If you are interested in Astronomy, Join our Earth to the Edge of the Universe course in Cambridge.

Brief Description:

Assuming no prior knowledge, as celestial traveller’s we’ll obtain a step-by-step overview of this amazing cosmos, through the full-spectrum eyes of our present golden era of astronomy and the new age of precision cosmology, with a grand tour of the Solar System, galaxy and beyond. Starting outwards from our favourite star, passing the asteroids and planets of our small corner of the Universe, and beyond into the wider stellar neighbourhood. Taking in cosmic wonders of our Galaxy along the way, from the gentle birth of stars to their cataclysmic demise, pulsars to black holes, we’ll enter the domain of the Local group and super clusters beyond, formed by billions of galaxies, as many as stars in our galaxy, shaped into vast filaments around vast cosmic voids. This cosmic vista will take in galaxies colliding and cannablising, fantastically sized black holes feasting on stars and illuminating the cosmos over vast distances, and perhaps the most violent of all events as we witness the birth scream of black holes. Finally, taking a peak behind the curtain of the Cosmic Microwave Background to wonder at how it all began in the cosmic fireball of the Big Bang, the origin of all that we know. So if you truly wish to expand your horizons, and occasionally blow your mind in the process, then please join me for this one truly amazing journey as we explore the full ‘Big History’ of our cosmos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8zZZZzppIM

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain an understanding of our place, relationship to, and a sense of scale to the cosmos we inhabit.
• Understand the key components the cosmos, and the inter-relationship between them.
• A better understanding of the science of astronomy encountered on all aspects of the media, and the significance of new discoveries.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Nothing.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

• Renewed confidence to extend your knowledge by reviewing on-line teaching materials, for example via YouTube, or perhaps the ESA astronomy teaching tool ESASky.
• Gained the confidence to consider taking this topic further with other available courses, for example at ICE or IoA.

Testimonies from learners who have already completed this course at a different venue:

Quote 3 (Mar 2019): A very big thank-you from me for your enthusiasm, passion and ability to convey very complex cosmological events into layman’s terms and analogies that I could understand.  I think that everyone in the class stayed the full course should be testimony to your skills as a science communicator. I now have a very interesting playlist of videos and astronomy groups on YouTube to sustain my interest in the biggest questions we could ever ask.  The fantastic thing I have found is that every week had some incredible facts that I have been sharing with friends and family which always instigated big debates, everyone seemingly has a vested interest in the cosmos. Thank-you for increasing awareness of the IoA and will hopefully get to a lecture in the autumn as the nights draw in.

Quote 2 (Nov 2018): I wanted to thank you for making the course so interesting. It’s an amazing subject, but your enthusiasm added an extra dimension to our learning. I have done courses before where teaching appeared to be a chore for the lecturer, but you put so much of yourself into the course that it became inspiring. Thanks again, we shall find Monday evenings a lot less interesting now!

Quote 1 (Nov 2018): Thank you SO much for your amazing course. It exceeded all my wildest expectations and rarely have 2 hours gone by so quickly. Your enthusiasm is infectious, your course notes excellent and delivery first class. It has been a great pleasure. I have had an amateur interest for very many years with visits to the IoA and other places, lots of BBC Horizon programmes and some astronomical binoculars – your course has added a structure and understanding that I never had as well as a desire to carry on learning. I feel i now have a framework to do this.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce you to the concept of climate change. Throughout history, people and societies have responded to and coped with changes in climate with varying degrees of success. We will look at the causes of climate change, scenarios of reducing the causes (mitigation) and responding to the effects (adaptation).
We will analyse the human influence such as human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and look at various case studies how to manage climate change, mitigation and adaptation strategies as well as the Paris Agreement.

Previous Experience and Knowledge

No previous experience or knowledge is required. Everyone welcome.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• discuss the greenhouse effect and how humans are enhancing it
• discuss and analyse examples of climate change
• follow debates how to minimise the effect of climate change
• debate the effectiveness of the Paris Agreement

No textbooks required, power point presentations will be available.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A snack or packed lunch, writing pad and pen.

On completion of this course, what might your next step be?

