Come and discover the reasoning skills of the (so-called) Master of Deduction. Just how does Sherlock Holmes come to his conclusions? How does he convince Scotland Yard that he is right? And is it wise of him to forget that…
Suitable for all levels, new Settlement tutor, Dr Lisa McNulty, will explore a different topic each week in this introductory philosophy course: What Makes a Life Good? Moral Rights and Wrongs Justice and Fairness The Value of Art Technology and…
Suitable for all levels, new Settlement tutor, Dr Lisa McNulty, will explore a different topic each week in this introductory philosophy course: 1: What is ‘Philosophy’? 2: How Do We Know Anything? 3: What is Reality? 4: The Problem of…
Greek Myth – The Labyrinth of Myth Gods • Out of Chaos • The Titans • The Olympians • Nymphs Heroes? • The pursuit of kleos (eternal glory) • Jason and the Argonauts • Heracles • Achilles and Hector •…
In this year of second terms of office in the US it seems appropriate to revisit, or discover for the first time, the fictional town of Crosby, Maine, presided over by Elizabeth Strout’s crotchety, cantankerous heroine Olive Kitteridge, plain-spoken to…
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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in…
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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in…
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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in…
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, commons, parks, rabbit warrens and the management of woodland and…
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 to published texts, writing and listening, confidence is built in…
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