7364 4332. Idea Library Learning Informatoin.

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Whether it's a New Year resolution, a qualification to improve your job prospects or just a treat for yourself and your family, have a look at the wide range of exciting new courses, events, books, films and music available at Idea Stores from January. Choose from Complementary Therapies, Business, Flower Arranging, Languages, Webpage Design, Art Workshops, Singing Courses and much more. We are celebrating Chinese New Year on 13yh February with lots of activities and special promotions, and the following day it's Valentines Day - so if you are looking for romantic inspiration we are here to help (in all cofidence of course).

If you've not tried it yet, why not take advantage of our On-Line Catalogue - sinply log on to www.ideastore.co.uk and from there to libraries then library Catalogue - You can then browse the entire Tower Hamlets Stock and even renew books on-line - 24 hours a day seven days a week - just ask a member of staff next time you visit a Store.

Book Group (Women only)
Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly meeting on the last Sunday of each month. Come and join us for a bit of light reading and intellectual chatter over tea and biscuits. The session on 30 January 2005 will cover The First Crusade by Thomas Asbridge. The session on 27 February 2005 will cover Living History by Hilary Clinton. .

Cool Read Book Club
Discuss your favourite cool reads and find out what fun reading can be. Join the Cool Read Book Club today - for teenagers and children aged 8-14. Play reading games, write reviews, take part in competitions and win prizes! Every Saturday from 2:OOpm to 3:OOpm.

Family Funday
Children, parents, grandparents and carers can all share the joy of learning together at our Family Learning Funday on Saturday 12 February 2005 - look out for details of free activities in early February.

Golden Time
Our weekly coffee morning for senior users - enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with friends and chat to staff about new books, CDs, DVDs and lots more. Tuesday morning between 10:00am and l2:OOpm

Golden Time
Come along to our weekly coffee morning for senior users and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and chat to staff about new books, CDs, DVDs and lots more. Every Tuesday morning from l0am to 12 noon.

Homework Club
The Homework club is a drop-in session for 8-16 year olds who can be helped by professional teachers. Wednesday 4.30pm-6.30pm during term time.

job Club
Are you looking for a job or need some help selling yourself effectively to an employer? The Idea Store Job Club provides you with FREE one-to-one help and guidance. Experienced staff are on hand, in relaxed surroundings, to assist you with all aspects of job search, including completing application forms, producing a dynamic CV and helping with interview preparation. Monday 9:30am-3:30pm.

Parents Online
Do you have children 5-16 years of age? Do you want to help your child with their homework and learning? If so, why not come to the Parents' Online sessions, where we will show you that the internet has great educational benefits for your whole family and surfing together brings that learning experience to life. Every Tuesday between 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Premiership Club
Are you a young budding sports analyst? Or just mad about footie? If so, then why not join our Premiership Club, meeting weekly to discuss the Premiership football results, read reviews, analyse scores, value players and predict results. We are looking for young members to join the 2004-2005 premiership season. Every Monday S:OOpm-6:OOpm.

Under 5s Group & Toy Library
Join parents and carers and help your child choose the latest books, CDs and DVDs with our friendly and caring staff. Thursday morning from 10:30am-11:30pm

Special Events
Look out in the Store for promotions and activities for:

  • Arthritis Education week (1 -7 January)
  • Chinese New Year (1 3 February)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February)
  • Children's Activities (14-19 February)

We are always interested to hear from users; so if you have an idea for a course or an activity please pop in, pop in, drop us a note or call us on 020 7364 4332. Information on this leaflet is correct at the time of printing - please call the Idea Store for any updates.
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Courses at Idea Store Chrisp Street

