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History: Happy Christmas - celebrating the big day through the ages
Join us to find out more about how people celebrated the ‘big day’ in the past. This course will explore the history of Christmas celebrations, focusing on three distinct periods: Medieval and Tudor Christmases, Victorian Christmases, and Christmas in the last 50 years. Learners will find out more about the cultural, social, and religious influences that have shaped Christmas traditions over the centuries. We will have a comprehensive look using documents, films and contemporary sources at how Christmas traditions have evolved over time, influenced by religious, cultural, social, and economic changes.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Caterham Baptist Church (Caterham)
4 Beechwood Road
Caterham
CR3 6NATutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018092How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Keeping track of your finances digitally: financial literacy
This course empowers you to take control of your finances using digital tools and build a strong foundation in financial literacy. In today's digital age, there are numerous apps and software programs designed to simplify money management. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage these tools effectively, transforming your financial well-being.
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Dates:Fri 29/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Selina AnnonCourse code:Q00016639How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
History: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
From work, play, education, games, birth, death, love and punishment - this course will explore the evidence for the daily life of individuals and the elite in ancient Egypt. We will look at the map of the region and follow the Nile down. We will explore Egyptian chronology, urban life, temples and pictures depicting the religious life of the people.
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Dates:Fri 29/11/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Lawrence Parish Rooms (Winchester)
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LHTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017610How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Art Appreciation: Portraits through the Ages
The portrait has flourished as an art form from the ancient world to the present day and this innovative course will explore its continuing popularity. We shall study not only the painted face and figure but a variety of formats and formulae, from statuary to pendant medals and miniatures, and study artists as diverse as Holbein, Titian, Gainsborough, Singer Sargent and Francis Bacon. We include a reflection on the place of the photograph in this history of portraiture: was this new invention to prove a help or a hindrance to the creation of the modern portrait? This is a course for everyone who enjoys looking at paintings and no previous reading is required
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Dates:Sat 30/11/2024 -
Sat 30/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017297How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Start your own small business
Learn the essentials of starting a small business with our Start Your Own Small Business course. Understand the basics of business planning, finance, and marketing. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their business ideas into reality.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Community Action Norfolk (Dereham)
Ambassador Way
Ambassador Way
Dereham
NR20 3TLTutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00018623How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Cooking Practical: Christmas on a budget
Cooking a homemade Christmas dinner doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with a tasty and affordable festive meal in this Christmas cooking on a budget course. This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Cassin Drive
Cheltenham
GL51 7SUTutor:Julia MiltonCourse code:Q00013010How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Textiles and Fashion: Level 2 Textiles and Dressmaking
Welcome to the Level 2 Textiles and Dressmaking Course! This course is for those who know basic sewing and want to learn more and those completing the Level 1 Dressmaking course. You will improve your sewing skills and learn about different fabrics. We will teach you advanced techniques like darts, pleats, and zippers. You will also learn to design simple clothing items and make more detailed projects. Our helpful tutor will support you as you create your own clothes. By the end, you will have made several garments and be ready for more advanced dressmaking challenges. Join us and take your skills to the next level!
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Thu 09/01/2025Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017056How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £105.00
Craft: Delve deeper into decoupage
Explore the art of decoupage with our Craft: Delve Deeper into Decoupage course. Learn advanced techniques for decorating objects with paper cutouts and other materials. Ideal for crafters looking to enhance their decoupage skills.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016645How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20
Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English
Develop your English speaking and listening skills with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English course. Focus on practical communication needed for everyday situations. Ideal for beginners looking to improve their basic English proficiency.
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Dates:Tue 03/12/2024 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:1:30pm - 4:45pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Better Leeds Communities
42-46 Burley Lodge Road
Leeds
LS6 1QFTutor:Shaista LiaqatCourse code:Q00018390How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £113.40
Introduction to Teaching and Training
This practical course aims to provide students with an introduction to issues connected with learning, teaching, training and assessment of adults in a supportive environment. Participants are asked to prepare a short presentation as well as using self and peer evaluation.
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Dates:Tue 03/12/2024 -
Sat 05/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00017639How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00