Monday Activities
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.
A set of green ##### is a link to the expansion of a multiple presenter course. Click on them to see the extra information.
Use the links just below to jump directly to a day's program.
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Kingston
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14-Oct | 8 | 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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14-Oct | 8 | 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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14-Oct | 8 | 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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14-Oct | 8 | 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 cafe, likes and dis-likes, 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.
btw, it's fun too!
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14-Oct | 8 | 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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29-Jul | 8 | 12:00 - 13:00 | A1 | Meditation | Chris Needham |
This class practises various meditation methods with Chris Needham. Suitable for beginners and experienced. Relaxed supportive group and environment.
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14-Oct | 8 | 12:15 - 13:15 | A3 | French Continuation | Ruth Lawry |
For those who have attended French basics in 2023 and wish to continue to learn and speak with a possible goal of travelling. And for those who can read and understand te language but would like to become fluent speakers.
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14-Oct | 8 | 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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14-Oct | 8 | 13:30 - 14:30 | A2 | French Basics | Ruth Lawry |
For those who are beginning the French language, or have some rusty knowledge from school days. We concentrate on learning to speak the language which would be useful when travelling to France. Limit of 15.
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14-Oct | 8 | 13:30 - 15:00 | A2 | 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 Cymruâ€
This is in digital form as well. We hope to see you – Hwyl am y Trol
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14-Oct | 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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Woodbridge
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29-Jul | 8 | 13:30 - 15:30 | WW | WORDS, WORDS, WORDS | Self Managed |
Only 26 letters and in their infinite permutations produce the thousands of words with which we can communicate either by reading, writing, or speaking. Join our discussion group to talk about a book you are reading, a poem you love, an interesting article or a cartoon that particularly appeals. Or maybe you have written something you would like to share. Any genre from the sublime to the ridiculous. Explore words that have changed meaning over time, words that have disappeared, new words that puzzle. All fascinating stuff and interesting to explore and discuss.
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