 Detailed Course Outlines for each course listed below are available at the Store. You will usually need to enrol in advance, though you may beable to join later on if there are vacancies - please ring us on 020 7364 4332 for details. The standard course fee is 90p per hour. The concessionary fee for those in receipt of benefits is £5 per course for most courses (some are free).
Idea Stores: Created and Managed by Tower Hamlets Council.
MONDAY
Sewing Workshop l:OOpm - 3:OOpm Ongoing - 13/06/05 30wks
Sewing - Needlecrafts 7.OOpm - 9.OOpm Ongoing - 13/06/05 30wks
Spanish at Lunch Time (Beginner 2) Mon & Fri l2.OOpm - l.OOpm 07/01/2005 - 21/03/OS l0wks
French Term 2 (Beginner 2) Mon & Fri 12.OOpm - 1.OOpm 10/01 /05 - 21 /03/05 1Owks
Computing for the Terrified Part 1 (Beginner) 1O:OOam - 12:30pm 10/01 /05 - 07/02/OS 5wks
Spoken Sylheti Term 2 (Beginner 2) 7.OOpm - 9.OOpm 10/01/05 - 21 /03/OS l0wks
Bengali as a Foreign Language Term 2 (Beginner 2) 5.30pm - 7.30pm 10/01 /OS - 21 /03/O5 10 wks
Spoken Sylheti Term 2 (Beginners) 7.OOpm - 9.OOpm 04/01 /05 - 15/03/O5 l0wks
Computing for the Terrified Part 2 (Beginners) 1O:OOam - 12:30pm 21 /02/O5 - 21 /03/05 5wks
TUESDAY
Bengali for Families (Beginners) 4.30pm - 6.30pm 04/01/O5 - 14/06/05 20 wks
Sewing - Hand/Machine Embroidery (C&G 7722) 12:OOam - 2:OOpm 04/01 /2005 - 14/06/05 20 wks
Yoga and Relaxation lO:OOam - l2:OOpm 04/01/05 - 15/03/05 l0wks
Reiki Healing 2 6.30pm - 9.OOpm 04/01/05 - 08/02/O5 6wks
Spoken Sylheti Term 2 (Beginner 2) 7.OOpm - 9.OOpm 04/01/05 - 15/03/O5 l0wks
Crystal Healing: An Introduction 6.30pm - 9.OOpm 22/02/05 - 15/03/05 4wks
WEDNESDAY
British Sign Language Level 1 (Beginners) 7.OOpm - 9.OOpm 06/10/04 - 15/06/05 30wks
Exercise for People Over 60yrs 12:OOpm - 1:30pm 05/01 /OS - 16/03/05 11 wks
French Term 2 (Beginner 2) 5.30pm - 7.30pm 05/01 /05 - 1 6/03/05 l0wks
Drawing on Identity - Drawing on Design 09:30am - 11:30am 05/01 /05 - 09/02/05 6wks
Health St Safety At Work CIEH Certificate (Level 1) lO:OOam - 5:30pm 19/01/05 - 19/01/05 1day
THURSDAY
Spanish Term 2 (Beginners 2) 5.30pm - 7.30pm 06/01/05 - 1 7/03/05 l0wks
Massage for Parents and Baby Workshop 1O:OOam - 12:OOpm 06/01 /05 - 06/01/O5 1 day
Spanish Beginners 2 7.OOpm - 9.OOpm 06/01/O5 - 17/03/05 l0wks
How to Become a Complementary Therapist 09:30am - 1 2:30pm 13/01/O5 - 27/01/05 3wks
Theory for the Driving Test (Beginners) 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27/01/O5 - 1 7/03/05 7wks
Massage: Taster Course 09:30am - 1 2:30pm 03/02/05 - 10/02/05 2wks
Indian Head Massage: Taster Course 09:30am - 12:30pm 24/02/05 - 15/03/05 2wks
FRIDAY
Spanish Year 2 (Lower-Intermediate) Mon & Fri 1 .OOpm - 2.OOpm Ongoing - 1 3/06/05 30wks
Spanish at Lunch Time (Beginner 2) Mon & Fri l2.OOpm - l.OOpm 07/01/05 - 21/03/05 l0wks
French Term 2 (Beginner 2) Mon & Fri l2.OOpm - 1.OOpm 10/01/05 - 21 /03/O5 l0wks
RIPH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene 09:30am - 5:30pm 11 /02/05 - 11/02/05 1 day
(All Levels)
Weight Loss Programme lO:OOam - 12:30pm 25/02/05 - 18/03/O5 4wks
Health and Safety at Work CIEH (Level 1) lO.OOam - 5.30pm 28/01/05 - 28/O1/O5 1 day
SATURDAY
Bengali for Families (Beginners) 2:OOpm - 4:OOpm 08/01 /OS - 18/06/OS 20wks
Detox your Life Workshop lO:OOam - 1:OOpm 08/01 /05 - 08/01 /OS 1 day
Crystal Healing Workshop 10:00am - 12;30pm 1 5/01 /05 - 1 5/Ol /OS 1 day
How to use the Internet (Beginners) 10:00am - l2:OOpm 15/01 /OS - 1 2/02/05 5wks
Weight Loss Workshop lO:OOam - 1:OOpm 29/01 /05 - 29/01 /05 1 day
Aromatherapy Workshop 1O:OOam - 12:30pm 05/02/05 - 05/02/05 1 day
Sending Messages Using E-Mail lO:OOam - l2:OOpm 26/02/OS - 19/03/05 4wks
De-Stress Your Life Workshop 1O:OOam - 1:OOpm 26/02/OS - 26/02/05 1 day
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