'Play' Part-time leisure courses by The Bedford College Group

TURN SPARE TIME INTO TIME WELL SPENT WITH SHORT LEISURE COURSES AT BEDFORD COLLEGE

YOUR BEST SHOT

SMALL SCREENS, BIG IMPACT

SWEET TREATS TO IMPRESS

GUITAR BUYER’S GUIDE

Pro tips to improve your photos

Mobile’s influence on your PC browsing

Easy, delicious cupcakes recipe

Match your style to the right guitar

ISSUE

01 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2013 BEDFORD COLLEGE

TURN SPARE TIME INTO TIME WELL SPENT WITH SHORT LEISURE COURSES AT BEDFORD COLLEGE

WHAT’S INSIDE ANIMALS

ART & DESIGN

COMPUTING & IT

COOKERY

FLORISTRY & GARDENING

LANGUAGES

MOTOR VEHICLE

PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC

HOW TO BOOK

GIVE SOMETHING new A TRY... Welcome to a magazine all about the fantastic range of part-time leisure courses on offer at Bedford College.

From photography workshops to cake decoration classes, this issue is packed with opportunities to get involved in new hobbies and interests, or perhaps pick up on an old past-time you’ve always wanted to revisit.

So whether you’re looking to gain skills, meet new people or get a taste of something different, a part-time leisure course at Bedford College is a fun and friendly way to take life in a new direction...

UNDERSTANDING OUR COURSES Our part-time courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course. The name of the course.

Date of first class. Some courses have alternative dates listed.

Start and finish time of the class.

Where the course is held. See ‘key to locations’ below, and addresses on the back page.

COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE

Have a look around…

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Our Open Days are a great way to find out more about our College – you can chat to tutors about the courses that interest you and take a tour of what we have to offer. Our next part-time open day is happening at our Cauldwell Street Campus on:

3 weeks

09/11/13

Number of hours, days, weeks or years.

Sat

Day(s) when the course runs.

10.00am-3.30pm £70

The total cost of your course.

Tuesday 10 September 5.00pm-8.00pm You can avoid the queues by pre-registering now at: www.bedford.ac.uk/opendays Key to locations

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Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade)

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ANIMALS

If you love animals we offer a range of fun, short courses to help you get to know creatures great and small a little better...

1 2 3 THE UK’S MOST POPULAR PETS

1st Place: Dogs 2nd Place: Cats 3rd Place: Fish

DID YOU KNOW – although the

estimated 20-25 million fish owned by UK pet lovers more than outnumbers the 8 million dogs and 8 million cats kept as pets, only 10% of households actually keep fish. Taking home first prize is ‘man’s best friend’, with 23% of UK households owning at least one dog, followed by cats in second place with 19%*. * PFMA Research conducted 2010-2012

KEEPING FISH – TOP FIVE TIPS With their hypnotic beauty and bright colours, tropical fish are one of the best stress busters around, and the art of creating the right environment for your fish to flourish in is a rewarding challenge that anyone can enjoy. If you’re new to keeping fish or thinking of giving it a try, follow these five basic rules and you’ll never look back… 1 Don’t over feed your fish – a buildup of too much food can make fish ill and make your tank look dirty.

2 Maintain small but often – regular ‘low-level’ maintenance of your tank is much better than an occasional ‘deep clean’, which can disrupt the environment.

5 Enjoy your aquarium – don’t forget to take time to enjoy your efforts; creating a thriving tropical fish environment is a challenge, and one worth enjoying.

3 Build the right environment – remember to focus on the visual look of your tank, with the right ornaments, rocks and plants all helping fish to remain healthy. 4 Know your fish – make sure you research the behaviour of the kinds of fish you like, some are incompatible and won’t work together.

Courses we offer... COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE

COURSE CODE

Animal Care & Horse Management Animal First Aid (suitable for those aged 16 or over)

3 hours

26/10/13

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

B822S1

Care & Management of Lizards (suitable for those aged 16 or over) 3 hours

09/11/13

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

B1102

Introduction to Clipping Horses

4 hours

02/11/13

Sat

9.00am-1.00pm

£35

B1229

Lungeing & Long Reining

4 hours

19/10/13

Sat

9.00am-1.00pm

£40

B811

Tropical Fish Keeping: An Introduction

6 weeks

08/10/13

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£90

B1089

Breeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs)

1 day

09/11/13

Sat

9.30am-4.00pm

£68

B1092S2

Handling & Keeping Livestock

1 day

05/10/13

Sat

9.30am-4.00pm

£68

B1092S1

Smallholder Skills

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus, our art and design courses will help you explore and develop your creative side...

GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT... Want to improve your photo technique? Here are three quick tips you can follow to make sure you shoot like a pro, and find out why taking a great photo is more than just point and click. Try one of these tips, or all three, and see the difference in your photos. Happy clicking!

The rule of thirds Divide your frame into thirds using a three by three grid of nine equal squares or rectangles – by placing the main element of your image (for example your subject’s face, a building etc.) along one of the vertical lines, you’ll achieve a more interesting composition in your photo.

DON’T JUST WEAR THE LATEST TRENDS... ...design your own (and save money too!) Getting started with fashion design is easier than you think, and if you love creating new looks with the latest high street trends then why not try setting your own style by picking up some design skills?

Get the right balance By following the rule of thirds you’ll find that your main element is now off-centre which, depending on what you’re shooting, can leave a slight ‘void’ in the rest of your photo. Placing less important elements in this space can help to provide a balance to your shot.

Change your viewpoint It may sound obvious, but changing the angle of your shot can dramatically change the appearance and composition of your photo – instead of taking the first shot you think of, try moving your position, the angle of camera or even focusing on a different part of your subject. You can end up with something far more interesting. Photo credit: www.photographymad.com

Whether it’s customising high street fashion with your own unique twist or reworking a tired old item to give it a new lease of life, the possibilities are endless – and with the latest trends not getting any cheaper, it’s also an easy way to save hundreds of pounds each year!

KIT YOU’LL NEED: A sewing machine A sewing pattern Fabric to make your garment Finishing items like zips and buttons Thread, sewing needles and other accessories.

ART & DESIGN SPACE TO INSPIRE Bedford College’s South Bank Arts Centre is a modern creative hub housing an art gallery, dance studio and theatre plus industry-standard media and music suites alongside TV and recording studios. If you’re in need of a creative space for your workshop, meeting or performance you can hire our fantastic facilities. To find out more visit www.southbankarts.com

Courses we offer... COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE

SITE

COURSE CODE

Adobe InDesign

3 weeks

09/11/13

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

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Digital Photography & Imaging for All

3 weeks

09/11/13

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

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Digital Photography: Introductory

6 weeks

25/09/13

Wed

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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6 weeks

11/11/13

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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Fashion Production Workshop

6 weeks

23/09/13

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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6 weeks

11/11/13

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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Life Drawing: Introductory

6 weeks

24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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6 weeks

12/11/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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Painting & Drawing Workshop

6 weeks

23/09/13

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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6 weeks

11/11/13

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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Photoshop: Introductory

6 weeks

24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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3 weeks

16/11/13

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

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Interior Design: Introductory Workshop

6 weeks

24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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6 weeks

12/11/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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Textiles Workshop

6 weeks

24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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6 weeks

12/11/13

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

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BEDFORD COLLEGE

COMPUTING & IT COURSES

Our range of computing courses offers something for everyone, from getting to know more about everyday Microsoft applications to web design classes – particularly useful if you own a business and want to set up your own online presence.

If you’re interested in web design, you may have spotted some of these features appearing more and more on your favourite websites…

THE WEB GOES MOBILE... We all know how popular smartphones have become in the last five years, and with close to a quarter of all web browsing now on a mobile device* it’s no surprise to see the desktop computer versions of websites and everyday software applications taking more and more cues from the world of mobile.

Simple icons On a small screen, you need to get your point across without lots of text. A picture speaks a thousand words and simple icons and images are making their way from mobile to desktop.

Hidden navigation A button with three horizontal lines is increasingly all we need to represent a whole menu of further options – saving space and ‘decluttering’ your site.

Grid layouts The shape of your smartphone or tablet means information needs to organised in a different way – elements are often set out in a grid or ‘modular’ format to make things clearer.

