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I enjoy coming to Friends Centre because it gives us confidence never to be in a rush to finish our work and if we don’t understand a question you can always ask your tutor for advice instead of waiting around. It’s a friendly environment you can always get on. When you come into Friends Centre Continue Reading
English Learner

Good. Patient. David is an experienced IT teacher and explains things clearly so everybody understands the subject.
Next Steps in IT Learner

I enjoyed that the course is self lead, not lecturing. Discovered what I want to do -Ii didn't get told by tutor, which is great. It opened my mind to view things in a more positive way & helped motivate myself to try new things.
Realise Your Potential learner

Have enjoyed getting to know my camera again. Would recommend to friends & will practice using my camera with all the settings I have learned.
Digital Photography Learner

I have learned a lot today about how to look for voluntary roles and jobs in many different areas of work. In addition I’ve been encouraged to widen my view of potential jobs, to include careers outside my current focus. I’m motivated to act on the advice and look forward to what I can find. Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

Great venue, great location, friendly staff.
Greenpeace

What a great venue! So convenient by train and car.
Brighton Early Music Festival

I found Eileen to be very friendly, welcoming and a great listener. She quickly understood and empathised with my current situation and allowed me to talk about my dilemmas. She offered a multitude of helpful resources and helped instill me with confidence in taking control of my life and moving forward. Thank you Eileen :)
Careers Advice Service User

We are always looking for good quality & well managed venues for our community courses and the Friends Centre exceeded all our expectations. The room was excellently equipped with everything we required and it was lovely to be able to turn up and find the room exactly as we wanted it. Staff were incredibly friendly Continue Reading
Sussex Community NHS Trust

Thank you very much to all the team at Friends Centre for all your help in making sure our English language and cultural studies course ran smoothly. The teaching rooms were fully equipped, very clean and well set out making an ideal learning environment for our students. The building is easy to get to with Continue Reading
Salmantica Cours

I would like to extend my appreciation to all the staff at Friends Centre. When I first came to Brighton, I felt totally lost because I didn't have a friend or relative in the UK, I had no one to help me solve my problems. I am so happy that I visited Jubilee Library and Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

Eileen was very personable and a good listener. She gave me lots of good tips and ideas for job searching and career development. Thank you.
Careers Advice Service User

Excellent location in Central Brighton and the staff are extremely helpful and accommodating. The delegates complimented the caterer on the delicious lunch provided.
Brighton & Hove City Council

I have found the advice information given to me today by Eileen to be very informative and helpful and it has given me many options and leads to follow to help me to decide which path to take to find a job
Careers Advice Service User

I went to Friends Centre to learn new things and make new friends and we enjoy it.
English (ESOL) Learner

I received very valuable information and tools in order to make an action plan for my career development. I am very grateful for all this valuable help and support.
Careers Advice Service User

Fantastic course, I've leant a lot about oil painting - I was a complete beginner. This has been a real progress for me.
Painting with Oils Learner

Very Helpful. Came through with some ideas I had not thought of. Calm environment which made me feel open and happy to talk and welcome suggestions. Thanks.
Careers Advice Service User

Eileen is lovely, talking me to the process of the meeting. She's approachable, polite and knowledgeable. I am happy with the service I've received today. Thank you.
Careers Advice Service User

Friends Centre have been a great venue for running our NHS group. The room is always prepared on time and the staff here have been really helpful. Staff are always around to approach if needed.
B&H Wellbeing Group (NHS)

We came down to Brighton from London for our away day. We have used the Friends Centre before and it is our venue of choice each time.
Newman Francis Ltd

Really excellent course, can't praise Sara enough. Just the right pace spread over the 5 weeks, just the right length.
Patchwork & Quilting Learner

I would like to say that the last term was absolutely fantastic and I have been very happy with the center, all the people and the Teacher Tim, of course.
ESOL Learner

Excellent; very good; I am happy and I learned to speak a little bit; I like the teacher.
ESOL Beginner

