COURSES/WORKSHOPS
Your free guide to adult education in the Picton area. If you wish to list your class please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz.
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Junior Tennis Coaching
Friday afternoons from 19th October to 14th December 2018 and 1st February to 8th March 2019 Endeavour Park Tennis Courts, Picton 5-7 year olds 3.30 - 4.15 pm 8-9 year olds 4.15 - 5.00 pm 10-14 year olds 5.00 - 5.45 pm Limited spaces available. $30 per child. Call now to book a place on 03 573 5400 or email enquiries@endeavourparkpicton.co.nz |
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How to Enjoy Your New Pet
Tuesday 23rd October, 7.00pm - 9.00pm Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton Course will cover: Things to consider before buying a pet, general maintenance and care. The law. Keeping them happy and controlled. Tutor: Dr. Christine Mackenzie Picton Vet Cost: $45.00 To book your place or for more information contact REAP Marlborough on 03 578 7848 or email admin@reapmarlborough.co.nz. |
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First Aid Course
Friday 26th October, 8.30am Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton NZQA rated. Renew or Full first aid at work courses. Fun and fast. Also available are courses at your workplace for your staff at a time convenient to you, we can do weekends, evenings, part of the day, whatever works best for you, if you are part of a national group you can join in on a corporate scheme or government procurement. We can also examine your health and safety procedures by setting up a lifelike scenario and test your response readiness to deal with incidents, results can be very surprising and revealing. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Rural subsidies available. For more information or to book contact Nine Scott on 0800 934837 or email nine@tripleonecare.co.nz. |
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Connecting with Words and Beyond
Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th November, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton A workshop based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and mindfulness. Learn to express yourself openly and honestly, even in moments of conflict. Enjoy having more conversations that lead to connection. Explore communication that may change the way you talk to yourself and others in your daily life. In this weekend introductory workshop we will focus on the skills and tools that enhance connection, using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) supported by mindfulness. Facilitators: Anna Banas (NVC) and Kim Pears (Mindfulness) Fee: $250 per person To book contact Kim Pears: kim.pears3@gmail.com |
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Boating Education - Maritime VHF Radio Operator
Wednesday 21st November, 8.30am - 2.30/4.30pm Ogilvie-Lee Emergency Operations Centre, Picton Marina, Picton The minimum requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio. Learn the correct operation of a Maritime VHF Radio including distress and urgency procedures. Additional MRROC (Maritime Restricted Radio Operator Certificate) module is available for those considering becoming a commercial skipper or venturing overseas. Course Fee: VHF $120, MRROC $160pp inc GST Tutor: Katie McNabb Booking: www.boatingeducation.org.nz or 0800 40 80 90 |
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Boating Education - Boatmaster
Monday 26th to Friday 30th November, 8.30am - 4.30pm Ogilvie-Lee Emergency Operations Centre, Picton Marina, Picton Suitable for the more experienced boater. Provides a thorough understanding of the Rules of the Road and Navigation techniques. A core course of the commercial CIDMO Programme. Course Fee: $495 pp inc GST Upgrade Pack Recommended (Rules of the Road at Sea, Flash cards, Chart Plotter) $60 Booking: www.boatingeducation.org.nz or 0800 40 80 90 |
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First Aid Course
Friday 30th November, 8.30am Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton NZQA rated. Renew or Full first aid at work courses. Fun and fast. Also available are courses at your workplace for your staff at a time convenient to you, we can do weekends, evenings, part of the day, whatever works best for you, if you are part of a national group you can join in on a corporate scheme or government procurement. We can also examine your health and safety procedures by setting up a lifelike scenario and test your response readiness to deal with incidents, results can be very surprising and revealing. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Rural subsidies available. For more information or to book contact Nine Scott on 0800 934837 or email nine@tripleonecare.co.nz. |
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First Aid Course
Friday 14th December, 8.30am Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton NZQA rated. Renew or Full first aid at work courses. Fun and fast. Also available are courses at your workplace for your staff at a time convenient to you, we can do weekends, evenings, part of the day, whatever works best for you, if you are part of a national group you can join in on a corporate scheme or government procurement. We can also examine your health and safety procedures by setting up a lifelike scenario and test your response readiness to deal with incidents, results can be very surprising and revealing. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Rural subsidies available. For more information or to book contact Nine Scott on 0800 934837 or email nine@tripleonecare.co.nz. |
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Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Learn to Sail 2018/19
Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th January Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton This course is aimed at children 8-15 years old to teach them confidence on the water sailing an Optimist dinghy. The Course is run over 3 days with approx. 12 hours of tuition both on and of the water. Coaching is given by our qualified Yachting instructor with help of other sailors. Water confidence and the ability to swim at least 50 meters is required. The course fee of $175 per person covers - 12 hours tuition over 3 days - Yachting NZ Learn to Sail Logbook and Level 1 certificate - Use of a Club Optimist and facilities for the duration of the course - Expert coaching by our Qualified yachting instructor. - Participants family are welcome Families with a 2nd /3rd child participating in a course and siblings of existing QCYC members will have a reduced fee of $150 per sailor. For only $75 our optional extra this season is great value for graduates of the LEARN TO SAIL course. It includes: 1. Group coaching every Saturday morning right up until closing day in May 2019 2. The opportunity to gain Level 2 yachting New Zealand certificate 3. The use of club optimists for coaching and racing 4. Privileges of full family membership. If you commit to the membership before the end of the course the additional fee will ONLY BE $60 Safety is paramount at QCYC, however all those taking part in the course do so at their own risk. Warm clothing and life jackets are required. Registration available on the website www.qcyc.org.nz For more Info: Please contact the Learn to sail coordinator by email: LTS.qcyc@gmail.com |
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Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Learn to Sail 2018/19
Sunday 24th to Tuesday 26th January Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton This course is aimed at children 8-15 years old to teach them confidence on the water sailing an Optimist dinghy. The Course is run over 3 days with approx. 12 hours of tuition both on and of the water. Coaching is given by our qualified Yachting instructor with help of other sailors. Water confidence and the ability to swim at least 50 meters is required. The course fee of $175 per person covers - 12 hours tuition over 3 days - Yachting NZ Learn to Sail Logbook and Level 1 certificate - Use of a Club Optimist and facilities for the duration of the course - Expert coaching by our Qualified yachting instructor. - Participants family are welcome Families with a 2nd /3rd child participating in a course and siblings of existing QCYC members will have a reduced fee of $150 per sailor. For only $75 our optional extra this season is great value for graduates of the LEARN TO SAIL course. It includes: 1. Group coaching every Saturday morning right up until closing day in May 2019 2. The opportunity to gain Level 2 yachting New Zealand certificate 3. The use of club optimists for coaching and racing 4. Privileges of full family membership. If you commit to the membership before the end of the course the additional fee will ONLY BE $60 Safety is paramount at QCYC, however all those taking part in the course do so at their own risk. Warm clothing and life jackets are required. Registration available on the website www.qcyc.org.nz For more Info: Please contact the Learn to sail coordinator by email: LTS.qcyc@gmail.com |