Courses for 2019/20
Classes do not normally run during the weeks of the school half terms.
Fee Category:
- 5 week courses: £40.00
- 10 week courses: £80.00
IMPORTANT - Before you join a course
Our courses are full fee only with no reductions. Refunds will only be given if you have to cancel your class due to medical reasons or if you have paid and don't start the course.
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Acrylic Painting (A10)
This course is for those who have used Acrylic paint before. We will look at developing paintings around a topic with an ongoing project and showcasing your work in a small exhibition. Guidance will be given around gathering information and resources and exploring different paint effects. We will work in a variety of styles and look at how known artists have approached similar topics.
| Tutor: | Amanda Ryan |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Monday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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30 Sep 2019 - 09 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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14:30 - 16:30 | £85.00 | 17 |
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13 Jan 2020 - 23 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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14:30 - 16:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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30 Mar 2020 - 18 May 2020
7 weeks
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14:30 - 16:30 | £45.00 | 17 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
Acrylic Painting Absolute Beginners (A09)
For people who want to start at the very beginning. We start with looking at the basic equipment and how it is used. We will then go onto painting landscapes, portraits and botanical themes using a step-by-step approach. We experiment with colour mixing and working on a variety of different paper and boards. You will be shown a variety of techniques which will enhance your painting.
| Tutor: | Amanda Ryan |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Monday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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30 Sep 2019 - 09 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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12:00 - 14:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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13 Jan 2020 - 23 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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12:00 - 14:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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30 Mar 2020 - 18 May 2020
7 weeks
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12:00 - 14:00 | £45.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
Advanced Family History (D35)
This course helps advanced family historians analyse complex and obscure historical sources of information.
| Tutor: | Rita Greenwood |
| Centre: | Friends Meeting House |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 24 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 24 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
An Introduction to Folk Learning and Popular Culture (B20)
This course will introduce students to a variety of the beliefs and practices inherent in the folklore of people in a non-scientific age. Topics will include the interpretations and uses of magic, the lore of death and representations of mortality, household lore, superstitions and omens, rituals and calendar customs, the supernatural world, folk medicine and plant lore and the ‘dark’ side of fairy tales and children’s games.
| Tutor: | Peter Watson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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01 Oct 2019 - 10 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 20 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
Processing Your Family History (D34)
The internet has revolutionised research into family history, making the initial stages much easier. However, when the inevitable problems occur, other sources need to be used. This course will cover parish registers, probate and ‘The Parish Chest' studying samples of each but also discussing relevant websites to enable students to progress.
| Tutor: | Rita Greenwood |
| Centre: | Friends Meeting House |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
French Absolute Beginners (A01)
This course covers the basic aspects of the French language and culture within familiar contexts, for example, food and drink in France, shopping and travel. Classes are lively and fun with a focus on speaking and listening with interaction between group members. We use the ‘BBC Talk French Book 1’. By the end of the course you will have acquired sufficient ‘survival’ language to get by on a visit to France. This course starts at Absolute Beginners level in October.
| Tutor: | Carol Wilson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Monday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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30 Sep 2019 - 09 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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13 Jan 2020 - 23 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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30 Mar 2020 - 18 May 2020
7 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £45.00 | 12 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
French Conversation Stage 4 (D28)
This course is for learners who already have a good knowledge of French. The aim is to give plenty of opportunities to speak French in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Written texts, recorded material, games and video clips are used to stimulate discussion and increase fluency, and grammar points are practised regularly in order to increase accuracy. The content is similar to that offered in the stage 5 class but with more emphasis on consolidating knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
| Tutor: | Sandra Kolot |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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23 Apr 2020 - 21 May 2020
4 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
French Conversation Stage 5 (D29)
This course is for learners who already have a good knowledge of French. The aim is to give plenty of opportunities to speak French in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Written texts, recorded material, games and video clips are used to stimulate discussion and increase fluency, and grammar points are practised in order to increase accuracy. The content is similar to that offered in the stage 4 class.
| Tutor: | Sandra Kolot |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 18 |
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23 Apr 2020 - 21 May 2020
4 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £45.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
French Stage 1 (B19)
If you have completed a French Beginners course or studied French at a basic level in the past and feel you are a little rusty then this course is for you. The basics of French will be reinforced and further developed through reading, speaking and listening. A variety of topics will be introduced in a friendly and relaxed environment. We use the ‘BBC Talk French 2’ book for this course.
| Tutor: | Carol Wilson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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01 Oct 2019 - 10 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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14 Jan 2020 - 24 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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21 Apr 2020 - 19 May 2020
4 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 | 12 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
French Stage 2 (D26)
A course for those who have done French in the past and now wish to improve their conversational skills and revise some grammar. We use the BBC course ‘French Experience’ Book 1, which covers a wide range of topics and offers opportunities for listening, reading and speaking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
| Tutor: | Sheila Nelson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 20 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 20 |
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23 Apr 2020 - 21 May 2020
4 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 | 20 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
French Stage 3 (D27)
A course for those with a reasonable knowledge of French and who wish to improve the fluency of their conversation and knowledge of grammar. We cover a wide range of topics through listening, reading, speaking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We use the BBC course ‘The French Experience’ Book 2.
