Due to social distancing restrictions the Cothrom AGM will take place virtually on the 10th December at 11am. You can sign up at this link to attend the Zoom call.
​If you are unable to sign up, the direct link can be found here. If you are prompted, the code for entry is 385020.

On Saturday October 10th Bùth ReStore will have an open day from 10am until 1pm with a 20% sale on furniture.
We'll be operating a one way system with entry through the textile workshop and exit through the shop door. You will be asked to wear a face mask or covering when inside.
We are encouraging customers to collect items they have purchased in the following week, this is in order to reduce distruption to social distancing rules. Please note that our van is not operating at the moment and customers will need to arrange collection of purchased items themselves.

These reusable produce bags made out of reclaimed materials are now available at Bùth ReStore. As they're both breathable and washable they're a great alternative to single use plastic bags. 
We're selling these in a set of five different sizes, ranging from large enough to fit a loaf of bread, to a size perfect for a few lemons, a set of avocados, or a couple of nectarines as in the photo. 

We are also selling these online on isle20.com if you can't make it in to the shop. 
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Bùth ReStore is currently offering 20% off the original price of last year's garden furniture. 
Available are two single chairs (one already oiled), two tables, and a children's bench. These unoiled pieces can also be oiled for an additional cost.

Our garden furniture is handmade by learners and volunteers out of pressure treated decking wood. As our van is currently not making any deliveries it is up to the customer to collect these items upon purchase. Please phone the shop on 10878 700919 to enquire. 

Bùth ReStore will open with reduced hours from Wednesday 15th July. Please see guidance below.

The shop will be open from 9:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday.
We encourage all customers to view our online catalogue before coming in, and if there is something you'd like to view or that you're looking for we kindly ask that you phone the shop on 01878 700919 so that arrangements can be made. We are accepting payment by card over the phone as usual.
Any donations of furniture will need to be dropped off, and any furniture purchases picked up as the van is currently not providing these services. Please phone the shop to arrange for this on 01878 700919.

The shop will be open to one household at a time. Before entering you will be able to sanitise your hands using our hand hygiene station, but we also ask that you wear a face covering while in the shop. If there are other customers in the shop when you arrive, please wait outside or in your vehicle. 

Online courses are a convenient and flexible way to learn.
 
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/find-free-online-courses
My Jobs Scotland have launched new free training courses through several organisations. 

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/free-courses
contains a number of free on line courses in different subjects

https://www.reed.co.uk/courses/free
taking a course doesn't have to be costly, and reed.co.uk features a wide range of Free on line courses.
 
https://barclayslifeskills.com/
The website above contains learning resources where you can develop life skills.  

Reading and Writing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english
This site contains resources to help adults improve their reading, writing and number skills. Level one and entry level three literacy and numeracy resources and worksheets
https://www.nala.ie/
The Irish National Adult Literacies Agency website contains a wide range of resources to help develop adult literacy skills.
https://readingagency.org.uk/
This site contains hints and tips to develop reading skills for both adults and adults supporting their children with reading.

Numbers
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/what-issue
This is a comprehensive website for those who want to improve their own or their children’s numeracy skills and also at practitioners who need classroom resources.

https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge
This site contains a self-assessment tool which allows you to identify your numeracy strengths and weaknesses.

http://www.read-write-now.org/index.php?page_id=461
This site contains over 6000 free printable maths worksheets (with answers) on all areas of numeracy.

English for Speakers of other Languages
http://www.englishbanana.com/
This site contains free printable resources for teaching and learning English. There are worksheets for students both young and old, and of all levels of proficiency.

https://esol.britishcouncil.org/content/learners/beginners
This is a website that contains lessons for ESOL beginners on different topics to help practise their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

https://www.esolcourses.com/esol-courses/
Free English lessons online for all levels of ESOL learner.

https://www.englishmyway.co.uk
This site provides free teaching resources for beginner levels of ESOL

https://esol.excellencegateway.org.uk/

Computer literacies
https://www.networkcomputing.com/data-centers/10-best-sites-free-online-it-classes
This site lists the top 10 best sites for free online computer training, it is best to go and look at what is there to find a site that suits your own needs

General Learning Websites
https://www.futurelearn.com/
FutureLearn is a digital education platform founded in December 2012. The company is wholly owned by The Open University in Milton Keynes, England. The site has free online courses in many different subjects.

https://www.test-questions.com/cscs-test-01.php
This is one of many sites that will help you to prepare for the CSCS card required on all industrial sites.

https://www.gov.uk/take-practice-theory-test
This is one of many sites that will help you to prepare for the driving theory test.
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https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
This site is provided by Skills Development Scotland; it is primarily aimed at school leavers but can be of assistance to older people looking for a change in direction.


Support for Adult literacies
BBC Skillswise offers free materials for adult learners including Communication and Numeracy topics
Khan Academy allows free access to a number of short videos and computer marked practice questions including topics relating to Numeracy (see Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra section).
iTunes U contains a huge range of free and paid for content across all sorts of subjects

If you are a parent or carer you may be eligible for supportive grants through Social Security Scotland. Please see more information at the relevant links below.
·         Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment
·         Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment
·         Best Start Grant School Age Payment
·         Best Start Foods
·         Carer's Allowance Supplement
·         Young Carer Grant
·         Funeral Support Payment
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While our horticulture students can't attend tutorials either at the Learning Centre or at Falachan Cothrom, some of our staff are looking after this years seedlings to ensure we get a harvest.