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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Psychological and Humanistic Astrology - History and Practice
<p>The course looks at astrology as it has been practised for thousands of years, but more specifically the one that astrologers such as Alan Leo, Dane Rudhyar and Liz Greene have been developing
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Edible Organic Gardening
<p>Whether you have a tiny balcony, garden or acreage, learn how to grow your own herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Find out about different methods of recycling, including composting and worm farms
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The Domain: A Walking Tour of Self-Expression
<p>The Domain is a place for people to express themselves - as artists in the Art Gallery, as writers in the State Library, as Red Cross workers, and balloonists, and as protesters at the Domain
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A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
...A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
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A Merry Crochet Christmas
<p>Christmas is the perfect opportunity to bring out the crochet hook and any leftover yarn from projects worked throughout the year. From Christmas-themed coasters and table runners, to
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America's Yellowstone & Grand Tetons National Parks
<p>Yellowstone became the world's first national park in 1872. The park is known for its wildlife and geothermal features; Old Faithful Geyser is one of the most popular features in the park. We first
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"I thought I saw a pussycat!" - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes 1948–1960
<p>Step into the zany world of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the genius animators behind the Golden Age of Looney Tunes (1948–1960). This one-night illustrated talk blends sharp historical insight with
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Travel & Coffee - Monument Valley, Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
<p>Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history has been exposed as the Colorado River cuts its way through the Grand Canyon. We also visit Monument Valley and make our way across the
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Discovering Treasures of Crete Island
<p>Consider this course as Ariadne’s thread through Crete's cultural treasures: discover the island's history from the 3rd millennium BCE, with large cities-palaces Knossos, Malia and Phaistos, where
...Discovering Treasures of Crete Island
<p>Consider this course as Ariadne’s thread through Crete's cultural treasures: discover the island's history from the 3rd millennium BCE, with large cities-palaces Knossos, Malia and Phaistos, where
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Gardening for Beginners
<p>From the ground up, learn the basic skills of good gardening. Discover what type of soil you have, which potting mix you need, which plants are suitable for certain areas and how to maintain them
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