| Tutor: | Sheila Nelson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 20 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 20 |
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23 Apr 2020 - 21 May 2020
4 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £45.00 | 20 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
German Absolute Beginners (A02)
This course covers basic aspects of the German language and culture within familiar contexts, for example, food and drink in Germany, shopping and travel. Classes are lively and fun with a focus on speaking and listening with interaction between group members. We use the ‘BBC Talk German Book 1’. By the end of the course you will have acquired sufficient ‘survival’ language to get by on a visit to Germany.
| Tutor: | Carol Wilson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Monday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
|
30 Sep 2019 - 09 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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13 Jan 2020 - 23 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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30 Mar 2020 - 18 May 2020
7 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 | 12 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
German Conversation Stage 4 (A03)
This course is run in an informal but structured manner to encourage students to speak in German and develop confidence and fluency. Articles will be translated and some aspects of grammar discussed. The tutor is a native German speaker and she will touch on how German people really speak, their customs and behaviour.
| Tutor: | Irene Roberts |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Monday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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30 Sep 2019 - 09 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:30 - 12:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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13 Jan 2020 - 23 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:30 - 12:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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30 Mar 2020 - 18 May 2020
7 weeks
|
10:30 - 12:30 | £45.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
German Stage 1 (C23)
If you have completed a German Beginners course or studied German at a basic level in the past and feel you are a little rusty then this course is for you. The basics of German will be reinforced and further developed through reading, speaking and listening. A variety of topics will be introduced in a friendly and relaxed environment. We use the ‘BBC Talk German 2’ book for this course.
| Tutor: | Carol Wilson |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Wednesday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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02 Oct 2019 - 11 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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15 Jan 2020 - 25 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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22 Apr 2020 - 20 May 2020
4 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 | 12 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
German Stage 3 (C24)
This course is suitable for those who have studied German for two or more years or have studied German in the past. It will include translation, conversation, role –play, quizzes and grammar. The tutor is a first language German speaker and the course is taught in an informal and friendly way.
| Tutor: | Irene Roberts |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Wednesday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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02 Oct 2019 - 11 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:30 - 12:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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15 Jan 2020 - 25 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:30 - 12:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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22 Apr 2020 - 20 May 2020
4 weeks
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10:30 - 12:30 | £45.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
German Stage 5 (A04)
This course is mostly in German. It will include conversation in small groups. Looking at texts mainly from a newspaper or magazine article (reading out loud and translating into English and discussing this text with others in the group) The tutor will provide guidance on grammar and appropriate vocabulary. The emphasis is on conversation in German and exploring some of the nuances of the language.
| Tutor: | Irene Roberts |
| Centre: | The Triangle Centre |
| Day: | Monday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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30 Sep 2019 - 09 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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13:30 - 15:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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13 Jan 2020 - 23 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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13:30 - 15:30 | £85.00 | 18 |
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30 Mar 2020 - 18 May 2020
7 weeks
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13:30 - 15:30 | £45.00 | 18 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
Creative Writing (D30)
An opportunity to develop your creative writing skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The course covers how to start writing, finding inspiration, finding expression in poetry or prose, creating characters and techniques of writing. There are a wide range of creative exercises and the opportunity to share what you create with other like-minded people.
| Tutor: | Anthony Edge |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 12 Dec 2019
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 13 |
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16 Jan 2020 - 26 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 13 |
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23 Apr 2020 - 21 May 2020
4 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £45.00 | 13 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
Creative Writing (New Class) (B18)
An opportunity to develop your creative writing skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The course covers how to start writing, finding inspiration, finding expression in poetry or prose, creating characters and techniques of writing. There are a wide range of creative exercises and the opportunity to share what you create with other like-minded people.
| Tutor: | Anthony Edge |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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14 Jan 2020 - 24 Mar 2020
10 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £85.00 | 12 |
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21 Apr 2020 - 19 May 2020
4 weeks
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10:00 - 12:00 | £45.00 | 12 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.
Beginners Guide to iPad & iPhone (D31)
This course is suitable for absolute beginners. You will learn how to use the basic functions on your iPad or iPhone, how to use scroll on the touch screen, use apps, how to connect to the internet, create an email account, use the camera and understand settings.
| Tutor: | Anthony Edge |
| Centre: | The Triangle Annexe |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Date | Time | Price* | Spaces Left |
|---|---|---|---|
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03 Oct 2019 - 07 Nov 2019
5 weeks
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13:00 - 15:00 | £45.00 | 9 |
*Price when paying online or by BACS; cash or cheque payments will be higher.