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Courses for leisure and pleasure
September 2017 – July 2018 REVISION 1: 14/06/2019
CONTENTS
Fees and General Information 2
Course Timetable 3-4
Course Descriptions 5-8
Union Chapel Information 9-10
Independent Groups at Union Chapel 11-14
Where to Find Us and Contact Details Back page
INTRODUCTION TO O&A Opportunities & Activities (O&A) is a charity established in 1991 as an independent initiative run by and for the community.
We provide courses for adults for education and leisure, with particular emphasis on classes that are otherwise unavailable or unaffordable.
The teaching staff are a talented, creative and able group who present a wide range of classes. The organisation is dependent on enthusiastic and committed volunteers doing the administration and management work.
HOW YOU COULD GET INVOLVED
New tutors/classes/activities
If you would like, and are qualified, to offer something not currently provided, we would love to hear from you. Please ring the office on 0161 225 4226.
Volunteer
If you could help with the administration of O&A or at occasional events, you are always very welcome. Please phone the above number.
The O&A office is open every Tuesday morning from 10.30am.
AGM
Do come and attend! January date (probably) TBA
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FEES
For 2 hour class, 1 hour class pro rata.
12 CLASS TERM 10 CLASS TERM
Full
Reduced *
£78.00
£36.00
£65.00
£30.00
* Full Time Students and people in receipt of one of the following Income Based
Means Tested Benefits:- Employment & Support Allowance, Jobseekers’ Allowance,
Pension Credit, Income Support, Universal Credit, Housing/Council Tax Benefit,
Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. (NOT single person Council Tax discount).
Enrolment is for a full term, but there is the facility to pay two instalments. Cheques
should be made payable to 'Opportunities and Activities'.
A limited number of bursaries are available; please talk to your tutor or O&A
Committee if you feel you may be eligible.
OPEN MORNING
TBA
An opportunity to meet most of the tutors in person and enrol if you wish. Also an
opportunity to learn, from some of the Trustees and Administrative Team, how this
rather special organisation works. Tea/coffee/biscuits provided.
ENROLMENT
Enrol at the Open Morning, at the class, or use our contacts details on the back
cover. New students welcome throughout the year; don't worry if you have missed
Terms 1 or 2.
Unsure? Come and try a class and see for yourself if it suits you;
if so, then enrol with the tutor.
HOSPITALITY
Tea and Coffee are available for a small charge. If attending morning and afternoon
classes, you are welcome to bring your lunch and stay over.
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O&A TIMETABLE
12 WEEK TERMS: weeks starting September 16th, January 6th and April 20th
Classes held at Union Chapel
(Any exceptions are noted below)
MONDAY
10.00am French Intermediate
10.30am Spanish Elementary Revision
1.00pm French Conversation Advanced
1.00pm Watercolour Painting
3.15pm Social & Political Issues 10wk
06/01/20
3.15pm Spanish Conversation Advanced
5.45pm French Conversation Advanced WL
TUESDAY
10.00am French Level 3
10.15am Alexander Technique – Follow on 10wk
11.00am T'ai Chi and Chi Kung – Intermediate
1.00pm Alexander Technique – Basic 10wk
1.30pm French Level 2
1.30pm Seasonal Landscape Painting
6.00 pm Arabic Beginners Plus
6.30pm Life Drawing
WEDNESDAY
10.00am French Level 1
10.30am Dance for Everyone
12.00noon French Beginners Plus
1.30pm Drawing and Painting
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1.30pm Ancient History Summer Term
only 10 wk
1.30pm What's in the Papers?
THURSDAY 9.45am Spanish Conversation Intermediate
10.00am French Conversation Intermediate WMC
10.30am Local History: What Manchester thinks
today 10wk
11.45am Spanish Elementary
1.00pm French Conversation Intermediate WMC
1.30pm T’ai Chi and Chi Kung – Intermediate and
Advanced
2.00pm Spanish Intermediate
3.00pm Art – Mixed Media
4.00pm T’ai Chi and Chi Kung - Introduction
4.00pm Spanish Beginners 2
FRIDAY
10.00am French Conversation Advanced WMC
10.00am Portrait Painting
11.00am Italian Beginners Plus
12.00noon Italian Intermediate
VENUES
Union Chapel, Wellington Road, Fallowfield, M14 6EQ
WL Withington Library
410 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BN
WMC Withington Methodist Church
439 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, M20 4AN
Union Chapel and Withington Library are wheelchair accessible.
