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History: Essex in 10 objects
Essex museums are full of wonderful and sometimes surprising objects. This course takes a selection of objects looked after in museums all over the county and uses them as sources for learning about everyday life in Essex in the past. Covering a range of themes and times the course will also give you some ideas for places to visit in your own time.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:YMCA Brightlingsea (Colchester)
High Street
Colchester
CO7 0AQTutor:Claire ParkerCourse code:Q00018843How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Art Appreciation: The Art of Christmas
The Christmas story has probably inspired more art than any other subject. From medieval icons of the Virgin and Child to the Renaissance paintings of the shepherds and the wise men; and from stained glass windows to Christmas cards, the story has been at the forefront of western art.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009345How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Craft: Festive Fun Makes
Explore the art of decoupage with our Craft: Delve Deeper into Decoupage course. Learn advanced techniques for decorating objects with paper cutouts and other materials. Ideal for crafters looking to enhance their decoupage skills.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016645How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
History: USA: 1940 - 1972 A Divided Union
In 1989, the songwriter Billy Joel was told by a friend that “Things are different today. You were a kid in the fifties, and everybody knows that nothing happened in the fifties.” As a result, he wrote ‘We didn’t start the fire’ to highlight how the post-war decades shaped the world we live in today. Join us for this fascinating 6 week course where you will look at the crucial events that occurred between 1940 and 1972 in USA and reflect about their significance back then as well as how it translates into today’s society.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)
289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJTutor:Michael LongCourse code:Q00017704How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: Smuggling in Essex: The Romance & Reality
How do the popular representations of smuggling in novels, songs, poems, paintings and film match up to the reality? We will look at some of the enduring romantic depictions alongside official records to consider the reality of life for people up and down the Essex coast in the 18th century engaged in smuggling or the fight against it.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:7:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Bardfield Quaker Meeting House (Great Ba
Brook Street
Great Bardfield
CM7 4RGTutor:Claire ParkerCourse code:Q00018319How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Professional Development: SWAP Introduction to Customer Service with AVIVA
Prepare for a career in customer service with our SWAP Introduction to Customer Service with AVIVA course. Learn essential skills and knowledge required to excel in customer service roles. Ideal for individuals seeking to enter the customer service industry or enhance their customer service skills.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Seetec Pluss (Norwich)
1st Floor
Cavell House
Stannard Place
Norwich
NR3 1YETutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00018631How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Craft: Sugar Craft
This FREE Sugar Craft course is designed to introduce you to the art of creating beautiful and intricate designs using sugar. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course covers a wide range of techniques and provides hands-on experience to help you master sugar craft. Course will include the basics of sugar craft including the different types of sugar and edible materials to create your decorations. You will also cover the materials an tools required to create your beautiful decorations.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Wingate & Station Town family centre
Partridge Terrace
Wingate
TS28 5BDTutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00019067How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Creative Writing: Writing Inspired By Memory
The purpose of this course is to aid you in finding the confidence and inspiration to apply genuine method in gathering memories into writing, using a fun, friendly and structured approach.
This course is ideal for those who would like to learn more about creative writing, whether it be for fact or fiction. We will focus on a number of tips and tricks to bring our words alive.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00010296How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners Conversation Class - Hangleton Knoll
This Pre-Entry Beginners English ESOL Conversation Class is designed for non-native speakers with little to no English proficiency. Held on Tuesday mornings in Brighton, East Sussex, in partnership with the Hangleton & Knoll Project, this course provides a supportive and welcoming environment for those starting their English language journey. The class focuses on developing basic conversational skills, essential vocabulary, and simple sentence structures through interactive activities, group discussions, and role-plays. Perfect for building confidence in speaking and understanding English, the course encourages learners to practice and improve at their own pace. Join us to start communicating more effectively in English!
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St Richards Community Centre (Hove)
Egmont Road
Hangleton
Hove
BN3 7FPTutor:Jane PerrinCourse code:Q00019316How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)
Take your reading skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading skills can make life in the UK easier for you.
This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading skills.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BNTutor:Shazia ParveenCourse code:Q00016258How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00