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Sue Parsons Training

Updated: 9 Jun 2008 | Created: April 26th, 2008
Sue Parsons Training

Reading, Berkshire ~ Training
Computer and business training

About us:

Sue Parsons has been delivering training to the workplace for over 11 years on a wide range of software packages in various versions

As well as structured courses, tailored training can be delivered. I can liaise with you and/or your staff to determine the exact requirements and run a training programme designed especially for your needs. This can be in half or full day sessions and comprise of as many subjects as you wish.

Training can be held at your premises using your equipment or I can provide laptops or a pre-arranged training location.
“Floor Walking” training can be offered where it is preferable for staff to be trained at their desks with requirements relating specifically to their job role.

Office Services are also available and this could range from help with templates to creation and implementation of a new database. In fact if you are thinking of any ways in which to improve your office efficiency, please let me see if I can help!

For individual needs try 121 Development. A complete training needs analysis will be carried out and a training program put together to cater for exact needs whether it be for a specific job role or personal development. The best way of training will be available to you including options for distance learning and workshops.

Courses available:

Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Word
Update to office 2007 (Overview)
Update to Access, Excel, PowerPoint or Word 2007
Tips and Tricks sessions

Contact Details:

Sue Parsons Training
5 Ivybank
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5WB

Telephone: 0118 305 9002

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Alice Designs

Updated: 18 Apr 2008 | Created: April 16th, 2008
Alice Designs

Reading, Berkshire ~ Graphic Design
Desktop publishing and graphic design

About us:

We offer desktop publishing for all your paper publicity needs, whether it is a new design for your brochures, leaflets, postcards, business cards and other promotional literature, or a make-over service with a free health check to give your marketing material that extra edge to maximise its potential. And why not further your communications with paper newsletters, the media that guarantees readability and customer attention to promote your business publicity.

Contact Details:

Alice Designs
206 Waverley Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 2QG

Telephone: 0118 958 5520

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Get Things Sorted Ltd

April 7th, 2008
Get Things Sorted Ltd

Reading, Berkshire ~ Building Services
Everyting Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decorating and Gardening

About us:

We are a consortium of Carpenters, Plumbers, Plasterers, Decorators and Gardeners.

We offer the complete home improvement service. No job too big or small, from a leaky tap or new cupboard to a new kitchen / bathroom / garden.

Project management from start to finish. Our rates are very competitive, we operate 7 days a week and take pride in our work and we offer free estimates.

Contact Details:

Get Things Sorted Ltd
23 Tetbury Court
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7TR

Telephone: 0118 950 3800

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Dave Ford Driving Instructor

April 6th, 2008
Dave Ford Driving Instructor

Reading, Berkshire ~ Driving Schools
Friendly patient driving instructor using LDC training programme

About us:

All standards welcome from new learners up to ready-for-test.

Assistance with the Theory test using LDC’s award-winning course material.

Also available are refresher courses & confidence-building for nervous pupils.

Dual controlled car. Block booking discount. Lessons available in Reading, Theale, Basingstoke, Bracknell & surrounding areas.

Call Dave for further details

Contact Details:

Dave Ford Driving Instructor
Cedar Cottage
Sulhamstead Road
Burghfield
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 3SD

Telephone: 0118 983 1843

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Two Rivers Travel

April 4th, 2008
Two Rivers Travel

Reading, Berkshire ~ Travel Agents
Two Rivers Travel offers Days Out, guided coach trips, short breaks and holidays from Reading

About us:

Two Rivers Travel is a coach operator providing Days Out, guided coach trips, short breaks and holidays from Reading and Berkshire to UK tourist destinations, as well as private coach hire to groups and businesses in the Thames Valley.

It offers a 34-day programme of leisure and special interest coach trips as well as an 18-day programme of guided tours.

Future plans include coach travel to continental Europe.

Contact Details:

Two Rivers Travel
233 Hemdean Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 7QX

Telephone: 0118 947 3432

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Bel Canto Chorus

Updated: 6 Apr 2008 | Created: April 3rd, 2008
Bel Canto Chorus

Reading, Berkshire ~ Music
Bel Canto Chorus is a new female choir formed in 2008 and based in Sonning

About us:

Bel Canto Chorus is a new female choir. After a successful launch on the 31st March 2008, we already have 20 members. We still want to grow.

Whether or not you are an experienced singer or you have sung in the past and wish to take it up again, we are seeking new members for the choir and would like to hear from you if you are interested in joining.

We will develop our musical repertoire as the choir develops. Initially, our repertoire is mainly classical with some folk song and spiritual arrangements. Some of the composers we are planning on getting our teeth into this term are Monteverdi, Gounod, Grieg and Holst.

Our rehearsal hall is located in Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire - a location selected for our intended membership across Reading/Maidenhead area (Woodley, Wokingham, Wargrave, Reading , Henley , Maidenhead, reading, Charvil, Hurst, etc).