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Course
Descriptions ART & THEATRE
Watercolour Painting
Mon 1.00pm-3.00pm
Letitia Attwell: 0161 445 6530
This friendly class will enable you to
explore painting and drawing
techniques, with individual tuition from
an experienced tutor. All levels
welcome.
Life Drawing
Tues 6.30pm-8.30pm
Stewart Kelly:
www.facebook.com/lifedrawing
unionchapel
The course is suitable for all levels.
Tutoring and drawing exercises are
used to help students achieve their full
potential. Materials not supplied. The
experienced tutor employs male and
female models, with long and short
poses. Model fee of £3.00 per class.
Drawing and Painting
Wed 1.30pm-3.30pm
John Fasnacht: 07908 451 076
This is a very popular class. Please ring
early to register or go on the waiting
list.
Art - Mixed Media
Thurs 3.00pm-5.00pm
John Fasnacht: 07908 451 076
A course designed to create and
develop your ability to use a variety of
media, both individually and
collectively. To create landscapes, still
life and abstract imagery using pastels,
water colour and acrylic. For more
information contact
Portrait Painting
Fri 10.00am-12noon
John Fasnacht: 07908 451 076
A course that, by tutoring and drawing
exercises, will enable students to
render the portrait in both a
representational and expressive
manner. To suit all levels. Model fee of
£2.50 per class.
Seasonal Landscape Painting
Tues 1.30pm 10 week terms
Letitia Attwell: 0161 445 6530
This friendly course will look at
drawing perspective, composition,
colour and various techniques used to
create accomplished landscape
painting. There will be lots of individual
tuition and demonstrations by a
professional tutor.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
Alexander Technique
Jenny Fox Eades: 07974 944 585
www.jennyfoxeades.co.uk
Basic Course
Tues 1.00pm-3.00pm
Help yourself deal with stiffness, aches
and pains and move more easily and
effortlessly. The basic ten week course
is open to all.
On-going
Tues 10.15am-12.15pm
For those who have already done the
basic course and want to carry on.
Dance for Everyone
Wed 10.30am-12.30pm
Hazel Roy: 0161 434 5021
A fun dance for all ages, incorporating
many different dance styles and types
of music. A great creative alternative
to exercise classes.
T'ai Chi and Chi Kung
Brenda Howlett: 0161 225 4226
Practised by people of all ages and
levels of fitness. T’ai chi and Chi Kung
are valued for improving balance,
stamina, flexibility and energy and
reducing stress.
Introduction
Thurs 4.00pm-5.00pm
An introduction to T’ai Chi in the
Cheng Man Ch’ing style.
Intermediate
Tues 11.00am-1.00pm
Open to anyone who has at least one
year’s recent experience of practising
Cheng Man Ch’ing T’ai Chi.
Intermediate and Advanced
Thurs 1.30pm-3.30pm
Open to anyone who has at least 2
years’ recent experience of practising
Cheng Man Ch'ing T'ai Chi.
HISTORY, CURRENT
AFFAIRS & FILM
Ancient History
Wed 1.30pm-3.30pm
Kevin Harrison: 0161 432 3710 or
07542 227 246 or [email protected]
Autumn Term (12 weeks)
Adventures in Archaeology: The
real Indiana Jones I.
Who was Indiana Jones based on?
“Real Heroic Age” archaeologists, such
as Belzoni, Howard Carter, Heinrich
Schliemann, have stories to tell of
adventure, courage, danger and
daring-do. They discovered ancient
civilisations, tombs and treasures:
Egypt, Sumer, Assyria, Babylon and
Mycenaean Greece. Indiana Jones was
a quiet and cautious man in
comparison. Each class will have
illustrations and accounts.
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Spring Term (12 weeks)
Bringing the ancient near east to
life: Aspects of Egypt and
Mesopotamia
Summer Term (10 weeks)
Adventures in archaeology: the
real Indiana Jones II
For details of Terms 2 and 3 watch out
for new flyers and the O&A website.
Local History
Thurs 10.30am-12.30pm
Chris Makepeace: 01663 763346
What Manchester thinks today
It has been said that what Manchester
thinks today, the rest of the world
thinks tomorrow. The aim of this
course will be to look at areas where
Manchester has been a world leader.
Amongst the subjects to be covered
are science, engineering,
transportation, social and health
matters, culture, technology, politics
and economics.
www.makepeaceonline.co.uk
Social and Political Issues
Mon.3.15pm-5.15pm
Spring and Summer Terms only.
