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Courses & Contacts Directory

CALCAG aims to support access to adult education in a number of ways, including giving information.

This section includes contacts giving you information on learning, examples of what can be achieved, and lists of the latest local opportunities.

If you wish to publicise a course, class or lecture contact us for further details.

Bill Tamblyn
World Music Community Choir

Tel 01206 735770 | Mobile X
Email bill.tamblyn@aspects.net

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Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts. venue: Lion Walk UR Church, Colchester Town Centre. Lift available. The group welcomes new members.

Josette Lord
French

Tel 01206 541 983 | Mobile x
Email jandjlord@ntlworld.com

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Classes at Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate; venue Castle Methodist Church, Colchester town centre. Advanced level (conversation and literature); venue Hythe Community Centre. Both venues fully accessible.

Christine Hubbard & Brenda Casey
Swim / Exercise Back to Health

Tel 01473 311859 / 01206 841327 | Mobile x
Email x

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All abilities. Very experienced tutors. Telephone to discuss suitability. Venue: Sir Charles Lucas School Pool (short steps into pool). plenty of parking on site.

Susan Hobson
English as a Foreign Language

Tel 01206 570022 | Mobile x
Email susan@perfectlyenglish.co.uk

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Absolute beginners to advanced. Various classes / small groups. Venue: Maldon Road (15 mins from town centre). Ground floor. Wheelchair access.

Giovanni Gravina
Italian

Tel 01473 438430 | Mobile x
Email info@languagestoall.com

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Intermediate and Advanced Conversation. Various classes. Venue: Castle Methodist Church (fully accessible)Colchester town centre. Also see www.languagestoall.com

Raquel Noriega
Spanish

Tel 01473 438430 | Mobile x
Email info@languagestoall.com

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Intermediate Conversation classes. Venue: English Study centre, Lexden road (near town centre). Accessible venue. Further information www.languagestoall.com

Gisella Tokley
Italian

Tel 01473 438430 | Mobile x
Email info@languagestoall.com

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Beginner classes. Venue: English Study Centre, Lexden Road near town centre. Accessible venue. Further information www.languagestoall.com

Maryline Kaeblen
French

Tel 01206 820672 | Mobile x
Email x

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Advanced Conversation classes. Venue: Castle Methodist Church, Colchester topwn centre. Fully accessible venue.

Angela Dennis
Singing

Tel 01206 504246 | Mobile x
Email sing.ang@ntlworld.com

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Various classes for all abilities. Venues:Wivenhoe Sailing Club, Charles Smith House Colchester, Castlegate Centre Colchester. Enquire about accessibility. Special classes for adults with additional needs.

Adult Community Learning Essex
Day and evening classes

Tel 01245 436606 | Mobile x
Email lifelong.learning@essexcc.gov.uk

More Information

The Adult Community Learning Service provides a wide range of day and evening part-time courses for adults across Essex. WEBSITE: http://adultlearning.essexcc.gov.uk

Field Studies Council
Arts, Crafts, Natural History

Tel 0845 3307368 | Mobile x
Email enquiries.fm@field-studies-council.org

More Information

Wide range of adult education day and residential courses. Many levels. WEBSITE: www.field-studies-council.org

Rosella Chester
Stained Glass (traditional & contemporary)

Tel 01206 533818 | Mobile x
Email info@rosellaglass.co.uk

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Website: www.rosellaglass.co.uk Studio is on first floor, stairs, no lift.

Mary Woodcock
Spanish

Tel 01206 384087 | Mobile x
Email pandmwoodcock@talktalk.net

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Range of levels, beginners to advanced. Day and evening classes. Courses conversationally-based, written exercises available as homework. Venue: at home in West Mersea 2 small steps to door.

Bill Tamblyn
CANTILENA LADIES' CHOIR

Tel 01206 735770 | Mobile x
Email bill.tamblyn@aspects.net

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Mixed ability. Enjoy taking part in an ensemble of women's voices. Music issued free. Currently hiring the hall at Grey Friars. New venue to be announced.

