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Art Practical: Watercolour painting
This is a watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn and improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded budding artists. Guidance and support is offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a small artistic community. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group. This course is held in Nailsworth, Stroud, in an independent living community and you will find peace and relaxation in a wonderful Cotswold
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:GL11 Community Hub (Dursley)
Fairmead
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5JSTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016923How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter
Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages?
If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends.
This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Olena KolesnykCourse code:Q00015759How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: The Art of Easter
Are you fascinated by art and how it developed, and would like to know more? The story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus has been at the forefront of western art for 2,000 years - from early inscriptions in the catacombs, medieval altarpieces and Leonardo’s Last Supper, to the twentieth century works of artists such as Marc Chagall and Graham Sutherland. This lavishly illustrated six week course takes you through the Easter story through the eyes of the major artists.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009348How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.00
Fitness and Exercise: Monday Movement this Spring - Basic Jazz and Swing Dance Steps for Everyone
This is a great way to start the week if you like doing exercise, dancing and having fun.
Keep fit and exercise with a fun and feelgood hour of music, movement and relaxation.
Work at your own pace and level.
Each session you will work on:
- breathing exercises
- simple stretching (to get warmed up & alert)
- easy aerobic sequences
- basic JAZZ & SWING dance moves (to incorporate into an uplifting song)
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Helen WatsonCourse code:Q00012288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
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Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Mens club - cooking on a budget
We will be cooking together in real time, making a variety of dishes, with advice and ideas on how to change the quantities to suit the number of people you are cooking for. We will look at ways of cooking and baking for one or two, or enough for a party. We shall be measuring ingredients and there will be time to find out about all the different ways measurements are written in recipes, so you can cook with confidence. Recipes will be put on Canvas before the course begins, so you can go shopping if you are going to cook along with me. All questions are welcome during the session, novice cooks are welcome along with those who have more experience and we will share ideas. Outcome: Double and halve the quantities in a recipe using metric and imperial measures while cooking a variety of dishes.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 17/03/2025Location:Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Cassin Drive
Cheltenham
GL51 7SUCourse code:Q00017032How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Level 1)
Feel confident starting your level 1 ESOL course with this ESOL preparation course. It is designed to prepare you for the ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the level 1 ESOL course in speaking and listening to set yourself up for success.
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 a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access level 1 ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Fri 02/05/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah MitchellCourse code:Q00016636How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Trade Union Education: Gaslighting – Family & Friends
Do you know what ‘gaslighting’ is?
Most people have heard of the term, but many do not understand what it really means.
This workshop will delve into the issue of gaslighting in the context of relationships with family and friends.
We will explore what the word actually means (its use and misuse), how to recognise the signs, and what can be done about it.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Matthew PointonCourse code:Q00018673How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Entry Level ESOL: Entry level 1 Reading
Develop foundational writing skills with this non-accredited Entry Writing course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL writing course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence writing the alphabet, writing short simple sentences, and common words in English. What we will cover: - Write the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; write simple sentences using basic punctuation; common English words that are used in everyday situations, complete very simple applications with personal details, and write simple text messages.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015595How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £117.60
History: Queens of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt demonstrates how even in a male-dominated society women did on occasion rise to the highest position in the land. In this course we will explore the women who not only held great influence but sometimes effectively ruled Egypt. From the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut to Cleopatra VII we consider how these women came to power and served as prominent female figures.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:1:45pm - 4:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Wanstead House (London)
21 The Green
Wanstead
London
E11 2NTTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017608How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £62.50
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities?
There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class,
this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether
you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in
your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
This course is perfect for you if you want to do exercise appropriate for reduced mobility.
The first thing you’ll learn is that yoga is about so much more than bending into complicated
poses. Understand basic breathing and meditation techniques as you take the first steps into
self-care
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Belmont Court
6 Glen Road
Bournemouth
BH14 0HFTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016951How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80