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History: The Rise and Fall of Wessex
Wessex no longer exists yet its name still conjures images of Alfred the Great and the creation of England. The choice by Thomas Hardy of using Wessex as the fictional literary landscape of his novels further embeds this feeling of nostalgic association that people have. This course explores its creation and demise and why it still lives in our memory partly as a result of its historical significance but also because the sentimental effect of its name is consistently being used by advertisers and organisations to create a positive connection with customers and the public.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 08/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:The Cornerstone (Wokingham)
Norreys Avenue
Wokingham
RG40 1UETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017279How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £30.00
History: The History of Religion. Part 3: From early Christianity to the Renaissance
This course gives an overview of the social context, politico—historical forces and individual personalities involved in the development of religion during the late classic, medieval and early modern period. This course is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the emergence of Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and ‘Humanism’ within their wider social contexts. While we will be continuing from where my previous courses left off, previous knowledge is not required.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:7:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Peterhouse Community Centre
122 Forest Rise
Walthamstow
London
E17 3PWTutor:Jacob CohenCourse code:Q00017278How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £80.00
History: Highlights of Saxon Archaeology
Why was Britain's genetic make-up radically changed between 500 and 800 AD/CE? Were the newcomers environmental refugees, pagan plunderers, invaders or missionaries? Who were these new arrivals and what were they doing over here? This course will use recent information on sites, finds and their interpretation to shed new light on Anglo-Saxon Age archaeology in Britain. How and why the migrations took place will be illustrated using new (since 1980) excavation evidence, metal detecting finds, scientific analysis and aerial remote sensing data.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Salvation Army Church & Community Ce
13 Church Street
Louth
LN11 9BSTutor:Simon TomsonCourse code:Q00011695How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
History: Anti Semitism
We will study the mutating virus of anti-semitism, through an exploration of the ancient template shaped by Christianity and examine key explosions of anti-Jewish violence and prejudice which Hitler was able to exploit, tragically culminating in the Final Solution. Through discussion and debate we will also spend time as a group examining contemporary Holocaust denial, distortion and conspiracy theories. Finally we will look at the current antisemitism accusations within the Labour party and its impact across the political landscape.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Nottingham Mechanics (Nottingham)
3 North Sherwood Street
Nottingham
NG1 4EZTutor:David HalliwellCourse code:Q00016183How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 29/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Manchester Chinese Centre (Ardwick)
67 Ardwick Green North
Ardwick
M12 6FXTutor:Isabel PavlovicCourse code:Q00015918How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
History: Silence in court - Five famous trials from British History
Every famous trial is a snapshot of history in the making. We see the cast of characters strutting on the stage that is the court room, acting out their roles against the backdrop of forces that are often beyond their control - the letter of the law, the power of the state, the force of prejudice, the facts of the case. Their focus is the outcome of 'their' trial, but ours is more than that; why is this trial famous, how did it change things, what lessons does it teach us?
Join Peter Blood to study the people, issues and outcomes in five famous trials from British history, with a view to understanding their political, social and legal significance.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St Paul's Church Hall (Chichester)
Churchside
Chichester
PO19 6FTTutor:Peter BloodCourse code:Q00009430How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)
Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English.
Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Thu 06/02/2025Times:9:00am - 11:30amDuration:32 sessionsLocation:Triangle Children's Centre (London)
91 St. Ann's Road
London
N15 6NUTutor:Holly Nabipour JafarabadiCourse code:Q00010739How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Craft: Spring Community Sewing Project 1
Discover the wonderful world of sewing with this beginners sewing project course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile..
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this sewing course.
Develop your skills in sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to start sewing, building confidence, and improve your knowledge on fabrics and textiles in general.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Location:Spring Community Hub (London)
The Hub
86-88 Vestry Road
Camberwell
London
SE5 8PQCourse code:Q00017543How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Ways to Wellbeing: Drama for wellbeing
Enhance your well-being through the creative art of drama with our Drama for Wellbeing course. Explore techniques for self-expression, emotional release, and personal growth through performance. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their mental health through drama.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:HFT Culture Fusion (Bradford)
125 Thornton Rd
Bradford
BD1 2EPTutor:Philip O'RiordanCourse code:Q00018431How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Craft: Making Books
Want to be able to make your own books? Then this is the course for you.
By the end of the course you will know what terms such as signature and gsm mean. You will be able to recycle unwanted paper into new paper to use in a book. You will learn how pages can be stitched together to create a book. You will understand how different types of books can be made from the simplest, using one piece of paper, to a covered hardback book. You will also learn how fabric can be used to make a book and what a memory book is and how to make one.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016759How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20