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Care 2: Staying calm at Christmas
All our Care2 courses are completely free for unpaid carers (or those who have previously been carers). You do not need to receive a carer's allowance to qualify. If you are unsure, please contact our call centre advisors who will be able to assist you.
If you find Christmas stressful, why not treat yourself or a loved one to a gift of health and wellbeing?
Have you ever been interested in helping yourself holistically?
This course will take you through the fascinating art of reflexology where we will explore the roots and history of this amazing subject.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00019075How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: The Egypt of Empire and Conquest - Ancient Egypt and Nubia
In a Study Day suitable for all we will consider how ancient Egypt treated a neighbour. Nubia is the area immediately to the south of ancient Egypt encompassing the south of Egypt today and much of modern Sudan. Nubia itself developed significant cultural entities especially the Kerma civilization and the later Napatan and Meroitic cultures. However much of the history of Nubia is inter-twined with ancient Egypt. The relationship between ancient Egypt and Nubia is a fascinating one and an ever-changing story. This day school explores the Nubian experience with Egypt from trade, through conquest, to the ‘Black Pharaohs’ of the Kushite period.
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Dates:Wed 04/12/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Woodley Hill House (Reading)
Woodley Hill House
45 Eastcourt Avenue
Reading
RG6 1HHTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017283How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
History: The Economic History of Wessex since 1500
Wessex has an intricate history concerned with natural resource development of minerals, transport, agriculture, towns, and manufacture. Its character has been forged by the impact on the landscape of openness to neighbouring areas of Britain, and to the World at large. The region contrasts with other regions in terms of both the nature and pace of development.
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Dates:Thu 05/12/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:30am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Lawrence Parish Rooms (Winchester)
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LHTutor:Hadrian CookCourse code:Q00017155How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £21.00
History: History of the Old Bailey
This three hour lecture offers an in-depth examination of the rich history of the Old Bailey in London. It delves into the architectural evolution of the building itself, tracing its development from its early days to its current form. Additionally, the lecture explores the Old Bailey's significant role in the British legal system, highlighting its function in upholding and administering the law throughout the centuries. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how this iconic courthouse has shaped and been shaped by the legal landscape, reflecting broader societal changes and the pursuit of justice in London and beyond.
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Dates:Sat 07/12/2024 -
Sat 07/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reform Church Orpington
Lynwood Grove
Orpington
BR6 0BGTutor:Anna CusackCourse code:Q00017273How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.00
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History: St. George - The Man and the Legend
Who was St George? Was he real, or just a character in a legend about a dragon and a princess? Was the dragon real - or perhaps symbolic of something else? If George existed, was he even English? When and where did he live? Given that he was made a saint, what is the connection between the man, the legend and the Christian Church? Is the legend just another way to look at the resolution of conflict – the light versus the dark, the triumph of good over evil?
In this two-hour session, we will examine some of the evidence about the existence of the man and any basis to the legend with Medievalist Terry Bloxham.
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Dates:Mon 16/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)
289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018060How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Care 2: Staying calm at Christmas
All our Care2 courses are completely free for unpaid carers (or those who have previously been carers). You do not need to receive a carer's allowance to qualify. If you are unsure, please contact our call centre advisors who will be able to assist you.
If you find Christmas stressful, why not treat yourself or a loved one to a gift of health and wellbeing?
Have you ever been interested in helping yourself holistically?
This course will take you through the fascinating art of reflexology where we will explore the roots and history of this amazing subject.
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Dates:Mon 16/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00019076How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: The History of the World in Ceramics with Terry Bloxham
The History of the World in 100 Objects? Terry Bloxham, former curator in the Ceramics & Glass Department of the Victoria & Albert Museum will teach us how it is possible to gain a knowledge of global history from our shared heritage of ceramics by considering the different clay types that have been used in their manufacture, and where these clay types occur naturally in the world, along with the different decorations which adorn the finished ceramics. She will also discuss the ways in which ceramics became shared globally.
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Dates:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 06/01/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)
289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018329How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
History: Intermediate History: The Cross & the Crescent - The Crusades
The term will focus on the consolidation of the various Principalities of Outremer in the aftermath of the first crusade. A particularly closer examination will be made of how such embattled regions managed to survive their first precarious years, despite pressure from neighbouring Muslim states. We will also pay close attention to the development and growth of the various governments in those regions, and their ongoing relationships with neighbouring states both Muslim and Christian. Finally, we will consider the circumstances of the Second Crusade and why it failed in its primary objectives, as well as the consequences of its failure.
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Dates:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:7:15pm - 9:15pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00016034How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Archaeology: Archaeology of Monasteries in Northern England
Uncover the history and significance of medieval monasteries in Northern England with this archaeological course. Ideal for history buffs and archaeology enthusiasts alike.
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Dates:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Michael NevellCourse code:Q00016679How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Appreciation: Art and Faith
Are you fascinated by art and how it developed, and would like to know more? Humans have always expressed their spirituality through art, from the earliest cave drawings to contemporary installations in cathedrals. This course concentrates on how European art has depicted the Christian faith, but also looks at the art of Islam and the Indian art of Buddhism and Hinduism.
Beginning with cave art around the world, we look at some of the earliest artistic expressions of humanity’s search for the beyond. Buddhist and Hindu art from the centuries before Christ is discussed, as is art from the earliest roots of Islam from the seventh century onwards.
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Dates:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009346How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £55.50