Alan Sennett: 0161 438 0309
Tutor-led discussion of current affairs.
What's in the Papers?
Wed. 1.30pm-3.30pm
Chris Waters
Weekly class discussion led by the
tutor on what is in the news.
LANGUAGES
If you are unsure of your level, come
along and speak to the tutor, or give
them a call in advance.
ARABIC
Maha Al-khazragi: 07849 057 365
Arabic Beginners Plus
Tues 6.00pm-8.00pm
For students who have some
knowledge of the Arabic language -
able to read and write basic words –
but wish to improve their speaking and
listening skills.
FRENCH
Odile Thivillier: 0161 445 6524
French Intermediate
Mon 10.00am-12.00noon
French Conversation Advanced
Mon 1.00pm-3.00pm
Mon 5.45pm-7.45pm at WL
French Level 3
Tues 10.00am-12.00noon
French Level 2
Tues 1.30pm-3.30pm
French Level 1
Wed 10.00am-12.00noon
For people who have studied French
for 2 years.
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French Beginners Plus
Wed 12noon-2.00pm
This is not a complete beginners’
class.
French Conversation Intermediate
Thurs 10.00am-12.00noon at WMC
Thurs 1.00pm-3.00pm at WMC
French Conversation Advanced
Fri 10.00am-12.00 noon at WMC
ITALIAN
Pasqualina Miniaci: 0161 225 4226
Italian Beginners Plus
Fri 11.00am-12.00noon
For students who already at least have
some knowledge of the language.
(one hour session)
Italian Intermediate
Fri 12.00noon-1.00pm
For people who have studied the
language for a few years but need the
practice and confidence to become
fluent (one hour session).
SPANISH
Amparo Diaz: [email protected]
Spanish Elementary: Revision
Mon 10.30am-12.30pm
Spanish Conversation Advanced
Mon 3.15pm–5.15pm
Spanish Conversation
Intermediate
Thurs 9.45am-11.45am
Spanish Elementary
Thurs 11.45am-1.45pm
Spanish Intermediate.
Thurs 2.00pm-4.00pm
Spanish Beginners 2
Thurs 4.00pm-6.00pm
GERMAN
See INDEPENDENT Groups at Union
Chapel, for details.
Amendments
Whilst we take great care to ensure that the brochure is correct when
published, changes may have to be made throughout the year due to
events beyond our control. All such changes will be incorporated into the
website edition so please visit
o-a.org.uk
to check the latest version.
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Welcome to Union Chapel
Union Chapel is an inclusive church community with an open and questioning approach
to Christian faith, and with no expectation of following a particular set of beliefs. People
from diverse backgrounds find a home here, working together towards justice and peace.
A particular welcome is extended to refugees and asylum seekers and to all people
whatever their age, race, culture, gender, sexuality, economic status or physical or mental
capacity.
Sunday morning
Worship at 10.00am has an informal structure, drawing on a wide range of resources
including songs, prayers, silence, readings and music. We are experimenting regularly
with more meditative services. There are refreshments and chat at 10.50am and then
from 11.15am until noon, a ‘second session’ addressing a large range of topics, visiting
speakers, topical discussion, music and art.
Feel free to come and join in as much as you like or are able, or sit quietly and get the
feel of the place. No one will pounce on you, but we very much hope that you will feel
welcome.
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Children
Children of all ages are welcome in the
service and are expected to act like
children! They generally leave part way
through to follow their own Junior Church
classes, but occasionally remain and join in
the whole service. Having joined in with
everyone else for refreshments (especially
biscuits!) there is a supervised activity
during the Second Session.
Monthly Pattern
On the first Sunday of every month we
celebrate Communion together in the
service. Anyone who is aware of the
significance of this event is welcome to
participate with us.
On the second Sunday of every month we
have a simple Bread and Soup lunch after
the Second Session. We warmly invite
anyone to join with us as we share a meal
with friends.
Other Regular Activities
At 7.30pm every week take the
opportunity to relax in the company of
friends and enjoy a variety of activities. It’s
all very casual and open to anybody.
The general pattern in any month includes
Film Nights, Topical Discussions, Food and
Craft, Party Nights and Seasonal Events.
Programmes are around the chapel and
on the website, or contact Andy on 0161
862 0222 for more details.
Cake Lounge
Cale lounge meets 3rd Sunday in the
Month, 6mp to 8pm. You are welcome to
come and drink tea, eat cake and chat.
