WEA Adult Education
2009/10 WEA Adult Education Classes
These are held at RICCALL REGEN CENTRE Landing Lane Riccall. The fee for a class is £48. Those on eligible benefits/allowances pay £5 only. Most classes are limited in size and EARLY BOOKING is strongly advised.
Contact: Mr Paddy Hodgkiss 01757 249201
Email: hodgkiss@lostacres1.fsnet.co.uk
Web: http://www.wea.org.uk/
Explore your Computer
Tutor: Stella Kitchener
Monday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for 8 weeks
Starting 5th October 2009
Learn to organize documents; use the keyboard functions; browse the Internet; print and store work. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve skill and confidence
Venue: Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, York YO19 6PW
Guitar for Beginners
Tutor: Michael O’Hara
Monday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for 8 weeks
Starting 5th October 2009
Beginners can develop the essential skills needed for playing Classical, Folk or Acoustic Guitar. Visiting guitarist demonstration. You will need to bring a Guitar. Must book in advance as the class size is limited
Venue: Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, York YO19 6PW
Explore your Computer
Tutor: Stella Kitchener
Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am for 8 weeks
Starting 6th October 2009
Learn to organize documents; use the keyboard functions; browse the Internet; print and store work. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve skill and confidence
Venue: Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, York YO19 6PW
The Way of the Wolds
Tutor: Les Barnett
Tuesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm for 8 weeks
Starting 6th October 2009
The chalk uplands from Flamborough to the Humber estuary with a unique native flora and interesting rural villages, is the basis for this study of its history, geology and settlement. Summer term visits will follow
Venue: Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, York YO19 6PW
T’ai Chi for Improvers
Tutor: Spencer Heald
Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.30pm for 8 weeks
Starting 6th October 2009
T’ai Chi helps to improve balance, coordination, mobility and relaxation. Suitable for those with some experience of the 24 step method
Beginners can register and a separate class may be arranged.
Please bring flat shoes and loose clothing. Pre- booking is essential.
(Class continues in January 2010)
Venue: Riccall Methodist Church, York Road, Riccall YO19 6QQ
Crime & Punishment in 19th Century Yorkshire
Tutor: Dick Hunter
Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for 8 weeks
Starting 14th October 2009
We consider petitions for mercy on behalf of those convicted revealing the lives of prisoners and their families. Includes a visit to York Castle Museum exhibition (small charge may be payable)
Venue: Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, York YO19 6PW
Uncover Your Ancestry
Tutor: Susan Butler
Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for 8 weeks
Starting 13th January 2010
Demonstrations with individual practical investigation of how and where to find out about the past. Basic computer skill is useful but not essential. Visit to a public Archive should help with follow up practical work.
Venue: Riccall Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall, York YO19 6PW