The WEA has more than 16,500 members across the UK with 650 branches providing learning for more than 110,000 adults of all ages and drawn from all walks of life.

Courses are created and delivered in response to local need, often in partnership with local community groups and organisations.

Brookmans Park WEA classes are held in the lounge of the United Reformed Church, Bluebridge Road.

Brookmans Park WEA classes 2007-8

The story of radio
Tuesdays 1000 (2hrs)

Whether we listen to The Archers', Chris Evans, Terry Wogan or Classic FM, radio is an ever-present companion, offering many services - news, talk, music, ethnic and religious. With the help of historic recordings we will explore the 100-year history of radio and its role in shaping our popular culture from the founding of the BBC to the digital age.

Tutor: Stephen Barnard
20 weeks - starting 2.10.07

The golden age of Dutch art
Thursdays 1000 (2hrs)

The 17C was the great age of Dutch art. This is the age of Rembrandt, but also many others - Ruisdael and the landscape painters created views of sandy coasts and windmills, de Hooch and Vermeer allow us to peep into their houses, and William Kalf lays before us shining vessels and exotic shells brought to Europe by Dutch merchants. Riches indeed.

Tutor: Madeline Edmead
20 weeks - starting 4.10.07

Classes held in the lounge of the United Reformed Church, Bluebridge Road.

Fees: Full - £117 -- Concession - £100

We recommend telephoning in advance to book a place

Contact Lyn Pym 01707 650673 or Margaret Simpson 01707 654958

The Brookmans Park WEA is a branch of the Workers' Educational Association, which is a registered charity, No. 1112775. The branch chair is Patricia Cook.

August 2007