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Anthropology

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With the subject as “Anthropology”

What is it?

Anthropology is the fascinating study of humankind.

What we do

We will explore aspects of humankind from both a biological and also social/cultural viewpoint, using video, talks and discussion. Sessions will be lively and interesting – and very informative! The Convenors are Priscilla, who studied Social Anthropology as part of her degree, and Pam, who is a biologist, and they are both very enthusiastic about their subject. No prior knowledge is necessary – just curiosity!

Meeting Area: Mumbles Meeting Day: Mondays PM

Geology
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With the subject as “Geology”

What we do:
We meet at different locations where we walk and study the Geology of the local area with an expert. Group members are asked to bring a picnic lunch, good walking boots and waterproof clothing.

Meeting Area: Various Meeting Day: Mondays.

iPad
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With the subject as “iPad”

What we do:

We cover the basics of using an iPad and more. These include:

Apps – Calendar – Camera – Clock – Contacts – Email – FaceTime – iBooks – iPhone – Maps – Messages – Music – News – Notes – Notifications – Office – Photographs – Reminders – Browsing - Internet – Security – Settings – Siri – Videos

Attendees are welcome to suggest subjects they would like us to cover.

Each week we cover a different subject so if you miss any classes you will not fall behind.

We have a comfortable venue with no parking problems and secure WiFi.

Please bring your iPad to the class.

Meeting Area: Brynmill Meeting Day: Monday 10:30

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With the subject as “Maths”

Did you dislike Maths at school? Did Maths lessons make you feel anxious?

This course is a continuation of the ten ‘Maths for the Terrified’ sessions which started in February 2024.

You will require some previous knowledge of Number and Algebra.

Real life applications will be included in most of the areas covered.

What we do:

This list is not exclusive and will evolve as we make progress:

Review the mathematical processes covered in ‘Maths for the Terrified’.
Extend skills and knowledge and continue to progress from the known to the unknown.
Define the words we use in Maths.
Further develop powerful numbers and messages.
Explore advanced operations and inverses.
Continue to work with variables, equations and symbols including relationships between variables.
Use an investigative approach to learning maths.
Explore shape and space (Geometry).
To infinity and beyond.............................

Meeting Area: Sketty Meeting Day: Friday AM

Natural History

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With the subject as “Natural History”

The Natural History walks will follow different 'themes' such as Woodland, Rocky Shore, Birdsong, Bat-walks, Freshwater, Mammals etc.

Numbers would have to be limited and the walks would be fairly short and not taxing.

Meeting Area: Various Meeting Day: TBA.