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Special Interests

BRIDGE

Tutor: Diana Savill

Ref: X06GM03A9

Date: 7 Nov 09

Day:

Level: Some experience needed

Fees: C : £48 CL : £63

Big Hand Bidding and Play - Bridge

A slam day. This course will cover topics that will help to indentify the strengths and weaknesses of hands that have the potential for slam. These will include splinter bids; Roman Key Card Blackwood; trial bids; jump overcalls and third hand openers.

Tutor: Diana Savill

Ref: X19GM06A9

Date: 13 Mar 10

Day:

Level: Some experience needed

Fees: C : £48 CL : £63

Overcalls and Doubles
- How to Get a Piece of the Action - Bridge

How to make it more difficult for the first bidder to have all the advantages. This course will cover various doubles and overcalls including Lightner Doubles; Michaels Cue bids; the Unusual No Trump and various defences to opening No Trumps.

Tutor: Judie Devoy

Ref: X12GM03A9

Date: 23 Jan 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL : £63

Better Bridge - Declarer Play -
Compare Trump & No Trump Contracts

During this course you will learn how to plan your hand at trick one, the different strategy needed for playing in a No Trump contract and a Trump contract. Techniques included will be ducking, hold up, ruffing, and loser on loser play.

Tutor: Judie Devoy

Ref: X22GM05A9

Date: 1 May 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL : £63

Defensive Play - Opening Leads, Third Hand Play,
Signals & Discards

This course aims to improve one of the most important aspects of Bridge: understanding the strategy behind the opening lead. What signal has been given and received. We will also pay special attention to leading and returning partner’s suit.

CONVEYANCING

Tutor: Alice Maddalena

Ref: X19HU03A9

Date: 13 Mar 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

Conveyancing Explained Y

our Home is Your Castle - and probably your major financial asset. But the experience of buying or selling property can be frustrating and bewildering. This course will explain the conveyancing process, the roles of different professionals and give tips for overcoming obstacles in advance.

CROSSWORDS

Tutor: Brian Jaques

Ref: X07HU04A9

Date: 13 - 15 Nov 09

Day:

Level: Beginners

Fees: R : £248 C : £121
CL : £136 C2L : £151

Cryptic Crosswords

Cryptic crosswords are a form of black art that can be analysed when you know the rules, and can be taught - if you want to learn - so here’s your chance to crack the code and enjoy intellectual challenge and success with these puzzles. The course really is designed for zero entry novices!

FAMILY HISTORY

Tutor: Chris Paton

Ref: X11GM05A9

Date: 15 - 17 Jan 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £248 C : £121
CL : £136 C2L : £151

Family History - Tracing Your Ancestors

An introduction to the standard methods and sources for family history research, and the most useful websites to assist you in tracing your family tree. We will consider civil registration from 1837, census from 1841-1911 - every 10 years and parish registers from 1538, and participants will have individual computers and internet access for personal research. The course fee includes a supplement for technical costs.

FLORISTRY

Tutor: Mary Symons

Ref: X02FW04A9

Date: 9 - 11 Oct 09

Day:

Level: Beginners Level: All levels

Fees: R : £262 C : £135
CL : £150 C2L : £165

Ikebana linked to Japanese Festivals

Learn about the cultural festivals throughout the year and enjoy creating the stunning Ikebana flower displays related to these events. The course fee includes a supplement for materials.

Tutor: Mary Symons

Ref: X21FW07A9

Date: 23 - 25 Apr 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £262 C : £135
CL : £150 C2L : £165

Ikebana Water Scenes

Learn about the most popular form of Ikebana (Japanese Floral Arranging), the lifestyle and culture of Japan and enjoy creating stunning Ikebana displays for your own home. The course fee includes a supplement for materials.

Tutor: Gill Booker

Ref: X07FW02A9

Date: 13 - 15 Nov 09

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £262 C : £135
CL : £150 C2L : £165

Christmas Workshop - Floristry

Get ready for your Christmas celebrations. Prepare all your decorations, including a door wreath ready for the festivities. New ideas and inspiration for new and repeat learners, and an opportunity to cover a wide range of skills in a relaxed workshop environment. Come and join in the Xmas fun! The course fee includes a supplement for materials.

