Learning
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Tai Chi with Marie-Pierre Claret
Mondays
6-7PM Beginners 24 steps class 7- 8PM Beginners Wudang Taiji
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Qi Gong - Shibashi with Marie-Pierre Claret
Mondays 11AM- 12NOON
Tuesdays 6:00PM - 7:00PM
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TOWN AND COUNTRY
Creative writing at the Macphail Centre – Spring 2019
Tuesdays, 13.30 – 16.00
Sessions:
1) 15 Jan 2) 22 Jan 3) 29 Jan 4) 5 Feb 5) 12 Feb
6) 26 Feb 7) 5 Mar 8) 12 Mar 9) 19 Mar
Town and Country is a nine session daytime course for anyone interested in writing about the importance, significance and influence of place, location and environment. It is designed for poets as well as prose-writers and requires no previous experience in creative writing. Classroom sessions will comprise writing activities, read-and-discuss tasks, and peer- as well as tutor-feedback. A weekly homework assignment will be set, and all tasks and necessary texts will be available on handouts. We will discuss the work of well- and lesser-known writers, beginning with an exciting sneak (pre-publication) preview of Robert Macfarlane’s Underworld, in session 1.
These creative writing courses are designed to offer participants as much opportunity to write as possible. They are conducted in a warm, familiar and supportive classroom environment.
Saturday/One-Day Workshops
- Getting started with creative writing – a fun workshop for beginning writers
[Saturday 19 January, 10.30 – 15.30]
Especially suitable for those who are slightly hesitant about writing, this is a (writing) fun-and-games workshop with serious intent. Participants will produce at least five pieces of writing during the day.
- How to write better poetry – a practical workshop for amateur poets
[Saturday 26 January, 10.30 – 15.30]
Especially suitable for those who write poetry and would like to see it published. We will aim to produce one good poem each, and first drafts of several others.
- Writing Your Family Stories – a practical workshop on autobiography and writing for your family
[Saturday 9 February, 10.30 – 15.30]
Especially suitable for those with an interest in how their family stories (history) can be presented as creative writing. Participants will complete three pieces of writing during the workshop, based on photographs and/or objects they bring with them.
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GEOLOGY IN THE NORTH WEST HIGHLAND GEOPARK
Based at the Macphail Centre in Ullapool these self-study courses aimed at the level of SQA Intermediate 2 and Higher Level Geology with tutor, Peter Harrison. No formal assessment is compulsory.
Learning Materials are sent out immediately on enrolment so that pre-reading can be undertaken.
The course will provide basic knowledge of geology and the opportunity to apply that knowledge to understand what has happened to form the North West Highland Geopark area. The unit topics are:
Rocks and Minerals; Earth Physics and Earth Movements; Earth History.
The full course includes 4 indoor learning days and 2 field days. Students are certainly welcome to join even if they cannot make all 6 days, options include:
- Full 6 day course at £50
- 2 day taster session (29th-30th September, including a Saturday indoor session looking at rocks and minerals and Sunday field day) at £17
- 4 day option for those with some previous experience £34 (3 indoor sessions and 1 field day) on Saturdays yet to be set in November or December , January, March and April.
Any questions can be directed to Peter Harrison on 01854 612568 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Patchwork and Quilting
Drop-in sessions
Wednesdays 10AM to 1
Resumes 9th January 2019
(Course students can continue to work on their quilts with tutor support.)
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Iyengar Yoga 2018
Vitality Flexibility Strength Improved posture Concentration Self-confidence A sense of well being
Wednesdays at the Macphail Centre
*2pm Introductory * 4pm Mixed Ability * 7.30pm Intermediate
NEXT BLOCK is 8 WEEKS
9, 16, 23, 30 January
6, 13, 20, 27 February
(Weather dependent)
The fee is £40 for the block or £7 per session and should be PAID IN ADVANCE,
either cash or a cheque made payable to ‘THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL’ to the Macphail Office.
If you are receiving treatment from a medical practitioner, have recently had surgery or a serious accident or illness, or are on medication, please check with the teacher to see whether the class you wish to attend is suitable for your condition. It is inappropriate for students suffering from certain medical conditions or who are pregnant, to attend Martin’s classes. Please talk to him about any medical condition which you may have either in person or telephone him on 01571 855 360.
Yoga therapy is not undertaken in any of the classes, and none of the teaching should be construed as yoga therapy.
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Hatha Yoga with Alice Mikietyn
Wednesdays 9:30AM - 11AM & Fridays 9:30AM - 11AM
Easy Yoga 11:15 - 12:15 Wednesdays
Yoga for Youngsters 1:30 - 2:30 Fridays
(During school term times only)
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Ullapool Community Choir
with Sot Otter
Every Thursday 7 - 8 pm
Cost £4 - pay as you go
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BIIAB Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher
COST: £85.
NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED
This course is suitable for anyone that holds a personal licence under alcohol licensing legislation,
who needs to complete their 5 year refresher training.
Please note bookings must be made at least one week in advance of the course date
as course material must be sent out in advance. Minimum number required � 6.
BIIAB Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
COST: £160
NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED
A qualification that will enable people to apply for a personal licence
under alcohol licensing legislation.
Please note bookings must be made at least one week in advance of the course date
as course material must be sent out in advance.
Minimum number required - 5.
BOTH COURSES WILL BE HELD AT THE MACPHAIL CENTRE, ULLAPOOL
TO BOOK PLEASE CONTACT
Liz Taylor t: 01599 511277 or 07833 617462 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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First Aid
One Day Emergency & 3 Day Courses available at the Macphail Centre and outwith Ullapool.
Trainer will tailor courses to organisations' needs.
Contact us at the Macphail Centre if you would like to arrange a course for your organisation or want an individual place
Tel : 01854 613336 of Email :This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.m
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BUSINESSES AND ORGANISATIONS!
We can arrange the following certificated courses locally at the Macphail Centre
BIIAB Food & Food Processing * REHIS Food Hygiene * HACCP and Hazard Analysis
* REHIS Health and Safety and Infection Control * SQA Alcohol On Sales & Off Sales
* BIIAB Personal Licence * WSET Wines * Seafish Qualifications * First Aid
In house training also available
Contact Chris or Fran 01854 613336 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.m
If you want to find out more or have a suggestion for a class/workshop please give us a ring 01854 613336 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
