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Personal Development: Introduction to Counselling
The awareness of the importance of counselling for the wellbeing of individuals is increasingly recognised as a key issue for the overall health and prosperity of our society. This course will support learners to explore the basics of counselling, the nature of the profession and how skills in counselling can support positive interactions in the workplace. This course focuses on an understanding of the concept and practice of the main practical counselling skills and the theories underpinning these. The course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career or further learning in counselling, as well as those wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills and self-awareness.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sasha DineenCourse code:Q00018764How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
British Literature in the 1950s
In this course we will discuss and analyse the following
authors and their works. These are:
Look Back in Anger - John Osborne.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark.
The Vet's Daughter - Barbara Comyns.
A Voice Through A Cloud - Denton Welch.
A Kind of Loving - Stan Barstow.
These texts are an eclectic blend of plays, novels and the
autobiographical in the case of Denton Welch, an eccentric
and now largely forgotten.
There will be great scope for discussion and the voicing of
opinions, and you will be encouraged to develop your own
theories and interpretations in a supportive atmosphere.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Duke Street Church
Quadrant Road
Richmond
TW9 1DHTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017580How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £100.00
History: British History through the lives of 10 women
This 10-week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of ten remarkable women who left indelible marks on society, culture, and politics. From ancient warriors to pioneering scientists and influential writers, each woman represents a distinct era in British history, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and societal changes of their times. Throughout the course, we will delve into the lives of these extraordinary women, analysing their impact on British society and their enduring legacies. By studying their stories, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the fabric of Britain.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reform Church Orpington
Lynwood Grove
Orpington
BR6 0BGTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017272How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
History: History Walks
London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Many distinct places lie within its boundaries. There are many unusual corners, unexpected history, remarkable buildings, and fascinating characters which illustrate the city’s development both socially and culturally. These eight autumn walks will reveal contrasting parts of London and show how Londoners lived and worked, how they were entertained, how they travelled, how they constructed bridges. We shall meet novelists, con men, rock stars, minor royalty, politicians, a whole panoply of London life. In addition, these walks for two hours long will bring the benefit of healthy exercise!
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Meeting at: Paddington Station Info Desk
Overground Station
Praed Street
London
W2 1HUTutor:Guy RowstonCourse code:Q00017442How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £80.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: What do you know about Spain; its history and what lies away from the tourist beaches?
To provide an overview of Spain's history, stretching from pre-historic times to the present day, with a look at the varied regions that comprise the Spanish peninsula.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:St John the Baptist Church Meeting Room
55 Main Road
Danbury
CM3 4NGTutor:Derek RobinsonCourse code:Q00018514How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
History: The House of Lancaster
The emergence of the House of Lancaster could have led to a major decline of the English realm, yet it achieved its greatest success against the enemy of France. We will begin by looking at the latter part of Henry IV’s reign, and his struggle with his own eldest son the Prince of Wales, and in particular focus on how that rivalry manifested itself in a competition between Henry’s sons. Thereafter however we will then go on to concentrate on the Agincourt campaign under Henry V and the subsequent consequences of the renewed conflict of the Hundred Years’ War.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00018320How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
History: Byzantium, the Great Age
How did the Roman Empire survive the great challenges it faced during the later 8th century? We will examine how the later reign of Konstantine V and then his heirs not only oversaw an even stricter type of iconoclasm, but also how they brought about other key developments within mediaeval Roman society. We will also explore how the struggle against the Abbasid Caliphate continued to evolve. Finally, we will look at the emergence of Empress Eirene during the later years of the eighth century, and how she maintained her grip on power, despite much internal opposition.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00015932How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Foreign Languages: Conversations on Art and Culture, in French
Would you like to learn about art and at the same time practice your French? This course is for you! During ten weeks, we will discuss a series of topics related to art and culture. The course aims to enrich your knowledge of art history, develop your French vocabulary, and boost your confidence when speaking French. Please see the longer description for a list of the themes we will study. . Language skills: This is not a language course. To follow this course, it is desirable to have a good level in French (probably upper intermediate, or B2 and above). The group will be small and the atmosphere relaxed and tolerant. If your French is a bit rusty, it is OK! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:1:15pm - 3:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017439How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017435How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
History: London in the 20th century: A social and cultural history
London has been many things in its history - a world city, a financial capital, a centre of empire, a microcosm of the world, a city rebuilt, a port city, a migrant city, a changing city The course will chart some of these changes during the twentieth century, changes to London’s built environment, its culture and its people, from the West End to the East End, from the City to the suburbs, from Camden Town and Brixton to Southall and Soho. Topics covered will be industry and the workplace, transport, housing, health, education, media, fashion and leisure
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 15/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:George O'ReillyCourse code:Q00017265How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £96.00