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

Learning together with the WEA

Leicester City, and Rutland 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 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 City, Leicestershire and Rutland

WEA Pages 06 - 14 Rearsby Branch Page 22

Leicester Branch Pages 14 - 17 Rothley Branch Pages 22 - 23

Cosby Student Group Page 17 Rutland Branch Page 23

Groby Student Group Page 17 Saturday Workshop Page 24 Leicester Husbands Bosworth Branch Page 18 Saturday Workshop Pages 24 - 25 Kegworth Student Group Page 18 Loughborough

Loughborough Branch Pages 18 - 20 Saturday Worshop Hinckley Page 25

Market Harborough Page 21 Student Group

Melton Mowbray Page 21 Student Group

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 WEA Spring Term

Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicester team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £190.57 IT Skills-Word Processing Technique - Level 1 with Alka Champaneri Tue 7/1/2020, 09:00 - 14:00, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342677 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Improve your IT Skills and Word Processing Techniques by using packages such as File Management and PowerPoint. Students will be able to create documents using a variety of IT applications. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £190.57 IT Skills-Word Processing Technique - Level 2 with Alka Champaneri Wed 8/1/2020, 09:00 - 14:00, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342678 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Improve your IT Skills and Word Processing Techniques by using packages such as File Management and PowerPoint. Students will be able to create documents using a variety of IT applications. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Computer skills for work - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 13/1/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342652 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Get to grips with basic computer skills, learn how to save, file and attach documents, search the internet and feel confident using a computer, mobile phone or tablet. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Buying and Selling Online with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 13/1/2020, 12:30 - 14.30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342207 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD This course is designed to enable students to make online purchases and sell goods on the internet. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Essential Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Mon 13/1/2020, 18:00 - 20:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342675 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD If you need to improve your current IT and digital skills, explore our Essential Digital Skills courses to get you started on your journey. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Computers made Easy - Beginners Part 2 with Chantal Ngounou Tue 14/1/2020, 12:15 - 14:15, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342676 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD The aim of the course is to prepare students with basic computer skills and build up their confidence in using a computer. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 07

Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Microsoft Office Skills - Word and Powerpoint Beginners with Hansa Tailor Thu 16/1/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342146 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD You will gain confidence in creating documents, saving, printing, editing and formatting, inserting pictures and improving document presentation. You will be able to create simple PowerPoint presentations. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Fri 17/1/2020, 10.00 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342683 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD If you are a beginner and need help getting started on a computer, or need to improve your current skills, explore our Beginners Digital Skills courses to get you started on your journey. Professional Development: Job search, applications and £38.50 interview skills - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 24/2/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342673 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To help students to identify their transferable skills and the things to consider when deciding what jobs to apply for. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Develop Social Media Skills - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 24/2/2020, 12:30 - 14:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342941 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Discover how the use of social media can aid networking and exploring local employment opportunities. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Microsoft Office Skills - Excel (spreadsheets) Level 1 with Hansa Tailor Thu 27/2/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342682 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Art - Practical: Botanical Art for Spring with Annabel Barrett £77.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 10:15 - 12:15, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342768 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Art - Practical: Creative Card Making with a Masculine Theme £38.50 with Angela Cutting Thu 16/1/2020, 12:30 - 14:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342775 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Explore techniques and ideas to make greetings cards for men, including stamping, die cutting, mixed media collages and upcycling. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 08

Art - Practical: Introduction to Painting in Acrylics £46.20 with Kirsty Whitrow Mon 27/1/2020, 18:30 - 20:30, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342685 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Have fun experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques to create exciting art works whilst learning, or improving on, drawing and painting skills. Art - Practical: Basic Drawing with Beatrice Bishop £46.20 Thu 30/1/2020, 9:30 - 11:30, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342776 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD This course will help build your confidence in observing and translating 3D objects to a 2D surface and improve your drawing skills to enable you to produce your own masterpiece. Art - Practical: Botanical Spring Workshop £17.33 with Annabel Barrett Sat 7/3/2020, 10:30 - 15:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342781 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Beauty: Mehndi with Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai £23.10 Thu 23/1/2020, 13:00 - 14:30, 4 Sessions, Ref: C2342782 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD This course will help both those who already enjoy doing Henna and want to increase their skills and for those who want to learn. Plenty of patterns and skills will be shared in these sessions. Healthy Living: Healthy eating - Pathways taster £0.00 with Trevor Hancock Tue 11/2/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342928 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To teach students how to make healthy food choices with the aim to improve their own and their families diet. Healthy Living: A Healthy New Me - Pathways £38.50 with Trevor Hancock Tue 25/2/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342934 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To help students to assess their lives & make positive changes to lead a healthier lifestyle (physical & mental). Fitness & Exercise: Mindfulness Yoga 1 with Nerissa Fields £57.75 Tue 14/1/2020, 09:30 - 11:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342794 West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA This course is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with experience. We will work with yoga movements that stretch, strengthen and relax the whole body plus the breath being key. Fitness & Exercise: Tai Chi with Patricia Anderson £77.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 09:45 - 11:45, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342803 West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA The Tai Chi course can be viewed as a medicinal practice which combines breath work, relaxation and movement all in one. Participants will achieve many physical and psychological benefits which will help to improve a healthier lifestyle. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 09

