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Time
April 28 (Monday) 6:00 pm - July 14 (Monday) 7:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and
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Course details
Brief Description:
The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation into flowing practices that help to promote good physical and mental health and stress release. Learners are encouraged to work at their own pace in a calm and non-competitive environment. All of the chi kung exercises are performed standing. Individual adaptations according to needs and abilities are possible.
The exercises are drawn from a variety of traditional sources including T’ai Chi Chuan itself. This T’ai Chi and Chi Kung Exercise course is appropriate for Beginners or those with more experience. New people are welcome at any time.
Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk
There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking. See also attached here for convenience: [fac_icon icon=”file-excel-o”]Health form
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?
No previous experience or knowledge is required.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:
• Develop an understanding of key principles
• Become familiar with the basic exercise set
• Begin a home practice for stress relief and wellbeing
• Improve posture and breathing
• Deepen your understanding of physical, energetic and meditational aspects of the art (returning learners)
EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK,
None.
FOR THE FIRST SESSION you will need:
Wear comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes and bring a drink with you.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£75 (£45 concession) call 01223 712340 to book and pay by card
Tutor
Mike TabrettMike Tabrett began the practice of these arts in 1983. His experience and teaching covers a wide spectrum including meditation, health (including specially adapted exercises) and martial arts. He is a former tutor and Vice Chair of the T’ai Chi & Chi Kung Forum for Health and an Honorary Vice Chair of the T’ai Chi Union for Great Britain. He is qualified in Tu’i Na - Chinese Massage and Acupressure

Time
April 28 (Monday) 6:30 pm - July 14 (Monday) 8:30 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This Japanese course is for absolute beginners to develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some
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Course details
Brief Description:
This Japanese course is for absolute beginners to develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some Kanji, to help you speak with confidence.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This is the third term, you should have approx. 40 hours experience covering the following:
First Term:
- use greetings, make introductions, and give personal information
- order drinks and snacks at a coffee shop
- offer someone a drink …. and to accept or refuse
- ask for and give directions
- find out about places and how to get there
- read and write Hiragana and Katakana
- recognise some signs and Kanji
- go shopping, visit a department store etc.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the rest of the one-year course you will have covered the following topics:
Second Term:
- find a hotel room (Western and Japanese style)
- book ahead by phone
- check in at reception
- ask about facilities
- recognise some signs and Kanji
- find out about train times
- buy tickets
- take a taxi
- eat out
- read and write in Hiragana, Katakana and kanji
- Learn basic grammar
Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment
For the first session you will need to have available:
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Wherever possible continuation courses will be offered. The beginners level runs for three terms. We only take payment for one term at a time, if you wish to continue you will be given the option to re-enrol later in the term.
After the three terms the college will offer an Improvers level.
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 Sundays, 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£170 (£102 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to enquire whether the course may be suitable
Tutor
Yukiko IsonoI have been teaching Japanese in the UK since 1980 and have developed Japanese teaching methods for adult learners. I am the author of “BBC Talk Japanese”.

Time
April 28 (Monday) 6:45 pm - July 14 (Monday) 8:45 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: A course centered around learning the basics of home DIY, and the beginnings of joinery. You will be learning and practicing with a range of hand tools, DIY
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Course details
Brief Description:
A course centered around learning the basics of home DIY, and the beginnings of joinery. You will be learning and practicing with a range of hand tools, DIY knowledge and skills, and how to make various wood joints. You will finish with two final pieces – a small stud wall model, and a wood frame of the joints you have learned.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This is a course for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
Learning Outcomes:
DIY – Make a miniature stud wall, learn how to fix some common household problems, and gain
confidence with a range of household tasks
- Get training, tips and practice in a range of hand tools
- Working with plasterboard
- Testing out a range of plasterboard fixings
- How to fix a hole in plasterboard
- Fitting skirting and caulking
Joinery – Learn 6 different joints and make a final piece demonstrating all joints
Learn skills/tools
- Gain skills in using hand tools and how to make neat wood joints
- Make a final piece demonstrating all the joints you learn
Extra activities:
- Hammer in nails
- Match and examine different screw sizes – what would they be used for
- Cut internal corner from skirting
- How to fix a screw hole that is too big
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
Wear sensible shoes/boots. No sandals/ open toes allowed in the DIY room. If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots, costs start at approx. £20 from hardware stores.
The wood for the joint practice and 6 joint frame will be provided.
Please do not buy a battery drill but if you do have one, you will find it beneficial to bring it with you to class.
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. Hair must also be tied back. Wood for the joints and frame project will be provided.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Your tutor will advise you.
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 Sundays, 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£170 (£110 concession). Please call 01223 712340 to make payment or email office@adultlearning.education
Tutor
Imogen DaviesFollowing completion of a joinery apprenticeship, I gained 10 years experience in carpentry, joinery, and DIY. I want to help my students gain the skills they need to fix their household problems themselves, and answer some of those common questions and uncertainties. I love seeing different gadgets students turn up with, and am always interested in hearing about the different ways people do things. Outside of teaching and carpentry, I enjoy doing stained glass, reading, gardening, and clocking off at 5 with a G&T.

