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Personal Development: Creative writing
Unlock your inner writer! This 4-week Introduction to Creative Writing course will ignite your imagination and guide you in expressing yourself through the power of words. We'll delve into various writing styles, helping you observe the world around you with fresh eyes and translate those experiences onto the page. Whether you're a complete beginner or have dabbled in writing, this course is designed to unleash your creativity and deepen your enjoyment of the written word.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016754How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Personal Development: Food allergens
During this 8 week introduction to food allergens course, we will covering what a food allergy and a food intolerance is, what the difference is between a food allergy and a food intolerance and why it is important you know the difference, why these food allergies and intolerances are on the increase. We will also look at what the 14 recognised food allergies are and why there are only 14 at the present time. And finally, we will look at how the law is helping making the food industry more accountable to label and keep foods safe for all consumers.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016755How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Creative Writing for Wellbeing
Discover the therapeutic benefits of writing with our Creative Writing: Creative Writing for Wellbeing course. Learn how to use writing as a tool for self-expression, healing, and personal growth. Ideal for individuals looking to improve their mental and emotional well-being through creative expression.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Shekinah Endeavour House (Torquay)
Endeavour House, 228 Union Str
Torquay
TQ2 5QSTutor:Ione HarrisCourse code:Q00017097How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing
Many people find it difficult to have some “me time” out of a busy life to spend time on a creative activity. This course will give you the opportunity to understand the benefits of indulging in a creative activity and how this can have a positive effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a range of different crafts and share skills and knowledge with other crafters. Each session will allow you to try a different craft which may lead you to discover a craft which could become a new hobby for you to enjoy.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016765How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Practical: Express Yourself With Creative Art
Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your creative skills. This day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore creative themes and ideas to inspire inventive response using a range of mediums to suit the project and your preference . Join us to immerse yourself in a day of creativity and be inspired. Learners will be encouraged to develop and share ideas within the session. Whatever your creative level or direction this workshop is designed to inspire and guide you to develop your creative confidence. Discover how the enjoyment of creative art can be creatively enjoyable and beneficial for well-being.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00013101How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support stress management
Discover how yoga can help you manage stress with our Yoga to Support Stress Management course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and relieve tension in the body. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages you to listen to your body and adapt practices to meet your individual needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for managing stress, enhancing your overall well-being through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Kagyu Samye Dzong Scarborough
Londesborough Lodge
The Crescent
Scarborough
YO11 2PWTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018234How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Level 1 ESOL: Everyday English - Intermediate
This five-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and learners should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English Language in order to access this course. The sessions will develop learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher-led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to reflect on the English they hear around them and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00019227How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Camborne Community Centre (Camborne)
South Terrace
Camborne
TR14 8SUTutor:Pamela RozentalsCourse code:Q00016159How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of this course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and for you to gain confidence. The course is designed to build on individual skills and knowledge of arts and craft. You will be given the opportunity to experiment and create pieces of art and or crafts using a variety of materials. The course is about planning for a major piece of work that will showcase your individual skills and acknowledge the skills and techniques you have learnt. You will be able to take your time to produce a major piece or pieces of work.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 24/07/2025Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016832How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £245.70
Creative Writing: 'Roots' Creative Writing Group – Sense of Place: Showing & Telling
Master the art of setting and description with our Creative Writing: Sense of Place: Showing & Telling course. Learn how to create vivid, immersive settings in your writing that engage and captivate readers. Ideal for writers looking to enhance their descriptive writing skills.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00017784How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £64.75