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Healthy Living: Meditation and Mindfulness to support seasonal adjustment
Do you struggle to adjust as the season changes? Many of us experience depleted energy levels, a lack of motivation and a lower mood as the days become shorter and colder. This mindfulness and meditation course can support you to feel a sense of equilibrium as we adjust to the changing season. You will learn to anchor in the present moment through your own body, breathing and surroundings. Mindfulness practice supports you to relax and replenish your energy levels and encourages mental clarity. Each session includes a guided Yoga Nidra practice to encourage deep rest of your whole being. This course aims to encourage you to celebrate the shift in season, recognising that it is natural to slow down as we move towards winter. It is a perfect time to practice mindfulness, turn our focus inwards and find joy in rest.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018246How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Personal Development: Build your resilience
Thrive in a Changing World: Build Your Emotional Resilience
Feeling overwhelmed by life's constant challenges? This 7-week Emotional Resilience course equips you with powerful tools to navigate uncertainty and build inner strength.
Explore how your thoughts, emotions, and experiences influence your mental well-being and overall resilience. Discover effective coping strategies to manage stress, stay positive, and communicate effectively in your social circles.
By examining your life perspective and approach, you'll gain the confidence to recharge your batteries and cultivate a more positive outlook.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016621How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
History: Germany between the World Wars - Part 1
At the end of the First World War, Germany underwent dramatic change. The Kaiser abdicated, and the country emerged from a period of autocratic rule to embark on a bold and (on paper) very progressive experiment in republican democracy. At the same time, the victorious allies of the Great War imposed a punitive peace treaty on Germany at Versailles, reflecting their belief that Germany has caused the war and should pay the price. These changes, together with other factors such as the worldwide economic situation between the wars ushered in a period of social, political and financial turbulence in which Hitler and the Nazis would eventually rise to power.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:3:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018059How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20
Pre-Entry ESOL: Esol Reading Skills (E2/E3)
Welcome to the, ‘Reading Skills course’. This course is designed for ESOL Entry 2/3 students to improve their English reading abilities. Over the course, students will practice reading various texts, including stories, articles, and everyday materials like menus and signs. The course focuses on understanding vocabulary, sentence structure, and main ideas. Interactive activities include reading aloud, group discussions, and comprehension exercises. By the end of the course, students will have enhanced their reading skills, built a stronger vocabulary, and gained confidence in understanding and enjoying English texts.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Times:12:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017177How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £46.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Entry Level ESOL: Conversation Club
Would you like to practice your English speaking and listening? Our Gloucester conversation club provides an informal, welcoming space for adult ESOL learners to practice their English, build confidence and develop social connections. Each session will be in a friendly, relaxed safe space and led by an experienced tutor. Learners will be encouraged to use their English and gentle tasks such as using questions will be used to facilitate this. Drinks will be provided throughout and learners will be given full support to explore their next steps within the WEA.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DXTutor:Andrew VincentCourse code:Q00017364How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Beginners Blogging: How to create a Blog
Starting a blog is easier than you think. If you have ideas, tips, or recommendations to share, this short blogging course can teach you the essentials to get your blog online.
This beginner’s blogging course covers essential lessons in both writing and setting up your blog. You’ll learn creative writing techniques to make your blogs engaging, and digital skills to make sure you can set up and maintain your site.
This course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
This beginners blogging course covers the basics of launching a blog. Become familiar with the Content Management System (CMS) where you will upload your blog. You will also receive CMS training to teach you how to set up and maintain your website. Learn to publish and promote your blog.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00017646How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Literature: Edward Thomas - Hampshire Poet
Come and join this six-week online course. The course offers the opportunity to study a selection of Edward Thomas’s poetry and the contexts that shaped him and his life. Through reading, analysis and discussion we will explore the poems of Edward Thomas as a Hampshire Poet. We will evaluate Thomas’s position as an important poet of the early 20th century.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Victoria RamsayCourse code:Q00017157How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
History: Roman Gardens
‘Ancient Roman Gardens’ examines the crucial role played by gardens and gardening in the Roman world. They supplied food for the poor and were the scenes of specular display for the rich. They would also set the style and tone for many later European gardens, and this course will therefore be of interest to all those who wish to explore this formative phase in garden history. Through discussion and self directed study we will study the primary elements of the classic Roman garden and how it has impacted on more contempora
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark FaulknerCourse code:Q00016184How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Pre-Entry Digital Skills: Beginners Part 2
You will learn core skills that boost your confidence, such as emailing files, creating letters, and designing posters. Building on the skills gained in Part 1, this course focuses primarily on Microsoft Word. You will master document formatting, efficient file management, and creative design techniques. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in using Word to produce professional documents, effectively communicate via email, and create visually appealing posters, ensuring you are well-prepared for various digital tasks.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Participants must live in Coventry Area Postcodes CV1 to CV6 inclusive.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Watch Charity Ltd (Coventry)
10-12 Victoria Street
Coventry
CV1 5LZTutor:Shirley BateCourse code:Q00015614How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £73.50
Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3
Get a teaching qualification and prepare to work in a variety of roles in education. Gain understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to work directly with children and young people. This qualification is for supporting teaching and learning in schools and colleges.
You’ll learn core teaching skills that can be applied in various jobs. Some options include learning assistant, teaching assistant, or special needs assistant. It trains you to become a learning support practitioner.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:17 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015527How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £450.00