Friends Centre: New Venue and Courses

Friends Centre has moved to Brighton Junction, a new community space within the One Brighton eco development in the New England Quarter. One Brighton was built according to the ten One Planet Living principles developed by BioRegional and the WWF. To celebrate the move, Friends Centre is launching One Planet Learning – courses and workshops designed to raise environmental awareness and encourage sustainable living.

 

New One Planet courses starting Jan - March 2010 (See end of email for further info and how to enrol. Concessionary fees in brackets, where applicable):

 

One Planet, One Life (examines the current environmental picture and supports you to live sustainably)

Mondays 7.00pm – 9.00pm      Starts 25 January for 8 weeks £ 60.00 (N/A)

Grow Your Own Year-round Veg

Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm   Starts 24 Feb for five weeks £28.50 (N/A)

 

Introduction to the Healing Power of Herbs

 Fridays 10.00am – 1.00pm       Starts 29 January for 6 weeks £ 70.00 (£ 42.00)

 

Understanding Climate Change, Facilitated by the University of Brighton

 Mondays 7.30pm - 8.30pm    22 February; 8, 22 March; 19 April; 10, 24 May   £ 7.50 each / £ 40.00 for all six (N/A)

 

Nature Writing

Wednesdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm Starts 27 Jan for 8 weeks  £60.00 (£36.00)

 

Dressmaking for Improvers

 Fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm    - Starts 29 January for 8 weeks £ 60.00 (£ 36.00)

 

Knitting for Beginners

 Thursdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm    - Starts 25 February for 5 weeks £ 37.50 (£ 22.50)       

 

Pattern Cutting

Mondays 1.00pm - 3.00pm      - Starts 25 January for 8 weeks £ 60.00 (£ 36.00)

 

Recycled Crafts

Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm   - Starts 28 January for 8 weeks £ 65.00 (£ 39.00)

 

Recycled Textiles

 Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm   -  Starts 25 January for 8 weeks £ 60.00 (£ 36.00)  

 And One day Saturday workshop 6 March £ 30.00 (N/A)

 

Recycled Knitting   

One day Saturday workshop 10.00am – 4.00pm 6 March £ 30.00 (N/A)

 

The Power of Word (the power of writing to confront and persuade)

Tuesdays 3.00pm - 5.00pm        -  Starts 26 January for 8 weeks £ 60.00 (£ 36.00)

 

Green Films In conjunction with Brighton Peace & Environment Centre        

Mondays 7.30pm – 9.30pm         -  1, 15 March (Spring term,) 26 April; 17 May; 7, 21 June  (Summer term) £ 7.50 each or £ 40.00 for all 6 (N/A)

                                                                                                                            

Just think.....   In conjunction with Life2     (examine how you are living and think about what really matters)

Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm         -   Starts 26 January for 8 weeks £ 80.00 (N/A)

 

Introduction to the Healing Power of Herbs

 Fridays 10.00am – 1.00pm        - Starts 29 January for 6 weeks £ 70.00 (£ 42.00)

 

Natural Cleaning – Get ready for your Spring Clean - One day workshop 10.00am – 4.00pm  Saturday 27 February £ 30.00 (N/A)

Natural Cosmetics Pamper Day - One day workshop 10.00am – 4.00pm  Saturday 30 January £ 30.00 (N/A)

For information about each course, download the Spring brochure from Friends Centre's homepage: www.friendscentre.org   or call 01273 810210.

To book your place call 01273 810210 with your credit/debit card details, send a cheque made payable to 'Friends Centre' to the address below, or visit the Friends Centre office (Termtime opening hours: 9.30am - 7.30pm Mon - Thurs, and 9.30 - 3.00pm on Fri).

Friends Centre, Brighton Junction, Isetta Square, Stroudley Road, Brighton BN1 4GQ Email: info@friendscentre.org