Learning
Find Out What Makes
The Geology Special in
The Northwest Highland GEOpark
Self-study courses aimed at SQA Intermediate 2 and Higher Level Geology with tutor, Peter Harrison.
Learning Materials sent out immediately on enrolment.
The course will provide basic knowledge of geology and the opportunity to apply that knowledge to understand what has happened to form the Northwest Highland Geopark area. The unit topics are:- Rocks and Minerals; Earth Physics and Earth Movements; Earth History. The 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 (21st - 22nd Oct, including one indoor session looking at rocks and minerals and one field day) £17
* 4 day option for those with some previous experience £34 (3 indoor sessions and 1 field day)
Any questions can be directed to Peter Harrison on 01854 612568 or to book a place contact the Macphail Centre on 01854 613336 or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Stephen Keeler Creative Writing Course
PORTRAITS
Starting Tuesday 19th September 7-9pm
Costs £50 for 9 week course (£45 conc)
The focus of this writing workshop will on writing about people - both real and imagined - and we will interpret that brief very widely. There'll be text-based work, real-time writing, reading and discussion of our work, and a weekly writing assignment set as homework
To book pop into Macphail centre or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01854 613336
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Patchwork and Quilting
Drop-in sessions
Wednesdays 10AM to 1PM
Sessions will recommence 20th September 2017
(Course students can continue to work on their quilts with tutor support.)
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Iyengar Yoga 2017
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
16th, 23rd and 30th August,
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September
and 4th October
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 have or develop any of the following conditions please contact your Yoga Teacher Martin Hall on 01571 855360 or www.gorrell.co.uk
Hypertension (high blood pressure) / conditions associated with heart disease / cancer or benign tumours / epilepsy (including petit mal) / diabetes / Menieres disease / detached retina / AIDS / MS (Multiple Sclerosis) / ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) / recent post-operative conditions, pregnancy. Please tell Martin if you have any other medical conditions or ailments/injuries.
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
(During school term times only)
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Pilates
with Helen Acreman
Thursdays 3-4PM and 4:30-5:30PM
8 week block (£50)
(Booking essential)
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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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Tai Chi with Marie-Pierre Claret
Mondays during term time
6-7PM Beginners 24 steps class 7- 8PM Beginners Wudang Taiji
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Qi Gong - Shibashi with Marie-Pierre Claret
Tuesdays during term time
5:30 - 6:30PM
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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.
