Rockhouse Skill Community Interest Company (CIC)
Programme Timetable

Events & Community Schedule

Join regular weekly sessions or come along to our monthly Saturday cultural gatherings and connection days.

Weekly Hub Sessions

Monday / Tuesday

Digital Skills Café

Morning & Afternoon Sessions

Drop in with your phone, tablet, or laptop. Learn online services, avoid scams, build digital confidence, and receive friendly 1-to-1 help.

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Wednesday

Youth Skills & Leadership

Afternoon / Evening Sessions

Youth-led workshops covering communication, teamwork, creative digital media, CV development, and Young Community Leaders training.

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Thursday

Skills Exchange / Community Workshop

Midday & Evening Workshops

Residents teaching residents: practical DIY, cooking, sewing, social media tools, entrepreneurship, and creative crafts.

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Saturday (Monthly)

Community Culture & Connection Event

Weekend Gathering (Selected Saturdays)

Monthly cultural celebration, community support day, intergenerational showcase, or family talent exchange.

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Connecting People Across Backgrounds

Community Culture & Connection Days

The purpose is not just entertainment. The aim is to give people who may not usually interact opportunities to meet, talk, learn from one another, and form lasting relationships.

African Culture Day

Music, traditional dress, storytelling, culinary heritage, and poetry circles.

Caribbean Culture Day

Steelpan traditions, oral histories, family games, food sharing, and crafts.

Asian Culture Day

Festive traditions, spice arts, calligraphy, intergenerational textile skills.

British Heritage Day

Local community history, traditional tea tables, baking, and neighborhood memories.

Intergenerational Day

Joint games, tech tutoring, storytelling, and mutual talent swaps.

Community Talent Day

Open microphone, instrumental performances, spoken word, and creative displays.

Young People’s Showcase

Creative media, entrepreneurial stalls, photography, and youth leadership presentations.

Year-Round Roadmap

Monthly Community Themes (Months 3 – 12)

Month 3Special Focus

Meet Your Community

Kick-off celebrations welcoming neighbors, introducing the hub, mapping local talents, and opening intergenerational dialogues.

Key Activities:
Welcome Open House
Community Talent Mapping
Tea & Story Circles
Month 4Special Focus

Digital Together

Focus on digital safety, intergenerational tech tutoring, smartphone workshops, and online public services navigation.

Key Activities:
Scam Awareness Workshop
Young People Tech Tutors
Online Public Services Drop-in
Month 5Special Focus

Culture & Food

Celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of our community with shared dishes, recipes, traditional dress, and music.

Key Activities:
Community Recipe Exchange
Cultural Food Showcase
Heritage Storytelling
Month 6Special Focus

Young People & Future Careers

Equipping youth with interview techniques, CV clinics, creative digital media, and inspirational mentoring from local guests.

Key Activities:
Youth CV & Interview Clinic
Creative Media Masterclass
Young Leaders Panel
Month 7Special Focus

Community Skills Exchange

Residents share practical DIY, sewing, gardening, repair skills, smartphone apps, and everyday crafts.

Key Activities:
DIY & Home Repairs 101
Textile & Upcycling Circle
Digital Tools for Everyone
Month 8Special Focus

Family & Wellbeing

Strengthening family connections, budgeting for households, mindful movement, and local wellbeing support signposting.

Key Activities:
Family Fun & Games
Household Budgeting Workshop
Wellbeing & Energy Advice
Month 9Special Focus

Employment & Enterprise

Supporting job seekers, entrepreneurs, and freelancers with professional networking, digital portfolios, and confidence building.

Key Activities:
Enterprise & Business Basics
Job Search Action Lab
Mentorship Networking
Month 10Special Focus

Intergenerational Day

Bringing older residents and young people together for collaborative projects, oral history archives, and shared hobbies.

Key Activities:
Oral History Archive Project
Board Games & Tech Pairing
Joint Arts & Music Session
Month 11Special Focus

Community Celebration

A grand celebration recognizing participant journeys, volunteer achievements, and neighborhood milestones.

Key Activities:
Volunteer Recognition Showcase
Talent & Music Performances
Community Feast
Month 12Special Focus

Our Community, Our Future

Reflecting on growth, collecting community feedback, and co-designing next year’s activities and leadership pathways.

Key Activities:
Community Visioning Workshop
Youth Leaders Presentation
Next Phase Co-Design