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Helmdon Branch WEA – Spring 2016 Course
Helmdon Branch WEA – Spring 2016 Course
Charity reg. no: 1112775
| Title: |
Magna Carta and the Barons’ Wars: The story of King John, the sealing of the Magna Carta and the wars that followed. |
| Tutor: | Mike Ingram |
| About this Course: |
2015 is the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. This course looks at the turbulent years from 1199 to 1267. From the beginnings of King John’s rule, to the historic sealing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede. We then look at the war with the Barons, the French invasion of 1216 and the war that continued into the reign of Henry III. Finally the course examines the Second Baron’s War and the rise and fall of Simon de Montfort. |
| Location: | Helmdon Reading Room, Church Street, Helmdon, Northants, NN13 5QJ (venue accessible to wheelchairs and hearing loop installed) |
| Starting: | 19 January 2015 |
| Duration: | 1½ hours each session. 9 sessions. |
| Registration: | Between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. at first session. |
| Full fee: | £52 – try one week without obligation |
| Discounted fee: |
TBA, payable on second week for those taking more than one course |
| No Fee: | Free if receiving income related benefit. |
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 or contact the Regional Office (0015 962 8400/eastmidlands@wea.org.uk) for more information 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 or contact the Regional Office (0015 962 8400/eastmidlands@wea.org.uk) for more information 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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