Community

The Durham Federation – At the Heart of Our Communities

Evenings and weekends are full of exciting opportunities at The Durham Federation and Ushaw Moor Community Association.  Whether you want to improve your ICT skills or perhaps get fit in time for the up and coming festive season, there is sure to be something to interest you.

Learn a New Skill and Access the Internet for Free!

Learn to PlumbAs a main centre for Adult Learning, Deerness Valley UK Online Centre based at Durham Community Business College offers a wide range of courses.  We cater for all ages and abilities offering a comprehensive programme of non-accredited and accredited courses during the afternoon and in the evening.  Drop-in sessions give you the opportunity to access the internet for free, to improve your ICT skills whatever your current level of expertise and to access free information, advice and guidance which will help you to apply for jobs or give you the essential skills you need for job interviews. 

The Autumn term programme of courses has something for everybody:

Courses are competitively priced at £2.30 per hour and people in receipt of certain benefits pay a one off fee of £8.00 for most courses.  Sometimes we even offer courses for free.

Our new partnership with LearnDirect will extend our offer even further so look out for new opportunities which will be advertised on our website at www.thedurhamfederation.co.uk later this term.

‘Get Online Week’ from Monday Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November is a great opportunity for you to come along and find out more about what we have to offer.  There will be taster sessions for you to take part in plus a coffee morning and tombola to raise money for a local charity.  Why not join us and be inspired to develop your skills.

Opening hours of Deerness Valley UK Online Centre are:

Term time                 -           Monday to Thursday           1.00 pm to 9.00 pm
                                             Friday                                1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

School Holidays                 Monday to Friday                 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

If you want to find out more about any of these great opportunities and for more information about prices please contact Pauline Hope on 0191 3739073. or email at pauline.hope@thedurhamfederation.co.uk.

Let’s Get Active with Federation Fitness!

The sports facilities at Durham Community Business College and Fyndoune Community College, give users of all ages the chance to take part in a wide range of activities.  Our Astroturf and sports hall facilities at both sites are available to hire on evenings and weekends, and our recently established, well-equipped gyms offer membership packages at very competitive prices.  If you’d like to dance yourself fit then Zumba’s the class for you!  Or perhaps you’d like to take part in our very popular Body Combat classes.

Top flight Gym equipment

For the youngsters we also run a host of sporting activities in the evenings and at holiday times at the two schools.  The range on offer is so large there is sure to be something that will get your little ones active and having fun, for example they could try:

All the coaches are fully qualified and experienced and will make sure that your children are well looked after and have a great time.

Our holiday programmes are extremely popular and run everyday in the school holidays from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.

For more information or to make a booking contact: