Yoga 10 sessions: April 12 to June 28, 1000hrs-1130hrs |
The practice of Yoga postures with simple breathing techniques and a period of relaxation will improve health and fitness, bringing balance and harmony to our lives. (Please bring a blanket and wear loose clothing – shorts, leotard, etc., and have bare feet.) | Tutor: Margit Whitton Main Hall |
French (Combined Intermediate) 5 sessions: April 12 to May 24 (no classes May 3 & 10), 1030hrs-1200hrs |
For those with some knowledge of the language who wish to progress further. Textbook to be advised when course begins. | Tutor: Adrian Hilton Round Room |
French Conversation (Advanced) 5 sessions: April 12 to May 24 (no classes May 3 & 10), 1300hrs-1430hrs |
For those with good conversational skills. French is changing all the time, and we aim to provoke lively discussion, increase your vocabulary and polish your grammar! Materials supplied by tutor; students contribute towards cost. | Tutor:. Adrian Hilton Round Room |
Drawing and Painting for Pleasure I 10 sessions: April 12 to June 28, 1400hrs-1600hrs |
A general course designed for new and existing members. Using many media, we work experimentally in landscapes, still life, the study of natural and found objects and costume life. Outdoor sketching in good weather and visits to exhibitions are also organised by the class. | Tutor: Lucy Parker Youth Hall |
Bridge for Beginners 10 sessions: April 13 to June 22, 1130hrs-1300hrs |
Instruction on ACOL bidding. Friendly class. | Tutor: Norman Hardy Main Hall |
Supervised Bridge for Improvers 5 sessions: April 13 to May 11, 0930hrs-1230hrs |
Improve your play and bidding. Intermediate standard. Mostly play with instruction. Come along and make new friends. | Tutor: Norman Hardy Main Hall |
Ballroom Dancing – an introduction 5 sessions: April 20 to May 18, 1930hrs-2030hrs |
This course provides an introduction to ballroom dancing with emphasis on the waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, samba, cha-cha-cha, jive, etc. | Tutor: Carla Todd Main Hall |
Ballroom Dancing (Improvers) 5 sessions: April 20 to May 18, 2000hrs-2100hrs |
Tuition and practice for those with some experience who wish to progress further. | Tutor: Carla Todd Main Hall |
Burning Issues of the Day 5 sessions: April 21 to May 19, 1930hrs-2130hrs |
Information, analysis and comment on the main economic and political issues of the day in Britain, Europe and the World, as selected by course members. Come along and join in our lively and friendly discussion. | Tutor: Arthur Collins Round Room |
Aspiration and Enlightenment – Regency England 1790-1837* 5 sessions: April 21 to May 19, 1000hrs-1200hrs |
An age of elegant living for the wealthy, aspiration for merchants and tradesmen, and great poverty, but also enlightenment, the arts, culture, literature, technology, great advances and new and exciting ideas. | Tutor: Sarah Tobias Main Hall |
Medieval and Renaissance Music: Further Explorations* 5 sessions: April 14 to May 12, 0930hrs-1130hrs |
The Medieval and Renaissance periods marked the beginning of the ‘Western Art Music’ tradition. This course will examine both sacred and secular music from this time with many music examples. No previous musical knowledge or music literacy is required to participate – just an interest in listening to music and finding out more about its background and origins. | Tutor: Peter Copley GB Room |
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood & their Women* 5 sessions: April 29 to May 27, 0945hrs-1145hrs |
This course looks at the development of the PRB and the models, wives and lovers who inspired them. Portrayed as nubile maidens, sirens, symbols of death and courtly ladies, these images both reflected and shaped the roles of women in Victorian society. | Tutor: Jackie Parry Main Hall |
Sketching and Drawing 10 sessions: April 22 to July 01, 1400hrs-1530hrs |
For all those wishing to improve their drawing skills. It is designed to explore basic techniques for line and shadow and improve observation and layout through figurative, animal, still-life and landscape for your sketchbook. We will use pencil, graphite, charcoal and pen and ink. In good weather we shall sketch and paint outdoors with excursions to local scenic areas of interest. | Tutor: Amanda Davidson Youth Hall |
Writing Fiction 5 sessions: April 22 to May 20, 1900hrs-2100hrs |
A chance for first-time writers and experienced ones to learn new skills, collect good ideas and meet other writers. | Tutor: Claudia Gould GB Room |
Drawing and Painting for Pleasure II 10 sessions: April 23 to July 02, 1400hrs-1600hrs |
An informal course particularly for Beginners, but also those with some experience. Different subjects, materials and ideas will be included in the course with emphasis on individual expression. Bring your own object(s) to draw as a still life at the first class meeting and examples of previous work, if any. In good weather we shall sketch and paint outdoors with excursions to local scenic areas of interest. | Tutor: Amanda Davidson Youth Hall |
