Learning Together with the WEA. Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire

wea.org.uk Adult course guide: Spring/Summer 2020

Learning together with the WEA.

Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire 01 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 of education, right on their doorstep. With 2,000+ dedicated tutors, 3,000+ active volunteers and supportive members, working across 2,000+ course venues - we spread our impact nationwide. Together, we believe in access to adult learning for all. We believe in lifelong learning for all. And, we believe adult learning counts towards a better, fairer society for all. Whether it’s about feeling better equipped with the skills to take on tomorrow, or it’s simply learning and debating ideas for the joy of it – we’re here, together, to make good things happen in our communities and to our society. All you need to bring is your willingness and excitement to learn. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 02

Enrolment and Support How do I enrol? You can enrol online via our website wea.org.uk Alternatively you can contact our Support team on 0300 303 3464. You will need your credit/debit card available as course fees (where applicable) are taken at the time of enrolling. It is really quick and easy to enrol online. You will need to set up an online account for this which you can do very Enrol today quickly at the time you enrol, via our website which is safe and secure. wea.org.uk We recommend you enrol early to avoid disappointment. Our courses are advertised on our website wea.org.uk. or 0300 303 3464 More courses are added all through the year so it’s worth checking regularly.

Can I enrol in person? I’d love to do a course but I can’t Most courses will require you to enrol in afford it. Can you help? advance of the course. If there are still places We want our courses to be within reach of available on a course this will be shown all adults, so you may be eligible for financial in the course information on our website, support if you are on a low income or receive or alternatively you can ring and check income-related benefits. This could include beforehand. Some courses require you to help with childcare, travel costs, exam fees, attend an initial assessment session to ensure books, costs of field trips and tuition fees you are enrolling onto the most suitable under certain circumstances. course for you, but we’ll make that clear in the course details if this is the case. What if I have a disability, learning difficulty, health issue or other Are classes reliant on size? support needs? Yes. If numbers are too low the course may be cancelled or re-arranged to another time. If there is anything you think you may need support with you can indicate this when you I have some questions. Who do I ask? enrol. Take a look at our website wea.org.uk or give us a call on 0300 303 3464. Do you choose accessible venues? Information on the course venue is available We offer information and in the course details on our website. advice about: I might need help with my maths Choosing the right course Fees and financial support and/or English? Is that ok? Learning support If you would like support with English and/or Progression maths you can indicate this when you enrol. About the WEA Please visit our website wea.org.uk to find out more. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 03

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 course supplements the fees paid by students and appears. All students will be asked to provide sponsors. For most of our courses, this funding their date of birth at the time they enrol. This is only available for people who are 19 or over. information is required by our funders. Are some courses free? What if I’m new to the UK? For ESFA funded courses, you are entitled Students who have not been resident in the to free tuition if you receive certain benefits, UK/EU for the last 3 years will be required as listed below (or if you are dependent on to complete a Student Eligibility Form and someone who receives those benefits). You provide appropriate evidence. may be asked for evidence of your benefit status such as a letter from Job Centre Plus. Can I apply for a loan? Yes. There are Advanced Learning Loans available for all students aged 19 and Job Seekers Allowance above studying vocational, technical and Employment and Support professional qualifications at Level 3 and Allowance (ESA - work above. related) Can I cancel my course? Universal Credit and earn less than £330 per month You can cancel a course booking at any time by informing the WEA in writing. To find out Income Support, Housing more about our Course Cancellations policy Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Course Refunds policy please visit our (not single occupancy discount) website wea.org.uk or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) support group Can I pay by instalment? Working Tax Credit An option to pay WEA course fees by instalments may be available on WEA courses Pension Guarantee Credit which are 40 hours or more long. Please visit Asylum Seeker our website wea.org.uk to find out more Please note these may be subject to about our Instalments policy. change due to funding requirements.

The information in this brochure is correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to government funding changes. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 04

About the East Midlands Region

The WEA was founded in 1903, meaning we’ve been providing high-quality adult education into the heart of communities for over 115 years. We offer around 1,000 part time courses across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, and reach over 5,000 students a year.

There are a wide range of subjects and courses to choose from, you can gain new skills, gain qualifications or simply learn for the fun of it!

We’re not like most other education providers; as a charity, we deliver friendly and enjoyable education for all adults whatever their story. We are located in the heart of communities, delivering our courses on your doorstep, most of our students travel less than 3 miles to attend a class.

Our approach means our students can learn in a way that suits them, they can mix and match courses for pleasure or professional life as well making new friends and improving their wellbeing and confidence.

So, take a look, enrol, and learn the WEA way! 05 Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire

Arnold Page 06 Lectures, Workshops Pages 15 - 16 and Dayschools

Green Branch Pages 06 - 07 Nottingham Pages 17 - 18

Beeston Branch Pages 07 - 08 Radcliffe on Trent Page 18 - 19 Branch Lowdham Branch Page 09

WEA Women Leading Page 19 - 20 Newark Branch Pages 09 - 10 Learning Branch

Nottingham Pages 11 - 15 Branch

Did you know? This brochure is one of a series of three, and includes: Chesterfield, Derby and Derbyshire; Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland and Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. To find out more contact: W. wea.org.uk/eastmidlands E. [email protected] T. 0115 962 8400 Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 06 Arnold Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course

Philosophy: How Democracy Works - in Practice £80.00 with Bettina Lange Thu 16/01/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342498 The Good Shepherd Social Centre, 3 Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT Examine, practice and evaluate different forms of democracy, from elections to citizens’ assemblies.

Green Branch Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course Science: Introduction to Climate Change with Peter Goodwin £40.00 Mon 13/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342745 International Community Centre, 61 Mansfield Road, NG1 3FN What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it? For those with little or no knowledge who want to know more. Science: Introduction to Climate Change with Peter Goodwin £40.00 Mon 02/03/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342750 International Community Centre, 61 Mansfield Road, NG1 3FN What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it? For those with little or no knowledge who want to know more. Cooking - Practical: Vegan Cookery with Rebecca Derry £96.00 Tue 21/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342473 Nottingham YMCA, 4 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FG Low cost plant based cooking for health and well-being. Travel the globe to infuse spice into British dishes and learn how to preserve discounted or foraged food. Plus practical tips on working in a commercial kitchen. Textiles and Fashion: Recycled Textile Crafts with Monazza Aziz £96.00 Tue 21/04/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342402 Forest Field Advice Centre, 69 Wiverton Road, NG7 6NU Improve and enhance your creative skills in textile crafts. Gain an awareness of recycling textiles including patchwork, applique, bag making and working with zips and embellishments. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 07

Pottery & Ceramics: Mosaics Using Recycled Materials £120.00 with Sophie Robins Thu 09/01/2020, 10:30 - 15:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342345 Sophie Robins Mosaics, Unit 6 Hartley House, Hucknall Road, NG5 1FD The aim of this course is to create beautiful mosaics using recycled and upcycled materials. Gardening - Practical: Full Permaculture Design Course £364.00 with Paul Paine Sat 25/01/2020, 09:30 - 16:00, Weeks 14, Ref: C2341977 Hungerhill Developments Ltd, St Anns Allotments, 121 Ransom Road, NG3 3LH Explore the basic concepts of permaculture and integrate ecological and design thinking into your everyday life. Natural and Social Science: Environmentally friendly products £24.00 for body and home with Caroline Hughes Sat 29/02/2020 and Sat 16/05/2020, 09:30 – 12:30, Weeks 2, Ref: C2342945 Venue in Nottingham to be confirmed. Produce lotions and potions for yourself and cleaning products for the home. All green and Vegan. Philosophy: Green Philosophies with Bettina Lange £15.00 Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342817 Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL An introduction of different philosophical approaches to understanding and tackling environmental issues.

WEA Beeston Branch Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course Literature: Plays and Playgoing with Hazel Salisbury £54.00 Tue 14/01/2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342486 Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street, Bramcote, NG9 3HD Study plays to be performed this Spring including Frankenstein by Rona Munro and Goldini’s A Servant of Two Masters. Creative Writing: Experiments in Creative Writing £88.00 with Deb Tyler-Bennett Thu 16/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 11, Ref: C2342492 The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH Experiment with both poetry and prose in creative writing to develop your writing skills.

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Creative Writing: Creative Writing Workshops £64.00 with Deb Tyler-Bennett Thu 23/04/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342681 The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH A creative writing course featuring exercises in both poetry and prose. For both beginners and returning learners.

No fee remitance available for lectures, workshops and dayschools. Creative Writing: Creative Writing Taster Day £20.00 with Deb Tyler-Bennett Thu 25/6/2020, 10:30 - 15:30, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342684 The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH This taster day is open to anyone - current student or someone who feels they’d like to have a go at creative writing. Art Practical: Approaches to Drawing with Chris Lewis-Jones £16.00 Sat 01/02/2019, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342793 Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For beginners and those with a bit more experience. Explore different ways to approach drawing. History: British Folklore, Past and Present: An Introduction £15.00 with Tom Waters Sat 01/02/2019, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342807 Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE An introduction to the rich history of British folklore such as magic, superstition and calendar customs. Art Practical: Mixed Media Mark Making with Chris Lewis-Jones £16.00 Sat 22/02/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342812 Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For beginners and those with a bit more experience. Explore different ways to make marks. History: Witchcraft since 1900: Britain and beyond £15.00 with Tom Waters Sat 29/02/2019, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342808 Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE Discover the fascinationg history of witchcraft in modern times from Wicca, hexes and curses to multi-cultural magic. Art Practical: Lo-Tec Printmaking with Chris Lewis-Jones £16.00 Sat 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342813 Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For beginners to improvers. including: block printmaking, monotype, monoprint, collagraphs. Art Practical: Art and Place with Chris Lewis-Jones £16.00 Sat 11/04/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342815 Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For beginners to improvers. Explore how place can - and does - affect creative practice. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 09 WEA Lowdham Branch Janet T. 0115 962 8405 E. [email protected] NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available. Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464. Course Science: Great Scientists with John Hudson £56.00 Tue 14/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342642 Women’s Institute Hall, 1 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AB Explore the lives and discoveries of ‘Great Scientists’ in the social, political and cultural context of their times. History: Nottinghamshire Castles with James Wright £40.00 Tue 14/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342645 Women’s Institute Hall, 1 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AB A archaeological insight into Nottinghamshire Castles including Norman motte and bailey, a royal fortress and fortified manor houses. WEA Newark Branch Dorothy T. 0115 962 8412 E. [email protected] NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464. Course Psychology for Beginners with Jill Arnold £48.00 Tue 25/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 4, Ref: C2342755 Holy Trinity Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU Come and make sense of some of the confusing ideas about what makes us ‘tick’.

History: Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South with Judith Hedley £48.00 Tue 04/02/2020, 14:00 - 15:30, 8 sessions, Ref: C2342774 Long Bennington Village Hall, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5DJ Study Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel North and South both as literature and as social history.

Literature: Books and Crooks with John Florance £48.00 Thu 30/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342658 Newark Conservative Association, 29A London Road, Newark, NG24 1TN Deepen your enjoyment and understanding of mystery fiction by exploring its history, qualities and practitioners. Art - Practical: Drawing and Painting with Margot Shores £72.00 Thu 16/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342650 Newark Northern Bowls Club, Sherwood Avenue Park, Newark, NG24 1QF Develop the many possibilities of drawing and painting using observation and imagination. For beginners and those with a little more experience. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 10

Art - Practical: Drawing and Painting with Margot Shores £72.00 Thu 23/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342651 Newark Northern Bowls Club, Sherwood Avenue Park, Newark, NG24 1QF Develop the many possibilities of drawing and painting using imagination and observation, providing a base for future artwork. Photography: Introduction to Digital Photography £60.00 with Derek Turner Fri 28/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342555 Holy Trinity Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU An introduction to using, controlling and manipulating digital cameras. Both technical skills and creating great photos will be covered. Photography: Continuing with Digital Photography £60.00 with Derek Turner Fri 24/04/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342660 Holy Trinity Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU For those with a basic understanding of a camera this course ventures further into manual control and use to enhance results.

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 WEA Nottingham Branch Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course Art - Practical: Exploring Art: Exploring Drawing £60.00 with Chris Lewis-Jones Mon 13/01/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342553 Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH Enhance your knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches to drawing and mark making. Art - Practical: Exploring Art: Exploring Painting £60.00 with Chris Lewis-Jones Mon 24/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342648 Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH Enhance your knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches to painting and mark making. Art - Practical: Exploring Art: Exploring Context £60.00 with Chris Lewis-Jones Mon 11/05/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342649 Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH Explore drawing in its widest sense, from spontaneous scribble to linear perspective, and everything in between! Film & Media: British Films and Directors with David Leicester £56.00 Mon 20/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342731 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Study the British films of Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell, David Lean and contemporary female directors.

Music Appreciation: Concerts in depth - with Mike Wheeler £60.00 Mon 13/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342463 City Mission, 22 Lower Parliament Street, NG1 3DA Explore music due to be performed at the Royal Concert Hall and other Nottingham venues, with a view to enhancing enjoyment and understanding of the live performance.

Music Appreciation: American Music - Traditions £60.00 and Innovations with Mike Wheeler Mon 13/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342464 City Mission, 22 Lower Parliament Street, NG1 3DA With European, African, Jewish, Native and Pacific roots, American music is astonishingly varied in character. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 12

Music Appreciation: ‘From the New World’: £56.00 European Composers in America with Mike Wheeler Mon 20/04/2020, 10:15 - 12:15, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342491 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore the work of European composers who either settled in the USA or spent significant periods of time there, such as Dvořák, Rachmaninov and Britten. Foreign Languages: Spanish Improvers with June Smith £72.00 Mon 20/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342465 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ A further introduction to Spanish grammar, expressions and phrases, useful in everyday and holiday situations. Philosophy: The Language Philosophers Use: £54.00 The Basics with Bettina Lange Mon 24/02/2020, 18:45 - 21:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342497 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore key terms used in Philosophy such as logic, ethics, political philosophy, the theory of knowledge, and metaphysics. Philosophy: What We Can Know with Bettina Lange £54.00 Mon 11/05/2020, 18:45 - 21:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342551 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore key philosophical debates about what we can know. Practice and refine your thinking and debating skills. Literature: What the Dickens? with John Florance £48.00 Tue 28/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342495 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore the works of Dickens to enrich your understanding of this fascinating novelist. Literature: An Exploration of Orwell’s Essays with John Florance £40.00 Tue 21/04/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342496 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ George Orwell’s essays cover an extraordinary variety of subjects and provide a unique insight into the state of society at the time he was writing. History: The Mutating Virus of Antisemitism from £72.00 Ancient Template to Holocaust Denial with David Halliwell Tue 04/02/2020, 10:30 - 12:45, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342549 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Study the mutating virus of antisemitism from ancient template to contemporary Holocaust Denial and antisemitism accusations within the Labour Party. Art - Practical: Art School Drawing and Painting £64.00 with Jeannie Clark Tue 21/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342516 St Pauls Church Hall, Church Drive, Daybrook, NG5 6JD Using mixed media, paint, charcoal and chalk pastel we will explore still life subjects. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 13

Creative Writing: Catching and Keeping your Readers’ £90.00 Interest with Nikki England Tue 14/01/2020, 13:00 - 15:15, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342493 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Examine a range of creative writing ideas, techniques, styles and exercises and experiment with ways to catch and keep your readers’ interest. Creative Writing: Writing to a Theme with Nikki England £90.00 Tue 21/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:15, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342494 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore the art of poetry, fiction and memoir writing - examine creative ideas, techniques, styles and exercises. Experiment with writing to a particular theme. Archaeology: English Mediaeval Castles: £63.00 An Archaeological Approach with James Wright Tue 21/01/2020, 13:15 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342488 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ A look at the archaeology and architecture of English mediaeval castles and great houses. Literature: Food and Fiction Revisited with Judith Hedley £54.00 Wed 29/01/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342489 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore food history from medieval to late Victorian times, as mirrored in the work of great writers. History: British Social History Since 1700 with Tom Waters £56.00 Wed 5/02/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342656 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Study how modern Britain was created by exploring key trends such as religion, population growth, urbanisation, democracy, public health. Literature: Women and Language: A Feminist Perspective £54.00 with Roberta Dewa Wed 22/04/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342653 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore how language defines and constructs women. How can it enable women to take charge of the language used of them, and by them? Art - Practical: Chinese Brush Painting with Peter Millward £72.00 Wed 15/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342500 Nottingham Society Of Artists, 71 Friar Lane, NG1 6DH Try your hand at Chinese Brush Painting in both the traditional and contemporary style. Art - Practical: Chinese Brush Painting with Peter Millward £72.00 Wed 22/04/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342829 Nottingham Society Of Artists, 71 Friar Lane, NG1 6DH Try your hand at Chinese Brush Painting in both the traditional and contemporary style. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 14

Art - Appreciation: Women, Art and Society with Jeannie Clark £24.00 Wed 29/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, Weeks 3, Ref: C2342680 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore the Old Masters of the 19th, 20th and 21st century, such as Van Gogh, Manet, Mary Cassett and others from a feminist perspective. Music Appreciation: Exploring Opera with Christine Shaw £80.00 Wed 15/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342748 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ We will explore a variety of operas, from the popular to the unfamiliar. History: British Battles and Battlefields with Mark Barnard £56.00 Wed 22/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342517 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Examine why conflict and compromise have been recurring historical themes by examining ten key battles. History: History of Wales: Part I with Mark Barnard £56.00 Wed 22/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342550 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Why was there never a permanent kingdom of Wales? How did local rulers and foreign invaders shape its history? Literature: Spring into Theatre with Di Richards £48.00 Wed 1/04/2020, 18:00 - 20:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342466 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ See interesting theatre locally and further afield if wished. Challenge ourselves with debate and discussion. Art - Practical: Watercolour Painting with Peter Millward £72.00 Thu 16/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342501 St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND Watercolour painting for beginners and improvers. Bring whatever equipment you have to first session. Art - Practical: Watercolour Painting with Peter Millward £72.00 Thu 16/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342839 St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND For beginners and those with more experience. Bring whatever equipment you have to the first session. History: Going to America: European Settlement £63.00 of the New World 1490-1750 with Richard Smith Thu 16/01/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342502 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Study the European settlement of ‘The New World’ from 1490 to 1750 as the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers approaches. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 15

Fitness & Exercise: Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing £48.00 with Patricia Anderson Thu 06/02/2020, 13:15 - 15:15, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342499 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Health Tai Chi is designed to help you manage your health which could prevent and relieve many common chronic disease symptoms. Personal Development: Using Language Effectively in £56.00 Everyday Life with Chris Ring Fri 24/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342739 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Appreciate how expertly you already use language, understand the processes involved, and communicate more effectively in a wide variety of situations. Literature: Much Ado about Shakespeare with Hazel Salisbury £72.00 Fri 10/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342487 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Richard III,the themes of self-promoting, power-grabbing megalomania are as relevant today as they have ever been.

Lectures, workshops and dayschools Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. No fee remitance available for lectures ,workshops and dayschools. Course History: Alfred The Great - Who was he? with Mark Barnard £15.00 Thu 16/04/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342749 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Overcoming many personal and political problems Alfred is the only English monarch to be known as ‘The Great’. Or have his achievements been significantly exaggerated? History: Exploring Bygone Nottingham: Down The Marshes £25.00 with Christopher Weir Thu 21/05/2020, 18:00 - 20:00, Weeks 3, Ref: C2342698 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Study the vanished world of lodgings houses, framework knitters, public houses and lively shops that occupied the Narrow Marsh and Broad Marsh area of Nottingham. Two Thursday evening workshops 21 & 28 May plus a guided walk - Saturday 30 May 10am - 12noon. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 16

Literature: And Before Shakespeare - The Miracle Plays £25.00 with Hazel Salisbury Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 -16:30, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342514 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ The first mystery play will be a retelling of a bible story in the contemporary mediaeval world, the second, an allegory, meant to teach moral values, but often giving the devil some of the best lines. Literature: And Before Shakespeare - £25.00 Gammer Gurton’s Needle with Hazel Salisbury Sat 18/07/2020, 10:00 - 16:30, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342515 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore drama of the English late mediaeval period. Gammer Gurton’s Needle, is possibly the earliest English farce that presents an every-day story of country folk. History: Despicable, unlucky or a scapegoat? £15.00 ‘Bad’ King John 1199-1216 with Mark Barnard Sat 01/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342700 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ John is usually portrayed as a despicable tyrant whose behaviour brought about Magna Carta. But was he really so bad as posterity suggests or more a victim of circumstance? History: Battle of Culloden 1746 - The End of a Dream? £15.00 with Mark Barnard Sat 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342701 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Was Prince Charlie’s fate sealed before he retreated from Derby? And why does he continue to attract attention? Personal Development: Women and Language: £15.00 A Feminist Perspective with Roberta Dewa Sat 08/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342554 Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL How does language define and construct women? How can women take charge of the language used by and of them? Architecture: Looking Up! Nottingham Architects £15.00 and Buildings with Chris Weir Sat 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342770 Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL Discover the styles and characteristics of Nottingham architects and the legacy of buildings within the city. Philosophy: Green Philosophies with Bettina Lange £15.00 Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342817 Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL An introduction of different philosophical approaches to understanding and tackling environmental issues. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 17 Nottingham Nottinghamshire T. 0115 962 8400 E. [email protected] Education Team 39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Course Professional Development: Cash from Cake: £120.00 How does baking become a business? with Coral Campbell Tue 07/01/2020, 10:00 - 15:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342686 The Sherwood Cookery Workshop, 621 Mansfield Road, NG5 2FX Good business planning will help you gain confidence and financial independence. Textiles and Fashion: Dressmaking Free-hand £96.00 Cutting Techniques - (Beginners) with Monazza Aziz Tue 07/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342399 Forest Field Advice Centre, 69 Wiverton Road, NG7 6NU For beginners wishing to make dresses and familiarise themselves with a sewing machine. Craft: Sewing Workshop for Beginners with Nabila Sajid £120.00 Tue 07/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Weeks 12, Ref: C2342349 Sneinton Hermitage Community Centre, Sneinton Boulevard, NG2 4FD Learn how to sew clothes to fit perfectly. Craft: Basic Sewing Skills with Monazza Aziz £96.00 Wed 08/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342400 The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road, NG7 5GZ Learn basic sewing skills to include patch pockets, neck lines and working with zips. Cooking - Practical: Themed Novelty Cakes with Anna Turner £60.00 Tue 14/01/2020, 18:30 - 21:30, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342405 The Sherwood Textile Workshop, 581A Mansfield Road, NG5 2JN Use a variety of methods and materials to produce animal toppers for novelty cakes. Cooking - Practical: Celebration Cake Lace, Frills & £120.00 Flowers with Anna Turner Wed 15/01/2020, 18:30 - 21:30, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342406 The Sherwood Textile Workshop, 581A Mansfield Road, NG5 2JN Use a variety of methods and materials to produce a finished decorated cake for every occasion. Celebrate in style! History: Hand Embroidery Vintage Patterns £120.00 with Rebecca Spear Tue 25/02/2020, 10:00 - 15:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342460 The Sherwood Cookery Workshop, 621 Mansfield Road, NG5 2FX Work with vintage embroidery transfers, choose from a large selection or design your own. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 18

