Reading - People Matching

Grammar for Business Emails

This course is designed for office workers who want to write correct emails and reports. Each lesson focuses on grammar rules, punctuation and formal vocabulary. You will complete written exercises in class and you will have homework every week. The teacher gives detailed corrections, and there is a short test at the end of the course. Classes run on Monday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30 for eight weeks. The school is in a quiet area outside the city centre, and parking is available. Speaking practice is limited, because the main aim is accurate writing.

Budget Veggie Batch Cooking

Learn to cook simple vegetarian meals that are cheap, filling and easy to repeat at home. In this practical class you work in pairs and prepare three dishes using basic ingredients you can find in any supermarket. The teacher also shows you how to store food safely and how to plan meals for a busy week. The course runs on Saturday mornings from 9.30 to 12.00 and lasts for five weeks. At the end of each lesson, you pack your food into containers to take home for lunch or dinner. Please bring an apron; everything else is provided.

Phone Photography: Light and Edit

If your photos look great outside but disappointing indoors, this hands-on workshop is for you. You will learn how to use natural and artificial light, how to avoid shadows on faces, and how to make colours look more real. After that, the tutor shows simple editing steps using free apps, including cropping and improving brightness. The course is short: three Sunday afternoons from 2.00 to 4.30. You do not need to buy anything, because we lend small lights and tripods during the class. There are no long talks; you practise in the studio and get quick advice on your own pictures.

Speak Up After Work

This evening course is for adults who want to speak more clearly and confidently in everyday work situations. Classes are held in groups of eight, so everyone gets plenty of time to talk. Each week you practise short presentations, giving opinions, and joining discussions, with friendly feedback from the teacher. There is very little written homework, because the focus is on speaking and listening. The centre is two minutes’ walk from Central Station and several bus stops. Lessons run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. You can join for four weeks or for a longer period if you prefer.

Fix-It Basics: Home Repairs

This practical workshop is for people who want to solve common problems at home without calling a professional every time. You will learn how to use basic tools safely, repair a loose door handle, fill small holes in a wall, and stop a dripping tap. One session is also about simple electrical safety, including changing a plug and replacing a damaged socket cover, with clear rules about what you should never do at home. Classes take place in our training room, not online, and you work with real materials. The course runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.00 to 9.00 p.m. for four weeks.

Runner’s Strength and Stretch Plan

Many runners train hard but forget the exercises that protect the body. In this calm, coach-led class you learn warm-ups, stretching, and simple strength work for legs, hips and back. The coach checks your movement and helps you avoid common injuries. You also receive a weekly home plan with short videos, so you can practise between lessons. Sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.45 to 8.00, and the group is limited to ten people. This is not a race team and there are no competitions. Please wear comfortable sports clothes; mats and bands are provided.

Five-Minute Meals for Families

Do you need to cook quickly for children and adults with different tastes? In this friendly class you learn fast meals with meat, fish and vegetables, plus ideas for lunchboxes. The teacher demonstrates each recipe at the front while students watch and take notes. There is a short tasting at the end, but you do not take full meals home. The course runs on Sunday mornings from 10.00 to 12.00 for six weeks. Ingredients are included in the price. This class is popular with parents, so it can be noisy and busy, especially in the first weeks.

Studio Photography with a DSLR

This course introduces DSLR cameras and studio equipment for people who want professional-looking portraits. You will learn camera settings, lenses, and how to use large flash lights. Students are expected to bring their own DSLR camera, because we do not have enough to lend. The course runs for eight weeks on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 9.30. The first half of each lesson is a lecture with notes, and the second half is practice time. Basic computer editing is included, but the main focus is on using studio flash correctly. This course is not suitable for phone photography.