Adult education
Spring 2023
Parking
Free parking is available at the College on the hard playground area and at the front of the College.
Transport
There is a bus stop right outside the College. The College is on the Citi 8 route.
We are only a short walk away from the Guided Bus stop (1 mile). Please contact the office for directions to get to the College from the stop in Histon.
Closure of College
In the event of severe weather conditions that could result in school closure, please check the website or tune into local radio for up-to-date information.
Equalities statement
We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and welcome enrolments from everyone.
We positively encourage all learners with any concerns about specific needs which might affect their learning to discuss their requirements with us in confidence. We believe that everyone is entitled to learn in an environment that is free from discriminatory behaviour so that we build a community based on mutual trust and respect.
We will ensure that resources and equipment are accessible to all and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can access activities.
Insurance and losses
The College cannot accept responsibility for loss of personal property left on the premises, nor for damage to cars and bicycles.
Medical
By enrolling on one our courses, you are agreeing to our health declaration and confirming that you do not have any injury or illness which will affect your ability to participate safely in the course. If you have any concerns , you should speak to a medical professional before attending. You should also make the instructor aware of any injuries or illnesses prior to the start of the course.
A copy of our health declaration can be found here.
No smoking
Government Legislation, introduced on 1st July 2007, places a total ban on smoking in public places. Impington Village College operates a No Smoking policy. Learners wishing to smoke are asked to do so away from the immediate vicinity of the College.
General Data Protection Regulation
All students will be required to complete an enrolment form for the course they are attending. Details are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation. Privacy Notice can be found at the bottom of this page.
Safeguarding
We have made arrangements to ensure that you are safe at our centre. If you feel you are not safe for any reason, for example through verbal or physical abuse or you have been discriminated against, tell your tutor or the Centre Manager. We will investigate and try to resolve the situation.
Language courses
If you are unsure about the level of your language skills, please speak to the office and we will ask tutors to contact you to discuss your needs further.
For guidance:
- Beginner – No experience necessary
- Improver – 50-60 hours prior experience required
- Intermediate – 120 hours prior experience required
- Advanced or conversation – Over 120 hours prior experience required
To attend our courses, you must book in advance. Please note that places on our courses are only secure upon receipt of full payment. To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book early.
You can also pay by Credit/Debit cards, Cheques and Cash, please contact the Office for further information.
Telephone: 01223 200400 ext. 3327
BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday 11 January 2023 for 8 weeks
8.00pm – 9.00pm
£60 per person
Tutor: Claire Russell
Brief Description:
This course is suitable for absolute beginners and those who wish to refresh their basic ballroom dancing skills. If you enjoy dancing to music, want to get fitter and would like to feel more comfortable and confident moving around a dance floor, then this course is for you.
Learn ballroom and Latin American dances including Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive.
Dance partner required.
Course Aims:
- Continue to introduce basic ballroom and Latin American dance steps
- Learn about the origins of each dance and the music, counting in beats according to the time signature of the dance.
- Improve fitness
- Gain confidence
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Comfortable clothes
Shoes with a back in to support the heel (trainers are too grippy)
Bottle of water
Location:
Small Gymnasium, Impington Sports Centre, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
11, 18 & 25 Jan
1, 8 & 22 Feb (No class 15 Feb – Half Term)
1 & 8 Mar
BALLROOM DANCING (NON-BEGINNERS)
Wednesday 11 January 2023 for 8 weeks
7.00pm – 8.00pm
£60 per person
Tutor: Claire Russell
Brief Description:
This course is suitable for learners who have developed the necessary steps and knowledge to progress to an advanced level.
Ballroom and Latin American dances - Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive.
Dance partner required.
Course Aims:
- Gain further confidence in Ballroom and Latin American dancing
- Improve styling in each dance and make progress at an advanced level
- Continue to learn about the origins of each dance and the music, counting in beats according to the time signature of the dance
- Improve fitness
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Comfortable clothes
Shoes with a back in to support the heel (trainers are too grippy)
Bottle of water
Location:
Small Gymnasium, Impington Sports Centre, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
11, 18 & 25 Jan
1,8 & 22 Feb (No class 15 Feb – Half Term)
1 & 8 Mar
POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS
Monday 9 January 2023 for 10 weeks
7.00pm – 9.00pm
£147.50
Materials included
Tutor: Kate Baxendale
Brief Description:
Try your hand at making beautiful creative objects out of clay. During this course, you will build knowledge of pottery processes, develop hand building skills and explore decorative techniques. Demonstrations and guidance are given throughout the course, from introducing basic hand skills through to one-to-one teaching on developing ideas and building your own unique pieces.
