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Healthy Living; Lipreading and managing hearing loss
Come along and join our friendly lipreading group at The Centre in Newlyn. This class is suitable for all levels of lipreaders and is ideal for those recently experiencing hearing loss. Our experienced tutor will guide you through the basics of lipreading and show you how to practice your lipreading skills in everyday life.
Research has shown that attending a lipreading class can give you greater:
• Confidence to communicate with others
• Control over your hearing loss, as you develop new communication skills
• Independence, as you’re less reliant on others to help you follow conversation
(Source RNID.org.uk)
You will learn in a supportive environment alongside other learners who will be able to share their experiences of hearing loss and learn how to overcome them together
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Centre, Newlyn (Penzance)
Chywoone Hill
Newlyn
Penzance
TR18 5ARTutor:Janet Corbett MarstonCourse code:Q00017038How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Craft: Beginners' Next Steps in Calligraphy: italic - a classic script - back to basics
This course introduces students to the foundational skills of calligraphy and hand lettering. Starting with the history and evolution of both art forms, students will learn about essential tools and materials. They will practice basic strokes, letter formations, and techniques for both lowercase and uppercase alphabets. By the end of this term, students will be able to create simple projects like greeting cards or quote art, utilising basic layouts and compositions. The focus is on developing a strong understanding of the basics and building confidence and creating a calligraphic sketchbook.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Art Practical: Developing techniques in Watercolour
This course is aimed at beginner to intermediate artists interested in mastering the art of watercolour painting. Participants will learn essential techniques such as washes, glazing, and wet-on-wet, as well as colour mixing and composition. Through guided exercises and projects, students will develop their skills and confidence in using watercolours to create expressive and vibrant artworks. By the end of the course, students will have created a diverse portfolio of watercolour artworks, demonstrating their growth and proficiency with the medium. This course offers a supportive and enriching environment for artists to explore the expressive potential of watercolours, enhancing both their technical skills and creative confidence.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Location:Woodend Creative (Scarborough)
The Crescent
Scarborough
YO11 2PWCourse code:Q00018360How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support a healthy back
Yoga is a wonderful practice that supports our physical and mental well-being. This course will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of yoga whilst taking a deeper focus on yoga practices that help to keep your back healthy.
Most people suffer from back ache or pain at some point in their lives. Practicing yoga is a good strategy to both prevent and manage back ache. You will learn practices that help to relieve tension and improve back strength and flexibility.
Yoga is a non-competitive practice for everyone, you will be encouraged to move with care for your own body, adapting practices to meet your individual needs in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Kagyu Samye Dzong Scarborough
Londesborough Lodge
The Crescent
Scarborough
YO11 2PWTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018223How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £58.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Beginners' Traditional Calligraphy
Explore the art of calligraphy, no artistic background required. Join us to try your hand at creating elegant lettering. This course offers a solid grounding in various aspects of this craft, catering to beginners and enthusiasts alike. Work with readily available equipment and employ simple yet effective techniques. The primary goal is to provide you with a foundational understanding of calligraphy, emphasising accessibility and ease of learning. Starting with the elegant Roman capitals this course will cover some of the classic styles. Great for left and right handers. If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:3:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016802How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
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 05/09/2024 -
Thu 26/09/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Heart on the Terrace
8 Woods Terrace
Murton
North East
SR7 9AATutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00018817How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:29 sessionsLocation:Salford Loaves and Fishes, Skills for Li
1 Paddington Close
Salford
M6 5PLTutor:Angie StevensCourse code:Q00015784How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Craft: Gelli Printing
The course will introduce you to how a Gelli plate can be used with a variety of items to create prints on both paper and fabric. Come along and join the class as you develop new skills or add to previous knowledge.
Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience, this course is ideal for anyone with a positive attitude to learning.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00010193How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Fitness and Exercise: Traditional Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a wonderful practice that adapts traditional yoga poses to be done while seated in a chair. It’s perfect for people who may have limited mobility or chronic disease such as long Covid, knee and back problems. Also excellent for people who find it challenging to transition between standing and seated positions, or simply want a quick break from office work. In general, yoga can help manage stress, symptoms of depression, and relieves anxiety. It can also boost your mood, and quality of sleep. Seated yoga helps strengthen and lengthen muscles, ease pain and increase mobility. We will cool down and ensure this results in both uplifting and deeply restful practice by including meditation for the latter part of the session. A wonderful to start the day.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00018660How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. It’s a deeply restful Yoga practice, and a very effective way to rest and restore at the end of the day. If you want to manage stress and anxiety and reduce fatigue, we’ve got you covered! Yoga Nidra with Georgia offers you the tools, time and space you need to manage stress and open yourself up to a place of stillness, calm and deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra helps you to easily drift into a clam and meditative state from a place of comfort and ease.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:5:00pm - 6:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00018661How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85