Fitness & Exercise: Mindfulness Yoga 2 with Nerissa Fields £77.00 Thu 16/1/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342797 West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA This course is suitable for those with a minimum of one to two years experience of yoga. We will work on a range of yoga postures (asanas) with the breath being the underlying ethos. Healthy Living: Yoga for Pregnancy with Nerissa Fields £46.20 Tue 21/1/2020, 18:30 - 20:00, 8 Sessions, Ref: C2342785 Manor House Neighbourhood Centre, Haddenham Road, Leicester, LE3 2BG This course will work on yoga movements suitable both for pregnancy and labour. The role of the breath will be an integral part of the course in preparation for labour. Fitness & Exercise: Yoga with Nerissa Fields £57.75 Wed 15/1/2020, 13:00 - 14:30, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342890 Wesley Hall Community Centre, 76 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GN We will work with a range of yoga postures using the breath; the sessions are adapted to the needs of the individual. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social £77.00 Media: Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Tue 14/1/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342795 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF Develop skills using digital devices. Turn on the device and enter any account information as required, use a mouse and keyboard on a computer, use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet, communicate with others digitally using email. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social £77.00 Media: Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Tue 14/1/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342798 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF Develop skills using digital devices. Turn on the device and enter any account information as required, use a mouse and keyboard on a computer, use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet, communicate with others digitally using email. Professional Development: Job search, applications and £38.50 interviews - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Tue 14/1/2020, 16:30 - 18:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342929 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF To help students to identify their transferable skills and the things to consider when deciding what jobs to apply for. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Develop Social Media Skills for Work - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Tue 25/2/2020, 16:30 - 18:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342800 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF Discover how the use of social media can aid networking and exploring local employment opportunities. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 10

Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social £77.00 Media: Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Wed 15/1/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342791 Lodge Youth and Community Centre, 100 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG Develop skills using digital devices. Turn on the device and enter any account information as required, use a mouse and keyboard on a computer, use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet, communicate with others digitally using email. Healthy Living: Learn to cook - Pathways £38.50 with Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai Fri 31/1/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342842 Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church, 147 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD To give students a basic introduction to cooking a range of healthy food following and adapting recipes. Personal Development: Life in Leicester with Baljinder Singh £77.00 Fri 17/1/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342891 Wesley Hall Community Centre, 76 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GN This course aims to support you develop necessary communication skills which can be practised and used within your families and communities.

WEA Summer Term Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Computer skills for work - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 20/4/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342689 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Get to grips with basic computer skills, learn how to save, file and attach documents, search the internet and feel confident using a computer, mobile phone or tablet. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Develop Social Media Skills for Work - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 20/4/2020, 12:30 - 14:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342691 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Discover how the use of social media can aid networking and exploring local employment opportunities. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Everyday Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Mon 20/4/2020, 18:00 - 20:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342697 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £190.57 IT Skills - Word Processing Technique - Level 1 with Alka Champaneri Tue 21/4/2020, 09:00 - 14:00, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342693 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Improve your IT Skills and Word Processing Techniques by using packages such as File Management and PowerPoint. Students will be able to create documents using a variety of IT applications. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 11

Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Computers Made Easy - Beginners Part 3 with Chantal Ngounou Tue 21/4/2020, 12:15 - 14:15, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342692 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD The aim of the course is to prepare students with basic computer skills and build up their confidence in using a computer. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £190.57 IT Skills - Word Processing Techniques - Level 2 with Alka Champaneri Wed 22/4/2020, 09:00 - 14:00, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342694 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Improve your IT Skills and Word Processing Techniques by using packages such as File Management and PowerPoint. Students will be able to create documents using a variety of IT applications. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Microsoft Office Skills - Excel (spreadsheets) Level 2 with Hansa Tailor Thu 23/4/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342695 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Intermediate Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Fri 24/4/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342699 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Professional Development: Job search, applications £38.50 and interviews - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 1/6/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342690 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To help students to identify their transferable skills and the things to consider when deciding what jobs to apply for. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Buying and Selling Online with Marcia Pax Romana Mon 1/6/2020, 12:30 - 14:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342702 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD This course is designed to enable students to make online purchases and sell goods on the internet. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Microsoft Office Skills - Intermediate Word and Powerpoint with Hansa Tailor Thu 4/6/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342696 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 12

Art - Practical: Botanical Art for Summer with Annabel Barrett £77.00 Wed 22/4/2020, 10:15 - 12:15, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342897 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Art - Practical: Creative Card Making for the Summer £61.60 with Angela Cutting Thu 23/4/2020, 12:30 - 14:30, 8 Sessions, Ref: C2342900 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Create some bright and colouful greetings cards for the summer season, using a variety of craft techniques and ideas. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Art - Practical: Painting in Acrylics with Kirsty Whitrow £46.20 Mon 4/5/2020, 18:30 - 20:30, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342895 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Art - Practical: Creative Art with Beatrice Bishop £46.20 Thu 14/5/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342905 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Art - Practical: Botanical Summer Workshop £17.33 with Annabel Barrett Sat 6/6/2020, 10:30 - 15:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342906 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Beauty: Mehndi with Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai £23.10 Thu 30/4/2020, 13:00 - 14.30, 4 Sessions, Ref: C2342935 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Healthy Living: Healthy Eating - Pathways Taster £0.00 with Trevor Hancock Tue 19/5/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342936 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To teach students how to make healthy food choices with the aim to improve their own and their families diet. Healthy Living: A Healthy New Me - Pathways £38.50 with Trevor Hancock Tue 2/6/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342937 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To help students to assess their lives & make positive changes to lead a healthier lifestyle (physical & mental). Fitness & Exercise: Mindfulness Yoga 1 with Nerissa Fields £40.43 Tue 21/4/2020, 09:30 - 11:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342894 West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA We work with a range of yoga movements using the breath as the underlying ethos; each session is adapted to the needs of the individual. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 13

Fitness & Exercise: Tai chi with Patricia Anderson £77.00 Wed 22/4/2020, 09:45 - 11:45, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342899 West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA Fitness & Exercise: Mindfulness Yoga 2 with Nerissa Fields £53.90 Thu 23/4/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342896 West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester, LE3 5PA We work with a range of asanas (yoga movements) with the breath being the key element. This course is suitable for those with one to two years experience of yoga. Fitness & Exercise: Yoga for Pregnancy with Nerissa Fields £40.43 Tue 21/4/2020, 18:30 - 20:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342907 Manor House Neighbourhood Centre, Haddenham Road, Leicester, LE3 2BG These sessions are suitable for women from 15 weeks of pregnancy. We will work on yoga movements suitable both for pregnancy and labour, the role of the breath being key. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Tue 21/4/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342910 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Tue 21/4/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342913 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Job search, applications and interviews - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Tue 21/4/2020, 16:30 - 18:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342938 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF To help students to identify their transferable skills and the things to consider when deciding what jobs to apply for. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £38.50 Develop Social Media Skills for Work - Pathways with Marcia Pax Romana Tue 2/6/2020, 16:30 - 18:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342916 Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester, LE4 6LF Discover how the use of social media can aid networking and exploring local employment opportunities. Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media: £77.00 Beginners Digital Skills with Nutan Ramji Wed 22/4/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342908 Youth and Community Centre, 100 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 14

Cooking - Practical Cooking and Baking £61.60 with Jamila Mohammed Khanbhai Fri 24/04/2020, 9:30 - 11:30, 8 Sessions, Ref: C2342939 Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church, 147 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD Personal Development: Life in Leicester with Baljinder Singh £77.00 Fri 24/4/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342893 Wesley Hall Community Centre, 76 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GN This course aims to support you develop necessary communication skills which can be practised and used within your families and communities.

