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If you feel you could help out at a work club or would like to set one up, see the Work Club guide for more information.
A Work Club can make a big difference to your local community by helping local people who are out of work to gain employment.
Work Clubs provide informal, helpful and community-based support to help people get back to work. Any group or organisation can set up a Work Club, the online Work Club guide gives the information you need to do so, and you can contact contact Mike Dann or Steve Matthews if you have any further questions.
What happens at a Work Club?
Meet other people and share experiences and useful tips and information
Find out about further learning and training
Be able to attend a variety of workshops helping you towards work
CV writing
Job Searching and filling in applications
Preparing for Interviews
Advice, guidance and support about finding work
If you are not working and want to join a Work Club, find the location best for you below:
All of Cornwall – for graduates
Contact Debbie Horner from Unlocking Cornish Potential for further details. Telephone: 01209 616340 or 07771371502 Email: Debbie.horner@cornwall.ac.uk
Various Locations in Cornwall
CN4C run work clubs in different parts of Cornwall. To find out if they run one in your area ring 01209 310610.
Bodmin: Wednesdays 1.30 - 4.30pm
(Free Car Park). Book on 01208 470200 or drop in at venue:- A4e Bodmin, Units 32-36 Beatrice Road, Walker Lines Ind Est, Bodmin PL31 1RB. Main contact: Phil, Sarah, Sammy or Andy. Email: pfinnemore@a4e.co.uk
Bodmin: Thursdays Every Two Weeks 10.00am – 1.00pm
16 Callywith Gate Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2RQ. Contact Leanne Tasker on 01208 265934 or email Leanne.tasker@rezolve.org.uk
Callington: Tuesdays 10.00am - 1.00pm
Book on 01566 310000 or drop in at venue:- The Library, Callington. Main contact: Warren Callan
Email: wcallan@a4e.co.uk
Camelford: Mon - Fri 10.00am - 2.00pm
Telephone: 01208 851549 or 07786 856734 or drop in at venue:- Camelford One Stop Shop. Main contact: Lou or Sue Mason
Falmouth and Penryn: Work Club for people with learning disabilities
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 9.30am -12.30pm at the Dracaena Centre, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth. Contact Lorna Torrance on 07879412357 or lorna.torrance@brandontrust.org.
Falmouth and Penryn: Wed to Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm
A three day employment focused course run by Cornwall Marine Network at Bickland Water Road, Falmouth. TR11 4SZ. Contact: Cornwall Marine Network on 01326 211382 or email networkoffice@cornwallmarine.net
Hayle and St Ives: Wed to Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 5:00pm. Cornwall Marine Network at Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway, Hayle, TR27 4NX. Cornwall Marine Network on 01326 211382 or email networkoffice@cornwallmarine.net
Helston: Mondays 1.00pm - 3.00pm at the Godolphin Club, Wendron Street, Helston. Contact Steve Harry on 01209 616095, 07968 516793 or email steve.harry@lizardpathways.co.uk
Helston - Work Club for 'mature' people: Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.00pm at Helston Community Fire Station, Redruth Road, Helston, TR13 8NR. Originally established for people aged 50+, this Work Club is now without age restriction, but is aimed at somewhat older or more mature individuals. Contact Steve Harry on 01209 616095, 07968 516793 or email steve.harry@lizardpathways.co.uk
Launceston: Mondays 9.30am – 12.30pm
(Free Car Park). Book on 01566 310000 or drop in at venue:- A4e The Great Barn, Scarne Court, Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 9LR. Main contact: Warren Callan/Hilary Whale
Email: wcallan@a4e.co.uk
Liskeard: Wednesdays 1.30 - 4.00pm
(Free Car Park) Book on 01579 241000 or drop in at venue:- A4e Liskeard, Unit 4a Heathlands Industrial Estate, Heathlands Road, Liskeard PL14 4DH. Main contact: Linda Afford/Julie Thompson/Helen Milne:
Email: lafford@a4e.co.uk /jthompson@a4e.co.uk /hmilne@a4e.co.uk
Newquay: Thursdays 9.00 - 11.00am
Run by Truro and Penwith college at Newquay Open Learning Centre. Telephone: 01872 261151 ask for Rosie.
Par: Work Club for people with Learning Disabilities
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:30 – 4:30 at The Burrow Centre, Lamellyn Road, Par, Pl24 2DD. Contact Lorna Torrance on 07879412357 or lorna.torrance@brandontrust.org.
Penzance: Work Club for people with learning disabilities
The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 12.00-2.00pm, at the Pirate Zone Learning Centre, Penzance Rugby Club, Westholme, Alexandra Road, Penzance TR18 4LY. Contact Hailey Collins on 07876476121 or hailey.collins@brandontrust.org.
Penzance: Tuesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Provided by PCDT at Penwith Centre, Penzance TR18 4BU. Contact Jay Chapman on 01736 332772.
Penzance Sea Cadets Work Club: Mon and Thurs 6.45pm to 9.30pm.
For ages 12-18 also offers free and work experience placements for Sea Cadets. Penzance Sea Cadets, Jenning Street, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 2LU
Main contact: Dr Paddy Hicks, 01736 810627.
Redruth and Camborne: Work Club for people with learning disabilities: Every first and third Monday of the month, 9.30am - 12.00pm, at the Brandon Trust, Unit 16/17, West Cornwall Enterprise Centre, Redruth TR15 1SS. Contact Milo Perrin on 07879412017 or milo.perrin@brandontrust.org.
Redruth: Wednesday 9.30am – 12 noon
Run by CN4C at The Elms. Contact: Anicka Dyer on 07970 034664 or anicka@cn4c.org.uk
Redruth: For people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction
Run by Gwellheans every Wed between 10 and 12 in Redruth at The Douglas Hocken Day Centre. Contact Karl Russell on 01209 211825 for referral details.
Saltash: Young Peoples (16 – 24) Work Club
Wednesdays 10-12 at K3 Young People’s Centre, Cornwall College Campus, Church Road, Saltash. PL12 4AE . Drop in and report to reception at K3 or telephone Micky Northfield on 01752 842586.
St Agnes: Mon and Tues 9.30am to 3.30pm
Run by Glen Carne Supported Living at Barkla Shop, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0XN. Open to residents and non-residents.
Main contact: Matt Gavin. Telephone: 01872 554141
St Austell Work Club: Wednesdays 1.00pm - 4.00pm
(Free Car Park). Book on 01726 200200 or drop in at venue:- A4e St Austell, Holmbush Business Centre, Wheal Northey, Trenowah Road, St Austell PL25 3EF
Main contact: Julie Grose, Dave Whitby, Phil Finnemore
Telephone: 01726 200200
Email: pfinnemore@a4e.co.uk
Truro: Work Club for people with Learning Disabilities
Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm at The Young Person’s Centre, The Leats, Truro. Contact Helen Cahalane or Imogen Bilsland on 01872 250150 if you want more information.
New Work Clubs are being set up all the time, and you will find details of them through Cornwall Works.
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