Please enter your postcode
In order for us to give you accurate results for your courses, please click on the Search options and enter your postcode and the mile radius for your search.
Find a course
WEA courses
Displaying 771 - 780 of 1006
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.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 27/05/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ralph Jessop Court
Wyvern Close,
Parkstone
Dorset
BH12 4HETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016949How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
History: When Peace broke out-the austerity years 1945-1951
From the viewpoint of 80 years after the end of the second world war this six -week course will allow learners to revisit the immediate post war world. We will examine the transformation of Britain from May 1945 through to 1951. The course will cover the pivotal 1945 general election, the extensive social changes, (including the establishment of the NHS and the welfare state) and the economic challenges faced by the country during the austerity years. Through a combination of secondary and primary source analysis, and discussions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the immediate post-war period shaped modern Britain.
This course is funded by Greater London Combined Authority.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 27/05/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00019815How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Literature: Exploring Form in Poetry
Over the 10-week period, you’ll pay close attention to 10 different poetic forms such as , including the nocturne, haibun, prose poem, villanelle, golden shovel, pantoum, epistle, elegy, acrostic, couplet, ekphrastic, through close readings of selected verses, you’ll explore formal context and development in relation to your own work. You’ll also participate in lively discussions regarding formal aspects and question the use of techniques and experimentation. Prompts will be provided to support you with drafting your formal piece and you’ll be encouraged to continue your work at home in between sessions. Openness is encouraged but you won’t be asked to share more than you are comfortable with. Connect to and support a writing community.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00016874How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Creative Writing: Inspired by the 7 Different Plots
Are there really only 7 different plots? A fun, friendly and structured approach to gain fiction writing knowledge and written word skills and, importantly, aid you in finding inspiration, putting pen paper and getting writing. Mystery, thriller, noir, hardboiled crime, a touch of the ghostly and gothic or something far more salacious – find inspiration as we consider the kind of words, characters and styles which suit a tale exploring one or more of the seven different plots, will it be Rags to Riches or Voyage and Return – which might yield your future best seller or lead you down the wrong path to the bargain bin?
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 20/05/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00020288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
-
Membership Information
-
Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BNTutor:Noorie AliCourse code:Q00018488How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 2)
If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 reading course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn reading skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:23 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00017493How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Gardening Practical: Preparing and Sowing
This practical course is to be run at the Parkstone Day Centre in Poole and is designed to empower adults with learning difficulties to develop their gardening skills and confidence in preparing and sowing seeds. The course will focus on providing a supportive and enjoyable environment, where participants can learn new skills, socialise, and take home their own seedlings.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed specifically for adults with learning difficulties who want to develop their gardening skills and confidence. No prior experience is necessary, as the course is tailored to meet the needs of each participant.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017345How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £151.20
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025Times:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015875How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015874How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Level 1)
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.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Sasha NovikovaCourse code:Q00009249How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00