For older Travellers

Adult and Family Education

The Travellers Education Service works primarily with Traveller's Children from 0 - 19. However, we have developed strong partnerships with other agencies to help adults to gain further education and training.

Family Learning

Family Learning Group meets every Tuesday morning at Cottingley Childrens’ Centre to provide social and learning opportunities for Traveller women and pre-school children. During term-time we hold sessions on cooking, crafts, well-being and relaxation.

Smoothie making Family Learning Groupgroup

During the school holidays, and occasionally during term-time, we have trips out which include older children. This last year we have had funding which has enabled us to visit several local museums, the seaside and Appleby horse fair. The group offers a chance for Traveller women to get together and take “time out” from their usual routine.

Travellers Progress Group

Donna working and learning This group is for Traveller women who want to improve their reading, writing and computer skills. We meet every Monday afternoon at Cottingley Community Centre where the classes are tailored to individual needs from beginners to those ready to move on to college classes or employment.

Both groups are able to offer help with transport and child care. If you are interested in joining us, or want to talk about other activities and learning opportunities ring Anne Warrington at Learning in the Community Project
South Leeds Health for All

0113 3504586

07951 384477

e-mail Anne

Park Lane College

Park Lane has well established links with the Traveller and Gypsy communities in Leeds.

Working in partnership the Travellers Education Service, the college provides adults with educational opportunities, through the delivery of an outreach community learning programme. The 'Family Learning' provision combines activities; such as arts and crafts, storytelling and IT underpinned by Basic Skills - Literacy & Numeracy.

For further information on opportunities at Park Lane College, please contact:

The Community Projects Manager
Adult & Community Education
Park Lane College
Brudenell Centre

0113 2162290

More information

Organisations and Groups

Further places to find information relevant to Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.

If you need to find out even more information about Gypsies and Travellers follow some of these suggestions.

Books

Books It's by no means a complete list, but on this page in the Culture Section you'll find some books that we feel we can recommend for more in depth study or interest.

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