In The Loop – Jun 2016
Summer is here and here are some dates you need to save in your calendar.
In The Loop – Feb 2016
Some of you may know we are part of a research project collecting evidence and information on how adult learning impacts on feeling of wellbeing, mood, anxiety, depression and general mental health.
In The Loop – Dec 2015
Well the weather outside really is frightful this morning at Stoke Lodge. Even the squirrels and dog walkers have thought better of it and are nowhere to be seen!
In The Loop – Oct 2015
We know, and you know, that being part of an adult learning class is great for mental health and wellbeing. Being stimulated and challenged, having a friendly group to learn alongside and enjoying the satisfaction of building skills and confidence.
In The Loop – Sep 2015
Hello everyone and a huge welcome to the autumn term.
Barbara Disney
Subject: Printmaking I have many years experience of running courses, workshops and creating public art within a socially engaged practice. As a printmaker I work on a variety surfaces, including textiles, paper, porcelain and enamelling metal.
Nen Crosby
Subject(s): Tai chi and Qi gong (gentle exercise) Every day I feel the benefits of doing Tai chi, of slowly improving my posture, being able to relax my mind and body, breathing more deeply, using my body more efficiently – I feel it boosts my general wellbeing. I teach because I love to see other people […]
In The Loop – Jun 2015
Hello Everyone and welcome to ‘in the loop’. The view from the window here at Stoke Lodge today is a lovely leafy green!
Eve Bechmann-Johnson
Subject(s): French and Bilingualism Originally from Paris, I have settled in Bristol and have been running classes at Stoke Lodge for many years in addition to private teaching and teaching French in businesses. I am passionate about languages and I love to share my knowledge of the French language and culture. I am interested in […]
Jonathan Barrass
Jonathan Barrass works in the Bristol aerospace industry and has been a passionate supporter of adult and community learning in Bristol for over 10 years. He loves learning languages at Stoke Lodge, especially German, Spanish, Italian and French. Jonathan recognises the huge value of learning another language. “You earn more respect and develop better working […]