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Helmdon Branch WEA – Spring 2009 Course
Helmdon Branch WEA – Spring 2009 Course
Charity reg. no: 1112775
The last main line (the Great Central extension to London)
1894-1923
Tutor – Martin Bloxsom
The Great Central was the last main line built from The North through Northamptonshire to London. This course examines how the railway came to be built, the performance of the railway company, financial and other problems. The local impact of the Great Central, its engines, rolling stock and staffing will also be studied.
We hope to arrange a walk around relevant locations after completion of this course.
| Title: | The last main line (the Great Central extension to London) 1894-1923 |
| Tutor: | Martin Bloxsom |
| Location: |
Helmdon Reading Room, Church Street, Helmdon, Northants, NN13 5QJ (venue accessible to wheelchairs and hearing loop installed) |
| Starting: |
Tuesday 13th January 2009 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Duration: |
1½ hours each session. 10 sessions, with half-term (no session) on 17th February 2009 |
| Registration: | Between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. at first (or second) session. |
| Full fee: | £41.25 payable on second week. |
| Reduced fee: | £37.10 for those receiving a range of benefits / allowances. |
| No fee: | 16-18 yrs old, or for those receiving Jobseeker’s allowance or certain other benefits. Please ask for a full list. |
| Additional financial support: | You may qualify for further help with fees and other expenses if gross annual household income less than £15,050 (figure subject to change). |
Financial help:
Should you need any help with the payment of registration fees or child care, you may be entitled to financial support. Ask your tutor or your secretary for more information or an information sheet. All requests will be treated in complete confidence & respect in accordance with our Learning Support Policy.
Help with learning:
Should you have a disability or learning difficulty, let us know at the earliest opportunity so that we can make arrangements to provide support. All requests for help will be treated confidentially & with respect. Ask your tutor for more information or an information sheet. Should you prefer to, you may contact the Regional Office & ask to speak to someone about learning support.
Help with English, Maths &/or Study skills:
You are also entitled to extra help & support with English, Maths & Study skills. Ask your tutor who can put you in touch with a specialist tutor. Should you prefer, please contact your Regional Office & ask to speak to someone about help with English, Maths & Study skills.
To be kept informed of all branch courses please contact:
Richard Farquharson
WEA Helmdon Branch Secretary
Tel.: [phone number removed]
E-mail: [email address removed]
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