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Healthy Home

Course Outline Is your home making you sick? Do you have persistent headaches, unexplained respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath or sleep difficulties? Or experience fatigue, mood swings or joint pain? Our homes, sadly, are full of hidden hazards that are swarming all around us. musty smells mould condensation poor water supply dust mites chemicals, poisons; and more Given we spend ninety percent of our time indoors isn’t it time to pay attention and create a healthy, nurturing... [More]

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Oil Painting

Course Outline: Mark Kingston Have you ever wanted to learn how to oil paint? Or been astounded by the beautiful techniques used in a painting? If so this is the course for you. Your tutor Mark Kingston, a Master of Fine Art will guide you step by step through the painting process. He will teach you about the skills and materials needed to produce strong paintings. His knowledge and expertise will inspire you and help you grow in confidence. You will be taught how to mix colour,... [More]

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Watercolour: Beginners

Course Outline: Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this relaxed, nine week class, could be just for you. As you complete your personal watercolour paintings, by a process of mentorship, your tutor, a master of fine art, will show you basic techniques and skills. So, after spending just nine weeks, you will attain the confidence to paint pictures you will be proud to show... [More]

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Excel 2019 Just the Basics

Course Outline Learn Microsoft Excel 2019 in one day. Excel is one of the most commonly used software applications especially in the workplace. You can use Excel to enter all sorts of data and perform financial, mathematical or statistical calculations. This one day course covers the essentials of working with Excel 2019. Topics include Excel Overview Creating a new Workbook Working with workbooks Editing workbooks Using/Understanding Formulas and Functions Selecting Range How to... [More]

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Small Business Starter

Course Outline: Ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss, call the shots and going to work knowing your trying to build towards financial freedom.  This course is designed to give you the introduction to setting up your very own small business. Over 3 evenings we will cover topics ranging from: * Establishing a small business * Branding & the need for protection * Marketing * Reporting obligations * Potential legal risks * staffing & HR matters * Highs and Lows of... [More]

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Pilates

Course Outline: Mat Pilates is a whole body conditioning workout. Classes focus on improving strength, stability, mobility and flexibility while using breathing awareness. Pilates is a great way to lengthen, strengthen and tone the body from the inside out. Classes are suitable for all levels, with a special focus on technique to ensure a safe and effective workout. We will focus on providing a full body work out.   *Sorry, no Concessions for Lisa Peresan's class Please Bring: A... [More]

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Pilates - Daytime

Course Outline: The Pilates Method is based on principles of breathing, flowing movement, stamina, concentration, precision and regimen. The goal is to produce a lean, athletic physique that has muscular balance throughout. This class will involve Matwork. Please Bring: A mat and towel Please book at least five working days prior to course commencement to ensure the course has sufficient numbers to go ahead. About the Tutor: Sonia discovered Pilates after a near-fatal bike... [More]

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Qigong By The Lake - Experience The Art of Mindful Movement

Course Outline: Looking for a way to enhance your health and vitality? Try Qigong – a powerful life-enhancing practice. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to improve their wellbeing and vitality and open to a more positive, relaxed outlook on life. Qigong is a profound and life changing healing art that supports optimal physical health, intuitive awareness, peace of mind and emotional freedom. You will learn energy gathering exercises, meditations and self-healing techniques... [More]

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Tai Chi

Revitalise yourself with this easy and greatly beneficial exercise class. Tai Chi Chuan uses energy (chi) instead of muscular strength. This practice brings about a new balance of energy in the body, relieving stress. About the Tutor Rod has been involved in health-care management and education for over 35 years. He has been an executive administrator for a medical rehabilitation centre and has designed and delivered stress-management and meditation seminars for companies such as... [More]

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Yoga for the Over 40s

Course Outline Gentle yoga, practised using props and the breath to ease into postures. Classes are tailored to personal injuries and conditions. Some meditation and breathwork included. Please use a mat and towel. About the Tutors Bernadette O’Donnell Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of Yoga according to the traditional Yoga teachings of India... [More]

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