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Discover how a not-for-profit company in Cornwall's Rame Peninsula empowers its 5000 villagers with training, English classes, and EU projects. Engage in fun activities, sports, and learning partnerships for all ages. Let's make Europe work for our area together!
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KC English and RPT 15th November 2011
Where we are Cornwall
Rame Peninsula, Cornwall 5000 people in two villages. Rural area, but close to Plymouth city Our villages
Where We Work • Local villages • Cornwall • Europe • Active partners in most EU countries • We are making Europe work for our area!
Who We Are • A not-for-profit company (“Social enterprise”) • Started 2006, as a language school • 2 staff, 15 volunteers • Close connection to Point Europa – bigger NGO in the area
What we do • Training • English classes • Work experience • Support for community groups • European-level activity
EU Projects • For young people, via “Youth in Action” • Older people (50+) via “Senior Volunteering” • Learning Partnerships • Large scale, Lifelong Learning projects
Learning Partnerships 8 projects completed or currently operating: • Wide range of themes: migrants, childcare, gardening, nutrition, unemployment • Excellent way to engage with our community
Ideas for RPT project • Our interest: practical and fun activities • Sport and games (Suitable for all ages…..) • Costumes – not really in the UK. Art is no problem • We will work with local schools and older people