0930hrs to 1130hrs
The first ten weeks of the course wil focus on the Medieval period. This marked the beginning of the 'Western Art Music' tradition. General topics will include Plainchant, Troubadours, Trouveres, Minnesingers, Instrumental music and the Medieval motet. The second half of the course will examine the Renaissance a period of ferment and change in all the arts. Specific composers played and discussed will include Lassus, Palestrina, Vittoria, Thomas Tallis and William Byrd, among others. General topics will include the Mass, Motet, Madrigal, solo song, consort music and solo instrumental music. No previous musical knowledge or music literacy is required to participate.

1930hrs to 2130hrs
Information, analysis and comment on the main economic and political issues of the day in Britain, Europe nd the World, as selected by course members. Come along and join in our lively and friendly discussion.

1030hrs to 1230hrs
Regency England: Great country houses and the wealthy, vicarages and their eccentrics, rural homes and families, middle-class urban terraces and the lives of their inhabitants. Social and cultural life as delightfully portrayed in Jane Austen's novels.