Cake Lounge is still evolving: there is no
fixed agenda, but so far it has involved
playing games, good conversations and
making connections.
Further information about the church and our current programme can be found on the website: www.unionchapelbaptist.org.uk
For lettings of rooms please ring 0161 225 4226; any messages you leave will be answered a.s.a.p.
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Independent Groups
Independent
Groups Anne Finnegan Theatre School
Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat
Mob. 07826 637 754
Children’s classes in ballet, tap,
modern jazz, street dance, musical
theatre. (Est. 1990)
Chinese Brush Painting
Wed 10.00am-12noon (all year)
Charges variable
Margaret: 0161 881 9818
Just a lovely class.
Co-dependents Anonymous
(CoDa)
Thurs 6.45pm–8.15pm
Mark: 07857 771 189
A 12-step Fellowship, for people
struggling with relationships. It is also
for people with low self esteem. Find
your real self and true happiness.
Open to all.
No charge: donations welcome.
Tea/coffee provided.
Creative Fashion and Textiles
Fri 10.00am–12 noon
£5 per class (from 06/09/19)
Shabana: 07727 658 880
A wide variety of techniques: dress
making, home furnishing, silk painting,
batik, embroidery, quilting, weaving
etc.
Debtors Anonymous
For people with money problems.
Contact: Frances on 07429 319 905
Drumroots
West African Djembe Drumming
Every Tues (all year)
www.drumroots.org.uk or ring Jamie:
0161 408 5270 or 07939 749 099
Beginners/Warm-up
6.30pm-7.30pm £5 (£4 conc.)
Main Workshop
7.30pm–9.30pm £6 (£5 conc.)
Both classes £7 (£6 conc.) + £1 drum
hire (or bring your own).
Fun, energizing and relaxing. All levels
welcome.
Embroiderers’ Guild - Manchester
Branch
10.00am – 4.00pm, first Sat of each
month, except August
Sue Johnson: 0161 431 9778
http://megastitchers.blogspot.com
Membership fee: £45.00
Members £3.50, Visitors £5 per
meeting. Workshop most months –
prices vary.
Friends of the Fallowfield Loop
7.30pm, third Mon of odd numbered
months Tel: 0161 445 0074
Contact: Frances McCann
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Independent Groups
www.cycle-routes.org/fallowfieldloopline
The Loop is a walk, cycle & bridle way.
We have been in existence since 2001,
with the overall aim of encouraging
and supporting all the partners in the
Loop route to provide and maintain a
first-class community resource and to
encourage its use by as many people
as possible.
Gentle Exercise
Mon 11.15am-12noon (all year)
£3 per session.
Lou: 07818 466 761
Aims to maintain physical health by
combining gentle aerobic exercise with
joint limbering movements. Helps to
improve circulation, breathing capacity,
ease of movement and postural
alignment. Suitable for mature and
senior people.
German Language
Karla Schwartzkopf: 0161 905 1797
(from week beginning 16/09/19)
Course Fees are between £70 and £82
for 10 x 2 hrs
Advanced level
Mon 10.00am–12.00noon
Wed 10.00 am–12.00noon
Intermediate level
Mon 1.00pm–3.00pm
Thurs 10.00am–12.00noon
God’s Kingdom Society
Sun 2.00pm-4.00pm
Contact: 0161 376 3173 or
07525 354 429
Please join us for Christian worship.
Hebron Pentecostal Church
Tel: 07870 686 430 / 0161 613 1076
Please join us for Christian worship in
the Indian language (Malayalam).
Sunday School 9.00am
Sunday Worship 9.30am-3.30pm
Saturday: Hebron Youth Group:
6.30pm-8.30pm
Humpty Dumpty Club
Thurs 10.00am–12noon
School terms only (from 5/09/19)
£1 a child per week.
Joanne Kelly: 07801 284 375
For parents, carers, babies and
toddlers.
Jewellery Design
Fri 1.00pm-3.00pm
£5 per class (from 06/09/19)
Shabana: 07727 658 880
Design and make contemporary
jewellery to a high standard.
Opportunity to exhibit and sell your
work at local art fairs.
Jinlong Chinese Martial Arts
Academy
Thurs 6.30pm–8.30pm (Kungfu)
(Beginners 6.30pm-7.30pm)
Contact: 07828 838 081
www.jin-long.co.uk (Wushu/Kungfu)
For all ages, with Mr. Deqing Chen. All
year.
