Humanities Course
Five Remarkable Women: in praise of pioneers
Five Remarkable Women: in praise of pioneers In this short series of two hour talks, our tutors offer their perspective on the lives and achievements of five extraordinary […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Perceiving the World
This course will explore the psychology involved in our interpretation and misinterpretation of the world around us. It will cover a range of topics including why we are taken in […]
Writing your Memoirs
Have you thought about writing your life story but are concerned that you will not know how? If so, this course is for you. In a supportive atmosphere, you will […]
Get Writing for All: Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Tai Chi & Qigong
This course will continue to cover the basic principles and practical movements of both Tai Chi and Qigong (Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong). Exercise involves: Physical Movement, Breathing, Mental understanding […]
Introduction to Geology
In this course we will explore how the Earth formed and how its surface details have changed throughout geological time as a result of plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, and […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton: Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Neighbours and Enemies: War for the Holy Land
This small patch of land, between the Mediterranean Sea and the River Jordan, holy for three world religions, has been fought over for three millennia. This course takes a long […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
The Poets of the Second World War
While the poets of the 1914-18 War are justifiably well known and celebrated, those writers who covered the 1939 conflict are less well known. This five-week course will address that! […]
Yoga
This yoga class will serve as an introduction, each week building on what is learned. Sessions will consider the underlying philosophy for up to 15 minutes, continue with an exploration […]
Creative Writing for Improvers
This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on […]
The Arab Israeli Dispute since c1900
Unfortunately conflicts and hatreds in the Middle East are very much in the news. This course focuses on developments from the last years of the Ottoman Empire, through the creation […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Writing your Memoirs
Have you thought about writing your life story but are concerned that you will not know how? If so, this course is for you. In a supportive atmosphere, you will […]
Get Writing for All Morning
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton: Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Five Physical Phenomena
Galileo was one of the first scientists to write books promoting the public understanding of the physical world. Newton built on those foundations to reveal first a planet, then a […]
Get Writing for All
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Yoga
This yoga class will serve as an introduction, each week building on what is learned. Sessions will consider the underlying philosophy for up to 15 minutes, continue with an exploration […]
Creative Writing for Improvers
This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on […]
Gender and Relationships
In this course we shall examine the following: • An evolutionary explanation of partner preference • Theories of romantic relationships • Virtual relationships in social media • Parasocial relationships • […]
Exploring Opera
Using a combination of talk, live and recorded musical examples and video, this course will steer you through the joyous experience of opera whether you are already experienced, a complete […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Walking with History
A series of 5 walks with landscape historian Dr Anne Rowe exploring the multi-faceted history of the Hertfordshire countryside. Topics covered during the walks will include settlement history, open fields, […]
Creative Writing for Improvers
This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on […]
Get Writing for All with Adrian Poynton – Evening
These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]
Creative Writing for Improvers
This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on […]
Exploring Opera
Using a combination of talk, live and recorded musical examples and video, this course will steer you through the joyous experience of opera whether you are already experienced, a complete […]
