FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY MARITIME HISTORY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This course explores the rich maritime history and stunning landscapes of the Solway coast. With a programme of minibus-based field trips we will visit different harbours, historic quaysides and coastal 

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FULLY BOOKED: MUSHROOMS, TOADSTOOLS AND OTHER FUNGI

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Our seasonal opportunity to develop fungi identification skills with a renowned expert. Minibus field trips: easy, but off-path walking. Collect and observe fungi in various habitats, examine finds, accurately identify 

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GEOLOGY WITH ANNETTE MCGRATH: ROCKS, MINERALS, FOSSILS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A thorough introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils through illustrated talks and hands-on practical sessions. You will have the opportunity to examine a museum-quality geological collection from around the world 

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FULLY BOOKED: NORTH WEST FRONTIER OF ROME

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

For four centuries, the Great Wall of Hadrian marked the North West Frontier of Rome, an empire so vast the south east frontier rested on the Euphrates. Even today, the 

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INTRODUCTION TO BRYOPHYTES (MOSSES AND LIVERWORTS)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

An introductory course in which we will look at identifying some of the most common bryophytes. We will look at the main features that help with identification, collect some species 

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ON NOT KNOWING: HOW ARTISTS THINK

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Join our principal Lizzie to explore contemporary artists' practices from a curator's point of view. I will introduce you to a range of artists' practices and their wider cultural and 

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