American Archaeology Hosted by Maria Chester marialiciachester@gmail.com Travel to the past and visit ancient cultures throughout the Americas. We'll begin with an unsolved puzzle; 'who were the first Americans'? We try to update our presentations with the most recent discoveries from archaeological sites. Presentations run from 7 October 2011 to 17 February 2012.

 

Ancient Civilisations Hosted by Maria Chester marialiciachester@gmail.com Following the Old Testament we are going to visit the oldest cultures on the planet: Sumeria, Babylon, Nineveh, Assyria; Crete, Greece, Egypt, Etruria, Rome to learn how and when we became what we are now. Presentations run from16 March 2012 - 20 April 2012.

 

Art History 20th Century Hosted by Maria Chester marialiciachester@gmail.com. This group will study 20^th century art by understanding the political and historical circumstances that led these artists to express their opinions. We will study in 15 presentations, among other movements: Futurism; Fauvism; Cubism; Dadaism; Surrealism; Fauvism, Art Deco; Pop and Op Art; conceptual Art; Art in America and also Digital Art. Trips may be organised to Edinburgh and Glasgow to visit art galleries and see if our perception of what we call "art" has been improved.

 

Asian Civilisations Hosted by Jan Conway, chapman@redhall559.freeserve.co.uk This group will learn about the history, culture, art, philosophy and poetry of China, Japan and Korea. At the same time we will set Asian civilisation in context with the other history of Europe, taking note of their similarities and differences. No previous knowledge needed.

 

Britain Between the Wars Hosted by Tom Conway chapman@redhall559.freeserve.co.uk Tom admits he is old enough to have lived through the whole of this period which is why he would to like share his experiences with those who have no firsthand knowledge of the world of the Twenties and Thirties.

 

Chat Room (Current Affairs) Hosted by Fenton Robb, ffr@dsl.pipex.com Wide ranging discussion group - participant driven - topical affairs - not for the tender-minded.

 

Environment Group Hosted by Tom Conway chapman@redhall559.freeserve.co.uk Our Environment Group is not the usual type of class but a resource which members can approach to ask questions about the environment e.g. what can be recycled and what has to be sent to landfill. From time to time information and comments will be sent out to all those who sign up. Consult us before you send anything to landfill. We collect all sorts from sewing machines, bicycles and parts, old tools, old spectacles and cases, and used stamps. All are refurbished and sent to the Third World. Working computers go to those who need them. The group will meet over the air waves and not physically.

 

Health Issues  Hosted by Kath Payne kath.payne@btinternet.com. Informal group discussion on topical health issues.

 

Mysteries of the Universe Hosted by Tom Conway chapman@redhall559.freeserve.co.uk A DVD course with a lot of questions such as what happened at the moment of creation, is time travel possible, what are Black Holes, and the crucial question - are we alone?

 

Philosophical Coffee Hosted by Maria Chester marialiciachester@gmail.com. We will discuss philosophical issues following the Socratic Method in establishing a real dialogue. Discover the philosopher within yourself and come to share your views with us.

 

Practical Floral Art Hosted by Helen Hardwick h.hardwick08@tiscali.co.uk. Simple basic flower arranging covering shape, colour, scale and perhaps church flowers following NAFAS guidelines.