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Independent Groups
Manchester Music Makers
Wed 1.00pm-3.00pm (from 04/09/19)
Tel: 0161 737 8282
Do you play an orchestral instrument?
Are you a ‘late learner’ or a ‘rusty
returner’? Like to play with others?
Why not join us? We play music of
varied styles, carefully arranged to suit
all standards. Professional tutor.
Modern History
Tues 10.00am-12noon
£60 for 10 x 2 hour classes
Alan Sennett: 0161 438 0309
Autumn Term
Europe and the World in the
Nineteenth Century, 10 weeks starting
24th Sept. 2019, 10.00-12.00
Spring Term
Soviet Russia on film, 1917-45
10 weeks starting 7th January 2020 -
10.00-12.00
Summer Term
In their own time – Five Key figures. Locating the following people in the context of their own historical periods: Karl Marx, Leon Trotsky, Gertrude Bell, George Orwell and Hannah Arendt. 5 weeks starting 14th April 2020 - 10.00-12.00 Narcotics Anonymous
Sun 2.00pm-4.00pm
Mon. 6.30pm-8.00pm – Women’s
Group
British National Helpline: FREEPHONE
0300 999 1212.
Opanka East European Folk
Dancers
Sun 5.30pm–7.30pm (all year)
£6 per session.
Veronica: 0161 436 6534 or
Enid: 0161 225 0514
Beginners welcome.
Overeaters Anonymous
www.oagb.org.uk
We meet every Monday eve at 7.45pm ‘till 9.00pm.
A 12 step action programme which helps members recover from compulsions around eating and body image.
Donations. No weigh in. No diets. No waiting.
Contact Suzi 07876 152
Personal Development Course for
people with Learning Difficulties.
Mon 2.00pm–4.00pm. £5 per session.
(from 16/09/19)
Mary Sargent: 07729 732 659
Friendly and supportive class reflecting
the learners' needs and interests. We will cover a variety of activities including literacy and numeracy, ICT, independent living skills and group discussions.
Pilates
Mon 12noon-1.00pm (all year)
Suzanne Fenby: 07756 729 932
£6.50 per class & £6.00 conc. (over 65
or on Jobseekers Allowance)
All levels welcome. Pilates will help
keep you mobile. Spine and joints will
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Independent Groups
benefit and you will feel clear headed
and relaxed after a class. Please wear
clothes that do not restrict your
movement. Just bring your own mat.
For further info. text me on 07756 729
932.
Playback Theatre Manchester
Fri. 8th May 2020: an improvised
performance, recreating true stories
offered by audience members
7.30pm-9.00pm.
Contact: Di Adderley on
07786 891 055
SLAA (the Augustine Fellowship)
Sun. 3.00pm-4.30pm
7.00pm-9.00pm, first Fri. of month:
women’s 12-step programme
Contact: 07984 977 884
Tamil Church – Manchester Tamil
Christian Fellowship
Sat. 6.00pm-8.00pm
Contact: 07470 229 380
Trad Jazz
Thurs 7.00pm–10.00pm (all year)
John: 0161 998 1674
Carole: 0161 637 8245
We play mostly jazz, in a friendly
atmosphere. Players of average
standard are enabled to enjoy
ensemble playing in this group and to
gain confidence.
Underearners Anonymous
Sun. 5.00pm-6.15pm
Contact: 07949 182 470
'From hiding and biting to shining and
receiving' A twelve-step recovery
programme for those with work and
time management issues.
Yoga: Therapeutic Svastha Yoga
Mon 12.10pm-1.30pm (all year)
Lou: 07818 466 761
£4 per session
Svastha Yoga is suitable for adults of
all ages, sizes and faiths. Yoga is a
mindfulness practice, not a religion. It
will help you learn how to use your
breath and body, both to focus and
calm your mind and to develop good
postural alignment and physical health.
If you wish to book a room/rooms, please contact the
church on 0161 225 4226, or
E-mail: [email protected]
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OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVITIES Registered Charity Number 1154258
Where to find us:
Buses along Wilbraham Road: 168
and Wilmslow Road: 41, 42, 42A, 42B, 43, 44, 45, 141, 142, 143.
Union Chapel watercolour by Jenny Nuttall
How to contact us:
Telephone: 0161 225 4226 (Answerphone is checked frequently)
Opportunities & Activities
c/o Union Chapel, Wellington Road,
Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6EQ
Website: www.o-a.org.uk
Email: [email protected]