I am writing to tell you that I have an interview next week!!!!!!!! And do you know what??? It is for the job whose cover letter you helped me to do!!! So thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I am preparing an application form for another organisation, it is a similar role that you helped me to Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

During the last half of 2013 and all through 2014 I was fortunate enough to be able to attend quite a lot of courses at the Friends Centre. They were really helpful for me as I was at a bit of a cross-roads and not sure which direction my work was going to take. I Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

Barbara was very patient & encouraging & I feel I've made progress; looking forward to the next course
Brush up your French learner

Exceptional handouts in class & homework; I'm learning from other students' work.
Drawing for Beginners and Improvers Learner

Everyone was so helpful and it made training here so less stressful – from the beginning phone call – to just now at the end – it has been the best venue we have used to deliver our training. Delegates said it was the best food they had ever had at a training day!! Continue Reading
NIA Ending Violence Against Women and Children

Very useful course. [The] pace was perfect, not too fast so I didn't lose confidence, but learned a lot. I enjoyed the challenges of Excel, data files & graphs. Liked using templates. Have enjoyed course, feel I've learned a lot & really improved my IT skills. Enjoyed using Word & photographs, email, attachments. Enjoyed re-learning Continue Reading
I.T. Learner

The IAG Officer has identified my needs and offered me an abundance of information and opportunities to investigate. I am very grateful. Excellent service.
Careers Advice Service User

I come to the Friends Centre, to meet people socialise, talk to people and improve my English Grammar. Also to Learn to improve my handwriting and spelling. Finally improve my work presentation.
English Entry 2/3 Learner

Anna has been an amazing tutor, always helpful, a great teacher & a pleasure to be around. Really enjoyed the course, the pace is great & awesome tutor too!
Dressmaking Learner

Excellent facilities at a fair price, supported by friendly and helpful staff – and there’s a cafe! What more could you ask?
Engi Ltd, Projects, Training and Parliamentary Advocacy for Conflict Management

I feel much more relaxed now! Well-informed & ready to approach my job search with aplomb. I feel I have been given excellent advice by someone who is knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. She has provided me with website information & printouts of C.V. writing booklet which will help enormously. A friendly attitude Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

Fantastic course, will be doing more of Gill's courses; interesting & lively; discovered things I didn't know about myself.
Realise your Potential Learner

I feel genuine progress is begin made with Emily's help. More than met my expectations.
Watercolour for Intermediate's Learner

Thank you for the flexibility in helping us to run our first course here – timing, allowing us to cater for ourselves, space for our people to work on their own – crucial for planning their micro teaching for the next day!
Brighton Permaculture Trust

Brilliant course - steep learning curve but great fun!. Loved it! Sara was an excellent teacher and I can't wait to attend another class.
Patchwork & Quilting Learner

I’ve been really happy with the facilities provided at the Friends Centre. Everything has been just as we need it, and staff are friendly and welcoming, ready to offer help when needed. Thanks very much!
Step Up Japanese

Really enjoyed the course and meeting new people. Good teaching and support. There was very good encouragement and time spent in supporting to gain the skills needed.
Art & Design Level 2 Learner

The skills I've learned have blown my mind and I've found that taking this time for me has really helped!
Art & Design Learner

I am really glad I came because Eileen was really open & ready to listen and help me take action with so many ideas & options that I have. I feel the service is useful to filter through action points.
Careers Advice Service User

Really useful course, sensitively conducted, very comprehensive.
Self-Protection & Personal Safety Learner

I found the session very helpful and informative. Whilst giving me time to reflect on my future career direction, it also provided me with the tools to get going and a structured plan of action- which is just what I need! Eileen gave me clear and practical advice that will enable me to progress. I Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

Today’s meeting with Eileen Campbell was really useful, relaxed and enjoyable. I found the pace was good, clear and I valued having a print off to take away with me. This has been an eye opening experience in terms of understanding the resources that are available to me and how to navigate my way to Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