This course is suitable for beginners and those who wish to refresh their skills before progressing to the improver level.
Course Aims:
- Learn how to prepare clay for use and learn about maintenance of tools and equipment
- Introduce hand building techniques – slab modelling, press moulding, thumb and coil pots
- Gain practise in decorative techniques – e.g. scraffito, scoring, relief, imprinting
- Gain practise in applying colour – slips and glazes
- Understand stages of pottery from green clay to finished piece
Extra Costs:
All materials are included in the cost. A small charge if large amount of clay used.
What you need to bring to the first session:
A tea towel, cloth and apron
Medium / large freezer bags
Sketch / scrap book is recommended.
Pencil
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
9, 16, 23 & 30 Jan
6, 20 & 27 Feb (No Class 13 Feb – Half-term)
6, 13 & 20 Mar
POTTERY FOR IMPROVERS
Wednesday 11 January 2023 for 10 weeks
7.00pm – 9.00pm
£147.50
Materials included
Tutor: Kate Baxendale
Brief Description:
Try your hand at making beautiful creative objects out of clay. During this course, you will continue building knowledge of pottery processes, further develop hand building skills and explore decorative techniques. Demonstrations and guidance is given throughout the course, plus one-to-one teaching on developing ideas and building your own unique pieces.
This course is suitable for learners who have developed the necessary skills and knowledge to progress to an improver level.
Course Aims:
- Continue developing hand building skills – slab modelling, press moulding, thumb and coil pots
- Gain further practise in decorative techniques – eg. scraffito, scoring, relief, imprinting
- Experiment with applying colour – slips, oxides, glazes
- Understand stages of pottery from green clay to finished piece
- Develop own style
Extra Costs:
All materials are included in the cost. A small charge if large amount of clay used.
What you need to bring to the first session:
A tea towel, cloth and apron
Sketch / scrap book is recommended.
Medium / large freezer bags
Pencil
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
11, 18 & 25 Jan
1, 8 & 22 Feb (No class 15 Feb – Half Term)
1, 8, 15 & 22 Mar
PILATES (MIXED ABILITY)
Monday 9 January 2023 for 10 weeks
6.30pm – 7.30pm
£65
Tutor: Tasha Cooke
Brief Description:
This course is suitable for beginners and those who have Pilates experience. Pilates can help develop core strength and stability. Improve mind and body awareness.
Different level options are given for the exercises, from easy to more challenging, to suit different level abilities. Although all fitness levels are welcome and exercises can be altered to suit existing injuries please be aware this is a standard fitness class, and basic movement ability is necessary.
Please speak to your GP before embarking on a new exercise programme. It is advisable that anyone with serious injuries consults their GP or physiotherapist.
Course Aims:
- Improve muscle tone
- Increase flexibility
- Improve posture and balance
- Strengthen back and abdominal muscles
- Reduce stress
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Loose comfortable clothing
Exercise mat
Bottle of water
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
9, 16, 23 & 30 Jan
6, 20 & 27 Feb (No Class 13 Feb - Half-term)
6, 13 & 20 Mar
PILATES (MIXED ABILITY)
Wednesday 11 January 2023 for 10 weeks
6.00pm – 7.00pm
£65
Tutor: Tasha Cooke
Brief Description:
This course is suitable for beginners and those who have Pilates experience. Pilates can help develop core strength and stability. Improve mind and body awareness.
Different level options are given for the exercises, from easy to more challenging, to suit different level abilities. Although all fitness levels are welcome and exercises can be altered to suit existing injuries please be aware this is a standard fitness class, and basic movement ability is necessary.
Please speak to your GP before embarking on a new exercise programme. It is advisable that anyone with serious injuries consults their GP or physiotherapist.
Course Aims:
- Improve muscle tone
- Increase flexibility
- Improve posture and balance
- Strengthen back and abdominal muscles
- Reduce stress
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Loose comfortable clothing
Exercise mat
Bottle of water
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
11, 18 & 25 Jan
1, 8 & 22 Feb (No class 15 Feb – Half Term)
1, 8, 15 & 22 Mar
PILATES (MIXED ABILITY)
Wednesday 11 January 2023 for 10 weeks
7.00pm – 8.00pm
£65
Tutor: Tasha Cooke
Brief Description:
This course is suitable for beginners and those who have Pilates experience. Pilates can help develop core strength and stability. Improve mind and body awareness.
