HUMANITIES
FULLY BOOKED: SCREEN GODDESSES: FROM GARBO TO STREISAND
In the 1920s they were exotic, by the end of the 1960s they were even Jewish, but they were always beautiful and invariably thin. How accurately did Hollywood films reflect the
SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN: ARCHITECT IN CONTEXT
Mathematician, Engineer, Architect: Wren stamped his genius and personality on late 17th century Britain. From star gazing at Oxford in the 1650s to the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, spend
YOU THE JURY: CASEBOOK NUMBER FIVE
After listening to and discussing evidence with fellow Jurors, you will be able to pronounce your verdict on five separate (real-life) murder cases, which occurred between 1900-1975, chosen for the
SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET
Join us to explore Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, in which the ghost of Hamlet's father urges his introspective son to revenge his murder. The royal court of Denmark slowly disintegrates
FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: SHORTER WALKS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites on the Solway coastal plains. See ancient places of worship, once thriving seaports, forgotten estuary crossings and learn about Solway
INSIDE INFORMATION : AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ROOMS WE LIVE IN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWe spend most of our lives inside at home, at work or at play. There are thousands of guides about how to make interiors: books, magazines, TV programmes, as well
MAKING SENSE OF HUMAN ENERGIES PART 2: LIVING YOUR GOOD LIFE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHumans are complex creative capable beings. In this workshop we will explore how the human energy system (and Chakra system), offers insight and access to creative energy and good health.
MAKING SENSE OF MID-LIFE, MENOPAUSE AND THE AGEING PROCESS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis AGEING Day offers an introduction to Individuation Analytical psychologist Carl Jung believed that our human lived experience (conscious experience) represents a relatively small part of our total psychological functioning.
FULLY BOOKED: CHURCH AND SOCIETY IN VICTORIAN BRITAIN 1820 – 1901
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe 19th century was a turbulent one for the churches in Britain. In the Church of England the emergence of an Anglo-Catholic group caused huge debates – and some people
WATERLOO ASSOCIATION WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThe French Revolution and the worldwide conflict that ensued, which was only brought to an end by The Battle of Waterloo, retains a continuing fascination to this day. It was