BERA Grant from the Council Approved

At a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of the Council on Monday evening 14 September, the Committee agreed a grant of £3000 to Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) for 2015/16.

I was pleased to take the opportunity to address the Committee and make a short statement in support of the continuing work of BERA and their contribution to promoting adult learning in Broughty Ferry. I also reminded the Committee that, while most welcome, much if not all of this of grant would return to the Council in rental payments for school premises.

The following extracts from the Committee Report clarify the grant and the valued service that the BERA volunteers contribute to our community:

"This contribution towards the running costs of the organisation (BERA) will enable them to continue to provide a wide ranging evening learning provision in local community areas, which is very well attended.

3.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 3.1 The grants can be met from the Department’s 2015/16 Revenue Grants Budget (Adult Learning Support Fund). 

4.1 Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association is a voluntary Adult Education Association. The volunteers work in partnership with Dundee City Council to provide evening education, recreation and leisure opportunities for the residents of Broughty Ferry and the wider environs. 2014/2015. .... The group are running three evening sessions across two venues, Grove and Forthill Schools, not only does this organisation provide learning opportunities it also promotes community access to Schools."

Enrolment Night for Evening Classes at Grove Academy Monday 31st August 2015 from 6.30 pm

Enrolment for BERA's new programme of classes (read or download a copy here) will take place at Grove Academy on Monday 31st August 2015 from 6:30pm.

If you are unable to attend on Enrolment Night you can make an application by post using the Enrolment form.

The new 10-week programme starts Monday 7 September 2015.

Half-term dates Monday 12 October to Friday 23 October 2015.


There will be no classes on Tuesday 17th November 2015.

Spanish classes will not take place on Tuesday 15th, Thursday 17th or Tuesday 22nd September. Tutors will make arrangements with students to make up these times.

Notes:

• Payment by cheque or cash preferred (exact money please at time of enrolment).
• Fees cannot be refunded unless a class is cancelled.
• Classes will only run if there is a minimum of 12 students.
• Classes will be held at Grove Academy unless otherwise stated.
• To enrol by post, to keep up with any changes, or for further information please contact us through the website, please do not contact the school.
• There is disabled access to all classes.
• Enrolment for new and existing students is also possible during the first two weeks of the new term.

Open Night about Evening Classes at Grove Academy 7.30 - 8.30 pm on Monday 24 August 2015

Don't miss the open night at Grove Academy from 7.30 - 8.30 pm on Monday 24 August 2015.

Prospective students can meet the class tutors. 

This should ensure everyone has a chance to find out more about what each of the evening classes involves.

Further information will be available on social media. 

An enrolment evening follows on Monday 31 August 2015 from 6.30 pm.

Read or download BERA's programme of Evening Classes for Autumn Term 2015

Evening Classes at Grove Academy in Broughty Ferry September to December 2015

Earlier today, Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association published an electronic copy of their programme of evening classes for the Autumn Term 2015 (September to December).

Read or download BERA's programme of Evening Classes for Autumn Term 2015

Paper copies of the programme will also be available in the Broughty Ferry Library and other public areas, as well as on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/beragrove) and on the website from mid-August.

For more information or to find out about enrolling by post, visit beradundee.org.uk or email info@beradundee.org.uk

BERA Launch Programme of Evening Classes in Broughty Ferry Autumn Term 2015

BERA, a registered charity and voluntary organisation in Broughty Ferry, has been delivering adult evening classes for around 30 years.

Their 2015-16 autumn session starts on September 7 2015 and runs for 10 weeks (with a break for the October school holidays).

Most classes will be at Grove Academy, with zumba, mature movers (an activity class aimed at older people) and ballroom dancing taking place at Forthill Primary.

Other classes will include old favourites like languages, bridge, yoga and meditation, needlecraft and there will be some new opportunities including jewellery, acting and bakery.

There is a strict minimum of 12 enrolments required per class. This is to avoid any rise in fees, which currently compare favourably with those of other providers.

There will be an open night at Grove Academy from 7.30-8.30pm on August 20, where prospective students can meet members of the BERA committee and the tutors, giving everyone a chance to find out what the classes involve.

Further information will be available on social media. An enrolment evening follows on August 31 from 6.30pm.

Read or download BERA's programme of Evening Classes

Paper copies of the programme will also be available in the Broughty Ferry Library and other public areas, as well as on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/beragrove) and on the website from mid-August.

For more information or to find out about enrolling by post, visit beradundee.org.uk or email info@beradundee.org.uk

Enrolment for BERA Evening Classes in Broughty Ferry Autumn Term 2015

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) is a not for profit charity providing evening classes for adults in Grove Academy. 

BERA have recently announced that Enrolment night will be at Grove Academy on Monday evening 31st August 2015 and classes for the Autumn Term will commence in week beginning Monday 7th September 2015. 

Postal enrolling will also be available.

I will post more details about their programme of classes when these are available.

Update Tuesday 18 August 2015
Link to more recent posting about the BERA programme of evening classes for the Autumn Term 2015

BERA Evening Class Enrolment Night - Monday 8 September 2014 at Grove Academy from 6:30pm

Enrolment night for BERA Evening Classes is Monday 8 September at Grove Academy from 6:30pm.

