ENTER OUR WINTER RAFFLE AND HELP SUPPORT NOVA Fancy an eight day cruise on the Danube in Central Europe? Or how about a short stay in the gorgeous Kentish
ENTER OUR WINTER RAFFLE AND HELP SUPPORT NOVA
Fancy an eight day cruise on the Danube in Central Europe? Or how about a short stay in the gorgeous Kentish countryside, nearer to home? These are our two top prizes – but there are more up for grabs in our Winter Raffle!
All prizes have been generously donated, so money raised from ticket sales will go straight towards helping our dedicated Nova team continue delivering our services to the local community in North Kensington.
1st Prize: 8-day Viking river cruise for two on the Danube – courtesy of Viking
2nd Prize: Dinner and overnight stay for two in the Kentish countryside – courtesy of THE PIG-at Bridge Place
3rd Prize: Two Band A Opera tickets – courtesy of Opera Holland Park
Plus more great prizes!
*** TICKETS ARE £10 EACH ***
You can buy as many tickets as you wish within our event limit of £20,000.
We wish you the very best of luck!
Nova
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– You must be 18 years or older to take part in this raffle.
– You can buy paper raffle tickets (e.g at Nova’s reception) or virtual raffle tickets online at our JustGiving page here https://www.justgiving.com/
– The draw will be live online during our Nova Winter Quiz at 5pm, 20th December 2022. A ZOOM link to the event will be sent with your virtual ticket email. Your paper raffle ticket will have the QR code you can scan to join the event.
– All winners will be notified within two weeks of the live draw. We will try our best to notify winners before 25th December, in time for a Christmas celebration!
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– A maximum of £20,000 i.e. 2,000 tickets, can be raised for this event (online and paper tickets in total),
Nova is registered with The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to undertake Small Society Lotteries.
This raffle is being promoted by Tieu Pham
Nova New Opportunities | 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Charity reg: 1158238
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• Winning ticketholder must be aged 18 years or over at the time of entry. Proof of eligibility must be provided upon request. By entering for the prize you are deemed to accept and be bound by these terms and conditions.
• These cruises are only available to guests who will have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to departure. Some countries may require a negative COVID-19 test to enter. You must have travel insurance that includes COVID-19 cover. For the latest updates on our Health & Safety programme please visit Viking.com. The UK Government list of countries where travel is permitted to can change on a regular basis and at short notice, Viking cannot be held responsible if at any point before or during travel the advice changes which then requires guests to quarantine on their return. The Department of Transport and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have also issued advice which applies to cruises. If UK Government regulations or guidance prohibit or further restrict travel either within the UK or abroad, then we may similarly have to cancel planned cruises, or amend itineraries or other conditions for travel at short or no notice. Please refer to paragraph H.1 [and B2] in our Booking Terms and Conditions on our website viking.com for further information as to our cancellation policies in these circumstances.
• The prize is an 8-day cruise for two people sharing a C grade French Balcony Stateroom on Viking’s Danube Waltz river cruise from Passau to Budapest.
• The cruise departs on 18 March 2023. This date cannot be changed.
• The cruise includes the following:
• The winning ticket holder and companion will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the London airport and all associated costs. Travel insurance is not included. Any other expenses incurred in connection with the prize will be the sole responsibility of the winning ticket holder and their companion.
• The winning ticket holder will be responsible for supplying valid passports with a minimum six months validity, and, where necessary, for obtaining appropriate vaccinations and inoculations. It is strongly recommended that travellers take out adequate travel insurance.
• Viking cannot be responsible for unforeseen cancellations or changes in dates or times of flights or cancellation of the holiday due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
• The holiday is ABTA and ATOL protected.
• The prize is not transferable and cannot be re-sold. There is no cash alternative. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute the prize with one of equal or greater value.
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
What you will learn
TBA
Target Group
Adults aged 19+ in need of improving their English language knowledge and skills relevant to their everyday life in the UK and their needs.
