Pinner & Hatch End
Introduction to branch
Brighten up those dull autumn days by choosing a course from WEA Pinner & Hatch End’s exciting new programme. A return to the recently refurbished Pinner Community Centre will be welcomed by both students and tutors.
All the Branch venues are easily accessible by local bus and train routes and have facilities for the disabled.
The standard course fees this year are £70 for ten weeks and £140 for a 20 week course, unless otherwise stated.
The WEA is committed to promoting equality and diversity. All are Welcome.
The History and the Culture of the Georgian period from 1714 to the 1780s covering the political, social, economic and cultural events which saw the start of the rise of Britain from European power to global superpower.
27/09/2011 to 06/12/2011 for 10 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, HA5 1BA
The History and the Culture of the later Georgian period to 1837 covering the political, social, economical and cultural events which saw Britain become both a ‘workshop of the world’ and a host to vibrant and varied cultures.
10/01/2012 to 20/03/2012 for 10 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, HA5 1BA
This course will look at the role of Commonwealth soldiers in both world wars, as well as the interwar years, and the effects of the interwar years on immigration in Europe. We will focus on the contribution of colonial soldiers in all theatres of these two world wars; the rise of nationalism throughout the British Empire and the impact of colonial immigration after World War Two.
17/01/2012 to 03/04/2012 for 10 sessions, Tue 14:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
24/04/2012 to 29/05/2012 for 6 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Standard Fee £42.00
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, HA5 1AA
22/02/2012 to 28/03/2012 for 6 sessions, Wed 13:00 in Pinner
Standard Fee £42.00
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
03/01/2012 to 14/02/2012 for 7 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Standard Fee £49.00
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
20/09/2011 to 01/11/2011 for 7 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Standard Fee £49.00
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
The Grand Tour was one of the great forces in European Art. Patrons and artists travelled to Italy and beyond to study antiquity and see new lands. What effect did it have on art and architecture, above all in England? Contact Branch as advanced bookings can only be made through the Branch
23/09/2011 to 16/03/2012 for 20 sessions, Fri 10:00 in North Harrow
Scouts HQ, North Harrow Methodist Church
A progression course specially designed for those who have some understanding of Word Processing but who want to increase their computer skills. Learners will be able to insert WordArt, ClipArt, images and watermarks, use special symbols and perform screen printing.
21/02/2012 to 27/03/2012 for 6 sessions, Tue 12:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £42.00
A progression course specially designed for those who have some understanding of Word Processing but who want to increase their computer skills. Learners will be able to insert WordArt, ClipArt, images and watermarks, use special symbols and perform screen printing.
08/11/2011 to 13/12/2011 for 6 sessions, Tue 12:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £42.00
24/04/2012 to 29/05/2012 for 6 sessions, Tue 12:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £42.00
03/01/2012 to 14/02/2012 for 7 sessions, Tue 12:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £49.00
20/09/2011 to 01/11/2011 for 7 sessions, Tue 12:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £49.00
This course will look at two forms of slavery that co-existed between the 16th century and the 19th century: the Barbary Corsairs who where based in North Africa and enslaved Europeans and the Triangular Trade which saw millions of Sub-Saharan Africans transported to The Americas. Both these trades had lasting effects on The Americas, Africa and Europe.
04/10/2011 to 06/12/2011 for 10 sessions, Tue 14:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Please note this course cannot be booked online. Advance bookings must be made through the branch.
This course is for anyone interested in growing plants, vegetables and tending gardens. All aspects of gardening covered, with class discussions, including practical activities such as plant propagation and Ph testing. Organic and non-organic approaches discussed. Visits included. Suitable for all levels. All welcome. Please note no classes are scheduled between 2 December and 10 February 2012 to reflect the growing season.
23/09/2011 to 30/03/2012 for 20 sessions, Fri 10:00 in Hatch End
Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA
From the Iron Bridge of 1779 to the Thames Embankment of 1875, engineers, entrepreneurs, visionaries and a few swindlers built bridges, canals, railways and sewers. Railway time became national time, steam outdid the horse, steel surpassed stone. Britain would never be the same again.
12/10/2011 to 14/12/2011 for 10 sessions, Wed 10:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
30/11/2011 to 15/02/2012 for 10 sessions, Wed 13:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
25/04/2012 to 30/05/2012 for 6 sessions, Wed 13:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £42.00
21/02/2012 to 27/03/2012 for 6 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £42.00
08/11/2011 to 13/12/2011 for 6 sessions, Tue 10:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £42.00
21/09/2011 to 23/11/2011 for 10 sessions, Wed 13:00 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
What is rhythm? This course, over 2 consecutive Saturdays in March, will examine a variety of 20th and 21st century music from many different styles, and will include practical workshops and listening activities. Free on proof of income related benefit.
10/03/2012 to 17/03/2012 for 2 sessions, Sat 10:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Standard Fee £35.00
London's History through the eyes and words of those who have lived and/or worked there: we will consider letters and diaries; major events; London-based literature (Charles Dickens, Graham Greene etc.) and films set in the capital.
04/10/2011 to 06/12/2011 for 10 sessions, Tue 13:30 in Pinner
Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA
Read, discuss and analyse ‘The Book of Saladin’, an acclaimed historical novel by Tariq Ali, political activist and intellectual. Set during The Crusades, Ali’s book is part of ‘The Islam Quintet’ and vividly depicts the life and times of Saladin.
28/09/2011 to 07/12/2011 for 8 sessions, Wed 13:00 in Pinner
Pinner Library, Marsh Road, Pinner, HA5 5NQ
Standard Fee £56.00
Branch News Computer classes will move from Pinner Library to a purpose built computer suite in Pinner Centre. We are endeavouring to get a non-computer course for Wednesday mornings at Pinner Library.
Meetings
The Branch Committee is responsible for planning the programme of classes, with assistance from the WEA's London Region which supplies suitably qualified tutors. The Branch Committee consists entirely of volunteers who have been elected at the Branch AGM. It meets several times a year.
Other Information
The Branch encourages its adult learners to assist with various aspects of the running of their class. Thus, each class needs a class secretary to keep the weekly attendance list and to liaise when necessary with the class tutor or the Branch Committee.
Also, a class may need one or more class members to help by setting up equipment and, at the end, storing it away.
News
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WEA Pinner tutor Kashif Ahmed recently intervied writer, filmmaker and activist Tariq Ali to discuss his historical novel ‘The Book of Saladin’.
The interview was filmed and will form part of Kashif’s course entitled ‘The Crusades in the Novels of Tariq Ali’ running from 28th of September 2011 for 8 weeks at Pinner Library, Course code: C2415743.
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Newsletter- July 2010
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Local History
The Branch is deeply involved in the local community and it intends to remain so. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the service we provide and to foster community spirit. We welcome ideas for new classes, for new approaches, and for ways in which we might improve and develop.
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