The courses page grew too long to be able to comfortably read it so the content has been divided up into individual days.
There is also a separate page for Woodbridge based activities.
Use the links just below to jump directly to a day's program.
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25-Sep | 10 | 09:30 - 10:30 | A1 | Tai Chi | Maureen Robinson |
Slow, gentle exercise, breathing and stretching to lower blood pressure, reduce stress and maintain flexibility. Wear loose, comfortable clothes.
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25-Sep | 10 | 09:30 - 11:45 | A2 | Art Studio | Self Managed |
This class is a continuation of one that has been meeting regularly. The studio offers a place for relaxation through Art.
Be part of group creativity. Come along with paint and pencils.
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25-Sep | 10 | 09:30 - 11:30 | A3 | Mah Jong | Self Managed |
Here is your chance to play or learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jong. It is now popular around the world. Any newcomers are very welcome. If you have a Mah Jong set do bring it along. If you don't have your own set, there are some sets available for class use.
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25-Sep | 10 | 10:30 - 11:30 | A4 | Welsh For Beginners | Bronwen Parr |
This is an opportunity to learn one of the oldest languages: spoken in Wales for about 1600 years. Our emphasis is on everyday situations. Eg. Greetings, shopping, family weather, at the café, likes and dislikes sport and travel. We also cover some history of Wales. This will give your brain a good workout when you learn pronunciation, sentence pattern and vocabulary.
It’s fun too.
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25-Sep | 10 | 10:45 - 11:45 | A1 | French Conversation | Mary Ellen MacDonald |
Mary Ellen has taught French and German on three continents, speaks French and German fluently, and is familiar with 5 other languages, She studied in Canada, Europe and Australia in language music, history and theology. She loves the class and looking forward to continuing.
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25-Sep | 10 | 11:45 - 13:00 | A3 | Book Chat | Elizabeth Davies |
Book Chat provides a friendly space for book lovers to share their views and chat about their latest book. We discover new authors to add to our reading list and gain different perspectives on a variety of topics. The group also selects specific genres or themes to focus on throughout the term. Do join us.
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25-Sep | 10 | 12:00 - 13:00 | A1 | Meditation | Self Managed |
This class practises various meditation methods.
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25-Sep | 10 | 12:15 - 13:15 | A2 | French Basics | Ruth Lawry |
This is the basics of French most suited to travel conversation.
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25-Sep | 10 | 13:30 - 14:30 | D Block | Simple Tai Chi & Qi Gong (Monday) | Carol Bessell |
Experience the differences and similarities of both these gentle styles of low impact exercise. Practise the short routines
of Qi Gong and the longer flowing forms of Tai Chi, to discover why and how they improve flexibility, strength and balance.
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25-Sep | 10 | 13:30 - 14:30 | A1 | Kaleidoscope | various presenters |
An exciting and different subject each week, with topics from the practical to the challenging, from health to holidays. An interesting hour with speakers passionate about their subject. Check the notice board for weekly topics.
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25-Sep | 10 | 13:30 - 14:30 | A3 | Life & Death In Ancient Greece | Anthony Boden |
The Greeks! What were they like? Where did they come from? In what way did they differ from us? In this completely new series, we present a portrait of the Greeks as a people. We’ll look at their laws, their beliefs and the ways in which they thought, worked and played. But this is not all. In the process we will encounter some of those things which you never really hear about: plagues, colonies, and unusual approaches to government. So, jin us on this voyage of discovery. You may find that these people have more to offer than vases, temples and philosophical speculation.
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25-Sep | 10 | 13:30 - 15:00 | A4 | Cwrs Canolradd (Advanced Welsh) | Bronwen Parr |
If you have covered the content of the beginners Welsh class, or have learnt Welsh from SSIW, Duolingo,Teach Yourself texts etc, come and join the Advanced Group
WE enjoy Welsh music together, translating current articles, conversing with each other, and we are currently working from te textbook “UWCH 1 Dysgu Cymraeg, Gogledd Cymru”
This is in digital form as well. We hope to see you – Hwyl am y Trol
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25-Sep | 10 | 13:30 - 15:00 | Field | Cryptic Crosswords | Julie Gardam |
The group will continue to work collaboratively to unravel the secrets of success in this masochistic recreation. Anyone interested in the fiendish 'cryptic world' is welcome. Bring a pen/pencil and prepare your brain for scrambling.
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