You can follow a course on www.futurelearn.com on climate change
University of Reading “Our Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future” 5 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: Solutions” 4 weeks
University of Exeter “Tipping points: climate change and society” 2 weeks
University of Exeter “Climate Change: The Science” 4 weeks

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

This bread making course is run on an informal basis to help you feel at ease. Each week you will be provided with a recipe for which you will need to obtain the ingredients. (ingredients will be supplied for the first week). You will learn to make your own bread including sour dough along with techniques such as kneading, proving and shaping. Expect to see some of the following recipes covered in the course: scones, pizza, easy bread bloomer, baked doughnuts, baguette, ciabatta.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 5 week course you will have the opportunity to:
• Explore and make a range of breads
• Gain confidence to experiment further on your own using skills learnt in the lesson
• Improve your basic methods of preparation of food and cooking
• Develop a better understanding of food hygiene in the kitchen.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £5 to £10 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£3.00 for ingredients. Apron, Tea Towel, Dish Cloth.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you. Book onto another cookery course with Adult Learn and Train. Try 5 week courses in  Indian Takeaway favourites, Vegetarian Indian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Thai. If you can’t commit to a 5 week course try our Saturday or Sunday day schools or one off sessions in Pasta Making, , Malaysian Street Food, Oriental Dumplings and Noodles, Indian Banquet, Valentines Meal, Christmas Prep Like a Boss, St, Patricks day, Pizza Making and more throughout the year.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Authentic Oriental Chinese Dumplings course in Cambridge.

If you love a Chinese dumpling and want to learn how you make them then this is the course for you! Come and have fun whilst learning how to make these authentic dumplings.

All the ingredients will be supplied for the course; please bring an apron, tea towel and dish cloth and get ready to learn the art of dumpling making. The tutor will demonstrate and explain how to prepare and cook the dishes. You will then cook them from scratch and take home your delicious meals (or eat them if you can’t wait!)

You will make chinese pork and prawn dumplings, seaweed (fried and water based type) chives, prawn and tofu dumplings. Make a sauce to go with the dumplings aswell.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No experience is needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Make the dumpling stuffings using a variety of ingredients
• Crimp the edges of the dumplings
• Methods of cooking the dumplings

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None, but please see the list of what to bring below.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a tea towel, apron and dish cloth, sharp knife, containers with secured lids (further information on amount and sizes will be given at a later date)

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you. Book onto another cookery course with Adult Learn and Train. There are many courses offered throughout the year. Check for up and coming courses on the website or contact the Adult Learn and Train Office on 01223 712340.

If you want to see a course offered let the office know as they will do their best to offer the course at their next available opportunity.

Brief Description

In this course you will learn how to cook Indian Street food style dishes and the accompaniments. A light interactive day where we aim to produce good food and be able to replicate the same in the future.
The day will begins with a quick talk about the lesson plan you will also be introduced to Indian spices, followed by demonstrations, and a few handy tips added in.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Be able to cook & serve a meal for family/ friends.
• To learn and improve practical skills.
• Improve skills in presentation of dishes.
• To help build confidence and enjoyment in cooking

For the session you will need to bring:

Ingredients fee is already included in the price of the course. Please bring with you an apron, tea towel, dishcloth along with some containers to take your cooked foods home in.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college offers lots of exciting cookery classes throughout the year.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Our aim is to create favourite flavours from the Indian sub-continent to our dining table. Be it favourite take-away or any dish you liked and would like to re-create. Family friendly dishes which can be enjoyed by all. We aim to use recipes with easily available ingredients locally or from supermarkets. You will be given guidance and pointers to get the right ingredients. You will be shown a great collection of recipes which are well used and rehearsed. Each lesson begins with interactive demonstration and sampling of the dish. During the demonstration you will be given pointers such as knife skills and kitchen safety. Then you will have the chance to cook at your own pace with hands on support and guidance. Once you have finished cooking and cleaned and washed down, the following week’s recipe will be handed out so you can obtain the ingredients in plenty of time for the next lesson. The lessons are run on an informal basis, which is fun to do, whilst learning some new recipes and techniques.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

The following mentioned dishes are just ideas that can be swapped, changed and adapted towards the need of the group.
The dishes to be made over the 5 weeks are:Tikka and various variations, Madras curry, Bhuna curry, Jalfrezi etc, Biryani /Pilau rices and breads.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 5 week course learners will have the opportunity to:

• Make a range of dishes and variations discussed with confidence.
• To show modern day skills and the use of new ingredients.
• Gain confidence to experiment further on your own.
• Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.
• Improve your basic methods of preparation of food and cooking
• Develop a better understanding of food hygiene in the kitchen.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £8 to £15 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£5 for basic start up ingredients and general herb and spices.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Making your own pizza is one of the ultimate cooking experiences. No matter how mis-shapen, over-sauced or charred it comes out, it will always be in a different league to what you can pick up from a takeout pizza chain.

