Come and join us for our Leisure Learning Taster Day
July 3rd from 10.00am
Whats Happening
Join us on July 3rd to listen to our expert tutors as they lead courses on their respective subjects. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. You will also have the opportunity to register for the up coming courses
Birkbeck Suite
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11.00-12.00pm Bob Massey
Nottinghamshire murder mystery and Mayhem
Events that have happened over the centuries from murders to ghosts and legends to strange events.
Covering robbery in and around Sherwood Forest and in particular Mansfield Road in the 14th, to the 19th centuries.
1.00-2.00pm Bob Massey
Nottinghamshire through our ancestors eyes
The story of the history of the area through the eyes and the society of the people at the time it happened. not through our present-day perspective.
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Dickens Suite
10.30-11.30am Mike Wheeler
Concerts in Focus
Do you enjoy orchestral concerts and piano recitals at the Royal Concert Hall? Never been, but feel you would like to give them a try? Whether you're an old hand or a newbie (or somewhere in between), join us to get a taste of what's coming up in the new season
Sherwood Room
10.15-11.15am Judith Headley
Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility
If you're a fan of Jane Austen's novels, you'll love her first published work, which has been adapted into many great screen versions. The novel is full of heartbreak, romance, secrets, and lies, all set against picturesque backdrops. But it's not just a love story - it's also a fascinating glimpse into a world where social class and money are everything, and young men and women must navigate a harsh marriage market. Join a lively reading and discussion group led by an Austen-mad tutor to explore this witty, sarcastic, and sometimes angry novel and its social history.
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12.30-1.30pm Judith Headley
Shakespeare's Sonnets
The story behind the publication of Shakespeare's sonnets is indeed complex and controversial. Our course will provide a detailed analysis of these wonderful poems, making it an absorbing experience for both those who already love them and those who want to know more. As a Taster, we'll delve into three sonnets, including two well-known ones and one of intriguing mystery.
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