What is Open Doors? It is as it says in the title, it's an opening to learning. These are 3 day residentials held at Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley or Alston Hall, Longridge. The cost of these residentials is only £50.00 which includes accommodation, all meals, and access to learning, all materials used and in most cases transport.
The courses are based on many varied subjects from language, culture, history, music and more. All courses are designed with Blind and Visually Impaired in mind.
If you would like to learn in a friendly atmosphere, make friends and have an enjoyable break please contact Linda McDonald on 01257 516302 for Lancashire College, Chorley or Lyn Garside on 01772 744148 for Alston Hall, Longridge.
Courses for 2012 are still in the planning stage so keep an eye on the Activities News page for future details.
Bobbies Job from Last Year
This residential at Lancashire College was a great success. There was the opportunity to learn about the history of the Police force and Robert Peel hence the title "Bobbies Job". A visit the Police Museum in Manchester abled people to dress up in Police uniforms. Later back at College there was a session to learn about drugs and all the varied ways people invent to inhale or smoke their chosen substance.
A Police Officer visited with a Police Car and there was an opportunity to look and touch all the gadgets including deafening everyone with the sirens. There was also a talk about investigations that are carried out after an accident and how much time is taken up with reports and the evidence required.