Entry Requirements
TBA
What you will learn
TBA
Target Group
TBA
Entry Requirements
TBA
Course overview:
You will learn how to be more productive with the use of Microsoft office software/Apps on windows 11 laptops/computers while using AI to edit your own work and produce corresponding content, use content produced by others legally as well as learn how to work collaboratively
Target group:
-- Experienced with basic and up to date knowledge of laptops/computers
What you will learn:
Intermediate use of all MS office suite apps so that you can produce documents / cover letters, produce a presentation and present, and use excel to enter data, manipulate it and produce charts and embed corresponding excel data elements into MS word or PowerPoint. learn to use Microsoft Copilot for editing support and the production of generated imagery, learn to legally use imagery from the internet and credit the corresponding sources as required, and learn to work collaboratively. Use twitter Facebook and linkedin to network.
Entry requirements:
19+
You should already know how to get onto the internet, basic use of Microsoft or equivalent office suite of software/apps for business on windows 11 (knowing what the intended use and way around), and confident use of: browsers, the internet, online forms, email, search, windows 11 file manager, downloading data from the internet, attaching files to online forms/email, understanding the danger of phishing and staying safe online.
Course overview:
This course will give you a hands on practical set of computer/laptop, internet and general digital skills that are useful in your daily life and for provide you with a basic foundation for getting back to work if that is your ultimate goal.
Target learners:
Absolute beginner/ Refresher
For learners who have lost touch with computers/laptops and technology, this course can refresh your skills with the new windows updates and the evolution of online services.
What you will learn:
How to make your way around a computer/laptop using a mouse, personalise your computer/laptop to help you with getting things done, get onto the internet, sign a document to send via email, save information from the internet, get to grips with using the internet safely, understand and use search for useful and necessarily life and work needs, and much much more. All in a relaxed atmosphere with a caring and patient tutor.
Entry requirements:
19+
No prior experience or skills necessary.
TBA
What you will learn
ESOL Skills for Life and Work is a Pre-Entry level course, for learners who do not have much experience in English. We start from the basics of English vocabulary and grammar, including learning the alphabet, numbers, and introductions. We also practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening, about a number of different topics. We will also work on some topics and vocabulary to help you prepare to use English in the world of work.
This is a non-accredited course in a relaxed environment, with lots of opportunities to speak to your classmates and your teacher. It is perfect for people who are just starting English and want to get a strong foundation.
Target Group
Adults aged 19 and up with little or no experience in learning English, who want to improve and practice.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
In this class, you will practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. There will be lots of chances to talk to your classmates and to express your thoughts on different topics. You will learn vocabulary, grammar, and other skills that will help you in the world of work. We will practice the English that you will need to apply for jobs, attend interviews, and work in many different jobs.
Target Group
Adults aged 19 and over who would like to practice and improve their English skills, especially English related to the world of work.
Entry Requirements
Assessed as E1 or low E2 in Nova’s initial assessment.
What you will learn
In this class, you will practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. There will be lots of chances to talk to your classmates and to express your thoughts on different topics. You will learn vocabulary, grammar, and other skills that will help you in the world of work. We will practice the English that you will need to apply for jobs, attend interviews, and work in many different jobs.
Target Group
Adults aged 19 and over who would like to practice and improve their English skills, especially English related to the world of work.
Entry Requirements
Assessed as E2 or low E3 in Nova’s initial assessment.
What you will learn
A fun, interactive class with lots of different activities to improve your language in daily life and at work. We will have a focus on pronunciation, listening skills, writing with more detail and in the formal register, improving grammar and extending vocabulary. You will have lots of opportunities to speak and discuss with other learners and become more confident in looking for jobs and working effectively with colleagues when you have one!
Target Group
Adults aged 19+ who need to improve their English skills for life in the UK. They may have achieved an Entry 2 or Entry 3 ESOL qualification and would like to work at E3 level & above.
Entry Requirements
High E2 or E3 English skills in Nova’s initial assessment.
What you will learn
This class is specifically aimed at learners who have been in England for some time, but need support with all their basic skills–reading & writing in English, IT and maths. We work a lot on spelling, reading short texts and writing for daily life (e.g. texts and emails) and will be going over all the basic maths topics and using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Lessons are based on a wide range of different topics, but will have a particular focus on practising the skills needed to look for work and perform well in work environments.
Target Group
Adults aged 19+ who need to improve their basic skills for life in the UK. They will have reasonable English speaking skills and may have achieved an Entry 2 ESOL or Functional Skills qualification.
Entry Requirements
Assessed as E2 or low E3 with literacy, IT & maths needs in Nova’s initial assessment.