There are, however, a few simple secrets that will help you turn your humble homemade pizza into something special.
The tutor will give simple guidance and you will be able to make your own pizza. You will decide which ingredients you want to put on your pizza and you can prepare your favourite Topping.
We will provide the basic ingredients and some common toppings – but please feel free to bring along your own favourite topping.

Learning Outcomes:

Make your own pizza
Learn and improve practical skills
Build confidence and enjoyment in cooking.

About Your Tutor:

Vineet Mohan has been a chef for many years, he also teaches cookery courses through Adult Learn and Train.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

No extra costs unless you would like to bring your own ingredients.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A big container to take any uneaten pizza slices home in! – there’s normally quite a lot!
A dishcloth, Tea towel and apron.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Try one of our other cookery courses, e.g. Bread Making, Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Gluten Free and many more.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

On this hands-on course, you will learn to master basic traditional Indian cooking techniques and you will discover a different experience while learning and understanding the use of different spices at different levels.
A typical cookery evening will commence with the tutor providing a demonstration of the recipe that you will be cooking, this usually takes about 20-30 minutes. During the demonstration, you will be provided with pointers such as knife skills and kitchen safety.
Once the demonstration is complete, you will have the chance to sample the dish.
Then it is your time to cook at your own pace, your tutor is very much hands on and will guide you from start to finish.
Once you have finished cooking and cleaned and washed down, the following weeks recipe is handed out so as you can obtain the ingredients in plenty of time for the following weeks lesson. Each lesson is a total of 2.5 hours long.
You will need to also bring a dishcloth, tea towel and containers to take your food home in.
The lessons are run on an informal basis, which is fun to do whilst learning some new recipes and techniques.
If you have, a dietary concern/query do contact the office in advance.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand benefits of different Indian spices
• Learn about different food tastes of Indian cuisine
• Gain confidence in cooking Indian dishes with a plant based diet
• Learn traditional serving techniques

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will be given an ingredients list weekly and will be asked to bring the ingredients for the following week’s recipe at a cost of between £8 to £15 (max) weekly.

For the first session you will need to bring:

£3 to cover cost of the ingredients. You will be given a list of dishes names and ingredients for each lesson on your first day.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You may wish to go for a specialist cookery course in Indian cuisine to gain further qualifications in cookery.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

The course will involve examining the skills of writing fiction. Students will practice these skills by working on a short story, piece of memoir, poem, and examining forms such as the radio play. Emphasis is on having a go and learning by doing. There isn’t a writer in the world who can’t improve their work by rewriting in the light of feedback and knowledge gained, and this course will give you plenty of opportunities to better understand and implement the skills necessary for successful storytelling.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

An interest in creative writing and willingness to learn the skills required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

· Identify writing goals and ways of working to achieve them.

· Give and receive feedback.

· Differentiate the elements required in storytelling.

· Identify the skills of creative writing.

· Write a short story, a piece of non-fiction memoir, and a poem.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Paper and a pen/pencil. You can bring a laptop but creative writing is the process of translating thought into language and the majority of people find it easier to focus on this without the distraction of keyboard skills.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

A follow-on course on creative writing for intermediates where the emphasis is on continuing to hone the skills via a writing project of your choice.