Time
April 28 (Monday) 7:00 pm - July 7 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This Italian Intermediate course is for those who have studied Italian for at least two years and have a fair knowledge of the Italian language. You will be able
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Course details
Brief Description
This Italian Intermediate course is for those who have studied Italian for at least two years and have a fair knowledge of the Italian language. You will be able to build on your previous knowledge to develop further the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking activities. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, listening to audios, games and group work. Grammar will be also an essential component of the course. Regular homework will be assigned to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess the learner’s progress. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Please be aware this term will have lessons at both Coleridge Community College, CB1 3RJ AND Parkside Community College, CB1 1EH (due to Bank Holidays and the Tutors work timetable:
1) 28th April – Monday @ Parkside CC –
(no class Monday 5th May – Bank Holiday)
2) 8th May – Thursday @ Coleridge CC
3) 12th May – Monday @ Parkside CC
(no class Monday 19th May – Tutor unavailable)
4) 22nd May – Thursday @ Coleridge CC
(no classes for half term – Monday 26th – Friday 30th May)
5) 2nd June – Monday @ Parkside CC
(no class Monday 9th June – Tutor unavailable)
6) 12th June – Thursday @ Coleridge CC
7) 16th June – Monday @ Parkside CC
8) 23rd June – Monday @ Parkside CC
9) 30th June – Monday @ Parkside CC
10) 7th July – Monday @ Parkside CC
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Learners should have already studied Italian for two to three years, or have a fair knowledge of the language. (Approx. 140 hours).
This course will be in the third term of this academic year. To understand if this course is right for you, you should have knowledge on the first and second term topics. See the learning outcomes below for Term 3 – this is what you will cover during the 10 week course.
TERM 1
• Shopping for food
• Recipes
• Daily living
• Revision of verbs (present and past)
• Future tense
• Revision of reflexive verbs
• The imperfect tense
TERM 2
• Family life
• Family in Italy
• Around the shops , buying clothes and other items
• Our childhood – describing situations in the past
• Describing people (physical description and character)
• Present and past conditional ( equivalent of “would” mode )
• The imperative
• Comparatives and superlatives
Learning Outcomes for this term:
TERM 3
• Meeting people, accepting or refusing an invitation.
• Polite requests, giving advice
• Holidays and travelling
• What sort of holidays do people like
• Healthy eating habits, health and lifestyles.
• Direct/indirect pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Adverbs
Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment:
A course book will be discussed in the class
For the first session you will need to bring:
A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
Learners will be able to proceed to a higher level Italian course the following academic year.
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 Sundays; 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£150 (£90 concession) – Contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and make payment over the telephone
Tutor
Ennio Agabiti

Time
April 28 (Monday) 7:00 pm - July 14 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: This is a course that has come about due to many requests from learners that have completed Guitar for Beginners 1, 2 and 3. The emphasis will be to hone
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Course details
Brief Description:
This is a course that has come about due to many requests from learners that
have completed Guitar for Beginners 1, 2 and 3. The emphasis will be to hone in and
develop the many techniques and skills that were introduced in the first three courses.
More time will be allocated to individual pieces promoting an ensemble style with
separate contributions from the learners such as accompaniment, rhythm, melody and
improvised lead guitar.
The course will run for all three terms with new projects assigned at the start of
each term meaning that those that have just started the course will be able to participate
from the start.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
Skills and experience gained from attending Guitar for Beginners 1,2 and 3
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in ensemble/group performances of completed pieces first introduced in earlier
courses. - Participate in ensemble/group renditions of pieces first introduced in earlier
courses. - Increase understanding and ability of skills gained.
- Further develop skills in reading music
- Benefit from participating and sharing with the other learners in the group
- Discuss elements of guitar playing from experience and hindsight
Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment
Guitarist’s Way by Peter Nuttall and John Whitworth, book 2
For the first session you will need to bring:
One working guitar and all the material provided in Guitar for Beginners 1,2 and 3
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£150 (£90 concession) Please call the office on 01223 712340 to pay with your card.
Tutor
James FreeJames Free is a multi instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in teaching and performing music. He gained a BA(Hons) degree in Music from Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge in 1998 and a PTLLS teaching qualification also from Cambridge. He has since gone on to perform across the UK, Europe and the United States with a variety of artists and acts at many venues including Glastonbury

