Welcome, I would love to introduce myself, I am Rebecca and I am Education Co-ordinator for the Workers Education Association, (WEA). The means that I like to meet with local people and find out what courses and opportunities they would like to explore in their local area. I am also the photography tutor and this last term have worked with so many wonderful people across North Yorkshire at Age UK, Next Steps Norton, Next Steps Kirbymoorside, More than Books in Eastfield and York Mind / Clifton Parish Church.
Our learners working together in a project to build confidence with their DSLR camera. If you’d like to see something like this in your organisation please contact us rrowan@wea.ac.uk.
WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!
The WEA main website will be undergoing maintenance and upgrade (on a national scale) from today the 5th April - scheduled completion is the end of the month - you can still enrol for summer term courses telephone on 0300 303 34 64 (office hours) - scroll below/check out our page and see what's on offer! We have had a sneak preview of the new website and it looks amazing - we cannot wait!
Phone 0300 303 3464 to enrol and await our new website!
At the WEA we are working with local partners to bring you some new courses in Bridlington, Whitby, Malton and Scarborough. Many courses are offered as tasters to everybody and if you are in receipt of certain benefits you can learn for free. We like to provide bespoke courses just for our local community and you can enrol by speaking to a local representative here 0300 303 3464.
Our summer courses at a glance
"Always a friendly feel to the courses, the creative writing tutor George, is ready to guide us" (Learner, 2022).
Scarborough based tutor George Cromack has a couple of somewhat different face to face Creative Writing courses up his sleeve for the Summer Term:
Yoga for All with Nicola Bailey is now open to save a place for the Summer Term (from late April in Scarborough) - as usual there is a choice of venues and times.
FREE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness - click on the link or Call 0300 303 3464 (office hours) for further info - this is an accredited course open to those within North Yorkshire only.
Starting ONLINE in May - raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulty, dispel some myths and misconceptions linked to mental health issues and develop your knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues.
We love celebrating the work of participants who attend art classes lead by Ruth Collett who has several courses on offer for the Summer Term:
Free Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness - Stress, depression and anxiety can affect us all directly or indirectly in many different ways. This course will help to raise awareness of various mental health issues, help us see how we can better support ourselves and there is a qualification at the end of it! Call 0300 303 3464 (office hours) for further info - this is an accredited course open to those within North Yorkshire only. This course starts ONLINE 24th April.
We like to work around your busy lives so we are offering two relaxation courses with Nicola - but hurry as these fill up really fast. You can read more here - ring to enrol whilst we are updating our website. 0300 303 34 64
Phone 0300 303 3464 to enrol
We have been working with other partners to deliver our Multiply projects across North Yorkshire. We have been helping to put the fun back into maths using film discussions, photography and cookery. Here are some images from our sessions.
We can help - let us know if you would like to see this course in your organisation or charity; our tutor can deliver this course face to face.
Do you want to learn a new skill or build on the skills you already have? Come and join us to de-stress and improve your creativity at the WEA.
“I trained to teach Yoga with the British Wheel Of Yoga and I've been teaching Yoga and Relaxation in Scarborough for twenty years. It is really important to me that everyone can enjoy the practice of yoga and that all practices are adapted to meet the needs of the individual.
"the directions are a constant gentle flow that allows me to relax and focus on the exercise. This frees my mind - which is the most marvellous thing, and i can then improve my body too" (Yoga Class 2022)
George is also our film tutor; maybe you would like to join him at the Stephen Joseph Theatre for one of his entertaining film groups? Here we go global with a choice cut of cinema from around the globe, taking time to explore the theory behind some classics, appreciate the work of some noteworthy directors and discuss some more recent 'must-see' films from the international market. Adopting a fun, friendly and accessible approach to discussion and analysis ranging from the the UK to the U.S, Italian to Iranian cinema and beyond. Nomadland (2020), A Separation (2011), Enys Men (2022), I'm Not a Witch (2017), Three Colours White (1994), Good Morning (1959), The Bicycle Thieves (1948), Beijing Bicycle (2001), Alice in the Cities (1974), Mr Hulot's Holiday (1953).
You may be able to attend for free! Check by calling 0300 303 3464 (office hours)
Some More quotes from ouR Learners
We are so proud that we have access to the highest quality of tutors. Here are some quotes from some very happy learners:
Please feel free to share this information with anyone who you feel might like to find out more about learning with the WEA. Don't hesitate to email myself Rebecca Rowan rrowan@wea.ac.uk with any questions.
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Images from Pixabay