Courses we offer... COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE

COURSE CODE

Microsoft Excel: Introductory

1 day

22/10/13

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£160

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Microsoft Excel: Intermediate

1 day

26/11/13

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£160

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Microsoft Excel: Managing Data Using Pivot Tables

3 hours

06/11/13

Wed

9.30am-12.30pm

£80

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Microsoft Excel: Automating Your Spreadsheets with Forms & Macros

3 hours

06/11/13

Wed

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

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Microsoft Outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks

3 hours

09/10/13

Wed

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

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Microsoft Outlook: Managing Your Time

3 hours

09/10/13

Wed

9.30am-12.30pm

£80

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Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification:

7 weeks

07/11/13

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£190

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Internet Business Foundations

10 weeks

Flexible – via distance learning

£150

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F1804

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Network Technology Foundations

10 weeks

Flexible – via distance learning

£150

N/A

F1806

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Site Development Foundations

10 weeks

Flexible – via distance learning

£150

N/A

F1805

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Web Foundations Associate

18 weeks 07/11/13

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£500

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Creating Database Driven Websites Using PHP & MySQL

12 weeks 25/09/13

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

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Website Design Level 2

10 weeks 07/10/13

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

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Microsoft Office Application

Website Design

* Source: Quarterly Mobile Traffic Report, Walker Sands Communications, January 2013

Image Source: www.demacmedia.com

COOKERY

From Masterchef to The Great British Bake Off, the whole country is cooking mad. And if sweet treats suit your palate, our cupcakes course will give you the ability to share them with family and friends, at home or at a celebration... ties, but e... ip c e birthday par r ’s n e re k ild a ovies ch c h p kes wit m TV and m Easy cu ciated cupca around. Fro od em ave only asso le items of fo love with th we might h ost fashionab here – so if you’re as in s if m ke e ca th In the past, p f o cu e a everyw s are on us vanill is io ke ic ke ca el p ca d p t cu u cu b ay ’ tod rtisan simple street, the ‘a d easy recipe for some to the high an k ic u q a ere’s as we are, h .. d of a treat. ee n in e ’r you

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COURSE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE

COURSE CODE

Cupcakes for All Occasions

3 hours

23/10/13

Wed

5.30pm-8.30pm

£35

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3 hours

18/12/13

Wed

5.30pm-8.30pm

£35

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BEDFORD COLLEGE

FLORISTRY & GARDENING

These courses allow you to take your passion for flowers, plants and gardening a step further, exploring your creativity and developing your green-fingered skills while meeting like-minded people at the same time.

THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS The meanings behind different kinds of flowers has its origins in the Victorian age, where the manners and traditions of the time meant it was frowned upon to declare your feelings and passions aloud. They developed a range of different meanings in order to send messages through the colour, arrangement and number of flowers in their bouquets. Amaryllis – pride Aster – daintiness Carnation – love or good luck Daffodil – unrequited love Daisy – innocence or purity Forget Me Not – true love Fuchsia – good taste Heather (pink) – good luck Heather (white) – protection Iris – faith or eloquence Lilac – first true love Lily – fertility Orchid – love, beauty, charm Poppy (red) – pleasure Poppy (yellow) – wealth or success Rose (red) – love or passion Rose (white) – innocence or purity Sunflower – pride Violet – modesty

GROW YOUR OWN AND SAVE £1,300 A YEAR! Growing your own food is easier than you think – not only is it a rewarding challenge that can help to keep you fit and healthy, it could drastically cut the costs of your grocery bill, with research* showing that it could slash around £1,300 off your annual shopping costs.

Courses we offer... COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE

COURSE CODE

Christmas Cheer

3 hours

21/11/13

Thu

6.00pm–9.00pm

£45

B828

Christmas Wreaths & Door Designs

3 hours

28/11/13

Thu

6.30pm–9.30pm

£45

B1096

Floristry Essentials Workshop: An Introduction

3 hours

05/10/13

Sat

9.30am–12.30pm

£45

B825

Floristry Skills: Creating Hand Tied Bouquets

6 weeks

05/11/13

Tue

6.30pm–8.30pm

£120

B1029S2

Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral

5 weeks

27/09/13

Fri

10.00am–3.00pm

£282

B1231S1

Arrangements Introduction

5 weeks

08/11/13

Fri

10.00am–3.00pm

£282

B1231S2

Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral

5 weeks

26/09/13

Thu

10.00am–3.00pm

£298

B1232S1

Arrangements Intermediate

5 weeks

07/11/13

Thu

10.00am–3.00pm

£298

B1232S2

Floristry Workshop for Beginners

6 weeks

17/09/13

Tue

6.30pm–8.30pm

£120

B1029S1

3 hours

28/09/13

Sat

9.30am–12.30pm

£30

B610

Floristry

Gardening Growing Your Own Vegetables

* Source: National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) research 2011

LANGUAGES

Whether you want to prepare for your holiday overseas or learn a foreign language just for fun, these courses will give you all the practical skills you need to talk the talk!

