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WEA Summer Short Courses /
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Monday, June 25th 2.00 – 3.30 pm |
Marshall Martin: What to Look for in Local Churches |
An exploration of the significant historical, architectural, aesthetic & religious aspects of Higham Ferrers Church. Meet at Higham Ferrers Church |
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Thursday, June 28th 2.00 – 4.00 pm |
Sue Payne: A Walk Back in History |
A look at the changes in Nassington village from Roman & Saxon times to the present day Meet outside Nassington Village Hall |
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Monday, July 2nd 2.00 – 3.30 pm |
Brian Webster: A Wildlife Discovery Walk |
Exploring Harlestone Heath, rich in wildlife and historical associations. Meet Harlestone Firs car park, Northampton |
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Tuesday, July 3rd 10.00 – 11.00 am |
Steve Parish & Jo Ellis: Living with Neolithic People |
The living history experience Leicester University Centre, Barrack Rd, Northampton |
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Tuesday, July 3rd 1.00 – 2.00 pm |
Steve Parish & Jo Ellis: Living with the Celts & Romans |
The living history experience Leicester University Centre, Barrack Rd, Northampton |
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Tuesday, July 3rd 3.00 – 4.00 pm |
Steve Parish & Jo Ellis: Living with the Anglo-Saxons & Vikings |
The living history experience Leicester University Centre, Barrack Rd, Northampton |
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Thursday, July 5th 2.00 – 4.00 pm |
Brian Webster: A Wildlife & History Discovery Walk |
A look at the history & natural history of Delapre, a part of Northampton rich in wildlife & Civil War associations. Meet at Delapre Manor House, ¾ mile south of the town |
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Wednesday, July 11th 3.00 – 4.00 pm |
John Finlay: Word Processing in an Hour |
Aimed at people with no experience of IT, this session will show that it is not difficult to get started with word processing. The Fletcher Room, Rushden Hall, Rushden |
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Thursday, July 12th. 10.00 – 11.00 am |
John Finlay: Word Processing in an Hour |
Aimed at people with no experience of IT, this session will show that it is not difficult to get started with word processing. The Thrapston Centre, 77 High St, Thrapston |
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Thursday, July 12th 2.00 – 4.00 pm |
Sue Payne: A Parish Walk around Southwick |
A discovery walk around the former Westmorland estate, looking at the history and natural history of the area. Met at Southwick Church. |
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Friday, July 13th 10.00 – 11.00am |
Felice Santoriello Save a Life in an Hour |
A basic First Aid course to help you assess and deal effectively with an emergency The Thrapston Centre, 77 High St, Thrapston |
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Friday, July 13th 12.00 – 1.00 pm |
Felice Santoriello Save a Life in an Hour |
A basic First Aid course to help you assess and deal effectively with an emergency The Fletcher Room, Rushden Hall, Rushden |
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Monday, July 16th 10.00 – 11.00 am |
Steve Parish & Jo Ellis: Living with Medieval people |
The living history experience Leicester University Centre, Barrack Rd, Northampton |
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Monday, July 16th 1.00 – 2.00 pm |
Steve Parish & Jo Ellis: Living with Tudors & Stuarts |
The living history experience Leicester University Centre, Barrack Rd, Northampton |
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Monday, July 16th 3.00 – 4.00 pm |
Steve Parish & Jo Ellis: Living with the Victorians |
The living history experience Leicester University Centre, Barrack Rd, Northampton |
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Friday, July 20th 3.00 – 4.30 pm |
Marshall Martin: Heraldry & History in the Nene Valley |
A consideration of some important families of the area, their history and heraldry, followed by a look around Great Addington Church. Meet in Great Addington Village Hall |
In addition to the above, there is a series of repeated 90 minute sessions on Thursday afternoons at Age Concern, Cliftonville, Northampton on “Starting with Computers”. This covers the basics and is aimed at absolute beginners.
Each 90 minute session is the same. If you are interested, please book for only one of the 8 sessions
June 28th 12.30 – 2.00 pm or 2.30 – 4.00 pm July 5th 12.30 – 2.00 pm or 2.30 – 4.00 pm
July 12th 12.30 – 2.00 pm or 2.30 – 4.00 pm July 19th 12.30 – 2.00 pm or 2.30 – 4.00 pm
To book any course just contact the WEA Helmdon branch secretary, Audrey Harwood [phone number removed] or e-mail: [email address removed]
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Researched and written by Helmdon Local History Group volunteers. We do our best, but we can sometimes get things wrong. Corrections and additions are welcome.