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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Introduction to Tunisian Crochet
<p>Learn to use all 10 fingers to engage with yarn and colour to learn new stitches and create your own crocheted articles in Tunisian crochet which is not the same as regular crochet. It could be
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World's Smartest Birds - A jungle, ice and swamp, feathered flight adventure
<p>Join us on a 'voyage' to the world of birds – from the jungles of New Guinea, to the frozen wilderness of eastern Europe, to the Caribbean and Madagascar. Learn about science, conservation and
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Travel & Coffee - Spain's Cordoba and Granada
<p>A visit to inland Andalucia is more than a visit to another part of Spain; it's a trip into a uniquely different part of Europe. The Moorish civilization of the cities of Andalucía was one of the
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Castle Hill - A Walking Tour
<p>On 4 March 1804 convicts rose from this Castle Hill penal settlement for the Battle of Vinegar Hill. Today we can retrace their steps, exploring the now-lovely parkland to discover the traces of a
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A Maritime History of the Torres Strait
<p>Scattered with coral reefs, crossing the Torres Strait was hazardous for early sailing ships as evidenced by hundreds of shipwrecks and loss of life. The first explorers such as Torres and Cook had
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Spanish 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
...Spanish 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
...Available Classes
The Pilgrim's Rome
<p>Without a doubt, most pilgrims travel to Rome to visit the famous basilica of St. Peter’s as well as the ancient Roman ruins. St. Peter’s is situated in the Vatican, a separate sovereign state to
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Travel & Coffee - Berlin
<p>We spend a hectic day in Berlin, Germany’s capital. Berlin dates to the 13th century. Divided during the Cold War, its 18th-century Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of reunification. We visit
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Cross Stitch for Beginners
<p>Cross stitch has made a comeback in the last few years, with major retailers selling inexpensive kits for beginners. Out of all the needlecrafts, it’s not only one of the easiest to master but it
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Chinese (Mandarin) 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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