Sarah Cowling
INTERIOR & LIGHTING DESIGN

Tel 01206 734180 | Mobile 07785 755607
Email sd.interior@contactoffice.co.uk

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Workshops of 1 to 4 days for all levels. No previous knowledge required. Contact for location information and suitability for special requirements. Website www.sdinterior.co.uk

Jeanette East
"HEADING FOR SUCCESS" Basic Literacy & Numeracy Skills for Life

Tel 01206 216405 | Mobile 0776 672 8990
Email jeast@cucst.org.uk

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Wednesday evenings at Layer Road in ColU Community Sports Trust classroom. All material based on football themes. In collaboration with Colchester Institute - details tel 01206 518731. www.cucst.org.uk

ECC Historic Buildings & Conservation
HISTORIC BUILDINGS COURSES

Tel 01245 437672 | Mobile x
Email Traditional.BuildingSkills@essex.gov.uk

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Wide range of courses on practical skills linked with renovation and conservation as well as background information on architectural history, regulations and materials. Variety of venues - call for details.

Colchester Learning Shop
INFORMATION ON LOCAL ADULT LEARNING

Tel 01206 368444 | Mobile x
Email thelearningshop@colchester.ac.uk

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Impartial information, advice and guidance. Just off High Street (next to Jack's) Website http://www.thelearningshop.co.uk

Claire L Baker
BALLET FOR ADULTS

Tel 01206 792993 | Mobile x
Email x

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Beginners and Improvers. Every Thursday (term-time)1.45-2.45pm St James Church Hall Causton Road, Colchester

Joan Gifford
FOLK GUITAR (Fingerstyle)

Tel 01206 822087 | Mobile x
Email x

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Students will learn to accompany a number of songs in different keys, plus tunes and instrumntals. Classes at the Greyhound, High Street, Wivenhoe. Tuesdays 7.30pm.

Colin Kirby-Green
DRAWING & PAINTING

Tel 01206 302367 | Mobile x
Email colin.kirbygreen@btopenworld.com

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Watercolours, acrylics, oils. Beginners to advanced. (nb Unfortunately no wheelchair access) Details: website www.colinkirbygreen.com

John Knight
Chairman & Company Secretary

Tel 01206 540650 | Mobile 07703 085915
Email jmknight79@msn.com

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I am the Chairman of CALCAG and also the Company Secretary

GREY FRIARS GUILD
Guild for Over 50's

Tel 01206 540650 | Mobile 07703 085915
Email jmknight79@msn.com

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Grey Friars Guild is a Guild for over 50's which meets every Friday Morning at 10am at The Wilson Marriage Centre. There is a very intersting activity, every week for Spetember to the end of May. The fee for the year is only οΎ£9. We also have Garden parties in the Summer and there are a viriety of Classes (Art, Horticulture, Play Reading and Literature) on Friday afterneen. There iis an excellent resturant at Wilson Marriage.

Colchester High School
Education

Tel 01206 573389 | Mobile NA
Email NA

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A range of Leisure and Language Courses are available. There are also a range of Examination Courses at GCSE,AS and A-level. Phone 01206 573389 for further information or a Prospectus.

Claire Nixon
IYENGA YOGA

Tel 07763046657 | Mobile 07763046657
Email ctnixon@essex.ac.uk

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THURSDAY EVENINGS 8:30 - 10:00PM Iyenga Yoga has a strong focus on physical alignment and is good for people who want to improve their posture, increase their flexibility and aid their relaxation. PLEASE NOTE: This is a general class and therefore not siutable for pregnant ladies or people with certain medical conditions.It is very suitable for people who think they are too stiff to do yoga !

Please note that inclusion in any of our listings does not signify CALCAG approval or recommendation and the charity can take no responsibility for accuracy of information from a third party. We would be pleased to have your feedback so we can monitor the effectiveness of this section – just send us a message.