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SHORT COURSES 2012
A series of exciting and information Short Courses have been arranged commencing in February 2012. Certain of these courses will be offered of an evening, see individual courses from times and dates. The introduction of evening courses follow a request for evening activities from U3A members
To obtain information and to book places on any course please contact David Blanchflower on 01704 889736 or email to groupsupport@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk. Booking is essential as numbers are limited on each course.
Short courses starting February 2012
More Victorian Novelists
Tutor: Eila Wall. 3 sessions commencing 22nd February. Tine 2pm at the Scout & Guide HQ
Bleak House 22nd February
Wuthering Heights 28th March
The Woman in White 25th April
Beginners Chess
Tutor: David Clements. 5 weeks commencing Friday 3rd February at 2pm
Short courses starting March 2012
Beginners Portuguese
Tutor: Dorothy Turner Time: 7pm to 8.30pm Course fee £27. Commencing March 2012
A series of ten sessions to introduce beginners to the Portuguese language and enable you to communicate effectively on holiday.
Beginners Cribbage
Tutor: Jeff Roberts. Two
weeks commencing 16th March at 2pm
Changing Roles of Women
Tutor: Victoria Potts Time: 7 pm to 8.30pm Course fee £5
Women & the Monarchy 7th March;
Feminism 14th March;
Motherhood (1) 21st March;
Motherhood (2) 28th March;
Working Women 4th April
Short courses starting April 2012
Architecture
Wednesday evenings 11, 18, 24th April 9th May
This series of talks will explore the architecture of old buildings and their history.
Venue Scarisbrick Village Hall 7pm until 8.30pm
Genetics and Heredity
Thursday afternoons 19th April, 17th May, 21st June, 19th July at 2pm at the Scout & Guide HQ. Course fee £5
This four week course will explore the role of Genetics & Heredity in the development of humans and how we inherit our biological charateristcs from our parents.
Short courses starting May 2012
Chemistry can be magic
Six weekly Wednesday Mornings 16th May to 20th June at the Scout & Guide HQ at 10am.
course fee £15
The course will take participants on a journey exploring the magic of chemistry.
Quilling
A five week course Commencing Wednesday 9th May at 2.30pm at the Scout & Guide HQ.
Course fee £15
This beginners Quilling course also known as paper filigree, is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper and then shaping them to make the most exquisite designs. Projects can range from simple gift tags and cards to elaborate pictures and floral displays,
SHORT COURSES 2011
HEIROGLYPHICS starting Monday 31st October 2011
This course is organised by the Maghull U3A and any member of the Aughton & Ormskirk U3A is welcome to join it. Full details and enrollment to
George Birchall Tel: 0151 287 0308 |
WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY starting Monday 17 October 2011
A short course will commence on Monday 17 October which will guide participants in easy stages through the process of writing their Life Story. No prior knowledge of writing is required and the course is suitable for everyone. The fascination of reading your life story will bring great pleasure to your children and grandchildren. The course fee is £5. Please phone David Blanchflower to reserve your place |
CHAUCER starting Wednesday 5th October 2011
Joan will lead another short course on Chaucer starting in October. It will be held at 10am on the first Wednesday of the month at the Scout & Guide HQ starting with ‘The Franklin’s Tale’. Contact Joan Hughes
Last meeting on Wednesday 1st February |
RACE ONLINE or GETTING GOING ON THE INTERNET starting Wednesday 5th October 2011
A series of sessions on e-mail, Skype and more computer topics. These sessions are aimed at beginners and people who have problems with computer application. They will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in the Scout & Guide HQ starting on 5th October. You can either bring you own lap top or you can use one of the U3As computers. The tutor for the initial sessions will be Joyce Nolan who is experienced in tutoring. More details of future topics. |
EXPLORING THREE POETS starting Wednesday 28th September 2011
A series of meetings commencing on Wednesday 28 September at 2pm in the Scout & Guide HQ.
- 28 September: Gerard Manley Hopkins
- 26 October: W.B. Yeats
- 23 November: T.S. Elliot
Full details and reservations to Eila Wall |
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