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Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Sasha NovikovaCourse code:Q00009559How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
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:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017886How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
British Nature Writing in the Twentieth Century
During this course we will explore the course of British Nature writing from the late nineteenth century until the early years of the twenty-first century. Our writers will include W.H. Hudson, Kenneth Grahame, Richard Mabey, Mark Cocker, Roger Deakin, Robert Macfarlane, Nan Shephard, Kathleen Jamie and a host of others.
We will discover how the concerns and agendas of British Nature Writing have evolved over time towards the present and the rise of the Deep Ecology Movement and its writings.
There will be ample scope for discussion and close reading of the chosen texts, and opportunity to analyse what, in some instances are, controversial ideas.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017888How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: China 1912 to 1992 – Empire to Republic
This second of two courses on modern Chinese history concentrates on the history of China from 1912 to 1992 a time marked by profound transformations, including the fall of the imperial system, the rise of the First Republic, the Warlord Era, the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, and major upheavals of war, rebellion, revolution and geopolitical alignment. We trace the political social, cultural and economic development of China in the 20th Century. We consider the events, ideas and personalities that shaped this extraordinary national story. Throughout, we draw parallels with our own time and how we got here.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Petts Wood Memorial Hall (Petts Wood)
200 Petts Wood Road
Petts Wood
BR5 1LATutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017563How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Literature: The story of the detective story
The detective story is one of the most popular literary genres, as well as one that has produced some classic novels. Each week we focus on a short detective story or novel, reading and discussing key passages. The selected novels are in chronological order, from the 19th century to modern times. We begin with Edgar Allen Poe and Conan Doyle, and end with Sophie Hannah. We’ll be able to share and debate interpretations, sharpen our critical and appreciative faculties, understand what detective fiction can tell us about the society and culture that produced it, and, hopefully, be inspired to read other works by the writers featured on the course.
The course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Methodist Church Hall (Beckenham)
Bromley Road
Beckenham
BR3 5JETutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00020027How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
History: Intermediate History: The Cross & the Crescent - The Crusades
The term will focus on the consolidation of the various Principalities of Outremer in the aftermath of the first crusade. A particularly closer examination will be made of how such embattled regions managed to survive their first precarious years, despite pressure from neighbouring Muslim states. We will also pay close attention to the development and growth of the various governments in those regions, and their ongoing relationships with neighbouring states both Muslim and Christian. Finally, we will consider the circumstances of the Second Crusade and why it failed in its primary objectives, as well as the consequences of its failure.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:7:15pm - 9:15pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00016034How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Film & Media: Cinema of the Surreal
One of the revolutionary art movements of the early 20th century, surrealism was made for the movies. Artists keen on challenging the boundaries of form, genre and art itself, quickly made use of the possibilities of the moving image. Beyond that, early filmmakers discovered film’s potential for the ‘unreal’. In surrealist cinema, questions about identity and reality, challenges to social norms, the subconscious, dreams and the fantastic meet.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ruth MulandiCourse code:Q00017443How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Textiles and Fashion: Up Cycling Soft Furnishing Techniques.
This course is aimed at those with some experience in sewing but, willing to improve existing skills. The course will cover a range of soft furnishing techniques including pillow and cushion making, zip insertions and mitred corners for curtains.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hill View Community Centre (Nottingham)
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 3LJTutor:Monazza AzizCourse code:Q00020112How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
Photography: Know your Camera
This practical course is designed for photography enthusiasts who want to take full control of their camera and capture better photographs. Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless, or compact camera, this course will help you understand its functions, settings, and features. Participants will explore essential photography concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and composition. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident using your camera in manual or advanced modes and be equipped with the knowledge to elevate your photography skills.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Bensham Grove (Gateshead)
Sidney Grove
Gateshead
NE8 2XDTutor:Damien WoottenCourse code:Q00020895How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Crafts: Sewing And Textiles
This course is designed to introduce students to the art of sewing and the world of textiles, from foundational skills to garment construction. Through practical, hands-on learning, students will develop proficiency in sewing techniques, fabric selection, and pattern construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, create, and customise their own garments or textile projects, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Nazmeen SadiqCourse code:Q00021012How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00