Tutor: Gill Booker

Ref: X14FW14A9

Date: 5 - 7 Feb 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £262 C : £135
CL : £150 C2L : £165

Wedding Workshop - Floristry

Fresh ideas for wedding floristry... whether you have a family occasion to prepare for, or you simply want to develop your floristry skills, you will gain new ideas and inspiration for all aspects of that special day. New and repeat learners alike will benefit from the opportunity to experiment with flowers. The course fee includes a supplement for materials.

Tutor: Gill Booker

Ref: X23FW11A9

Date: 7 - 9 May 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £262 C : £135
CL : £150 C2L : £165

Special Occasions Workshop - Floristry

Marquees, churches, function rooms... parties all require inspiration to make each occasion extra special. Come and extend your floristry skills to prepare for that special event. New ideas for all participants, whether repeat learners or new to the course. Come and join us for some fun with flowers! The course fee includes a supplement for materials.

GARDENING

Tutor: Anna Dourado

Ref: X19GA04A9

Date: 13 Mar 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

How to be a Gardener -

selecting the right plants Aimed at all gardeners who want to know about choosing and selecting the right plants for their garden.

Tutor: Anna Dourado

Ref: X21GA06A9

Date: 24 Apr 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

How to be a Gardener - know your plants

Aimed at all gardeners who want to know how to prune, fertilise, propagate and maintain their chosen plants.

GRAPHOLOGY

Tutor: Elaine Quigley

Ref: X13HU05A9

Date: 31 Jan 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

Graphology for Beginners

This course is intended to introduce learners to the fascinating subject of reading personality through handwriting. It is mainly for beginners, but on-going learners will find plenty of stimuli as the day offers a voyage of discovery for all levels of graphological experience.

Tutor: Elaine Quigley

Ref: X25HU09A9

Date: 30 May 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

Graphology - Further Study

The fascinating science of Graphology, combined with simple psychological theories, enable understanding of the dynamics of relationships and how to make them work. The course will also look at the criminal mind and what makes some people take the anti-social route, investigating well-known cases through handwriting samples and some basic psychology.

IMAGE & PERSONALITY

Tutor: Fiona Ivin

Ref: X03HU08A9

Date: 17 Oct 09

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

Personality Typing

True Colors is an interactive and fun tool which is quick and easy to complete and interpret. Derived from the renowned Myer Briggs Type Indicator it enables people to understand themselves, their attributes, what creates happiness for them, what causes them stress and how they relate and communicate with others.

Tutor: Fiona Ivin

Ref: X07HB03A9

Date: 14 Nov 09

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

Colour, Style and Wardrobe Planning

This course aims to provide an introduction to achieving a memorable personal style and creating a positive appearance in keeping with your personality and lifestyle. This will be achieved by exploring the subject in an interactive way and exploring the techniques of colour and style analysis.

Tutor: Fiona McClurg- Welland

Ref: X15HB06A9

Date: 13 Feb 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

How to look younger and feel great with colour!

Do you always revert to black clothing when nothing else excites you? Would you like to discover which shades of colours make you look younger, radiate wellness and glow with confidence? Fiona will show you how colour can transform your life socially, professionally and even romantically!

Tutor: Fiona McClurg- Welland

Ref: X27HB01A9

Date: 12 Jun 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

20 more outfits you didn’t know you had!

Are you one of the many who only wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time? Do you struggle finding styles to fit when shopping? Would you like to gain 20 more outfits from your existing wardrobe, without spending a penny? Fiona will show you how to transform your life with a workable capsule wardrobe to suit your body shape, lifestyle, personality and budget.

MAH JONGG

Tutor: Xuzhuang Li

Ref: X01GM09A9

Date: 2 - 4 Oct 09

Ref: X17GM09A9

Date: 26 - 28 Feb 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £248 C : £121
CL : £136 C2L : £151

Mah Jongg

A national game in China, ‘The Game of Four Wind’ features beautiful tiles, varied rules, excitement and fascinating Eastern tradition. Easily learnt, the more one plays, the more one realises how much there is to learn. The course will show you how to play in a joyful and encouraging way.