Time
April 28 (Monday) 7:00 pm - July 14 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description: Come along to the East Asian Painting course if you want to explore, in a relaxed environment, a variety of Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, such as a study
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Course details
Brief Description:
Come along to the East Asian Painting course if you want to explore, in a relaxed environment, a variety of Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, such as a study of Calligraphy and how its techniques are applied to painting. You will also learn from a wide selection of past masters and be able to develop your skills in further courses. Group exhibitions are held every two years, visits to galleries organised for those interested.
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience necessary. All ability levels welcome.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate how to control the brush with confidence
• Apply painting techniques – Bamboo, Orchids, Chrysanthemums and Plum Blossom
• Demonstrate painting an original landscape in ink and colour
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:
East Asian (Chinese/Japanese) brushes, paper and watercolours. (Watercolour brushes are not suitable). The tutor will advise in the first class.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Any East Asian painting materials you have already such as brushes and paper.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
The tutor will advise you on future courses or day schools.
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 Saturdays and Sundays, 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£152 (£92 concession). To book please call 01223 712340 and pay with your card or bank transfer
Tutor
Peter CavaciutiI have been teaching for over 30 years. My exhibitions include The Royal Academy, London; Salon de l’Aquarelle de Belgique; Galerie Leda Fletcher, Geneva and The Urasenke Foundation, Kyoto. My demonstrations include the Victoria and Albert Museum and Kettles Yard. The Art Group Ltd, London, publishes my work. I also exhibit in Starts Gallery, Taipei. Locally I take part in the Cambridge Open Studios annual event.

Time
April 28 (Monday) 7:15 pm - July 14 (Monday) 8:15 pm
Location
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
length of course
10 weeks
Course details
Brief Description This course will focus on a simple and compact T'ai Chi form consisting of 4 'modular ' elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity.
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Course details
Brief Description
This course will focus on a simple and compact T’ai Chi form consisting of 4 ‘modular ‘ elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity. including a seated version, In addition we will use simple exercises to develop key principles of the art.
Completing a Tai Chi class regularly can significantly enhance your overall well-being by improving balance, flexibility, and strength. The gentle, flowing movements also help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve mental clarity, making it an excellent practice for both physical and mental health.
The course will include tuition in:
- The 4 ‘modules’ of the form.
- Combinations of the modules in various levels of complexity including a seated variant
- Associated exercises (Chi Kung) to explore basic principles, posture and breathing.
- Stepping patterns
- An introduction to T’ai Chi partner work.
This is an ideal way to start learning T’ai chi encompassing key principles in a simple and accessible package. Once learnt the form can be performed in a small space such as an average sized sitting room and is suitable for people of all abilities and experience.
Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk
There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking. See also attached here for convenience: [fac_icon icon=”file-excel-o”]Health form
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
No previous experience or knowledge is required.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:
- Develop an overview of the first half of the form and associated exercises
- Develop an understanding of key principles
- Begin a home practice for stress relief and well-being
- Improve posture and breathing
Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment
None.
For the first session you will need to bring:
Loose clothing and soft shoes; please wear flat soled shoes and loose clothing and bring a drink with you.
You will need to bring your health questionnaire alternatively you can also return this by email before the first class.
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
There are classes available teaching other sequences and further developing the art.
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 Sundays, 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.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
£75 (£45 concession) Please contact the office on 01223 712340 to book your place and pay by card
Tutor
Mike TabrettMike Tabrett began the practice of these arts in 1983. His experience and teaching covers a wide spectrum including meditation, health (including specially adapted exercises) and martial arts. He is a former tutor and Vice Chair of the T’ai Chi & Chi Kung Forum for Health and an Honorary Vice Chair of the T’ai Chi Union for Great Britain. He is qualified in Tu’i Na - Chinese Massage and Acupressure