THE WORLD’S MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES... 1

Chinese

1.2 BILLION 2

Spanish

400 MILLION 3

English

335 MILLION 4

Hindi

260 MILLION

BOOK A RENDEVOUZ WITH ONE OF OUR LANGUAGE COURSES, PRONTO! Fancy learning a foreign language? Did you know that you already do? Everyday English is full of words that have been borrowed from languages around the world, with the most common having coming from our European neighbours France, as well as older phrases from Latin. Here’s a few you may have even used today… ad hoc – formed or done for a particular purpose only au fait – a good knowledge of something bon voyage – have a good trip bona fide – genuine or real

Arabic

225 MILLION

crème de la crème – the very best of something déjà vu – a feeling of having seen or experienced the present situation before de facto – in fact or in reality en masse – in a group or altogether je ne sais quoi – a certain indescribable quality RSVP (Répondez S’il Vous Plaît) – please reply

* First language speakers only, rounded figures. Source: Ethnologue Language catalogue www.ethnologue.com

status quo – the existing state of affairs vis-à-vis – in relation to or regarding

Courses we offer... COURSE TITLE

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COURSE CODE

Arabic Beginners

10 weeks 24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

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French Beginners

10 weeks 24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

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Italian Beginners

10 weeks

24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

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Spanish Beginners

10 weeks 24/09/13

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

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BEDFORD COLLEGE

MOTOR VEHICLE

How much do you rely on your car or motorbike? Would you know what to do if something went wrong? Getting to grips with the basics of maintaining your motor vehicle can help you to save money and be safer on the road too.

CAR TERMINOLOGY

Get up to speed with our short guide to some basic car terms...

ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) A system which uses sensors to prevent the car’s wheels ‘locking-up’ and skidding by rapidly releasing and applying the brakes.

BODY

BRAKE PAD

CHASSIS

The car’s body is the shape of the vehicle – the exterior ‘shell’ that gives each car its distinctive look.

When you apply the brakes, a brake pad pushes against a disc attached to your wheel creating friction which slows down your movement.

This is the skeleton of the car to which the body, wheels, engine and other machinery are attached.

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CYLINDER Where your car’s fuel is ignited to drive the car – the explosive force pulls a piston downwards in the cylinder which creates the movement that moves the car.

POWER STEERING A steering system that uses a separate motor or engine power to reduce the effort necessary to turn the front wheels.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)

HORSEPOWER (HP)

Cars which use the engine to drive all four wheels rather than just two. Often found on offroader vehicles, this gives better grip in slippery conditions.

REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) The engine drives the crankshaft which in turn drives the wheels – RPM is used as a measurement to show the speed it is turning.

A measurement to show the power produced by an engine. One horsepower is the power needed to lift a 550-pound weight one foot in one second.

ODOMETER (OR MILEOMETER) An instrument that indicates the number of miles a vehicle has travelled. It is illegal to tamper with the odometer reading.

SPARK PLUG

TRACTION

A component that creates the spark which ignites the fuel to drive the car.

The amount of friction between the tyre and the ground.

Courses we offer... COURSE TITLE

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Basic Motorcycle Maintenance

6 weeks

07/11/13

Thu

6.00pm–9.00pm

£134

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Car Maintenance for All

6 weeks

07/11/13

Thu

6.00pm–9.00pm

£134

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PERFORMING ARTS

Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus we offer a range of dance and music courses to help fulfil your creative potential!

LOVE TO DANCE? Put on your spandex and strut your stuff to our top five modern movies for dance lovers 1 Flashdance Jennifer Beals goes from welder to dancer in this 80s classic, what a feeling! 2 Dirty Dancing Swayze makes ‘em swoon while “nobody puts ‘Baby’ in the corner.” 3 Saturday Night Fever the ultimate disco movie and who could forget that famous dancefloor pose? 4 Save the Last Dance dance breaks down barriers in this popular high school drama. 5 Step Up full of slick, modern moves, group choreography and high energy routines.

