Summary

Explore Bristol - An exciting and fantastic new course for adults over 50 in the Bristol area! SGS Explore is bought to you by the Leisure & Wellbeing team behind the award winning Refresh 2 Impress and Discover course. Designed exclusively for the over fifties and young at heart, concentrating on Bristol’s history, art and culture. Explore will give learners the opportunity to explore and discover exciting local places of interest such as the Arnolfini, MShed and learn more about Bristol and its history with a walking tour of the city included in the course. All this as well as developing learning through Maths & English for everyday life. Taking place in local venues in the Bristol area (Kingswood & Southmead) the 12-week course will be delivered 1 day per week at each venue. • The course also includes additional sessions such as how to keep safe online & using the internet for day to day living • Trying something new and cathartic such as Art through nature, Pottery & Bee bombs to support local wildlife, Wellbeing & Seated Yoga, Holistic therapy and positive mental health • Understanding our city’s history and enriching knowledge on our local communities and exploring the cultures that enrich the tapestry of Bristol On completion of the course, learners will receive a free tablet so they can continue to learn online and adapt in a world of technology. There will also be free refreshments and lunch provided at each session.

How will I learn?

There will be plenty of support throughout this course, with a dedicated Team leader supporting the group. The environment will be fun and interactive with help and guidance from the tutors and team leader. Feedback will be offered in each of the sessions.

Entry Requirements

This course is FREE. Learners will take an initial assessment to ensure their are on the suitable qualification

What can I do next?

Learners can progress to the next level Maths qualification followed by an English functional skills qualification if desired. There are also many adult courses within the college.

Progression routes

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
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ONLINE ENROLMENT
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