Spring Term WEA Leicester Branch Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicester team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Philosophy: Has the Enlightenment Failed? with Bettina Lange £88.00 Mon 13/1/2020, 10:15 - 12:15, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342724 Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel, East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX An opportunity to evaluate claims that the Enlightenment has failed and that societies have if anything become less fair and more violent. Art - Practical: Silk Painting with Roz Beeson £80.00 Mon 20/1/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342726 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To provide an introduction to the art of painting on silk. History: Leicestershire and the Great War with Dave Taylor £54.00 Mon 13/1/2020, 13:30 - 15:00, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342725 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF An introduction to the various aspects of our local area from the death of Queen Victoria through to the end of The Great War. Politics: China from Mao Zedong to XI Jinping £88.00 with Michael Lynch Tue 14/1/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342718 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF An analysis of developments in China from Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping, 1949-2020. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 15

Creative Writing: Poetry Writing for those who don’t £56.00 think they can write but want to with Kevin Brown Tue 28/1/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342728 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To develop confidence in writing modern poems using influences and inspirations from within ourselves and others. We will play word games to put our own passions to paper. Art Appreciation: The Figure in Twentieth Century Painting £56.00 with Janis Baker Tue 14/1/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342825 Hugh Aston Building, DeMontfort University, 20 Western Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 7BU This course explores figurative paintings of the twentieth century. Literature: Poetry Appreciation: Contemporary American £80.00 Poetry with Julia Pritchard Tue 14/1/2020, 13:15 - 15:15, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342723 Cosy Club, 68 Highcross St, Leicester LE1 4NN This is for anyone who enjoy reading and understanding poetry. We read the poems, discuss possible interpretations and look at some of the techniques used. History: The Blue and the Grey - The American Civil War £54.00 with Richard Smith Wed 15/1/2020, 10:30 - 12:00, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342722 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF This course will examine the causes, key events, personalities and the legacy of the American Civil War (1861-1865). It saw a traumatic loss of American lives, and historians and others continue to debate it to this day. Politics: Current Affairs and International Relations £88.00 with Michael Lynch Wed 15/1/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342720 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF To analyse key current events in international and domestic affairs and place them in their historical context. Family History: Family History Workshop with Kevin Brown £88.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 14:00 - 16:00, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342727 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD This course aims to encourage a hunger for social context in researching your family history.

Our courses are free to eligible students, see page 3 for more details. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 16

History: People and Places with Cynthia Brown £54.00 Thu 16/1/2020, 13:30 - 15:00, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342716 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF We will explore the lives of some of the Leicester people commemorated in the names of its buildings, streets and the wider world in which they lived.

Summer Term

Philsophy: What can we know? with Bettina Lange £56.00 Mon 20/4/2020, 10:15 - 12:15, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342730 Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel, East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX This course introduces students to key philosophical debates about what we can know and gives them the opportunity to practice and refine their thinking and debating skills. Art - Practical: Silk Painting with Roz Beeson £88.00 Mon 20/4/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342830 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD To provide an introduction to the art of painting on silk. History: Leicestershire - Living and Working through the £54.00 Centuries with Dave Taylor Mon 20/4/2020, 13:30 - 15:00, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342833 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF To provide a detailed view of how people in our area have worked and earned their living across the centuries. Politics: Current Affairs and International Relations £88.00 with Michael Lynch Wed 22/4/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342729 Bishop Street Methodist Church - Pilgrim House, Welcome Centre, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AF To analyse key current events in international and domestic affairs and place them in their historical context. Family History: Family History Workshop with Kevin Brown £56.00 Wed 22/4/2020, 14:00 - 16:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342836 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD Aimed at family historians who wish to develop their skills further, the course is also equipped to teach beginners the basic skills to create a family history from scratch, fully verified and sourced. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 17

Family History: Leicestershire & Rutland Records Office in Wigston Day School with Kevin Brown £20.00 Wed 24/6/20, 10:00 - 15:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342940 Leicestershire & Rutland Records Office, 38 Long Street, Wigston LE18 2AH This day is for those already conducting research into their own family history. It will give you opportunity to test out your hands-on research skills in a local archive.

