wea.org.uk/south-west Adult course guide autumn 2018-19 There’s a WEA cOourse for you

Cornwall Learn the WEA way. Your way.

Welcome to the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. At the WEA, we believe all adults should have access to the opportunities provided by education. Whether it’s maths, English and employment skills, or those subjects you’ve always longed to explore - all you need to bring is your willingness to learn.

This isn’t your average classroom. Our tutors and students interact and share experiences as adults. You’ll gain the confidence and motivation to learn new skills and take part in community life.

With 2,000+ dedicated tutors, 3,000+ active volunteers and supportive members, working across 2,000+ course venues - we spread our impact nationwide.

Give us a go. You’ll feel better equipped to take on tomorrow, whatever it may bring. 01 - 02 Enrolment and Support

How do I enrol? Courses are available to book online or by calling us. We recommend booking quickly to avoid disappointment. The courses listed here are simply a flavour of our offerings. For other courses in your area please visit our website. W. wea.org.uk T. 0300 303 3464

Can I enrol in person? I’d love to do a course but I can’t Possibly. You may be able to turn up at the afford it. Can you help? first session and get involved, but only if the We want our courses to be within reach of course isn’t fully booked. It’s much safer to all adults, so you may be eligible for financial enrol beforehand. Some courses require that support if you are on a low income or receive you attend a pre-assessment session to check income-related benefits. This could include that the course is suitable, but we’ll make that help with childcare, travel costs, exam fees, clear in the course details. books, costs of field trips and tuition fees under certain circumstances. Are classes reliant on size? Yes. If numbers are too low the course may be What if I have a disability, learning cancelled or re-arranged to another time. difficulty, health issue or other support needs? I have some questions. Then we’re ready to help as best we can. Call Who do I ask? us as soon as possible so that we can make Give us a call on 0300 303 3464 or take a look plans before you start a course. at our website wea.org.uk Do you choose accessible venues? We offer information and We try to, wherever possible, but we can’t advice about: guarantee it in all cases. Get in touch for details of a venue’s accessibility. Choosing the right course Fees and financial support Learning support I might need help with my maths Progression and/or English? Is that ok? The WEA Of course. If you would like an assessment, or you want to discuss support with your tutor, then contact us before your course begins. Course Fees and Support

How are courses funded? What does a course cost? The WEA receives public funding from the For students who are required to pay a fee Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for their courses, fees are shown against for the majority of our courses. This funding each course or on the page where the supplements the fees paid by students course appears. All students will be asked and sponsors. For most of our courses, this to provide their date of birth at the time funding is only available for people who are of completing an enrolment form. This 19 or over on the 1st September 2018. information is required by our funders - if this information is not provided, a higher Are some courses free? course fee will be payable as we will be unable to claim funding for you. For ESFA funded courses, you are entitled to free tuition if you receive certain benefits, What if I’m new to the UK? as listed below (or if you are dependent on Students who have not been resident in the someone who receives those benefits). You UK/EU for the last 3 years will be required may be asked for evidence of your benefit to complete a Student Eligibility Form status such as a letter from Job Centre Plus. and provide appropriate evidence. If this information is not provided a higher course fee will be payable as we will be unable to Job Seekers Allowance claim funding for you. Employment and Support Allowance Can I apply for a loan? (ESA - work related) Yes. There are Advanced Learning Loans Universal Credit and earn less than available for all students aged 19 and £338 per month or household earns above studying vocational, technical less than £541 per month and professional qualifications at Level 3 and above. The loans will apply if you are Income Support, Housing Benefit, starting a higher level course on or after 1 Council Tax Reduction (not single August 2018. occupancy discount) or Employment and Support Allowance Can I cancel my course? (ESA) support group You can cancel a course booking at any time Working Tax Credit by informing the WEA in writing. You may Pension Guarantee Credit be eligible for a partial refund - give us a call to find out more. Asylum Seeker Can I pay by instalment? Please note these may be subject to change due to This is available on some longer WEA funding requirements. courses which are 40 hours or more long. For full details of WEA course fees, refunds and cancellations, as well as other support The information in this brochure is correct at which may be available to you, please visit time of going to print, but may be subject to our website. government funding changes. 03 - 04 Areas

Truro Page 06 - 07

Cambourne Page 07

Penzance Page 08

St Ives Page 08

Online Page 09

Lerryn Page 09

Bodmin Page 09 - 10

Liskeard Page 10

Boscastle Page 10

Redruth Page 11

Mid-Cornwall Branch Events Page 12 About the South West Region

WEA South West region stretches from in the west to Bournemouth in the east and Cheltenham in the north. We ran in excess of 750 courses in the 2016/17.

In addition to our courses in this brochure we run courses with a range of community organisations. If you wish to find out more about our courses use our course search on the website wea.org. uk and select your location. Courses aimed at reducing social exclusion focus on bringing people together to improve health and wellbeing and citizenship. These include ESOL classes and courses for people with learning disabilities.

All of our classes are delivered in the heart of the local community working closely with partners to ensure people are fully supported to take part in learning.

