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Literature: Victorian Literature Through the Decades - The 1840s
During this course we will consider a wide range of novels that were pubished in the 1840s as a continuation of an exploration of literature published through the decades of Victoria’s long reign. We will consider a range of novels by both male and female writers: Barnaby Rudge (Charles Dickens 1841); The Luck of Barry Lyndon (W M Thackeray, 1844); Sybil (Benjamin Disraeli, 1845); Agnes Grey (Anne Bronté, 1847); Shirley (Charlotte Bronté, 1849). The 1840s were a prosperous time for many but but this decade was also known as the Hungry Forties. The 1840s also saw the growth of the realist novel.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Exeter Community Centre (Exeter)
17 St. Davids Hill
Exeter
EX4 3RGTutor:Greta DepledgeCourse code:Q00016886How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Beginners Spanish
Want to take on a new challenge and learn a new language? Like to holiday in Spain or Spanish speaking countries or just want a new hobby, then this is the course for you.
This is the introductory course which will run for 6 weeks, if you would like to carry on with your classes then the full 12 week course will be following this one.
The course will be run by a fully qualified tutor who has experience teaching Spanish online.
The course will be 6 weeks long to give you enough time to enjoy your taster and get ready for the full course that follows.
Start your journey to speaking Spanish today!
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andrea OstapskiCourse code:Q00019150How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Personal Development: How to communicate confidently
This unique 6-week course empowers you to build confidence in communication and technology. In weeks 1-3, you'll take the Communication Confidence Masterclass, where you'll learn powerful techniques to express yourself clearly, develop assertiveness, and navigate challenging conversations with ease. In Weeks 4-6, you'll become Tech Savvy for Life & Learning by mastering essential computer skills to boost your study abilities and employability. You'll learn to create an impressive CV, manage online calendars, and use online tools effectively, bridging the digital divide and gaining the confidence to thrive in today's tech-driven world.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016662How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Personal Development: Budgeting
Learn how to manage your finances with our Personal Development: Budgeting course. Develop essential budgeting skills and learn how to plan and track your expenses. Ideal for individuals looking to improve their financial literacy and achieve financial stability.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Location:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDCourse code:Q00017714How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £151.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Cooking Practical: Cooking for Pleasure
The purpose of the course is to promote your confidence and independence through cooking. The course is to teach that cooking can be fun and rewarding. The sessions will involve preparing and cooking various foods and dishes using a variety of techniques and methods. They will follow a range of recipes that use different methods to weigh and measure quantities using a combination of weighing scales, measuring spoons and measuring jugs. There will be an opportunity to try different ways to prepare and cook food such as, baking, boiling and grilling, together with using the hob, oven, grill, and a microwave.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Sacred Heart Church Hall
8 Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RGTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00017179How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £201.60
Personal Development: Mindfulness Intermediate
Deepen Your Mindfulness Practice: Intermediate Level
Ready to take your mindfulness journey to the next level? This 6-week course builds upon your existing knowledge and techniques, empowering you to significantly reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing.
Explore powerful practices like mindful breathing, cultivating a mindful brain, and integrating mindfulness into daily activities. Discover how just a few minutes a day can transform your busy life, fostering inner calm and reducing stress levels.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:26 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016660How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Healthy Living: Meditation and Mindfulness to support a positive mindset
Enhance your mindset with our Meditation and Mindfulness to Support a Positive Mindset course. This course focuses on practices that cultivate positivity, resilience, and inner peace. Through guided meditations and mindfulness techniques, you will learn to anchor yourself in the present moment, manage negative thoughts, and foster a more optimistic outlook on life. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages self-awareness and personal growth in a supportive environment.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018250How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
History: Intermediate History
In this term, we begin by considering the challenges faced by young King Aethelred at the beginning of his reign, particularly his difficulties with the growing Viking threat. We will also look at the rise of a unified Kingdom of Denmark, and examine the motives and factors which created it. We will then analyse the successive policies by which Aethelred attempted to curb the Viking threat, ultimately only to result in his own overthrow. After that, we will then go on to analyse the emergence of King Cnut and his maritime empire, and the nature of Cnut’s rule in England.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00016036How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Aerobics
Get Moving and Feel Empowered!
It is said that sitting for long, uninterrupted periods of time may leave you more prone to cardiovascular problems. So come along to this Seated Aerobics course to get those limbs moving, and those hearts pumping!
In this 6-week seated aerobics course, you'll experience the benefits of exercise in a comfortable and supportive environment. This low-impact, chair-based program is specifically designed for individuals who may have mobility limitations or prefer a seated workout. Our expert instructor will guide you through a series of exercises that will get your heart rate up, improve your flexibility, balance, and strength, all while seated in a chair.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ralph Jessop Court
Wyvern Close,
Parkstone
Dorset
BH12 4HETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016948How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Creative Writing: Body and Earth
This friendly creative writing course will invite you to enter into relationship with your bodies and surroundings. The session will be held in a supportive way and will integrate some simple meditation (adaptable to all bodies), prompts for creative and reflective expression through writing, and even some environmental science! You will be guided to a holistic understanding of person and place. This course is ideal for people who like to write and to contemplate how to live more skilfully as individuals, as a community and in relationship with their surroundings. There will be time for sharing small parts of your writing towards the end of the workshop but no pressure, it’s about an unfolding individual/shared creative process and participants need to feel at ease to write freely.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ione HarrisCourse code:Q00019161How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00