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Branch/Group Thornbury Branch
Contact Simon Cannell 01454 610071 email s.cannell@hefce.ac.uk
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Calligraphy for All

A course for beginners and those with more experience. A variety of scripts and techniques will be taught and developed through projects. Learning supported by demonstrations, group discussions and encouragement.

Course Code: 20502
Tutor: Fiona Mitchell
Venue: The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Directions: Click here for map.
Date: Wednesday 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm 7 meetings from 13/01/10 – End Date 24/02/10
Fee: £51

Getting more from your Computer

This wide-ranging course will explore the Internet, email, digital photography, music, PowerPoint, laptops/notebook, MP3/MP4 and more to meet the needs and interests of the students who enrol.

Course Code: 20503
Tutor: Lawrence Westland
Venue: Turnberrie’s, Bath Road, Thornbury, BS35 2BB
Directions: Click here for map.
Date: Thursday 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm 7 meetings from 14/01/10 – End Date 04/03/10
Fee: £51

Did the Irish save Civilization?

At a time when learning was in decline in Western Europe and the church in severe crisis, Ireland became a major centre of European learning and spirituality – a place that attracted scholars from all over Western Europe. Pre booking two weeks before this event is essential.

Course Code: 20504
Tutor: Richard Henderson
Venue: The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Directions: Click here for map.
Date: Saturday 10.30 am to 4.30 pm 1 meeting 27/02/09
Fee: £25

Health in the Home

This short, practical course is still at the planning stage. We hope to run a daytime course covering health and safety aspects in the home generally, including food preparation in your kitchen, correct diet to improve your health and other preventative measures to avoid illness such as heart disease and diabetes.
Fee: £35