We want Bel Canto to be fun and fulfilling. We respect people’s need for flexibility and we will be arranging regular social events.

Contact Details:

Bel Canto Chorus
89 Pitts Lane
Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 1DD

Telephone: 0118 961 7423

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Uk-Blue Driving School

March 29th, 2008
Uk-Blue Driving School

Reading, Berkshire ~ Driving Schools
Our aim is to make you a safe & confident driver for life.

About us:

We offer; Discounts for block bookings! Free pick up! Friendly & patient instructor! Intensive course option! Adi training! Refresher courses! Pass plus course! Nervous drivers welcome! Non smoking instructor! No car sharing! Modern A/C cars! DSA ADI qualified!

Special Offers; 1st hour free for beginners. Discounts for Nurses and Students.

Contact Details:

Uk-Blue Driving School
231 a Shinfield Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8HD

Telephone: 0118 961 3844

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Mantra Infotech Ltd

Updated: 1 Apr 2008 | Created: March 26th, 2008
Mantra Infotech

Reading, Berkshire ~ Website Design & Hosting
Mantra Infotech is a specialist Website design and Internet marketing company.

About us:

Mantra Infotech is a website design and internet marketing company specializing in professional web design, custom web development, ecommerce solutions, content management systems (CMS), bespoke web application development, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), Google Adwords, website promotion and other internet marketing services.

We provide a wide range of web solutions including:

Website Design
Web Development
Content Management Systems (CMS)
e-Commerce Solutions
Web based Applications
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Internet Marketing & Web Promotion
Google Adwords
Website Maintenance & Support
Graphic Design & Branding Services

We understand that our success depends on our clients hence adding value to your business is our highest priority. We pride in providing a personalized service to each client and aim to establish long-term customer relationships by providing unparalleled customer service with high quality, scalable, reliable, secure, effective and competitively priced solutions that help make your business more efficient, accessible and profitable.

Contact Details:

Mantra Infotech Ltd
51 The Delph
Lower Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 3AW

Telephone: 0118 966 3110

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Association of South East Colleges

March 22nd, 2008
Association of South

East Colleges

Reading, Berkshire ~ Schools & Colleges
AOSEC Supporting the development of world class further education

About us:

Welcome to the AOSEC website. AOSEC is the regional organisation representing and serving FE Colleges in South East England. The membership comprises 62 FE, Sixth Form and Specialist Colleges.

Through strategic relationships with key education and skills’ organisations, AOSEC ensures that colleges’ views are articulated and understood, to enable policy makers to make well-informed decisions affecting the sector. Our aim is to raise the FE profile, ensuring recognition for the sector, and establishing a positive reputation.

AOSEC is the regional organisation representing all Further Education Colleges in the GOSE (Government Office for the South East) area. It works with colleges and partner organisations to provide world-class education and skills in the post compulsory education and training sector.

AOSEC was established in November 2000 through the merger of the Southern Regional Council for Education and Training and the Association of South East Colleges and is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.

The AOSEC Sector Development Group works for colleges, training providers, local authorities and other associate members in providing sustainable support in the post-14 learning and skills sector throughout the south east region. The Sector Development Group assists this work through the 21 membership networks, training events, professional updating, assessment/accreditation services and offers the newly refurbished conferences and meeting facilities.

Contact Details:

Association of South East Colleges
The University of Reading
London Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AQ

Telephone: 0118 378 2525

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Anne Garrison web design & computer training

March 15th, 2008
Anne Garrison web design

Reading, Berkshire ~ Website Design & Hosting
Attractive web sites to promote your business or organisation

About us:

Web Design & Web Hosting

Anne offers a no nonsense, jargon free web design & hosting service. Established in 1999 Anne provides an exceptional service for small businesses, she has experience in retail including mail order, a sector in which good presentation is essential to maximise sales.

Sites don’t have to be large and complicated to get information to your customer - start small and simple. The site can be developed as your business grows.

Anne will create the ideal solution for a client quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. Anne does not use templates for her designs and will create a website to each customers specific requirements.

Anne can help with registering your chosen domain name (web address) and advise on web hosting packages.

Get to Grips with Your Computer

For beginners & improvers
One to One computer training for all ages
Using your own machine and software at your own pace.

Anne will tailor the training to meet your individual requirements. Anne is a qualified teacher and has many years experience of PC and windows systems using a variety of software. She has been running her computer training and web design business for 7 years.

You will not be committing yourself to a long course of lessons, only those that are appropriate for your needs.
You may only want one lesson to show you the basics - if you want another lesson in a month’s time to learn something else - no problem. If you want a short course, that’s OK too!

Contact Details:

Anne Garrison web design & computer training
4 Briar Close
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 7QH

Telephone: 0118 947 4244

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