Brockenhurst College Art & Craft Class Kim Benford Telephone: 01590 625556 Thursday 10 a.m. – 12 noon This class, held in the Activities Centre, is designed for adults with physical or sensory impairments, and there a few spaces for new students to join the class. We offer a wide range of crafts and plenty of help to enable all students to participate. The class is relaxed and friendly and gives students an opportunity to meet others, as well as enjoy a productive morning. For more information contact Kim, as above. Lorna Byron School of Art Telephone: 477414 Tuesday: 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon www.lornabyron.com Since the start of the New Year, apart from our regular art classes, held every Tuesday morning, there were two Saturday workshops. In January, we held a line and wash day painting Alderholt Mill, followed by an enjoyable day in February painting spring flowers in water colour and water colour pencils. Our future Saturday workshops will cover Pastel, Mixed Media and Water Colour, plus we have planned field trips to a livery farm and a day by the water’s edge at Stanpit. There was a highly successful student exhibition in Greyfriars during February at which paintings were sold. Both beginners and experienced artists will be made most welcome. If you would like to join our group, please call Lorna as above, or send an e-mail to lorna@lornabyron.com. Painting Plants and Flowers Joan Osborne SBA Telephone: 476127 Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 noon Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. We’ve had another good, hardworking term, which has sped by very quickly. Spring flowers have come out early and have gone over rapidly, almost before we’ve had a chance to capture their beauty. After a short break we’ll have a great variety of plants to choose from, ideas are already taking shape. The classes and workshops continue to be very popular and are well supported. However, enquiries are always welcome. Pilates Cleo Moffatt Telephone: 01202 298778 Wednesday 2 – 3 p.m. & 3 – 4 p.m. Pilates offer so many benefits to every participant. This class brings you the feeling of relaxation and well-being. We work mainly on the floor with gentle transitions from one move to the next. Each exercise is designed to improve your core strength, which means it keeps your back strong and tones your tummy. Using a varied combination of these moves each week you will also improve your mobility, flexibility, posture and overall muscle tone. There’s plenty of room for progression with a range of harder, as well as easier options, so you can progress at your own rate. Mats are provided, along with a relaxing soundtrack. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Sing for Joy Kirsteen Freer Telephone: 01725 5510202/517807 Wednesday evening Have you ever wished that you could sing, or have you been too busy to sing for years, and now find yourself with a little more time? If so, this could be the choir for you. I believe that almost everyone can sing, and welcome you to come and “Sing for Joy” with the Ringwood Community Choir. We sing part songs written for communities to sing, rather than only choirs; songs from around the world in different styles, eg African, Taizé, Eastern European, Gospel, Folk, Doo Wop, Spirituals, Rounds, etc. There is no need to read music, although music is available for those who find it useful. We meet on Wednesday evenings during term-time, and although regular attendance is greatly appreciated, it is not necessary. Why not give it a try? Come and join our friendly group for a fun, relaxing and uplifting evening. For further details, please phone Kirsteen, as above. Weight Watchers Sam Chester-Jones Telephone: 07754 275167 Sam and her team run a friendly, well established Weight Watchers class every Monday evening at 6.30 – 7.30. The classes comprise a 30 minute weigh-in session, followed by a 30 minute talk on a relevant weight loss topic. In 2007 this class lost over 200 stones, and already in the first 10 weeks of 2008 have lost 40 stone. To share in the success, come along on a Monday evening. If you would like to talk to Sam beforehand you can contact her, as above, or visit www.weightwatchers.co.uk for more information. We look forward to seeing you! Yoga & Gentle Exercise Chris Folliard Telephone: 652077 Tuesday – 2.45 p.m. Gentle Exercise 4.00 p.m. Yoga If you are losing flexibility as you add up the years, and have aches and pains that have appeared suddenly, try gentle exercise, the system that works and turns back the years. The classes are friendly and easy going (no lying on the floor). There are breathing practices and relaxation included, as well as stretching for the whole body. Prepare for summer, come along and regain a spring in your step. Yoga classes also for beginners and intermediate students. Telephone Chris for more information, or come along.
Greyfriars Classes
Instruction in these classes is in the hands of qualified teachers. They are open to members and non-members of the Association and cover as wide a range of subjects as possible. It is essential to have at least 12 students registered for a class. It is therefore important that students wishing to join a class should enrol at the beginning of a term and attend regularly; otherwise the class may be forced to close. Teaching is as informal as possible.
Registration. With Tutors from 3rd September onwards. Details from the Manager.
Classes start from week commencing 11th September 2006. Short Courses and Day Schools in other subjects can be arranged during the year if the demand is sufficient. There is also a wide programme of Evening Classes for Adults held at Ringwood Adult Education Centre. Parsonage Bam Lane. Brochures at Greyfriars.
Class Fees. On application to Tutors, details from Manager (Tel: 01425 472613)
W.E.A. COURSES held at Greyfriars Community Centre Branch Secretary: Miss Doris Hughes Tel: 01425 478764 or 475734
January - March 2008
Monday - 20th Century British Composers by Ian Lace
6 weekly meetings starting 7 January at 10.00 a.m. Fee £36.00
Tuesday - The Character of Parish Churches by Brian Woodruffe
6 fortnightly meetings starting 8 January at 10.15 a.m. Fee £30.00
Tuesday - Satire - The Snarling Muse by Henry Merritt
6 fortnightly meetings starting 12 February at 10.15 a.m. Fee £30.00
Friday - Painting in England - Holbein to Turner by David Westhead
9 weekly meetings starting 11 January at 10.00 a.m. Fee £54.00
Saturday - Railways Near and far by Michael Baker
1 Day School on 15 March from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Fee £15.00 including coffee, lunch and tea
Enrolments to Branch Secretary or Greyfriars. Please make Cheques payable to W.E.A. Ringwood Branch. FREE courses to those on means tested benefits or unemployed.
