Classes & Well Being
PLEASE NOTE: Some classes and activities run during term-time ONLY. Please check with individual tutors regarding running dates.
| Workers' Educational Association (WEA) - Courses for Adults | WEA Art - Painting in the New World WEA Literature - Family Matters <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Acting 4 Adults | With Helen Manning – (B.A Hons in Performing Arts, Voice, Movement and Acting) Workshops for adults have been specifically created by Helen Manning to acknowledge the number of adults who are interested in either taking up drama as a hobby, finding their true performance potential or just wanting to do something fun with a difference . No experience necessary and all are welcome. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Active Birth Pregnancy Yoga | Saturdays 10am-12pm Gently stretch, massage and relax with Active Birth associate Liz. Positions for labour and yoga techniques that benefit you before, during and after the birth of your baby. Start to bond with your baby, get to know your changing body and meet other pregnant women and feel comfortable and supported. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Beading Workshops | Evening and daytime workshops available Gill and Lorraine teach you how to make jewellery and stitch techniques in a relaxed atmosphere, where you can learn at your own pace. You will receive full instructions and one-to-one help, it’s creative and fun. Evenings Thursday 18th February 6-9pm Thursday 25th March 6-9pm Daytimes Sunday 31st January, all day workshop 10.30am – 4pm Bead ‘N’ Banter
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| Belly Dancing | Mondays 6-7pm Improvers Mondays 7-8pm Beginners Belly Dancing is a gentle and expressive way of keeping fit and improving flexibility and coordination. It provides an all over workout without being physically exhausting and can induce feelings of well being and exhilaration. Egyptian and Turkish folk, baladi and classical styles taught as well as stick and veil technique. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Body Psychotherapy | 1:1 sessions, groups also possible. Short or long term therapy, includes various forms of body work / body awareness, cognitive, behavioural and emotional work. Can help with deep seated psychological, physical and emotional problems and bring about real change. Free initial consultation, dates and times flexible, cost discussed at initial consultation. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Creative Photography Group | Every second Wednesday from 7.30-9pm In-between sessions we tackle a mini-project or theme, then get together to discuss the results, talk about photography, and learn how to ‘see’ creatively. Aimed at stretching and developing your ability to take interesting, original photos. Open to anyone with a camera, whatever ability. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Digital Photography Workshops | Digital Photography for the Technically Challenged! Great Pictures Every Time with your Compact Camera Creative Photography Group
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| Family Constellations | Do you suffer from a sense of not belonging depression or anxiety obesity physical symptoms or pain addiction or eating disorder a feeling of being stuck or weighed down by life? Family Constellations could be the answer for you! Offering a gentle and powerful way to discover the hidden dynamics within your family and how they affect you. Any chronic or persistent problems you may have are often linked to patterns within a family and affect the behaviour of family members. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Film Making Workshops | Award winning filmmaker, Rick West, is running a series of film making classes for youngsters. Workshops will include: generating story ideas, creating plausible characters, drama workshops, script writing, camera and sound recording, editing, the grammar of film, documentary techniques and much more. Participants will learn how to make a short film and will take it home on DVD at the end of the course. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Fitness Ballet | Thursdays 5.45-6.30pm Come along and enjoy a fresh new type of fitness class that encompasses the elegance and poise of ballet whilst still giving you a great workout! This class is for anyone aged 16+ looking to improve overall fitness, lengthen and strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and enhance core stability. No dance experience needed so why not come and give it a go! <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Flamenco Movement & Flamenco Movement Stage 2 | Tuesdays 11.30am - 12.30pm Stamp your feet hard, lift your arms high, clap your hands with gusto and move your body with passion to wonderfully, vibrant music. Learn some basic (and later, more complex) movements relating to styles such as: Sevillanas, Alegrías, Bulerías and Fandango. You will be encouraged to develop at your own pace. Flamenco Movement Stage 2 For those who have already completed their first term. As before, be prepared to stamp your feet hard, lift your arms high, clap your hands with gusto, wave fans rhythmically and move your body with passion. You will be encouraged in an enjoyable, challenging way, to respond to a wonderfully rich, vibrant array of Flamenco music. You will continue to develop basic and more complex movements relating to styles such as: Sevillanas, Alegrías, Bulerías and Fandango de Huelva. Wear shoes with a firm heel and ideally, women should wear a comfortable, generous skirt.
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| Frank Foley’s Literature Courses | Ian McEwan – Selected Novels Connect with Literature
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| Group Singing | Thursdays 6.30-8pm A group singing workshop that offers the chance to develop vocal technique and explore a wide range of vocal repertoire. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Hands on Art | Tuesdays 7-9pm Have fun while experimenting, learning skills, techniques and disciplines within painting and drawing. A unique opportunity to experience the lessons taught in art education without the stress of a formal course. Designed for those with or without experience or skill.
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| Hatha Yoga | Tuesday 6.30-8pm Classic yoga, restorative postures, asanas, simple breathing techniques pranayama and deep relaxation. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| HI-LO Aerobics | Mondays 8-9pm This class will suit all abilities and ages from 16-70. Come and try this fun class for yourself. Meet new friends and feel toned and fitter for 2010. YMCA Qualified Instructor. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Knitorama | Tuesdays 10am-12pm For absolute beginners and experienced knitters alike. Knitorama has designer yarns, pattern books and lovely birch knitting needles. Keeping this traditional craft alive! <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Life Drawing | Sundays, twice a month 2.30-4.30pm
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| Pilates with Kirsten Boysen | Tuesdays 10-11am Why not join our fun friendly Pilates class? Classes accommodate beginners to advanced and provide a great way to improve strength, flexibility and posture. Although we are working particularly on bums, tums and thighs the workout will give you full body toning. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Pilates with Stephanie Fancy | Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm Beginners Improve your body's strength, balance and flexibility; improve your muscle tone, posture and sense of well being! A low impact exercise that anybody can do. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Psychotherapy and Counselling | Angela offers psychotherapy and counselling for all emotional and psychological issues, in a safe and confidential environment. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Qi Gong (chi-gung) | Thursday 10am - 11am, starting 25th February Chinese health exercises. Gentle movement and exercise. Itroductory offer for the first 6 weeks of £24.00 Harmonises bodily systems, promotes profound sense of well-being re-energises and stills the mind. Suitable for less fit, less mobile. All abilities welcome. Small classes, 9 people maximum. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Singing for Fun | Wednesdays 1-2pm A group singing workshop aimed at those with little or no previous experience. Come and learn how to develop your singing voice and experience the pleasure of singing with others in a friendly supportive atmosphere. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Stress Management Workshop | Saturday 6th February Facilitated by psychotherapists, Angela Scannell and Ruth Hoskins. A day away from the stressors of daily living, time to reflect and relax. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
| Tarot Foundation Course | Thursdays 7-9pm Eight week course – no previous knowledge required Have you ever wanted to know what tarot cards really mean? Have you ever been given a tarot reading and would like to know what it really means or how to do one for yourself and your friends? This is a unique opportunity to learn Tarot from a well known and respected teacher who has 30 years experience as a consultant and seven years as a teacher. This course is very user friendly, informative and with plenty of interactive exercises, offers an engaging and compelling insight into this fascinating and mysterious art.
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| Wellness Community Club with Impressive Reactions | Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm We are committed to fighting obesity and offering optimum nutrition. Whether you want to lose or gain weight or integrate our programme as part of a sports regime, we have something for everyone, young and old! Topics covered: exercise, healthy recipes for various medical conditions, skincare and much more. <- PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION |
