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History: Happy Christmas - celebrating the big day through the ages
Join us to find out more about how people celebrated the ‘big day’ in the past. This course will explore the history of Christmas celebrations, focusing on three distinct periods: Medieval and Tudor Christmases, Victorian Christmases, and Christmas in the last 50 years. Learners will find out more about the cultural, social, and religious influences that have shaped Christmas traditions over the centuries. We will have a comprehensive look using documents, films and contemporary sources at how Christmas traditions have evolved over time, influenced by religious, cultural, social, and economic changes.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Caterham Baptist Church (Caterham)
4 Beechwood Road
Caterham
CR3 6NATutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018092How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
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.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Heart on the Terrace
8 Woods Terrace
Murton
North East
SR7 9AATutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00019059How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
WordPress for Intermediates
Enhance your website development skills with our WordPress for Intermediates course. Learn advanced techniques for designing and managing WordPress sites. Ideal for individuals with basic WordPress knowledge looking to take their skills to the next level.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 30/01/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00018599How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Craft: Create a Christmas Wreath
On this course we will make a traditional Christmas Wreath: using natural materials as far as possible. You will make your wreath along with me in real time, so you can ask questions and show me your progress as we go. I will show you the basics and give suggestions for designs, but you will each make individual wreaths
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine WilcockCourse code:Q00019844How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: ‘Happy Christmas’ – celebrating the big day through the ages
Join us to find out more about how people celebrated the ‘big day’ in the past. This course will explore the history of Christmas celebrations, focusing on three distinct periods: Medieval and Tudor Christmases, Victorian Christmases, and Christmas in the last 50 years. Learners will find out more about the cultural, social, and religious influences that have shaped Christmas traditions over the centuries. We will have a comprehensive look using documents, films and contemporary sources at how Christmas traditions have evolved over time, influenced by religious, cultural, social, and economic changes.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017452How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £22.20
Multiply: Maths for the Care Workers
This Multiply Maths for Care Workers course introduces key numeracy skills needed in the care sector. Over six 2-hour sessions, learners will cover practical applications, including medication dosages, unit conversions, reading charts, and managing time effectively, helping participants apply maths confidently in routine care tasks.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 16/01/2025Times:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019678How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Multiply: Maths for Construction Workers
This Multiply Maths for Construction Workers course builds essential numeracy skills tailored for those in or aspiring to join the construction sector. Spanning six 2-hour sessions, this course covers practical applications such as measurement conversions, area and perimeter calculations, and mixing ratios, all within a construction context. By focusing on real-world examples, learners gain confidence using maths to enhance accuracy and efficiency in their work.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 16/01/2025Times:2:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019679How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Help Your Child with Numeracy Entry 1/Entry 2
Support your child's numeracy development with our Help Your Child with Numeracy course. Learn effective strategies and techniques to assist your child with maths. Ideal for parents and carers looking to enhance their child's numeracy skills.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:00am - 11:30amDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elena HawkinsCourse code:Q00019970How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Multiply: Maths for Support workers in School
This Multiply: Maths for Support Workers in Schools course provides essential maths skills tailored for support staff in school settings. Across six sessions, learners will gain confidence in practical numeracy areas like basic maths, fractions, percentages, measurement, and data interpretation. Each session connects mathematical concepts to real-life tasks, enabling participants to support children's learning effectively and enhance classroom engagement.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 16/01/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019677How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
From work, play, education, games, birth, death, love and punishment - this course will explore the evidence for the daily life of individuals and the elite in ancient Egypt. We will look at the map of the region and follow the Nile down. We will explore Egyptian chronology, urban life, temples and pictures depicting the religious life of the people.
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Dates:Fri 29/11/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Lawrence Parish Rooms (Winchester)
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LHTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017610How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20