General Interest Courses

Our general interest courses cover a wide range of subjects to suit all tastes. We hope you will find something to interest you. If there are any courses you would like to see please do let us know and we will endeavour to run them. Please call 01647 440855 for more information.


Family and Local History with Bill Hardiman / Merlin Howse

Family History

We all have ancestors but what were they like? Where did they live and work? Were they rich or poor, heroes or villains? How were they affected by major events like wars? Today with the help of information technology at home or in the local library we can find out much about our fascinating family forebears and the places and events connected with them. This course will show you how. We will also cover some interesting local history. No PC experience necessary. Come and rediscover your family roots!

Thurs  7.00- 9pm, 6 wks starts January 2011 in library.

Fee: £36.00 (Conc: £33.00/£18.00)

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Dowsing rodsDowsing for Beginners with David Lockwood

Curious about dowsing and would like to have a go? Then this is your chance! Learn how to look for energy lines, ley lines and water courses and have fun doing it! This is the first workshop in a certificated course. The day starts indoors where you learn the basics of how to dowse and then you will go out to try for your self! Please bring a picnic lunch. Dowsing rods and pendulums provided.             

Starts January 2011 /10am - 4.30pm, 1 day at Community Club.

Fee: £22.00 (£19.80/£11.00)

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Dowsing Next Steps with David Lockwood

Curious about dowsing and would like to take this interesting subject further?  Learn how to dowse energy lines and water courses at home. You will also learn how to dowse for health issues for your self and others. This is the second workshop in a certificated course though it is for all abilities who wish to attend. The day starts indoors where you learn more about dowsing and then you will go out to visit a tutor's house to try for your self! Please bring a packed lunch. Dowsing rods and pendulums provided. 

Sunday 3rd October, 10am-4.30pm 1 day in the Library

Fees: £20.00 (conc £18.00/£10.00)   

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You may book and pay by PayPal otherwise please contact Katheryn Hope at the Learning Centre for a brochure on 01647 440855 or email. You may download a booking form here.