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The Buckden Learning Group meets for face-to-face courses at the 12th century site of one of the Palaces of the Bishops of Lincoln; it has connections to Katherine of Aragon and other royal visitors. The venue is approximately 1 minute from the A1 and has ample free parking. Meetings are normally held on the ground floor of a Victorian mansion that dates back to 1872. Occasional meetings are held in the King's Room in the 1485 brick tower. In addition to face-to-face courses some courses are run on Zoom to utilise distant tutors.
Courses of 10 weeks include a half term break.
There will be a 15 minute break during each session.
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Course Title: Japanese History and Culture: A Deeper Dive
Course Description: Following on from the introductory series on Japanese culture, we will explore five specific threads (Japan now, history, film, the role of women and literature) and seek to understand more deeply key elements of modern Japanese society. Illustrated with many images and video clips, we will go beyond cliches about the country to find the real Japan.
Tutor: Julian Sedgwick
Venue: Claret Centre, Buckden Towers, Buckden, PE19 5TA
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Date: 19/11/24
No. of Weeks: 5
Fee: £
Course Title: An Introduction to Mythology
Course Description: This course goes back to the very basics of mythology that we may (or may not) have learnt as small children, trying to fit the lot into a coherent story, We will look in particular at those names and tales that tend to be referenced in our everyday life, literature, art and music - sayings, names of planets, constellations, months and days of the week.
Most of the time will be spent on Classical Greece (and the Roman equivalents) but we will also cover the basics of Norse mythology and touch on a few aspects of Celtic that have come down into everyday references.
Tutor: Jane Williams
Venue: Claret Centre, Buckden Towers, Buckden, PE19 5TA
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Date: 14/01/25
No. of Weeks: 10
Fee: £
Course Title: Isaac Newton – his Life and Works
Course Description: An exploration of Isaac Newton's life and works, and the personal convictions that drove his mathematical philosophy and his unorthodox research into alchemy, theology and biblical prophecy.
Tutor: Paul Ranford
Venue: ZOOM
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Date: 29/04/25
No. of Weeks: 4
Fee: £
Course Title: Monet: More than Haystacks & Water Lilies
Course Description: This course will explore a wide range of French Impressionist Monet’s work. As well as some of the more familiar & famous aspects such as his paintings of haystacks and water lilies, we will consider examples of his early paintings illustrating his changing style as well as his much less documented pencil & pastel sketches. By comparing these different aspects of Monet’s work it will highlight the full creative spectrum of this famous artist. Fully illustrated with discussion.
Note: there will be a one week gap, date to be confirmed in 2025.
Tutor: R Holland-Hargreaves
Venue: ZOOM
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Date: 03/06/25
No. of Weeks: 6
Fee: £
