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Art and Music Studies: Anniversaries Exhibitions and Events Spring 2025
The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Fairkytes Art Centre (Hornchurch)
51 Billet Lane
Hornchurch
RM11 1AXTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017546How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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
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
Personal Development: Everyday Life Skills - Practical Skills
This supportive course offers you the opportunity to explore adaptive and positive behaviour to help you deal more effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The course will cover 3 main areas, including knowledge, attitude, and skills. It will enable you to consider ways to expand your confidence and personal development, including life skills to help promote mental well-being and competence when managing and coping with the realities of life. It will help you to identify available opportunities and prepare to face possible threats. The course will cover the context of health and social events, including coping without the use of unhealthy props; communicating with others in the public sphere; and how to promote healthy relationships.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Karen JohnsonCourse code:Q00017749How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Ways to Wellbeing
To support and improve wellbeing through creativity.
This course is for clients at Parkstone Connect Centre, and continues on their journey of steps to wellbeing. Skills and learning in this course can be applied to everyday life and improve confidence and way of living as described by the NHS 5 steps to well-being programme
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:30am - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00011524How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £151.20
History: Cookery through the ages
Discover the changes in our food with time: how it was cooked, how it was eaten, where it came from, and how it affected our society and language, from the early Stone Age to this century, with an emphasis on British history. Find out which of our table manners date back to the Middle Ages, and how some of the most up-to-date and expensive restaurants are re-inventing Stone Age techniques; what advice from the fourteenth century still holds good today, and which most certainly does not. Each session will include some adapted recipes that you may (or may not) wish to try for yourself.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane WilliamsCourse code:Q00019282How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2
Gain deeper understanding of social care provision for adults with this level 2 adult social care course. If you want to learn skills for care jobs and believe in person-centred approaches to social care, this is the right course for you.
Explore job roles and services within the adult social care sector, the role of communication in social care, and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for. This course teaches you essential skills employers look for and specific skills for social work.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00018960How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
Award in Mentoring Level 1
Mentoring is a great way for you to help other people reach their potential. This can be a very rewarding experience both personally and professionally. Mentoring courses teach you essential leadership and communication skills for social work.
This mentoring course gives you an insight into the world of mentorship. It can help you decide if you want to start working in mentorship or other support roles. Some examples include care work, youth work, or youth sports coaching.
Understand the role of a mentor. Study best practices for effective mentorship. Gain awareness of the importance of the “mentoring agreement”.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Barbara RicciCourse code:Q00018588How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Sewing into Business
This comprehensive sewing course is designed for beginners looking to develop essential sewing skills and knowledge. The curriculum covers everything from understanding the key components and stitches of a sewing machine to mastering beginner techniques like sewing in circles and straight lines. Students will learn how to work with various fabrics, create a tote bag, and use commercial patterns effectively. The course also explores the basics of hand-sewing, zipper installation, and topstitching. Additionally, students will gain practical insights into marketing their sewing projects, including using social media, creating adverts, and developing a one-page business plan using the Business Canvas Model.
This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Abakhan (Liverpool)
44 Stafford Street
Liverpool
L3 8LXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00019909How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
History: British History Through the Lives of 10 Women
This 10-week course is a re - run of the Autumn course and 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:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00019208How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00