Cosby Student Group Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Mixed Textile Crafts with Natalie Smith £48.00 Wed 22/1/20, 9:30 - 11:30, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342944 Cosby Village Hall, Park Road, Cosby LE9 1RN To learn a range of textile crafts including felting, embroidery and printing onto fabrics. No class 19/2/20. Mixed Textile Crafts with Natalie Smith £48.00 Wed 29/4/20, 9:30 - 11:30, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342946 Cosby Village Hall, Park Road, Cosby LE9 1RN To learn a range of textile crafts including felting, embroidery and printing onto fabrics. No class 27/5/20.

Groby Student Group Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course History: Grey and Hastings - Families at War! £54.00 with Dave Taylor Tue 14/1/2020, 10:00 - 11:30, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342703 Groby Village Hall, Leicester Road, Groby, LE6 0DJ To provide an overview of the bitter rivalry between the Grey and Hastings families which dominated the East Midlands between the mid 15th century and the end of the Stuart period. No class 18/2/20. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 18 Husbands Bosworth Branch Jo T. 0116 204 2593 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 History: Powerful Women in History with Aubrey Newman £54.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 10:15 - 11:45, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342704 Belgrave Village Hall, Church Street, North Kilworth, LE17 6EZ To examine a number of occasions when women have exercised substantial control over the states in which they lived and influence their future for better or worse. No class 19/2/20. Kegworth Student Group Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course History: Mayflower 400th - Going to America £54.00 with Richard Smith Mon 13/1/2020, 10:00 - 11:30, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342705 Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, Kegworth, DE74 2FH To study the European settlement of ‘The New World’ from about 1490 to about 1750 as the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers (1620) approaches. No class 17/2/20. Spring Term Loughborough Branch Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Art - Practical: Portraiture in Oils with Anna Michalska-Tomajer £80.00 Mon 13/1/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342706 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB A mixed ability course for all who wish to understand traditional and contemporary methods for creating a portrait in both drawing and painting. No class 17/2/20. Literature: The Outside and The Other with Matt Keefe £72.00 Mon 13/1/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342926 Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ We will explore the idea of the author as “Outsider” in literature: when a writer is not from the cosy bubble of our familiar expectation. No experience needed, just a lively interest in all kinds of books and literature!No class 17/2/20. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 19

Film & Media: Classics of the Cinema with John Florance £48.00 Tue 21/1/2020, 13:45 - 15:45, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342707 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB We will examine six films which by general consent are considered to be classics and try to arrive at an idea of what they have in common (if anything!) and what makes them classics. No class 18/2/20. Healthy Living: Colour Therapy with Anna Michalska-Tomajer £32.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 4 Sessions, Ref: C2342710 Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about colour healing and learn about the practice of colour therapy and how it affects how we perceive the world. History: Powerful Women in History with Aubrey Newman £54.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 14:00 - 15:30, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342751 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB To examine a number of occasions when women have exercised substantial control over the states in which they lived and influence their future for better or worse. No class 19/2/20. Art - Practical: Portrait Painting from Photographs £90.00 with Erica Middleton Thu 16/1/2020, 09:45 - 12:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342711 Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, 105 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AJ This course teaches the various stages required to create an acrylic or oil portrait painting from a photograph. No class 20/2/20. Astronomy: Stars and Planets of the Winter with Ann Bonell £90.00 Thu 16/1/2020, 19:00 - 21:15, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342712 Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ A clear winter’s night provides the opportunity to view some of the most interesting objects in the sky. Learn how to recognise constellations and explore the nature of stars and planets. No class 20/2/20. Making the most of Creative Writing £88.00 with Deborah Tyler-Bennett Fri 17/1/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 11 Sessions, Ref: C2342714 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB This course is for creative writers who want to make the most of their writing. Taught by a published poet and fiction writer, it allows writers to develop their work’s potential via exercises in poetry and prose. No class 21/2/20. Summer Term

Art - Practical: Flora and Fauna with Anna Michalska-Tomajer £56.00 Mon 20/4/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342736 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB A reflection back to the Victoriana obsession with plants and nature. We will explore the production of lifelike wax flower models and plants and use these as inspiration to produce illustrative 2D work and 3D pieces. No class 25/5/20. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 20

