Leisure and Culture
Foster inner wellness, learn a new craft, become a gardening green thumb! Join WEA to delve into our fantastic leisure and hobby courses to stimulate the mind and body with new skills and activities.
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Get Back Your Creative Mojo!
<p>Are you feeling a bit demoralised, or feel dismayed at the art or publishing world and want to get your creative mojo back? Come to this course to explore how other fields can help you see problems
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Highlights of Central America
<p>Central America is an essential region in the Americas, serving as a land bridge between North and South America and providing access to two oceans, making it a historic crossroads for trade,
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<p>Central America is an essential region in the Americas, serving as a land bridge between North and South America and providing access to two oceans, making it a historic crossroads for trade,
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From Alexandria to Canton - Sailing the Monsoon Route
<p>From early in the first millennium BCE the Incense Route wound its way from the vast groves of frankincense and myrrh in “Arabia Felix” to the shores of the Mediterranean. Following the ‘discovery’
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Japanese for Travellers
<p>This short intensive course will enable you to understand and be understood on your tourist or business trip away. You will be able to greet people, make simple transactions, order food, ask for
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Arriving in Athens
<p>Take a circular orientation “walk” through Athens taking in lesser known sights/sites such as the market area, the oldest Ottoman house, the oldest street, some dark tourism, English language
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Garden Design for Large and Small Spaces
<p>Whether you’re starting from scratch or revamping an existing area, enjoy learning how to transform an open space into a haven for relaxed living. Topics include: site analysis, plant selection,
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The Twisted Rocks
<p>The Rocks is the oldest neighbourhood in Australia, filled with buildings from 1815 on, all bearing witness to a varied, quirky, story-rich past. Join us exploring these winding paths, discovering
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Islands at the End of the Earth - Faroes, Shetland and Orkney
<p>The Faroe, Shetland and Orkney islands should be on everyone’s travel list. Mind-blowing scenery and fascinating culture and history. There’s no need to jump on overcrowded cruise ships, or join
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Glenbrook - Railways, Tunnels and Geology
<p>The foothills of the Blue Mountains are interesting for the geology, which posed a challenge to railway makers. On this five-hour train-friendly walk from Glenbrook to Lapstone you will learn about
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Bonsai for Beginners
<p>Discover the history of bonsai and find out which plants are most suitable and how to maintain them. Learn which types of containers, soil, materials and equipment are preferable; and how to prune,
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