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Stoke-on-Trent - classes, courses, groups?

Hello,

I'm looking for free (or very cheap) courses, classes, or general social groups (like book clubs etc) in Stoke (or Newcastle/ Hanley). Does anyone know of any?

I'm 22 and desperately trying to fill time whilst unemployed! I'm trying to get some volunteer work too, but I worry about letting them down if I do get a paid job.

(Also if you need a babysitter I'm reliable and available... :D. Just had a thought, does that class as promoting my own business? If so, let me know and I shall remove... it's hard to keep up!)

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  • Posts: 926 Forumite
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    I'd have a look in the Evening Sentinel, there maybe something put up in the local libraries. Have you tried Hanley Museum I don't know if they have volunteers, also some theatres have volunteers to usher etc. Age concern have volunteers and the hospital used to have a volunteer service. Local churches may also have information.
  • Posts: 470 Forumite
    edited 18 October 2009 at 2:53PM
    Heya,

    Volunteer wise, I'm sure anywhere you joined up with could adjust to changing hours, they'd just be glad of help :) Depending where abouts you are based, there's a charity shop in Crewe advertising for someone with 2-3hours to spare- it's just across from the bus station.

    What type of courses/classes are you after? If you like crafts there's a few I can think of locally which don't charge a lot.
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