FORWARD project - open for applications

People over 50 who are not currently working have the chance to try out a range of rural jobs from brewing beer to bee keeping, making bread and grafting trees under a new 6 month FORWARD project we are running in Norfolk and north Suffolk.

We are delighted to be able offer local people, free opportunities to try out what its like to be involved in the rural economy. FORWARD has two strands; one giving opportunities for work tasters and another providing craft workshops using a variety of media; from digital photography to working with clay or making jewellery.A  list of some of the opportunities is at the end of this article.

We are now inviting applications from people wanting to take advantage of the workshops or work tasters, which are happening across Norfolk.
Financial help
The project offers help with the cost of travel and some other expenses, applicants must not be economically active and the project is aimed at benefiting people over 50 years of age in particular, but not exclusively
To apply or for more information please telephone us on 01603 424102 or email us at info@producedinnorfolk.com with your name and phone number, stating "Forward"

Craft training is 5 weeks of 3 hours; work experience is a minimum of 3 half days
Work tasters opportunities available include
Brewing, Catering, Bread making, Pastry making, Horticulture, Recipe Development,  Retail and Office Administration, Digital photography, Picture framing, IT,  Reception duties,  Animal husbandry
Craft Workshop opportunities include
Silk paper making,  Tile decoration Jewellery Design and making, Lamp Making, Lead work and stained glass, Bead making, Painting, Printing, Printed textiles, Digital photography  IT, Working with clay, Hat dressing.

Please contact us by email info@producedinnorfolk.com, or by phone, 01603 424102  with your name and phone number, stating "Forward"

Forward is funded by the European social fund and supported by the  learning and skills council