Different level options are given for the exercises, from easy to more challenging, to suit different level abilities. Although all fitness levels are welcome and exercises can be altered to suit existing injuries please be aware this is a standard fitness class, and basic movement ability is necessary.
Please speak to your GP before embarking on a new exercise programme. It is advisable that anyone with serious injuries consults their GP or physiotherapist.
Course Aims:
- Improve muscle tone
- Increase flexibility
- Improve posture and balance
- Strengthen back and abdominal muscles
- Reduce stress
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Loose comfortable clothing
Exercise mat
Bottle of water
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
11, 18 & 25 Jan
1, 8, & 22 Feb (No class 15 Feb – Half-Term)
1, 8, 15 & 22 Mar
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
Monday 9 January 2023 for 10 weeks
7.00pm – 8.00pm
£65
Tutor: Pauline Reay
Brief Description:
This course is for yoga beginners and those who want a gentler yoga class. Come along and stretch in a friendly class. We will rest and breathe deeply, warm up the body then move into classic yoga poses and sequences to strengthen and open the body. You will learn the shapes and alignment within the poses. The session ends with a short relaxation.
Yoga improves posture and promotes easier movement. You also build more self-knowledge as you work with your body. Yoga keeps the spine flexible, the hips open, and the muscles long and strong. It also helps to calm and de-stress the mind. Hatha Yoga is taught in this class.
Postures can be modified to suit individual needs. Learners can always ask the tutor if they have any concerns. If necessary, please speak to your GP before embarking on a new exercise programme. It is advisable that anyone with serious injuries consults their GP or physiotherapist.
Course Aims:
- Introduce classic yoga postures and sequences
- Improve strength
- Increase flexibility
- Enhance well-being and improve relaxation
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Loose comfortable clothing
Yoga or Pilates mat
Bottle of water
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
9, 16, 23 & 30 Jan
6, 20 & 27 Feb (No Class 13 Feb – Half-term)
6, 13 & 20 Mar
YOGA FOR IMPROVERS
Monday 9 January 2023 for 10 weeks
8.00pm – 9.00pm
£65
Tutor: Pauline Reay
Brief Description:
The course is for learners with some previous yoga experience who like a faster paced and more demanding class.
It’s a friendly class beginning with warm ups and moving into linked classic yoga poses and sequences to stretch, strengthen and open the body. We will pay attention to alignment to keep the body safe. We end the session with a brief relaxation.
Yoga improves posture and promotes easier movement. You also build more self-knowledge as you work with your body. Yoga keeps the spine flexible, the hips open, and the muscles long and strong. It also helps to calm and de-stress the mind. Hatha Yoga is taught in this class.
Postures can be modified to suit individual needs. Learners can always ask the tutor if they have any concerns. If necessary, please speak to your GP before embarking on a new exercise programme. It is advisable that anyone with serious injuries consults their GP or physiotherapist.
Course Aims:
- Introduce yoga postures and vinyasas (sequences) to offer challenge and variety
- Improve strength
- Increase flexibility
- Enhance well-being and improve relaxation
Extra Costs:
None
What you need to bring to the first session:
Loose comfortable clothing You will work in bare feet.
Yoga or Pilates mat
Bottle of water
Location:
Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Class Dates:
9, 16, 23 & 30 Jan
6, 20 & 27 Feb (No Class 13 Feb – Half-term)
6, 13 & 20 Mar
Refunds
If you withdraw from a course before it finishes no refund will be given.
If due to illness you need to withdraw from a course, a refund for the remainder of the course will only be given on receipt of a Doctor’s certificate, which must be submitted promptly.
If for any reason a class is re-arranged (weather or illness of tutor) a refund is not available if you are unable to attend the re-arranged class. Re-arranged classes may need to be put on in the next term.
If you are unable to attend a class for your own reasons, no refund is available.
Cancellation
A full refund will be give if you cancel a booking more than 1 week before the start date.
Less than a week notice there is a £10 administration charge.
Less than 48 hours no refund will be given.
No refunds will be given if the course has started.
If Community Learning cancels a course/workshop a full refund will be given.
We are offering a small programme to start off with in the autumn term. We hope to be able to add more courses to our programme as time goes on.
All courses that run will follow the rules and restrictions that are in place for your safety and our instructors/tutors.
We are looking forward to seeing you all again on one of our courses.
Download our Community Learning Programme here.
The Community Learning Team