I feel more confident, I had a block for a while. By gaining confidence in sketching I've started to look at things in a different way.
Drawing: Out and About Learner

I’d warmly recommend the Friends Centre at Isetta Square to anyone wanting a friendly, well-equipped training or meeting space close to Brighton station.
Sereno Ltd

Thank you so much Eileen, it is much appreciated. The CV is much better for all the changes!
Careers Advice Service User

I wanted to write you an official thank you not only for what I found a really well thought out, supportive and enjoyable course, but to let you know just how much this has helped me develop in my design work. I joined with the aim of expanding my practice and it has really done Continue Reading
Illustration Learner

Teacher makes subject & discussion very interesting & fun.
French Film Club Learner

What a find, we will be recommending!
Family Fund

A sanctuary for training; clear, calm, caring and comfortable.
Sussex Counselling and Psychotherapy

The room we hired was very well equipped and immaculate in terms of decor and cleanliness. It was set up for us well in advance and the Friends Centre staff very accommodating. The ambience was peaceful which contributed to a very focussed and productive day.
Money Advice and Community Support (MACS)

Eileen has been great with giving me some direction & structure as to how I approach my career search. I have felt confused with regards to the job market in the UK, but leaving feeling motivated and positive. Thank you.
Careers Advice Service User

Today I had a one-to-one careers interview with Eileen and I found the experience a very positive one. She was very helpful and supportive and gave me an action plan to focus on. I came in feeling very overwhelmed and I now have small steps to take which has helped a lot.
Careers Advice Service User

Atmosphere very relaxed & also productive, everyone able to work at our own pace while having clear structure. Good to have tasks to do in between classes.
Patchwork & Quilting Learner

Useful & enjoyable course which has given me more skills to manage difficult situations / I go away feeling much more confident /
Confidence & Self Esteem Learner

Everything was great, the teacher, the instructions & the handouts. Comfortable atmosphere.
IT learner

Excellent course - film well-chosen, workshop well prepared / Excellent day, Barbara prepped excellent activities relating to film & encouraged us all to participate. I was a bit worried that I could sustain 6 hrs of french but it was great... more than my expectations. Very well organised, good mix of activities, good film, challenging Continue Reading
French Film Club Learner

My French language skills continue to improve / I reallt learned more French & understand everything the tutor said - excellent teacher / The course is invaluable for practising and getting into the flow of the French language / [Can] follow people's lives in fast moving film / There's language learning outside conventional activities.
French Film Club Leaner

Our discussion really helped to focus my mind on what I should be aiming for – customer service, retail etc – and how to draw up my cv to build on relevant experience in these areas.
Careers Advice Service User

Friendliness & efficiency were evident right from my initial enquiry about room hire, throughout the booking process and on the day of the meeting itself. The rooms are light and spacious but the Centre doesn’t have the clinical feel of some new builds, and the ambiance is a very positive one. Its central location, close Continue Reading
Rachel Mapson - BSL/English Interpreter

I found Eileen's help very useful. I was introduced to a wide range of tools I did not know existed. At this point I am just looking for something else. I have been given information on volunteering opportunities, group meet ups and possible apprenticeships. This was also tailored to me as I work best when Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

I GOT IT!!!! I passed an interview and an exam. I am starting the 31st of March. I am so happy!!!! Do you know what??? It was with the cover letter that you helped me to do!!!! So THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I hope you are ok and you carry on helping more people as Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

The rooms were comfortable and well equipped, and the staff really helpful, friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely book again if meeting in Brighton.
Vetwork UK

Lovely venue and the staff were very helpful. Fabulous!
China UK Culture and Commerce Association Ltd

This is only course held out of working hours / would like to do an evening class / excellend day, Barbara prepped excellent activities, encouraged all to participate / more than met my expectations / v.well organised, good mix of activities, good film, challenging dialogue / excellent, i was worried if i could sustain 6hrs Continue Reading
French Film Club Learner

