In the Loop – 1 Sep 2022
“White Rabbits” I’m not a particularly superstitious person but I do rather like the idea of keeping some superstitions and traditions alive. All part of the rich tapestry of life! For those of you who are somewhat confused, saying “White Rabbits” usually aloud, on the first of the month is generally meant to bring good luck!
As we move into September the start of term is growing closer and we are busy here taking those final course enrolments.
If you haven’t enrolled with us yet for the autumn term please do get in touch, although some courses are full or close to full, we do have spaces on lots of exciting classes in lots of different subjects.
You can book online as always but we are also here in the office and able to take bookings over the phone so just give us a call on 0117 9038844, we are here to help.
As always here are a few examples of courses still available to book…
Computer Courses
Our Computer room at Stoke Lodge has had a revamp ready for the Autumn term. We have new PCs with the latest version of Windows, Office and Photoshop Elements.
Refresh your skills and try our computer classes with a series on one off Computer taster sessions – each session is just £12.
Using Android Apps – using apps on your android phone
Wednesday 28 September 1pm to 3pm CAA1
Boost your Computer Skills – improve your skills in word and excel
Wednesday 28 September 10 to 12 noon CBS1
Computer Confidence – for beginners and those looking to brush up the basics
Monday 26 September 10am to 12 noon CCC1A
East Photo Editing – enhance your photos using photoshop elements
Monday 26 September 1pm to 3pm CEP1
Upholstery and Textiles
Courses including…
Upholstery – Join Nicky to learn how to bring new life into a piece of furniture
Tuesday 6.30pm to 9pm from 13 September for 6 weeks T12A
Monday 1pm to 3.30pm from 12 September for 6 weeks T11A
Thursday 6.30pm to 9pm from 15 September for 6 weeks T13A
Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For the Beginner
Thursday 6pm to 9pm from 15 September for 6 weeks T20A
Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability
Tuesday 6.30pm to 9pm from 13 September for 12 weeks T16A
Create something special and develop your artistic skills with…
Art
Pottery With Sculpture
Wednesday 1pm to 3.30pm from 14 September for 6 weeks with Isobel P21A
Drawing Techniques-Beginners. Autumn Term
Monday 10am to 12.30pm from 12 September for 12 weeks with Sheila D32A
Mixed Media Painting
Thursday 1pm to 4pm from 15 September for 5 weeks with Mary D12A
Acrylics-Improvers
Wednesday 1pm to 6pm from 14 September for 12 weeks with Mary D13A
Painting And Drawing-Mixed Ability
Monday 1pm to 4pm from 12 September for 12 weeks with Roma D20A
Acrylics-Absolute Beginners
Tuesday 1pm to 4pm from 13 September for 6 weeks with Mary D14A
Languages
Lots of chances to start Beginners Spanish – all starting week beginning 12 September…
Monday 10am to 12noon with Julian LAS1
Tuesday 10am to 12noon with Luz LAS3
Tuesday 7pm to 9pm with Sara LAS50
Thursday 1pm to 3pm with Julian LAS5
Wednesday 6.45pm to 8.45 with Caroline LAS0
or Beginners French
Friday 10am to 12noon with Sarah from 16 September LFFB
Family History & Maths
Discovering your Family History
Wednesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm from 21 September for 10 weeks with Rosemary FHE1
Maths Café – explore dodgy statistics, voting systems and how to send secret messages.
Wednesday 2pm to 4pm from 21 September with Eric MAC1
History
lots of exciting History courses including…
Women Geniuses in World History
Tuesday 1pm to 3pm from 20 September with Philippa HPW1
History of England (the early Stuarts)
Wednesday 10am to 12noon from 28 September with Richard HIR4
Russian History (from the Rus to the Romanovs)
Thursday 7pm to 9pm from 22 September with Russell HRH1
Europe after Napoleon (1815-1870)
Thursday 1pm to 3pm from 29 September with John HIJ4
Wellbeing
focus on Wellbeing with…
Morning Breathing Meditation
Thursday 10am to 11am from 15 September with Stella W23A
Reiki Healing level 1 and Attunement
Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30 from 14 September with Elise W22A
Cost of Living
We are seeing lots on the news at the moment about spiralling costs and people are understandably concerned about the impact of this particularly the increasing costs of energy bills.
If you or someone you know needs help with cost of living the Citizens Advice bureaux have lots of information and support links on their website. www.citizensadvice.org.uk
You can also find information and support links on the Bristol City Council website here
Here at Adult Learning we have done everything we can to keep the course costs down for learners and not increased our base line course costs this year. I know there will be some people who will have to make difficult decisions about where to spend their budget and although we very much hope you will be in a position to continue to learn with us, we do also understand that times are tough.
We are all really looking forward to seeing you again in the next few months.
Kindest regards
Jenny
