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Perspectives of Pakistan – 1847 to Malala Yousafzai

Perspectives of Pakistan – 1847 to Malala Yousafzai

Led by Graham Platts, Perspectives of Pakistan is title of the next course being run by the WEA.

Pakistan is both an old and a new country. Its people are hospitable yet sometimes wary of outsiders. The course explores some fascinating contradictions of this little understood nation.  This included its place in a very diverse region and the historic cultural influences of its neighbours on north-west India.

The arrival of the British brought new changes; we can see this in microcosm through the history of a school between 1847 and the present day. We follow the process of India’s Partition – the events that led to it and the circumstances in which it came about – before reviewing Pakistan’s progress in the aftermath.

The course considers the achievements of some artists (men and women) and those involved in sports; this will be followed by the story of Malala Yousafzai who has gained international recognition through her campaigning for girls’ education. Finally, we ask what it is like to live and work in Pakistan in the 21st century, arriving at some humorous as well as more challenging conclusions.

About Graham Platts

Graham is a former school Principal who worked in Oman and Pakistan (2000-2011), now retired and living in Ipswich. He has had happy encounters with WEA branches in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk; he hopes to visit others in the future. Graham is interested the development of the English language, Medieval English literature (especially Chaucer), and The Sultanate of Oman.

Working with adults is fun! It is good for both tutor and student to open up to some new learning experiences outside our working lives and indulge our curiosity about the world and human achievements. As well as being a keen reader and researcher, I enjoy music and sing in local choirs.

Enrolment

The course runs for 9 weeks starting at 8pm on Tuesday 19th September in the Methodist Hall.  The charge for the course is £48.60,  you can enrol now online at wea.org.uk (course reference C2224461) or by calling 0300 303 3464 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.  If you decide the course isn’t for you, the WEA will reimburse you.

To find out more you can also contact the local WEA contact, Gill Poole on 01206 240512 or by email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].

 

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Home Boot Sale – Plan Your Trail

Home Boot Sale – Plan Your Trail

In support of Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Heathlands PTA, the Home Boot Sale takes place THIS SUNDAY (16th July) between 10am – 3pm.  With over 40 homes already signed up you can use the map to plan your trail around the village.  The Map and streets taking part are shown below.

West Bergholt residents will be selling their ‘boot sale’ items outside their homes on drives, come and grab a bargain and enjoy the trail around our village.  You could make a day of it, the village has 3 lovely pubs and village shops for refreshment.  Maps are available to download (below) or they will be available from 76, 80, 81 Chapel Road on the day, also on posters around the village.

All welcome, walk, cycle or drive our trail!

Downloads

Streets Involved

  • Chapel Road
  • Chapel Lane
    • Valley Crescent
    • Spring Lane
  • Mumford Road
  • Newbridge Hill
    • Cooks Hall Road
  • Bourne Road
    • White House Lane
  • School Lane
    • New Church Road
  • Armoury Road
    • Lodge Court
  • Albany Road
    • Erle Havard
  • Albany Close
  • Colchester Road
    • The Crescent
    • Maltings Park Road
  • Pirie Road
    • Granville Close
  • Lexden Road
    • Firmins Court

Organised by Heathlands mums in Chapel Road: Susan Hollock no. 81, Laura Walkingshaw no. 80, Eve Quinn
no. 76, and Vicky Beckwith-Cole, Orpen Hall, Lexden Road. The Tom Bowdidge Foundation is a charity registered in England & Wales 1156553.

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St Mary’s Update – 7th July 2017

Treasure Map

St Mary’s Update – 7th July 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 7th July provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Senior Citizen’s lunch, Treasure Hunt and a Course in Christian Studies.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Treasure MapFamily Treasure Hunt

This takes place on Saturday Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 7th July 2017”

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French for Fun Expanding With 3 New Sessions

French language for Fun

French language for FunFrench for Fun Expanding

Two years ago Rachel Brown introduced French for Fun classes for adults to the village.  These have been going so well that Rachel is now expanding and is offering 3 new sessions each week starting from 19th September; subject to demand she may also be able to offer an Advanced Class.

Introduction to Rachel & the Classes

Were you put off at school but wonder if you could still manage to speak French, wanting to go to France and not need to keep referring to a phrase book (or Google translate), perhaps you want to do business with a French company or just want to see if you can – well local resident Rachel Brown is expanding her French for Fun language classes for adults in September so you can now put dates in your diary.

  • Tuesday mornings (NEW) – Improvers 10:00am – 11:15am
  • Tuesday evenings – Beginners Plus 6:45pm – 8:00pm
    (NEW) – Beginners 8:0pm – 9:15pm
  • Wednesday mornings (NEW) – Beginners 10:00am – 11:15am
  • Wednesday evenings – Intermediate – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
    – Improvers Plus – 8:00pm – 9:15pm

Rachel fell in love with French aged 11 and is passionate about the language.  She took a degree in French and Business and has had a 30 year international banking career.  This has seen her working with businesses of all types in the UK, France and Belgium.  She promises that the classes will be fun and informal with no homework or exams.  They will be structured to make sure progress is made, using tried and tested “Language for Fun” methods and materials.

The classes, which cost £130 per person per 10-week term (including all materials & refreshments), will all be held in the village.

More Information?

To find out more you can call Rachel on 07772 918097, contact contact her by email, [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”] or visit the Language for Fun website.

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St Mary’s Update – 20th June 2017

St Mary’s Update – 20th June 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 20th June provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Senior Citizen’s lunch, Contemporary Worship & IGNITE! service.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Contemporary Worship

You can Google this and find many meanings, so why not pop along to the Methodist Church in West Bergholt on 25th June at 6:30pm and find out what the Colchester Methodist Circuit Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 20th June 2017”