Literature: Poetry Matters with Maxine Linnell £40.00 Mon 20/4/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342927 Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ We reach for poems at important times in our lives. Poetry can celebrate and soothe, make us laugh and cry. It can help us when we have questions or doubts. We’ll read a range of poems and share some of our favourites. Film & Media: Aspects of the Western with John Florance £48.00 Tue 28/04/2020, 13:45 - 15:45, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342738 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB The Western was a staple genre right from the start of the cinema and although its popularity waxes and wanes it remains a popular kind of film. We will look at its history and conventions and how it has changed and developed over the years. No class 26/05/2020. Healthy Living: Essential Oils with Anna Michalska-Tomajer £32.00 Wed 22/04/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, 4 Sessions, Ref: C2342740 Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ These introduction workshops will show you the principles of using pure essential oils to support physical and emotional health. History: The Caribbean with Aubrey Newman £30.00 Wed 22/04/2020, 14:00 - 15:30, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342922 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB Untold wealth, ambition and greed; piracy and slavery; the rise and full of empires and man’s inhumanity to man. The history of the world through the prism of the Caribbean islands. Art - Practical: Painting Small Scale with Erica Middleton £54.00 Thu 23/04/2020, 09:45 - 12:00, 6 Sessions, Ref: C2342741 Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, 105 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AJ Painting on a small scale throws up unique challenges and advantages. We will explore small watercolours, sketchbook studies, oil/acrylic paintings and painting onto objects. Astronomy, Space Research and Society with Ann Bonell £45.00 Thu 23/04/2020, 19:00 - 21:15, 5 Sessions, Ref: C2342742 Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4RZ An opportunity to view the stars and planets in the summer sky. Discuss and discover recent developments in astromony and cosmology. Creative Writing: Summer Workshops £64.00 with Deborah Tyler-Bennett Fri 24/04/2020, 09:30 - 11:30, 8 Sessions, Ref: C2342743 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB This course, taught by a published writer, is about making the most of your skills in poetry and prose, in order to make your writing the best it can be. No classes 08/05/2020 and 29/05/2020. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 21 Market Harborough Student Group Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Creative Writing: Creative Writing with Alison Dunne £80.00 Thu 16/01/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342809 Market Harborough Congregational Church, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, LE16 7JD A friendly and supportive environment to learn the basics about the craft of writing. No class 20/02/2020.

Melton Mowbray Student Group Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Fitness & Exercise: Afternoon Yoga for Everybody £54.00 with Caroline Arthur Thu 16/01/2020, 13:15 - 14:45, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342715 Sage Cross Methodist Church, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1RB Yoga is a traditional and contemporary class. Each week there is a guided yoga practice where we work on a variety of practices and techniques including posture, breath and meditation. No class 20/02/2020. Fitness & Exercise: Afternoon Yoga for Everybody £54.00 with Caroline Arthur Thu 23/04/2020, 13:15 - 14:45, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342744 Sage Cross Methodist Church, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1RB Yoga is a traditional and contemporary class. Each week there is a guided yoga practice where we work on a variety of practices and techniques including posture, breath and meditation. No class 28/05/2020.

Our courses are free to eligible students, see page 3 for more details. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 22 Rearsby Branch Maureen T. 0116 204 2590 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 History: History Behind the Headlines with Cynthia Brown £54.00 Mon 13/1/2020, 10:30 - 12:00, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342717 Rearsby Village Hall, 1851 Melton Road, Rearsby, LE7 4YS We will take a different approach to the history of Leicester and Leicestershire by exploring the stories behind some of the headlines in local newspapers from the early 19th century. No class 17/2/20.

Rothley Branch Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Art - Practical: Portraiture in Oils with Anna Michalska-Tomajer £80.00 Mon 13/1/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 10 Sessions, Ref: C2342719 The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR A mixed ability course for all who wish to understand traditional and contemporary methods for creating a portrait in both drawing and painting. No class 17/2/20. History: Enquire Within: What the Victorians needed to £54.00 know - and why with Cynthia Brown Tue 14/1/2020, 10:00 - 11:30, 9 Sessions, Ref: C2342925 The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR The Victorians were never short of advice. By exploring a range of handbooks, manuals and works of reference we will learn much about the wider world in which they lived. No class 18/2/20. Creative Writing: Creative Writing with Maxine Linnell £56.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 09:45 - 11:45, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342721 Rothley Community Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PS A supportive, friendly group where you can gain confidence in saying what you want to say and learn how to develop your writing. No class 19/2/20. Art - Appreciation: A Sense of Place with Janis Baker £56.00 Wed 15/1/2020, 19:15 - 21:15, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342643 The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR To explore how a range of artists approach landscape painting. No class 19/2/20. Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 23 Summer Term

