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History: The Big Questions (Part 1)
One of the most fascinating aspects of the history of ideas is learning how ideas have a life of their own, influencing society and culture through successive generations in different ways. In this 6-week course we’ll focus on a different important and influential question each week. We cover philosophy, literature, science and history. We’ll read and discuss selected extracts which will be circulated beforehand. The course covers a sweep of over 2000 years, from the ancient Greeks to modern times
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00017266How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £72.00
History: American War of Independence
Knavery seems to be so much the striking feature of its inhabitants that it may not in the end be an evil that they will become aliens to this kingdom,’ declared King George III of Britain. Britain’s ministers - particularly George III - have often been blamed for the loss of the thirteen American colonies. But how fair is this or was France primarily responsible for American independence? Covering the main causes and most important clashes of the conflict, the course reviews how the war developed, its controversies and the immediate consequences for America, Britain and France
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Nottingham Mechanics (Nottingham)
3 North Sherwood Street
Nottingham
NG1 4EZTutor:Mark BarnardCourse code:Q00016045How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Thurmaston Community Centre
Silverdale Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8NJTutor:Sukhwinder GarchaCourse code:Q00018708How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Textiles & Fashion: Visible Mending with Sashiko and Boro Mending
This course will teach you plenty of skills on how to mend your clothes beautifully and originally. We will look at the historical art of Sashiko patterns and the Boro mending technique that was used in Japan in the Edo period and also plenty of other Visible mending techniques. There will be plenty of beautiful patterns to choose from and to learn about and to sew yourselves. A grasp of basic hand sewing is needed. We will expand our knowledge on the resources needed throughout the course and learn about the history of this technique. Later on we will also look at other various visible mending techniques and how and why these are used.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00018288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £92.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Textiles and Fashion: Upcycling
Come and join a new course aimed at beginner sewers. No previous experience of the sewing machine is necessary. We will start with getting used to the machine and making a simple pin cushion. This will also make us think about what fabric we can recycle and use up all the little scraps of fabric you may have from previous projects. Using recycled materials not only helps in reducing waste but also sparks creativity by encouraging you to think outside the box.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:11:30am - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00016241How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Fitness and Exercise: Get Up and Dance
A fun and friendly online exercise class to get you up and ready for the day ahead.
Blow away the cobwebs with a workout to your favourite feel good music; a great mixture of oldies and new songs too.
Join in with a gentle warm up, then an all over workout based on dance moves and finish with a relaxing cool down and stretch.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Join in at your own pace.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 10:30amDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Suzanne SwainCourse code:Q00010895How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £48.10
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1)
Learn basic writing skills with this foundational English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn to write in English to study, work, and live in the UK.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence to write basic sentences in English. There are also reading and speaking and listening 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 10/09/2024 -
Tue 14/01/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:32 sessionsLocation:Cheetham Community School (Manchester)
Halliwell Lane
Manchester
M8 9FRTutor:Shahnaz AhmedCourse code:Q00015800How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
ESOL for Life & Work - Conversation Class 1
This new ESOL course offers a ‘conversation café’ for learners who are at the beginner level and who want to start building their confidence when speaking in English. This course offers you a friendly and safe online environment to practise speaking and listening in English to gain more confidence to use the English language in your day-to-day life. The course offers a virtual 'conversation cafe' where you will be taught by an experienced, qualified tutor who will guide you and help you to build your English skills. This is a place where you can make mistakes and work together with your fellow learners to improve your English language skills at whatever pace you need.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:00pmDuration:52 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah DunberryCourse code:Q00016523How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 3)
Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 reading course. Learn key reading skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in reading.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential.
This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Fri 25/10/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BNTutor:Shazia ParveenCourse code:Q00016572How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
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 10/09/2024 -
Thu 09/01/2025Location:Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QXCourse code:Q00016601How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00