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    Never Too Late to Learn

    Never Too Late to Learn | Recreational | P10752

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    How to study

    Part Time - Day

    duration

    Duration

    5 Days

    location

    Location

    Burton Town Centre Campus

    • Course overview

      This programme is designed to re-ignite your passion for learning and try something new! It provides an opportunity to take part in a variety of subjects and hear from expert speakers in a sociable and friendly group setting. 

      COST

      Session price: £24. Total price per learner for the term: £120.

      SESSION 1 - WEDNESDAY 10TH & 17TH JANUARY 

      9:15am - 10:30am - Travel

      Cities of the Midnight Sun with Vanessa Tissington. We explore the impact of the extremes of light and darkness upon the communities of the northern most cities.

      11:00am - 12:15pm - History

      Ghengis Khan and the Mongolian Empire with Jackie Morgan. We find out what an amazing impact this empire had.

      1:30pm - 3:30pm - Industry 

      The history of Derby Crown China with Elizabeth Woledge. We learn about the history of this local legendary industry.

      SESSION 2 - WEDNESDAY 7TH & 21ST FEBRUARY 

      9:15am - 10:30am - History 

      The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. How it began and the work done today.

      11:00am - 12:15pm - Keep fit

      Some simple forms of exercise that we can do with Physiotherapist Melanie Parker.

      1:30pm - 3:30pm - Art History 

      Taking a look at Bruegel with John Read. We explore his dynamic paintings.

      SESSION 3 - WEDNESDAY 13TH & 20TH MARCH 

      9:15am - 10:30am - Exploration 

      Sir Edmund Hilary - Mountaineer and Polar Explorer with Rodney Paul.

      11:00am - 12:15pm - History

      The Lindisfarne Gospels and The Book of Kells with Richard Stone.

      12:15pm - 1:30pm - LUNCH IN THE MULBERRY RESTAURANT

      1:30pm - 3:30pm - Literature

      The fictional narrative as a catalyst for social reform with Cheryl Hunter. Can writing really change society?

      SESSION 4 - WEDNESDAY 24TH April & 1ST MAY

      9:15am - 12:15pm - Textiles

      with Sue Cuttle (15 learners maximum). Please try to stay with your usual group to keep the group sizes even.

      1:30pm - 3:30pm - History

      World War II featuring local happenings – with Malcolm Goode.

      SESSION 5 - WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

      9:00am - 12:15pm - Trip to National Trust Dunham Massey, Cheshire

      A garden for all seasons, including a rose garden, ancient deer park, and a house filled with treasures and stories. Plenty to explore, and of course, a café and National Trust shop.

      To request a brochure or register your interest for a course, please get in touch via email at NTLTL@bsdc.ac.uk or call 01283 494501.

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    Contact Details

    Contact Details

    Burton and South Derbyshire College
    Tel: 01283 494400

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    Burton Town Centre Campus, Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE14 3RL

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