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Fitness and Exercise: Yoga for Osteoporosis
The WEA online course is suitable for all ages, for beginners and those who already practise yoga. It is suitable for those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis often experienced alongside osteoporosis. Your 'approach' to yoga and 'how' you practise will also help you to develop an increased level of awareness which in turn will lead to practising with an increased attentiveness to your body - getting to know yourself by listening to your body's feedback and responding appropriately . By the end of the course, you will be able to practise postures for strength, alignment, stamina, posture and balance.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:9:15am - 10:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline ArthurCourse code:Q00010037How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.50
Multiply: Everyday Lifeskills for Thornage Hall
This course, funded through Multiply in Norfolk, is designed to empower individuals with essential everyday life skills. Learners will engage in practical sessions that cover a range of topics including budgeting, art, digital literacy, and effective communication. Tailored to meet the needs of the Thornage Hall community, the course emphasises hands-on learning and real-world applications to enhance independence and confidence. Whether you’re looking to improve your financial management, learn new skills, navigate technology, or boost your interpersonal skills, this course provides the tools and support to thrive in daily life.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 26/09/2024Times:1:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Thornage Hall Independent Living
Sharrington Road
Thornage
Holt
Holt
NR25 7QHTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00018705How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of the course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and to help you gain confidence. You will be given an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from a range of different types of arts and crafts. For example, painting stones, glass, wood, and dream catchers. You will use a variety of different resources and medias such as wool, fabrics, and jars. You will learn about the development of the different arts and crafts that we enjoy today. You will learn about and gain an insight into how different techniques and skills have evolved in certain crafts.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016837How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £243.50
Craft: Beginners Pottery - Handbuilding Pottery for Wellbeing
To create, design and make a range of pottery items using hand building techniques, with earthenware clay and glazes. Build on skills using techniques of pinching, coiling, press moulding, slab construction and tile making. Explore and use different methods of applying surface decoration to enhance the visual qualities of pottery work. Use sketch books to support the development of ideas. Work in a relaxed and supported environment. Create with clay and discover the feeling of wellbeing it can provide. If ceramics is your passion, experience and share the excitement of the pottery process from raw clay to the fired kiln.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Louth Town Hall (Louth)
Eastgate
Louth
LN11 9NHTutor:Margaret HowlettCourse code:Q00011262How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Beginners Pottery - Hand Building Techniques
To Create, design and make a range of pottery items using hand building techniques, with earthenware clay and glazes. Build on skills using techniques of pinching, coiling, press moulding, slab construction and tile making. Explore and use different methods of applying surface decoration to enhance the visual qualities of pottery work. Use sketch books to support the development of ideas. Work in a relaxed and supported environment. Create with clay and discover the feeling of wellbeing it can provide. If ceramics is your passion, experience and share the excitement of the pottery process from raw clay to the fired kiln.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Louth Town Hall (Louth)
Eastgate
Louth
LN11 9NHTutor:Margaret HowlettCourse code:Q00011260How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Level 1 ESOL: Everyday ESOL - Speaking & Listening
Take Your First Steps Towards English Communication New to English? Feeling overwhelmed by the alphabet and basic greetings? This Pre-Entry ESOL course is your stepping stone to effective communication. Key focuses include: Alphabet & Pronunciation: Master sounds and letters for clear speech. Essential Vocabulary & Phrases: Learn greetings, introductions, and everyday words. Listening & Speaking Skills: Understand and respond to simple conversations. Reading & Writing Basics: Familiarize yourself with writing letters and basic words. Building Confidence: Practice in a supportive environment. With clear explanations, visuals, and practical exercises, no prior English experience is necessary. Start your English journey today by enrolling in Pre-Entry ESOL!
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 10/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Honeycroft Centre (Hove)
St. Barnabas Hall
Sackville Road
Hove
BN3 3WFTutor:Alice LyndenCourse code:Q00018772How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00
Art Appreciation: Symbolism in Art
Explore the world of Symbolism in art with this course, focusing on the use of symbols, allegory, and hidden meanings in visual arts. Ideal for art enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating movement.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:10:30am - 3:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Salisbury Museum (Salisbury)
65 The Close
Salisbury
SP1 2ENTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00016862How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Personal Development: Introduction to Manicure, Gel Nails & Nail Art
Welcome to "Introduction to Manicure, Gel Nails & Nail Art," a comprehensive beginner-level course designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to master the art of basic manicure, gel nails and creative nail designs. Whether you aspire to become a professional nail technician or want to explore nail art as a hobby, this course offers a step-by-step guide to the essential techniques, tools, and trends in the industry. Join us face to face, in-venue for this practical course. Basic materials and equipment provided.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:4:30pm - 7:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Space4
Houghton Library
74 Newbottle Street
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4AFTutor:Tracey CarverCourse code:Q00018957How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
British Literature 1980 - 2011 (Part 1)
On this course we will examine the following novels:
The Stranger’s Child - Alan Hollinghurst.
Last Orders - Graham Swift.
A Pale View of Hills - Kazuo Ishiguro
Innocence - Penelope Fitzgerald
The Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps - Michel Faber.
These texts will take us inside contemporary British fiction, and
earmark those authors who have contributed to the evolution of a
distinctive voice in British fiction in the last fifty years, from the
years of Thatcher, New Labour to the present. We will explore each
writers’ techniques and themes, and how they address the themes
of British identity.
Discussions will be lively with plenty of opportunities to voice
your opinions.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Sutton)
10 Cedar Road
Sutton
SM2 5DATutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017587How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Craft: Supported Learning Pottery
To improve skills and knowledge through personalised learning and support progress towards further independence.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 22/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Scout Hut, St Joseph's Parish Centre (Re
122 Ladbroke Road
Redhill
RH1 1LFTutor:Pamela WareCourse code:Q00011709How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00