WEA - SITTINGBOURNE

 

Branch Secretary: Mary Allman Tel: 01795 476826

COURSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 2011 RING THE CONTACT
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The Foundation of England 400 - 800 AD C3730669
Many aspects of English life have evolved from the time of the earliest settlements.We will look at how Roman Britain became Anglo-Saxon England and the beginnings of the English settlement, monarchy,legal system and language.
Tutor Jacqueline Bower
Venue Sittingbourne Adult Ed. College ME10 1LF
Date 10 Tuesdays - 10.00am to 12 noon from 20th Sept 2011 Fee: £79.00

Art and Architecture of the Middle Ages C3730677
Cathedrals, stained glass, manuscripts and wall paintings throughout Europe. This was a time of great creativity, largely inspired by the church. We will also look at secular works including castles and non-religious books. This will be set in the historical and social environment of the time.
Tutor Caroline Finucane
Venue Sittingbourne Adult Ed. College ME10 1LF
Date 20 Wednesdays - 10.00am to 12 noon from 21st Sept 2011 Fee: £158.00

Elgar: the man and musician C3730645
We will survey Elgar's musical career as the most important English composer of his day, exploring his most celebrated works, including the oratorio Dream of Gerontius, his two symphonies, and the violin and cello concertos. Is Elgar more than just his popular image as Edwardian 'bard' of Empire?
Tutor Michael Chandler
Venue Sittingbourne Adult Ed. College ME10 1LF
Date 10 Mondays - 2.00pm to 4.00pm from 26th Sept 2011 Fee: £79.00

DAYSCHOOL: Science in the Media
Find out about the representation of science.
Do all scientists wear white coats?
Can we believe everything we read in the papers?
Tutor Myrna Readerr
Venue Sittingbourne Adult Ed. College ME10 1LF
Date Thursday 20th October - 10.00am to 3.00pm Fee: £18.00


To book a place on any of our courses please call. You can pay in advance or at the first class meeting.
THE FEES are £3.95 PER HOUR.
If you are in receipt of means tested benefits there is no fee.

Financial help is also available to those that feel they need it. Contact the Branch Secretary for further details of the courses or 0800 328 1060 to talk to our regional office about hardship.


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