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Fitness and Exercise: Seated Aerobics
Get Moving and Feel Empowered!
It is said that sitting for long, uninterrupted periods of time may leave you more prone to cardiovascular problems. So come along to this Seated Aerobics course to get those limbs moving, and those hearts pumping!
In this 6-week seated aerobics course, you'll experience the benefits of exercise in a comfortable and supportive environment. This low-impact, chair-based program is specifically designed for individuals who may have mobility limitations or prefer a seated workout. Our expert instructor will guide you through a series of exercises that will get your heart rate up, improve your flexibility, balance, and strength, all while seated in a chair.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ralph Jessop Court
Wyvern Close,
Parkstone
Dorset
BH12 4HETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016948How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
History: Samuel Pepys – Plague, Fire and Scandal
This 10-week course explores the life and times of Samuel Pepys, focusing on his diaries that provide an unparalleled view of 17th-century England. Through Pepys’ meticulous documentation, we will delve into the reign of Charles II, the devastation of the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, and everyday life during the Restoration period. Including the numerous scandals at court and Pepys’s own behaviour! This course will offer insights into the personal, social, and political landscapes of the time, revealing how one man's observations can illuminate an entire era marked by dramatic events and profound changes.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018506How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Lipreading and Managing Hearing Loss
Come along and join our friendly lipreading group in Hayle. 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 09/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Hayle Community Centre
58 Queensway
Hayle
TR27 4NXTutor:Janet Corbett MarstonCourse code:Q00017043How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Digital skills for Parents
Explore essential skills for managing your family’s digital safety, personal finances, and family wellbeing. This course empowers participants to protect their families online, manage finances digitally, and leverage technology for overall family wellness. The internet is vast and fast moving and often our children are more tech savy, this course will cover how you can manage what your children can access in order to increase their safety. The course will also cover a range of digital tools that can help you keep track of your personal budget at the click of a button as well as exploring what applications and sites can have a positive influence on family wellbeing.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000096How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
WEA Membership
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
- Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
- Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
- Attend our members’ annual conference.
Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Time Management
Learning to plan your time more effectively can help you increase your personal productivity and perform better in various aspects of your life.
If you feel like you’re constantly behind and rushing from one thing to the next, this time management training course can help you take the reins on your schedule. Learn techniques to help you enhance your productivity without burning out.
Improving your time management skills can help you perform better in voluntary roles, work, or as a parent. It can also help you find ways to juggle all of these responsibilities without generating stress.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Mon 13/01/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Inna GorobetsCourse code:Q00015747How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Healthy Living: Mindful Relaxation practice to support pain management
Would you like to manage pain more effectively and enhance your overall well-being? This course focuses on mindful relaxation techniques to support pain management. Chronic pain can significantly impact your quality of life, but through mindful practices, you can learn to ease discomfort and develop a more positive relationship with your body. We will focus on body awareness, breathwork, and gentle movements to reduce pain. Each session will conclude with a guided relaxation practice designed to support pain relief. Everyone can benefit from learning these techniques to manage pain naturally.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018256How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Personal Development: From ''Skint'' to Savvy: Improving Your Relationship with Money
Transform your financial habits with "From Skint to Savvy: Improving Your Relationship with Money." This course helps you understand money management basics, develop budgeting skills, and make smarter financial decisions. Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn.
This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 28/02/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018116How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Personal Development: Understanding your finances
Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn. This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you. You do not need advanced maths skills to take this course. It is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 07/02/2025Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015664How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Appreciation: Women in Renaissance
This course will cover a discussion of the importance of the social and sexual mores of the times in history. There will be four weeks to look at the life and work of these remarkable women, Sofonisba Anguissola, Artemisia Gentileschi and Lavinia Fontana. We will cover the problems that faced them because of their place that their sex ensured they were kept in. Then at the ways they employed to get round these societal problems.
Then we shall study their body of work under the context of the moment of history that they lived in.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate PhillipsCourse code:Q00018049How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Textiles and Fashion: Textiles for Self Employment
Welcome to the Textiles for Self-Employment Course! This course is for those who want to start a business in textiles and sewing. You will learn how to create and sell your own textile products. We will teach you about choosing fabrics, designing items, and advanced sewing techniques. You will also learn about pricing, marketing, and selling your products. Our experienced tutor will guide you through each step. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge to start your own textiles business and become self-employed. Join us and turn your passion into a career!
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/02/2025Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017058How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20