You’ll find a warm welcome in all of our classes, with tutors who are passionate about helping people to build their skills and knowledge. As well as being fun and educational, our courses help people to feel less lonely and isolated and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together. Find the course that’s right for you, and learn with us the WEA way!

You can also follow us on facebook and twitter to keep up to date with new courses @weasouthwest Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 05 - 06

Course

Introduction to Stop-Motion Animation with Johanna Roehr £66.00 Sat 08/09/2018, 13:00 - 16:00, 6 sessions, Ref. C3529626 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Each week we will explore a different animation technique and you will learn new skills through participating in animation exercises. By the end of each session, everyone will have produced a short piece of their own animation in class.

Makaton - Follow-up workshop for parents and carers £75.00 with TBC Thu 20/09/2018, 09:30 - 15:30, 2 sessions, Ref. C3529587 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Makaton is a language programme using signing and symbols to provide a basic means of communication and encourages language and literacy development in children and adults with communication and language difficulties. This is a Follow- up Workshop for those who have already completed the beginners’ workshop.

Creative Writing for Self-Discovery with Anne Taylor £55.00 Tue 25/9/2018, 13:30 - 16:00, 6 sessions, Ref. C3529597 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS We make sense of our lives through the stories that we create for ourselves. This course will allow you to write and re-write your life story past, present and future through a series of playful creative writing activities.

Taster - Employment law for beginners with David Ager £Free This is a free taster session Wed 26/9/2018, 13:00 - 16:00, 1 session, Ref. C3529592 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Small enterprises can face a range of employment law issues. This interactive taster, based on some fascinating case studies, offers an initial overview including the Equality Act, disciplinary processes, equal pay, health and safety, maternity, pregnancy, redundancy and recruitment.

History - Pevsner Perambulations Truro - Part two £13.50 with Joanna Mattingly Thu 27/09/2018, 13:30 - 15:30, 1 session, Ref. C3529517 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Discover more about the history and architecture of Truro through the work of Pevsner - consider what influenced his perceptions of the area and how it has changed since he wrote his guide. His evocative descriptions should spark lively debate. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464

Taster - Employment law for beginners with David Ager £Free This is a free taster session Thu 27/09/2018, 13:00 - 16:00, 1 session, Ref. C3529593 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Small enterprises can face a range of employment law issues. This interactive taster, based on some fascinating case studies, offers an initial overview including the Equality Act, disciplinary processes, equal pay, health and safety, maternity, pregnancy, redundancy and recruitment.

Lip-reading and Managing Hearing Loss £42.00 with Janet Corbett Marston Wed 10/10/2018, 10:30 - 12:30, 7 sessions, Ref. C3529519 Kea Community Centre, Old Coach Road, Playing Place, Truro, TR3 6ER Develop lip-reading skills in a non-threatening and friendly atmosphere. This course will enable you to take a step-by-step approach, build your confidence and enable you to participate more fully in everyday life. No session on 24th October.

Introduction to Employment Law with David Ager £26.00 Wed, 07/11/2018, 09:30 - 16:30, 1 session, Ref. C3529594 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Explore a wide range of employment law issues covering statutes and recent case law. During his course you will also gain insight into the numerous challenges involved in dealing with employees and employment law - Bound to spark lively debate.

Introduction to Employment Law with David Ager £26.00 Thu 08/11/2018, 09:30 - 16:30, 1 session, Ref. C3529595 WEA Cornwall Office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2NS Explore a wide range of employment law issues covering statutes and recent case law. During his course you will also gain insight into the numerous challenges involved in dealing with employees and employment law - Bound to spark lively debate.

Camborne Course

Aspects of Cornish Mining History - Part two with David Ager £44.00 Tue 30/10/2018, 14:00 - 16:00, 6 sessions, Ref. C3529596 King Edward Mine, Troon, , TR14 9DP Discover various aspects of Cornish mining, including social, technical and economic impact. You will be introduced to a range of topics including emigration; mining engineering; the social life of miners and their families, and the future of mining in Cornwall. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 07 - 08 Penzance

Course

Gardening - Late sowing and winter vegetables £66.00 with Ann Williams Wed 12/9/2018, 6 sessions, Ref. C3529598 Treneere Community Space, 1 Colinsey Road, Penzance, TR18 3NZ Learn how to grow a range of winter vegetables. You will also find out how to grow and use green manures for improving the soil. Plants grown may be taken away to plant on and grow at home.

Lip-reading and Managing Hearing Loss £42.00 with Janet Corbett Marston Thu 11/10/2018, 10:00 - 12:00, 7 sessions, Ref. C3529520 The Centre, , Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5AD Develop lip-reading skills in a non-threatening and friendly atmosphere. This course will enable you to take a step-by-step approach, build your confidence and enable you to participate more fully in everyday life. No session on 25th October.