Brief Description:

A course centered around working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridal and Dowel Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can extend your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned constructing the individual joints. These joints are used in every day joinery projects. Once you have mastered these you can go on to make individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly and how to sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a course for beginners. No previous experience necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify and name common carpentry tools
• Know how to maintain carpentry tools
• Learn how to use them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots (which we recommend), these will cost approx. £20 from hardware stores.
The wood for the joint practice and 6 joint frame will be provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad. No sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting. You are advised to wear steel toe cap boots in the workshop. Wood for the joints and frame project will be provided.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

DIY Improvers.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

A DIY course centred on working with timber. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice the following joints: Single dovetail Half Lap, Double Mortice and Tenon, Impossible Dovetail and Japanese Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can consolidate your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned. Once you have mastered these you can go on to make individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly and how to sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools as well as being taught how to use the carpentry machines. Wood for the 5 joints will be provided.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

This course is NOT suitable for beginners. Previous experience essential.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify and name Carpentry Tools
• Know how to maintain carpentry tools
• Learn how to use them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

You are advised to wear steel toecap boots in the workshop these will cost approx. £20 from hardware stores.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

A pencil and notepad. Please note: NO sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Your tutor will advise on future DIY carpentry courses and day schools.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

No Plastics! Help save our Planet!
Come join us, make reusable beeswax food wrappers. Make them for yourselves or as presents for friends.

These wrappers are a great alternative to clingfilm. They are great for wrapping and storing food and it is one more step to becoming plastic free!

They are reusable, easy to clean and anti-bacterial. When you no longer want them they can thrown away guilt free as they will biodegrade.

Fabric will be coated with the beeswax and sealed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make beeswax food wrappers
• Understand how to use them
• Experiment with ratios of ingredients
• Learn how to reuse the ingredients

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The college will supply the bee wax, jojoba oil, pine resin, parchment paper, paint brush, stirrers, cans, pans etc and some 100 percent cotton fabrics

Please bring a chosen fabric – 100% cotton, enough to cut 4 sizes of wrappers you require – think about what you want to wrap. The cotton should be not too thick and not too tight weave.

Please also bring your iron and two old towels. The beeswax will not go onto the towels or iron but it may spill out when ironing so we suggest old towels for this reason.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Please bring crimping scissors if you have them. Please also bring an apron, two old towels and an iron. You make also want to bring an apron.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you. The college is always striving to offer courses to promote a more sustainable future. If you have any suggestions on provision talk to an administrator.

Make more wrappers for friends and family!

Brief Description:

To describe and explain the principal features of forensic science as it is applied at all stages of the process, from eyewitness accounts, collection of physical evidence to the presentation of findings.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed:

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course:

you will have a more in-depth knowledge of Forensic Science and how this contributes to the resolution of legal disputes.

Extra costs on the course/ for the 1st session you will need:

Pen, pencil, notepad and a willingness to take part in discussions and activities.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

This course is suitable for you if you are a beginner with little or no musical knowledge or experience. Techniques and skills will be aimed at preparing you to play any style of guitar music. The course will provide an introduction to reading music and tablature, successful tuning and replacing strings, playing/performance techniques and building a repertoire of songs and exercises. You will need to bring your own guitar to classes.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• To read music to the 2nd level/reading music with two voices
• To play barre chords and learn how to find inversions of major, minor and 7th chords
• To increase repertoire of tablature riffs and songs
• Play chord progressions to well-known songs
• Develop skills in picking and strumming techniques
• Play major and minor scales with a mind to improvise.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Cost of a method book available from the tutor at the first session. Approximate cost £6.00

For the first session you will need to bring:

One working guitar; acoustic, classical or steel string.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Guitar Beginners 3.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

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Brief Description:

Always wanted to write your own songs? Don’t know where to start? Join our Songwriting course in Cambridge.

Learn the art of song writing in a supportive and nurturing environment. This course offers an overview of the activity as well as addressing the individual elements of a song such as lyrics, melody and harmony. Through a series of creative assignments, and strategies, participants will learn skills that are then applied to create their own compositions. There will be opportunities to give and receive feedback on work created and shared in the class and learning through a process of creation and reflection. Songs may be created purely for personal expression or for commercial intent.

Method of Payment:

Fees are to be paid on enrolment. Places cannot be reserved without receipt of payment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic guitar, piano or accompanying instrument skills and a willingness to sing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Write a song
• Understand compositional techniques
• Identify your strengths and areas for improvement in writing skills
• Learn strategies to edit existing songs.
• Practice the different aspects of song writing taught in the course
• Receive feedback on your work

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None. Musical instruments will be provided but you may want to bring your own favourite guitar if you have one.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a notebook and pen.

There are no refreshment facilities so you may want to bring your own drink. There is a water fountain but you will need your own bottle.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.