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Ideas, Science 18 Nov 2025

The Flourishing Family: How Epigenetics Inform Parents to Nurture Good Habits & Character with Pamela and Titus

In the practical webinar Pamela explains the intersection of biological, behavioral, and environmental influences on children’s growth. These domains are tightly linked as epigenetics show how environment and lifestyle can shape gene expression, which in turn impacts children’s capacities for healthy habit formation and robust character. Epigenetics reveal that parental behaviors, nutrition, stress, and environment …

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Ideas, Life Skills 12 Nov 2025

Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners with Mark

To the uninitiated Cryptic Crosswords can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and people with too much time on their hands. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible! After attending this class you will have all the tools needed to tackle any cryptic clue. And with a …

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Ideas, Life Skills 05 Nov 2025

Your Life, Your Time: A Practical Guide to Alignment with Christie (Online)

Feeling out of sync with your time? Like your days aren’t quite matching up with the life you actually want to live? This class is here to help change that. Or actually, to help align it. Using a simple yet powerful tool called HOLA (Holistic Organising Life Audit), a practical framework for taking stock of …

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History & Culture, Ideas, Languages 21 Oct 2025

Intro to Historical Linguistics with Theresa (Online)

What do J.R.R. Tolkien, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Amy Adams have in common? They’re all historical linguists!* Learn about the history of language in a 75-minute introductory class on Historical Linguistics. Together, we will explore how this field has developed, and the changing meanings of words and language. This class is suitable for people who have never heard of …

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Ideas, Writing 02 Sep 2025

Journaling Writing to Sharpen Your Focus with Ingrid (Online)

As wonderful as technology is, it’s also a constant distraction. It quickly absorbs our energy, attention and focus, making us less present for ourselves and others. Journal writing is an incredible way to give yourself some mindful tech-free time, the time to gain clarity, problem solve, and feel more present and focused. As you journal, you’ll be …

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Creativity, Ideas, Writing 28 Aug 2025

Found Poetry with Megan

Poetry is everywhere for those who wish to find it. Bring new interpretations to old or forgotten texts with the technique of found poetry with both literary and visual elements. We will work with salvaged material and find your inner poet and excavate hidden poems, explore deeper layers of expression and the ways in which …

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Yes You Can Be A Poet! with Amy

Poetry is often seen as something that only certain people can do. It can also be seen as boring, stuffy. This is not true! Poetry can be extremely accessible, playful, and deeply rewarding. Why? Because poetry is all about the person writing it! And no two people are the same! The most important thing is to …

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Art, Craft, Creativity, Design, Ideas 19 Aug 2025

Mixed Rope Basket Weaving with Maria

Learn a simple technique to make rope baskets in no time! Maria will show you an easy macrame hack to make any size basket out of rope. Mix different rope types and sizes to make colourful designs or keep it simple with just cotton rope. All materials included. What will we cover? In this class, …

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Creativity, Ideas, Languages, Writing 19 Aug 2025

Free Your Creative Voice with Liliane (Online)

Whether you’ve been writing privately for years or haven’t written since your school days, this confidence-building course will guide you in accessing your creative voice. Don’t wait for the Muse to deign to visit – summon her when YOU want to write! This relaxed course will allow time for writing and interaction. What will we …

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Curiosity, Ideas, Mind & Body, Science 12 Aug 2025

Changing Genes: Epigenetics 101 with Pamela (online)

We have all heard the saying ‘You are what you eat’. Consume highly processed, sugar and high fat loaded foods, and your risk for heart diseases, and a range of cancers skyrockets. On the other hand, grab a kale salad instead of a mars bar, and your whole body is nourished. But what’s that go …

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