St Ives Course

Creative Textile Art with Jo McIntosh £74.00 Wed 26/9/2018, 14:00 - 16:00, 10 sessions, Ref. C3529625 St Ives Library, Gabriel Street, St. Ives, TR26 2LX Explore a variety of ways to create textile art including the use of collage, hand and machine stitching, applique, fabric dyeing and batik. We will also make felt, create a simple card loom and use wool and other materials to create a small weaving.No session during half term: 24th October

Our courses are free to eligible students, see page 3 for more details. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 Online Course

Online Creative Writing - Developing and editing £44.00 your novel with Douglas Bence Wed 12/9/2018, 19:00 - 21:00, 6 sessions, Ref. C3529518 For anyone working to complete a sustained piece of creative writing; here we will learn about scene building, adding complexity to a plot and how to revise your writing without pain. In order to participate in this course you need to have access to the Internet and download video meeting software to set up a free Zoom account.

Lerryn Course

History - Cornish Crosses - Understanding the evidence £44.00 with Andrew Langdon Fri 19/10/2018, 10:30 - 16:30, 2 sessions, Ref. C3529521 The Red Store, Riverside, Lerryn, PL22 0PZ In Cornwall there are over six hundred medieval stone crosses and fragments from the late ninth century through to the Reformation. Join us on this fascinating course to find out more about their age, original function, decoration and context.

Bodmin Course

Church Explorers – St Mabyn, St Endellion and St Kew £28.00 with Joanna Mattingly Wed 26/9/2018, 10:30 - 16:30, 1 session, Ref. C3529502 Meet at St Mabyn church, we will then go to St Endellion, and after lunch, St Kew for whole afternoon. Starting at St Mabyn, we shall explore three churches dedicated to the Children of Brychan. All three achieved completely aisled plans by the Reformation and contain a remarkable saints’ shrine with kneeling niches and two significant medieval stained glass windows. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 09 - 10

Makaton - Beginner’s workshop for parents and £75.00 carers with TBC Thu 11/10/2018, 09:30 - 15:30, 2 sessions, Ref. C3529588 St Petroc’s Parish Centre, Church Square, Bodmin, PL31 2DP Makaton is a language programme using signing and symbols to provide a basic means of communication and encourage language and literacy development in children and adults with communication and language difficulties. This is a beginner’s workshop.

Liskeard Course

Makaton - Beginners workshop for parents and carers £75.00 with TBC Thu 18/10/2018, 09:30 - 15:30, 2 sessions, Ref. C3529589 Liskeard Town Council, 3 West Street, Liskeard, PL14 6BW Makaton is a language programme using signing and symbols to provide a basic means of communication and encourage language and literacy development in children and adults with communication and language difficulties. This is a beginner’s workshop.

Boscastle

Course

History - Cornish folklore explored with Joanna Mattingly £22.00 Wed 05/09/2018, 1 session, Ref. C3529610 Museum of Witchcraft & Magic, The Harbour, Boscastle, PL35 0HD From witchcraft eradication to libellous parish nicknames, during this day, we will explore the use of Cornish folklore and custom as a protection against evil, a means of social control, and finally to create a sense of place. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 Course

Sugarcraft - Christmas cake topper with Yvonne Lamerton £25.00 Sat 24/11/2018, 10:00 - 16:00, 1 session, Ref. C3529633 Redruth Community Centre, Foundry Row, Chapel Street, Redruth, TR15 1AN Amaze your friends and family by creating a stunning display for your Christmas cake. Learn how to make kumquats, larch cones and ilex berries from sugar. Combine these with fragranced seasonal items to grace your Christmas cake.

Our courses are free to eligible students, see page 3 for more details. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 11 - 12 Mid - Cornwall Branch Events

Autumn Term 2018: The Mid- Cornwall Branch is planning a series of events at the WEA office, 47 Lemon Street, Truro, during the spring and summer terms: Regular Coffee mornings and book swaps will be held on the first Thursday of each MONTH from September to December - Come along between 10.00am – 12.00

Thursday 6th September 2018 Thursday 4th October 2018

Thursday 1st November 2018 Thursday 6th December 2018 Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake, whilst finding out about WEA courses in your area and other opportunities to volunteer and get involved with WEA activities. There will also be the opportunity to join in with a regular book swap – So bring your old books and exchange for something new to read!

Autumn Term 2018 Cornwall Branch Learning Circles: WEA Nights in Truro: a series of talks at 47 Lemon Street Dame School to Academy - History of Education in Cornwall with David Fryer: retired Chief Education Officer, Cornwall Thursday 13th September 2018 - 7.00 – 9.00pm Wild Flowers of with Keith Spurgin: Thursday 9th October 2018 – 7.00 – 9.00pm Two Cornish Novelists, with Julie Tamblin Thursday 8th November 2018 – 7.00 – 9.00pm Two Cornish Poets: Jack Clemo and Charles Causley, with John Hurst Thursday 13th December (mulled wine and mince pies) To book your free place on one of the WEA Learning Circles Phone 01872 320036 or add your name to the list on the classroom noticeboard. Membership of the WEA has brought me long term friendships and personal fulfilment. Betty Member, Harpenden Branch SuppOort us Believe in us Join us!

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