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Art Appreciation: The Thames in Art
The Thames, its bridges, embankments, and the monuments standing alongside it, are world-renowned symbols of London. Over the centuries, artists have represented the river from many different viewpoints, for all sorts of occasions, and in a variety of artistic styles. From De Jongh and Canaletto to Turner and Monet, the Thames has been represented many. As we retrace their steps, we will study the sights and events they depicted. From the Thames Estuary to Cookham, we will see sights of mayoral processions, regattas, busy tugboats and Thames barge, highlight the river’s many functions. As we study these works of art – some well-known and other rarely ever seen – we will discuss the river's artistic and historical significance.
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Dates:Sat 18/01/2025 -
Sat 18/01/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019168How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Creative Writing: Nothing Rhymes with Orange - Writing in Rhyme
This course will explore how to produce poems which rhyme. In the twentieth century, particularly post-war, vers libre and syllabic verse have proliferated, yet poets persist in writing rhymed and rhythmical poetry.
During these five weeks, we will examine how modern poets deploy rhyme and integrate it into the rhythms of ordinary speech and a demotic vocabulary.
Each session will be a workshop, which examines and puts into practice your own experiments in rhyme, allowing you to develop first drafts and then finished versions of at least three new poems.
The workshops will be mutually supportive at all times, supportive and inspirational.
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Dates:Sat 18/01/2025 -
Sat 15/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017942How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
History: Cleethorpes' Theatre History from the Victorian Era to the Present Day
See images and hear about the history of three of Cleethorpes’ entertainment venues. The Empire Theatre is now an amusement arcade, so does anything of its former life exist today? The Coliseum Cinema building is now a Wetherspoons public house on Cleethorpes High Street, but what was its history prior to this? The Theatre Royal is sadly an eyesore and the site is awaiting further development, but what was this site used for before and after its theatre days? Join us on an adventure through time and discover local treasures from a bygone age. Suitable for anyone with a little curiosity.
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Dates:Sat 18/01/2025 -
Sat 18/01/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017919How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.50
Regaining Confidence and Self-Esteem
Do you ever feel unsure of yourself? Perhaps around new people or at job interviews? If so, this self-esteem course can help you build tools to face these situations with confidence. Low self-esteem can hold you back in all areas of life.
Whether you’d like to build confidence to step back into education, meet new people, or change jobs, confidence-building courses can teach you essential tools to change your mindset. Learn how to build self-esteem and overcome obstacles that are holding you back. The first step in your journey is believing you can successfully complete this course! Confidence training teaches you how to ask yourself important questions and understand why your self-esteem is low. This is the first step towards changing your inner speech and boosting confidence. Learn techniques to motivate yourself and be more assertive.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017000How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Literature: American Literature - On Land & Sea
This course will explore some of the classics of American Literature. You will study a range of poetry and prose by writers both ancient and modern, including Moby Dick by Herman Melville, My Ántonia by Willa Cather and other works by Maya Angelou and Cormac McCarthy. You will also explore how American Literature relates to other art forms, including film, photography and music.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 17/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Redruth Community Centre (Redruth)
Foundry Row
Chapel Street
Redruth
TR15 1ANTutor:Mark CreesCourse code:Q00016867How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:9:30am - 3:00pmDuration:17 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00018149How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
An Introduction to Twentieth Century History: International Relations in the 1930s and World War 2
By the 1930s there were three competing ideologies: Liberal Democracy, Soviet Communism and Fascism.. the latter in various national forms. Broadly the first two accepted the status quo and the latter in Japan, Germany and Italy were determined on revision. This set the scene for the ensuing conflicts in the Pacific and Europe. The course will examine how and why the world went to war during the 1930s. We will look at the role of individuals and consider how much difference it made that it was Hitler or Mussolini in charge rather than someone else. We will examine how it took time for the USA to emerge from isolation and how that tipped the balance when she did.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 03/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:St Francis de Sales (Hampton)
16 Wellington Road
Hampton
TW12 1JRTutor:Julian RobertsCourse code:Q00017583How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £60.00
Personal Development: Mind at Work
This course is put on in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and Job Centre Plus. Are you unemployed and looking for work but experiencing mental health issues? These might include, but not be limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks or post traumatic stress. This free support programme will help you to cope better with these challenges and discover techniques and strategies to use in every day life.
There is an information and registration day on Monday, 15 April 10am-12pm. Please bring photo ID.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 07/04/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015669How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: SWAP Introduction to Helping in Schools Level 1
Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with our SWAP Introduction to Helping in Schools Level 1 course. Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to support teachers and students in the classroom. Ideal for individuals considering a career in education.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Norwich Central Baptist Church (Norwich)
Duke Street
Norwich
NR3 3APTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00018994How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: SWAP Introduction to Helping in Schools Level 1
Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with our SWAP Introduction to Helping in Schools Level 1 course. Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to support teachers and students in the classroom. Ideal for individuals considering a career in education.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Thu 23/01/2025Location:Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street
Ipswich
IP1 3DECourse code:Q00018995How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00