GUITAR BUYER’S GUIDE If you’ve always dreamed of playing guitar but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place – here’s our simple guide to guitar types to help you work out which one to buy.

What do you want to play? The style of music you see yourself playing will lead you towards the right choice of guitar...

Rock or metal? E.g. Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers or Muse GO FOR ELECTRIC This offers volume and a range of sounds, from crunchy ‘shreds’ to spiky riffs – but remember you’ll also need to buy an amplifier (‘amp’), although there’s world of effects pedals out there to create some really varied sounds. Singer-songwriter or folk? E.g. Damien Rice, Jack Johnson or Bob Dylan GO FOR ACOUSTIC (STEEL STRING) This offers a rich and clear sound, and doesn’t need any additional equipment – just pick up and play! However, better quality can be achieved by spending a little more on your guitar – in other words buy cheap, sound cheap! Classical? E.g. Andrés Segovia, Julien Bream or David Russell GO FOR CLASSICAL (NYLON STRING) This offers a warm and mellow sound, and although its origins lie in the very first guitars invented, the ‘modern’ classical guitar we know today was developed in the 19th century. These guitars are often the cheapest type but are great to start out with.

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COURSE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE

COURSE CODE

Belly Dancing

10 weeks 01/10/13

Tue

8.15pm–9.15pm

£60

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Tap Dance for Beginners

10 weeks 03/10/13

Thu

7.00pm–8.00pm

£60

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Guitar Group: Beginners

8 weeks

26/09/13

Thu

6.30pm–8.30pm

£80

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Play Rock Guitar

8 weeks

23/09/13

Mon

6.30pm–8.30pm

£80

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Final Cut Pro: Introduction

4 weeks

26/09/13

Thu

6.00pm–8.00pm

£190

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Final Cut Pro: Intermediate

4 weeks

07/11/13

Thu

6.00pm–8.00pm

£190

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Introduction to DJing

8 weeks

09/10/13

Wed

6.30pm–8.30pm

£120

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Introduction to Mac

8 weeks

01/10/13

Tue

6.00pm–8.00pm

£190

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Recording Studio: An Introduction

2 days

19/08/13

Mon & Tue 10.00am–3.00pm

£120

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12 weeks 19/10/13

Sat

9.00am–2.00pm

£120

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Sequencing: Beginners

8 weeks

Wed

6.30pm–8.30pm

£100

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Dance

Music

Music Technology

02/10/13

BEDFORD COLLEGE

HOW TO ENROL Found your perfect course? It’s easy to book your place – just use one of the following methods… Online You can book your place online – just find your course at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and click ‘Enrol’. Phone You can also give us a call on 01234 291000 to speak with a member of our Enquiries & Guidance team. Lines open at the times listed below. Drop–in Or feel free to enrol in person at reception at our Cauldwell Street Campus or Shuttleworth College site. Opening times are listed below.

Opening times

How to pay for your course

Bedford College Monday–Thursday: 9.00am–6.40pm (9.00am–5.00pm during College holidays) Friday: 9.00am–4.00pm

You can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card. And for courses over £100 we offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of your course. Please note: an additional £20 charge applies if you choose to pay by Direct Debit instalments. Find out more about our instalments option at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance

Shuttleworth College Monday–Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm

Bedford College Cauldwell Street Campus Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH

Shuttleworth College Vehicle Technology Centre Triumph Way Woburn Road Industrial Estate Kempston MK42 7QB

Old Warden Park Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9DX

We’re not just about courses Bedford College also offers a range of services that offer great experiences and great value.

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon

Look good and feel fabulous thanks to a wide range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments at competitive prices, conveniently situated on Bedford High Street. Visit www.brooksspa.com to find out more.

25 RESTAURANT

Let our award-winning catering and hospitality students provide a lunch or evening service of excellent food and great wine in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Visit www.25restaurant.co.uk to find out more.

Trinity Arts & Leisure Bedford’s newest leisure and sports facility includes a 25 metre six–lane swimming pool, growing gym facilities and a multi–function room for our fitness classes. Visit www.trinityleisure.co.uk to find out more.

The Mansion House

Make your special occasion even more special by celebrating in our 130-year-old mansion set among 500 acres of beautiful parkland estate. Visit www.themansionhouse.org to find out more.