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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13-May | 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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13-May | 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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13-May | 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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13-May | 10 | 10:30 - 11:30 | A4 | Welsh For Beginners | Bronwen Parr |
This class is for anyone wishing to learn Welsh from scratch. The teacher will focus on the modern spoken language and basics such as the alphabet, pronunciation, greetings and counting. There will also be some coverage of Welsh culture, including music.Complete beginners, please contact Peter Ball if you are thinking of joining the class. Peter Ball 0421 568 421 Email ballpj@outlook.com
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13-May | 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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13-May | 8 | 12:00 - 13:00 | A1 | Meditation | Chris Needham |
This class practises various meditation methods.
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13-May | 8 | 12:15 - 13:15 | A2 | French Continuation | Ruth Lawry |
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 lookis forward to continuing.
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13-May | 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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13-May | 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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13-May | 8 | 13:30 - 14:30 | A3 | A Hands-on History of Greece | Anthony Boden |
This course is a standard history of Greece, but with a difference. All the major ingredients are there, the Persian Wars, the Golden Age, the Age of Alexander, and the Advent of Rome. In this case, however, the story will be told by the people who actually recorded it. The Greeks themselves. This is a history of Greece as you have never heard it before. It is in fact, the birth of history as we know it.
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13-May | 8 | 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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13-May | 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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