Art - Practical: Flora and Fauna with Anna Michalska-Tomajer £56.00 Mon 20/4/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342746 The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR A reflection back to the Victoriana obsession with plants and nature. We will explore the production of lifelike wax flower models and plants and use these as inspiration to produce illustrative 2D work and 3D pieces. No class 25/05/20. Creative Writing: with Maxine Linnell £56.00 Wed 29/4/2020, 09:45 - 11:45, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342747 Rothley Community Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PS A supportive, friendly group where you can gain confidence in saying what you want to say and learn how to develop your writing. No class 27/05/20.

Rutland Branch Judy T. 0116 2042 596 [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: Scopes of Modern Science with John Hudson £56.00 Mon 27/1/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342732 VAR Rutland Community Hub, Lands End Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RB Science today probes the natural world in ever greater detail. This course will look at how it does this and what it’s found, from the hugely big down to the microscopically small: from massive black holes down to stuff that’s hardly there at all. No class 17/2/20 Art - Appreciation: The Figure in Twentieth Century Art £56.00 with Janis Baker Wed 15/1/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, 7 Sessions, Ref: C2342644 Rutland Adult Learning & Skills, Unit 16A, Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7TU This course explores figurative paintings of the twentieth century. No class 19/2/20.

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A series of one-off free-standing workshops showcasing the range of course we offer. If we get enough interest in any of these sessions, we will be seeking to offer short courses on these subjects, or adding more of the same! Come along and tell us what you think! Saturday Workshop Leicester Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Arts and Crafts De-Stress Saturday with Kirsty Whitrow £24.00 8/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, 1 Session, Ref: C2342954 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD A practical Art detox session! An experienced, qualified tutor will encourage you to lose yourself in creative activity for a few hours and take a completed artwork home with you at the end of the session. Conscience and Dissent in during WW1 £24.00 with Kevin Brown 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, 1 Session, Ref: C2342955 Friends Meeting House, 16 Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1WP A practical workshop which will guide us to examine the links between the Quaker Movement and Conscientious Objectors in the First World War, and ask: what motivated them? And what happened to them as a result? The Return of the Exiles - The Leicester Homecoming 1910 £24.00 with Cynthia Brown 20/06/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, 1 Session, Ref: C2342956 WEA, 101 Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0TD Uncover a unique and little-known event which took place in Leicester in 1910 when around 300 ‘exiles’ who had left for other parts of the world returned for a week-long ‘Homecoming’. Who were they, and why did they leave Leicester in the first place?

Saturday Workshop Loughborough Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Is Deep Thinking Dead? with Andy Mousley £24.00 25/01/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, 1 Session, Ref: C2342957 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB A lively discussion about the current state of public discourse and debate in the UK, the dumbing- down of our cultural and intellectual life and what we can do about it! Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464 25

A History of the Music Hall in Leicester with Deborah Tyler-Bennett £24.00 29/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, 1 Session, Ref: C2342958 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB An interactive talk by local author with a great fondness and affection for the artistes and stars including Marie Lloyd, Dan Leno and Little Tich. The venues and audiences, that made Leicester’s music hall the rich cultural phenomenon it was. Ukulele for Beginners with Alison Dunne £20.00 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 12:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342959 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB Playing the ukulele is great fun and we’ll be building on our skills to play basic chords and rhythms. Bring along your ukulele and we’ll play and sing popular songs together. Some Women in Science with John Hudson £20.00 02/05/2020, 10:00 - 12:30, 1 Session, Ref: C2342960 Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB A fascinating talk about some of the unsung heroines who pioneered breakthroughs in science: for every Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, there are other important figures, like Mary Somerville and Cecilia Payne, waiting for their moment in the spotlight!

Saturday Workshop Hinckley Leicester T. 0116 255 6614 E. [email protected] Education Team NB: The Leicestershire team are available between 9:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday. Course Creative Art Workshop with Beatrice Bishop £16.00 15/02/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, 1 Session, Ref: C2342962 Hinckley Pathways, Baptist Walk, Hinckley LE10 1PR An opportunity for creative activity with a trained and qualified tutor: use different artistic methods and media as an outlet to express yourself, and promote a healthier you. This workshop will also be held on 14/03/2020, 16/05/2020, 20/06/2020 and 18/07/2020.

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