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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 venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.00
Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1
Get a view into the enriching world of teaching and learning. If you’d like to work in a school, with kids or in an admin role, this course is the perfect first step. Whether you plan to get a teaching qualification or just want a taster into the school environment, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for in school staff.
In this course you’ll learn foundational concepts for working in a learning environment. It can help you decide whether a job at a school is right for you
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:9:00am - 1:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XLTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017991How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
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
Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) Qualification
Digital skills are increasingly in demand in modern society. Picking up essential digital skills can help you go about your everyday life, as well as open doors to employment opportunities.
This course starts at the beginning and covers everything from using a digital device to getting started on social media and making videos.
This Entry-level 3 digital skills course is aimed at complete beginners- so don’t worry if this is new to you.
If you want to learn digital skills for everyday life or improve your job prospects, this course is ideal for you. It's also suitable for people reentering the workforce after a long break.
You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00010926How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £177.60
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
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Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. 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 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:36 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Sheila BaileyCourse code:Q00009680How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)
Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK.
This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing and speaking & 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 24/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Park Lane Children's Centre (London)
139 Park Lane
London
N17 0HBTutor:Sultan DuruCourse code:Q00010722How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)
Build up your writing skills with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing skills that will support you to work or study in the UK.
This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing skills in English. There are also reading and speaking & 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 24/09/2024 -
Wed 05/02/2025Times:9:00am - 11:30amDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Pembury House Children's Centre (London)
Lansdowne Road
Tottenham
London
N17 9XETutor:Rustem SulteevCourse code:Q00010733How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Art Appreciation: Satire to Propaganda
Ranging from the satirical, even salacious, scenes of William Hogarth, through the often shocking socio-political criticism of Georg Grosz's work during the Weimar Republic, to the state-controlled art of Soviet Socialist Realism, this course explores the power of art to criticize and/or celebrate the social and political developments of their times
No previous experience is necessary - just a lively, open-minded interest in art!
Topics to be covered will include the works of William Hogarth, Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, Georg Grosz and Otto Dix; the works of the American Ashcan School (c1890-1914) and Soviet Socialist Realism (1930-); and the social, cultural and political context in which these works were produced.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 12/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Janis BakerCourse code:Q00018463How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Creative Writing: Return of the Writers Roulette Workshops
With a series of sessions all designed to help you discover/rediscover and develop your own new and/or existing story ideas - be these a short story, a novel - or if you just aren't sure or even started writing yet. The return of this fun, friendly and structured approach to aid you in finding inspiration, putting pen paper and get writing as we let fate guide us! We let the 'hand of fate' take us on a fresh approach to finding & maintaining that vital spark of inspiration, motivation to write fiction. A spin of the wheel will decide the subject area, theme or tasks for the week in a fun and friendly chance to meet and share ideas with others, exploring useful tricks and tips - whilst importantly gaining some quality information, developing some genuine writing skills and getting writing!
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00018216How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Craft: Create, Craft and Decorate - An Introduction to Papercrafts
Join us for this practical course for beginners & improvers where you will learn to explore creative ideas & learn techniques making cards & decorative items with the personal touch.
Let your creativity run wild and unleash your inner creative being - good for all skill levels and experience.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00010404How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20