Courses (C – F) in outline

CHINESE Fridays 10.45- 12.30

An introductory course to Mandarin Chinese by a Chinese speaker

CINEMA 1 & 2 Wednesdays and Thursdays !3.30 - 16.05

The best films from around the world will be screened, discussed and analysed. Every genre will be explored from Westerns, Social Dramas, Musicals and Documentaries

COMPUTING CLASSES Various days and times

Classes in basic and more advanced computing ; Word Processing, E-mailing, Excel spreadsheets, Digital Photography, Explore computer's possibilities, Explore the Internet, Finding your roots…….. and more

CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER LIFE? Tuesdays 13.50 - 14.55

A friendly discussion group in which we explore fascinating ideas. The only requirement is an open mind.

COUNTRY DANCING Mondays - beginners 10.20 - 11.30; experienced 12.50 - 13.55

For beginners and more experienced dancers - from the easy to the more challenging.

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS - SOLVING THEM! Wednesdays !3.50 - 14,55

There are conventions to learn and an ability to do lateral thinking. We will try to solve a few puzzles together before you will be able to explore this fascinating world on your own.

DIY - USE OF MATERIALS Tuesdays, Summer Term, fortnightly 11.30 - 12.35

Use of materials in and around the house. Bring your problems along and Ron will endeavour to solve them!

DOWN MEMEORY LANE Tuesdays 10.20 - 11.25

My parents told me stories of their past but I can only remember small snippets. Why not give a gift of memories to those who follow us? Sessions will be partly filmed on DVD for you to take home.

DRAMA WORKSHOP Fridays, fortnightly 10.45 - 12.15

Working through improvisations to create a short piece of theatre.

DRAMATISING SHORT STORIES Thursdays 12.30 - 14.25

A weekly creative exploration and dramatised readings of some of the world's great short stories.

DUTCH CONVERSATION Wednesdays, fortnightly 12.40 - 13.45

A conversation class to interest you and hopefully to ensure I don't forget the language myself!

ECONOMICS: GOOD ACCOUNTING Mondays, fortnightly 12.50 - 13.55

A cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. How do societies get prices and values that work?

ELEGANT BELLY DANCING - BEGINNERS Wednesdays 12.40 - 13.45 and IMPROVERS Tuesdays 10.20 - 11.25

If you have ever wondered how to do the shimmy and the camel - now is the time to learn (don't worry, no bellies will be visible).

EURYTHMY Mondays 11.40 - 12.45

Gentle rhythmic exercises which encourage good posture and freedom of movement - an enjoyable antidote to the stresses of everyday life.

EXERCISE CLASS Thursdays 13.50 - 14.55

Exercise for all, the fit and the unfit. Gentle movements based on Yoga and Pilates.

EYESIGHT AND INSIGHT Tuesdays 10.10 - 11.25

Gods, Goddesses and the Transcendent. The history of man's spirituality as embodied in art

FAMILY MATTERS Wednesdays, 12.40 - 13.45

Paediatrics and child health--"Illness and Wellness". Child health is of concern to extended family members of all ages.

FRAMING HISTORY Thursdays, 11.15 - 13.00

"Causes célèbres" and legal miscarriages of justice across the world, such as blood libels, lynchings and genocide.

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS Thursdays 13.50 - 14.55

For those who would like to learn French or have done a little bit a long time ago.

FRENCH - POST BEGINNERS A Mondays 11.40 - 12.45

For those who have done a year's French, building on French for Beginners

FRENCH - POST BEGINNERS B Thursdays 15.00 - 16.05

For those who wish to try their hands at more challenging material in relation to reading and grammar