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) recently launched their Programme of evening classes in Broughty Ferry, which will run during the Autumn Term starting in week beginning Monday 15 September 2014.

The classes  are organised on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and take place in Grove Academy. 

Enrolment night is Monday 8 September at Grove Academy from 6:30pm.

Read or Download BERA's programme of classes on the link below or pick up a paper copy of the programme from Broughty Ferry Library.


Link to BERA Programme of Evening Classes for Autumn Term 2014

BERA Launch their Programme of Evening Classes for Autumn Term 2014

Earlier this week Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) launched their Programme of evening classes in Broughty Ferry, which will run during the Autumn Term - September to December 2014 starting in week beginning Monday 15 September 2014.

The classes  are organised on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and take place in Grove Academy. 

As well as many classes that have run in previous years, there are new subjects on the programme this year including:
Make the most of tablets, kindle, skype and websites on Monday and Thursday evenings.

Enrolment night in Monday 8 September at Grove Academy from 6:30pm.

Read Download BERA's programme of classes on the link below or pick up a paper copy of the programme from Broughty Ferry Library.

Link to BERA Programme of Evening Classes for Autumn Term 2014

Evening Class Enrolment Night Monday 26 August 2013 at Grove Academy Beginning at 6:30pm

If you want to sign up for an evening class in The Ferry this autumn, you need to get along to the enrolment night on Monday evening 26 August 2013 at Grove Academy starting at 6:30pm.

A printed list of the programme of classes organised by Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) can be obtained from a number of outlets in Broughty Ferry including the Library. In addition, the programme is available online to read or download.

All classes run from week beginning Monday 9 September.

Potential adult students can also book their place in a class by sending off a postal application.

Link to BERA website    Find them on Facebook

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association Awarded Grant by the Policy and Resources Committee

At the Policy and Resources Committee last night, the Committee approved a well deserved grant of £3000 to Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) towards the costs of running their lively programme of evening classes at Grove Academy. 

BERA is a charity registered in Scotland and for over thirty years it has organised evening classes in The Ferry. It is run by a committee of volunteers. No other area of Dundee has had such an enduring Adult Education Association; I think we are lucky to have such a dedicated local organisation with helpful support from the Council's Community Learning and Development staff.

Link to BERA's programme of evening classes for September - November 2013

BERA Launch their Programme of Evening Classes for the Autumn Term 2013

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) have just launched their programme of Evening Classes for September to November 2013.

Once again BERA's autumn programme includes some firm favourites such as Zumba and Spanish and some entirely new classes such as the Great Broughty Bake Off. 

A printed copy of BERA's programme of classes can be obtained from a number of outlets in Broughty Ferry including the Library. In addition, the programme is available online to read or download.

All classes run from week beginning Monday 9 September.

Potential adult students can either book their place in a class by sending off a postal application or by attending the Enrolment night at Grove Academy on Monday 26 August 2013 beginning at 6:30 pm.

Link to BERA website    Find them on Facebook

Carry on learning.

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association AGM 7pm Tuesday 14 May Grove Academy

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) will be holding their Annual Genral Meeting on Tuesday 14 May in the staff room at Grove Academy. The AGM will begin at 7pm.

Further details available from Ms H. Ellison Email: hellison73@yahoo.com

BERA is a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, number SC007245

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association Grant Approved

At the meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee last night, Councillors approved a grant of £2850 to Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) who organise the annual programme of evening classes in The Ferry. The BERA committee, all volunteers, have been organising these classes for over 30 years. 

The investment of the grant and support to BERA from the Adult Learning staff of the Council is much appreciated by BERA and I think is a good investment. Last year BERA provided over 1500 places in their classes in a wide variety of subjects and what's more paid more than twice the value of this grant back to the Council in rental payments for the use of school premises for their classes.


BERA's new programme of classes is already underway for the Autumn term at Grove Academy and Forthill Primary School. If you want to find out if there is a still a place in one of their classes email BERA info@beradundee.org.uk and refer to the details on their website www.beradundee.org.uk

25 Evening Classes to Choose from in Bferry - Enrolment Monday 27 August 2012 6:30pm Grove Academy

Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association have recently published their popular programme of evening classes for the autumn. On offer this year are 25 classes which range from Zumba to Bridge, Yoga to Guitar, Spanish to Italian, Woodwork to Floral Art, French to ESOL, Local History to Creative Sewing and Cookery to Ballroom Dancing.

The programme of classes will run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Grove Academy but with the Zumba, Body Fit, and Ballroom Dancing classes at Forthill Primary School.

All the classes will start in week beginning Monday 3 September 2012.


No classes between 8 and 19 October 2012.


Enrolment night is on Monday 27 August at Grove Academy beginning at 6:30pm.

Further information. 
Pick up a leaflet from the Issue Desk at Broughty Ferry Library or take a peek online.


Please DO NOT telephone the school. 

You can e-mail BERA at info@beradundee.org.uk
BERA website http://www.beradundee.org.uk