Cooking - Practical: Cake Decoration Basket of Flowers £60.00 with Anna Turner Tue 19/05/2020, 18:30 - 21:30, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342410 The Sherwood Textile Workshop, 581A Mansfield Road, NG5 2JN Use a variety of methods and materials to produce a finished decorated cake. Turn cake decoration into ‘Basket of Flowers’.

WEA Radcliffe on Trent Branch Philippa T. 0115 962 8428 E. [email protected] NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available. Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464.

Course Art - Appreciation: Joseph Wright and the Enlightenment £64.00 in the Midlands with Bob Moulder Mon 13/01/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342752 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB Joseph Wright was one of the leading artists of the 18th century, and his paintings encapsulate the age of the Enlightenment of which his home town, Derby, was an important centre. Literature: Revisiting the Brontës with Judith Hedley £40.00 Tue 21/04/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342765 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB Whether you are a confirmed Brontë fan, or just wonder what all the fuss is about come and revisit this fascinating family. History: The Evolution of the State of Israel: £56.00 Enemies and Neighbours with David Halliwell Wed 22/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342735 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB Exploring the continuing conflict between Israel and the Arabs: from Nasser to Netanyahu 1973-2011. Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: Get into Birdwatching £15.00 with Chris Hall Wed 13/05/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342734 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB A short talk in The Grange followed by a gentle stroll to share the enjoyment of birds and nature. Discover our ‘local patch’, and identify the birds, which use the different habitats. No fee waiver for this day school. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 19

Science: Great Scientists and their Discoveries £56.00 with John Hudson Thu 23/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342737 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB Explore the lives and discoveries of ‘Great Scientists’ with special reference to the discrimination faced by women in science. History: Voyage of The Pilgrim Fathers with Richard Smith £15.00 Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342733 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB Learn about the Mayflower voyage of 1620 and some of those who sailed as the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers approaches. No fee waiver for this day school.

WEA Women Leading Learning Branch Jill T. 0115 671 0427 E. [email protected] NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available. Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464.

Course Psychology: Women & Psychology for Beginners £64.00 with Jill Arnold Mon 27/01/2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342764 Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP This women-only course offers insights from recent psychology, to help make sense of the many confusing ideas about women. Singing: Women’s Voices: Singing with Lorna Poole £72.00 Tue 07/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:00, Weeks 12, Ref: C2342503 Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP Come and have fun singing empowering songs, whilst also building your confidence and receiving professional vocal tuition! Photography: Women and Photography with Jill Arnold 80.00 Wed 22/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342761 Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP Do women ‘see’ the world differently from men? We will explore how women have used photography and how they have been portrayed. Literature: Women and Language: A Feminist Perspective £54.00 with Roberta Dewa Wed 22/04/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342653 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ Explore how language defines and constructs women. How can it enable women to take charge of the language used of them, and by them? Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 20

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