Really lovely space. Very welcoming space and wonderful staff!
FTM Brighton

I was leading an 8-week course and desperately looking for a venue that was close to the station, reasonable and provided a computer, projector and white board. The Friends Centre provided all of this and more! Our room was light and airy, with more than enough space for 20 people to move around comfortably. The Continue Reading
Business consultant, Bailey & French

Thank you for having us! Excellent staff, great venue and central location!
Concordia

It was interesting to do a course covering a variety of techniques. A great taster of things to do, very relaxing as well. A very enjoyable course.
Arts & Crafts Learner

Confident to speak in a group without anxiety / will benefit later after reviewing course notes / expansion, learning from the differences, feeling of balance, created a shift that is giving organic guidance of contributing, acknowledge appreciated [sic] / these courses enjoyable, supportive, knowledgeable, excellent. / would reccomend (x2)/surprised how thought provoking I found it, Continue Reading
Realise your Potential Learner

A very reliable and well-maintained venue: we regularly use the Friend’s Centre for a variety of functions and services, as it is also very reasonably priced/competitive. The staff are organised and able to give flexible options, and are happy to help solve problems.
Ed Huxley Local People Programme

Great course, thanks a lot, I can paint portraits now - Lucy is very helpful.
Portrait Painting Learner

I really enjoyed working with the Friends Centre. Communication leading up to and during our bookings was fast, and efficient. EJ was very flexible, and willing to adjust the booking to our needs on several occasions, which I really appreciated! Overall we had very positive feedback from teachers and students about their experience here.
Castle School of English

Obviously I am well pleased with the courses! They are giving me the structure and motivation to try and write regularly which is why I enrolled in the first place. I find the course delivery both level and inspiring combining being supportive with the right level of challenge. Heather engages us naturally and very Continue Reading
Creative Writing Learner

The venue was perfect. We loved the ecological aspects of the building. Staff were very accommodating and ensured the day was a huge success.
The WordTherapy Centre

Excellent, brilliant demos, great inspiration, great feedback. Great tutor, really enjoyed course, enjoyed very much. I have learnt new skills but never felt under any pressure. Really enjoyable.
Portrait Painting Learner

Lucy is excellent in all respects - a great motivator.
Painting Learner

We booked a room at the Friends Centre for a workshop. The location was great, close to the station and the room was well equipped with a projector/ smart board, WI-FI and refreshments – all provided at a good price. We would definitely book again and were impressed with the values of the organisation and the Continue Reading
Urbed Ltd

Great café, fantastic quality & value.
Dressmaking for Beginners and Improvers Learner

Anna is a fabulous supportive, knowledgeable tutor. I love coming to class.
Dressmaking Learner

I came to this service for the first time, having been out of work for five years and rather worried about what I might be told would be necessary to return to the world of work. Eileen Campbell not only walked me through all the different aspects of what I needed to know and how Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

The course is very important for socialising, to learn new words, to have an introduction
ESOL learner

V good tutor, perfect pace for me. Thank you. This was a great course
Next Steps in IT Learner

A great location, close to parking in Brighton. The welcome was friendly & professional. The facilities were great with the use of computer & Smart Board. We would use the venue again.
Albion in the Community

Really enjoyed my experience at the Friends Centre. From day one, had no clue about the centre but Eileen helped me a lot that I feel confident with myself. And also a big thank you to her for helping me with my CV. Bless.
Careers Advice Service User

I feel very happy with my appointment today with Eileen. She prepared me for my acting classes, gave me lots of information about free course in Friends Centre and other places. She also discussed with me my career choices. I am very satisfied with this meeting. I got much more helpful information than I was Continue Reading
Careers Advice Service User

Whilst I had some knowledge of the subject, the regularity and content of the course gave me a depth of concentrated knowledge.
History of Art Learner

Thanks for hosting us – it has been a great experience in a large room with lots of laptops and good Wifi connection. My students were happy to be here. They could work hard and they were really satisfied. The people are welcoming and helpful
Bruna (tutor) Sagitter Training

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