WEATHER

Tutor: Brian Barnes

Ref: X08SC03A9

Date: 22 Nov 09

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: C : £48 CL: £63

Forecasting the Weather

This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in the weather and how to predict it. It is suitable for anyone, including gardeners, farmers, anglers, walkers and anyone who has an interest in outdoor pursuits. It is also suitable for complete beginners.

RAILWAY MODELLING

All Railway Modelling courses are organised and co-ordinated by Chris Langdon

Tutor: Barry Norman

Ref: X03CR10A9

Date: 16 - 18 Oct 09

Day:

Level: Some experience needed

Fees: R : £248 CM : £181

The Craft of Scenery for Railway Modelling

This will be an easy-to-follow practical course with Barry Norman who will teach and demonstrate a sequence of skills in making scenery. Participants will make grass, hedges, trees and other items of scenery to take home, to enhance the appearance of any model railway layout. There may be a small supplement for materials used on this course.

Tutors: Bob Alderman
& Tony Wright

Ref: X03CR05A9

Date: 16 - 18 Oct 09

Day:

Level: Some experience needed

Fees: R : £248 CM : £181

Locomotive Kit Construction

A practical course for those who wish to build a locomotive of their choice. You will be shown how to prepare a kit for successful assembly and soldering techniques for white metal, nickel silver and etched brass. There will be demonstrations and one-on-one tutoring. The intention is for you to build a running chassis over the weekend.

Tutors: Various

Ref: X19CR08A9

Date: 12 - 14 Mar 10

Day:

Level: Some experience needed

Fees: R : £248 CM : £181

Railway Modellers Weekend

The original and biggest weekend we run! In addition to building a model of your choice, participants can select one of the following specialist sessions. With the best tutors in the hobby, you will leave with a model well on its way to completion

Kit Preparation • Soldering • Track laying and point work • Chassis Clinic • Painting and lining • Upgrading RTR models • Weathering • Scenery and Buildings • Baseboard construction

For the less experienced, there are sessions on how to build a kit of your choice and most importantly, how to solder.

Tutors: Various

Ref: X23CR02A9

Date: 7 - 9 May 10

Day:

Level: Some experience needed

Fees: R : £248 CM : £181

Electronics for Railway Modellers

Learn how to use modern electronics to enhance the realistic operation of a model railway. For beginners and for those with little experience of electronics, you will be taught how to identify components, solder, assemble and test electronic circuits. Suitable kits will be available to buy, assemble and test under supervision, enabling the participants to take home a working electronic module. There will also be a Digital Command Control workshop.

WILDLIFE

Tutor: John Tyler

Ref: X26HU03A9

Date: 4 - 6 Jun 10

Day:

Level: All levels

Fees: R : £248 C : £121
CL : £136 C2L : £151

Discovering Wildlife

A practical introduction to British wildlife. Combining illustrated indoor sessions with visits to local nature reserves we will introduce the diversity of animals, plants and fungi and look at their habitats and how they are managed (walks will be leisurely but may involve climbing stiles and moderate slopes).

YACHTING

Tutor: Brian Barnes

Ref: XMWSF04A9

Date: 3 Oct 09 4 Oct 09
(Sun) 24 Oct 09 31 Oct 09
7 Nov 09 28 Nov 09

Day:

Level: Beginners

Fees: C : £321

RYA Day Skipper - Intensive

This course is for the complete beginner or those with some sailing or motor cruising experience. It is recommended for everyone to take before committing themselves to the Practical RYA course. The subjects covered will include: Charts, Buoys, Tides, Chart Plotters, Weather at Sea, Safety and Collision Regulations. Course fee includes a supplement for materials.

Tutor: Brian Barnes

Ref: XMWSF05A9

Date: 16 Jan 10 17 Jan 10
(Sun) 30 Jan 10 27 Feb 10
6 Mar 10 13 Mar 10

Day:

Level: Advanced

Fees: C : £321

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RYA Yachtmaster - Intensive

This course is aimed at the more experienced sailor or motor cruiser building upon the knowledge gained in the Day Skipper course. Many of the topics are similar, but will explore subjects in greater depth. This course will provide essential knowledge for everyone considering taking the practical RYA Yachtmaster course. Course fee includes a supplement for materials .

KEY TO FEES : R Residential C Course only CL Course and 1 lunch C2L Course and 2 lunches