B Creative and recreational skills

B05R Cryptic Crosswords

Max: 6, Sessions: 10

Tutor / Leader: Mr Robert MATHEWS

Working as a combined group we shall try to solve crosswords (provided), hoping to learn from other people’s techniques.

Not suitable for Zoom.

Directions: Plenty of parking on drives. No. 21 bus passes along Forty Acres Road.

Weekly on Mondays 14:30–16:00

4 Oct to 6 Dec

Venue: Robert MATHEWS, 5 Lyndhurst Close, Canterbury, CT2 7SF

Clashes: B06T E16U E17V J19N J20P K05Z K06L

B06T Patchwork

Max: 30, Sessions: 12

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Amanda BUTTENSHAW

This is a well-established and friendly group of patchworkers! Some members bring their own projects to work on and some are learning new techniques. There is a group who have been making nine different blocks to be sashed together to make a lap quilt. A wide range of abilities is catered for.

Every 2 weeks on Mondays 14:00–16:00

4 Oct to 13 Dec, 10 Jan to 21 Mar

Venue: Littlebourne Village Hall, 58 High Street, Littlebourne, CT3 1ST

Clashes: B05R B08V E16U E17V F23P J19N J20P J21R K05Z K06L

B07U Green Fingers

Max: 30, Sessions: 8

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Judith FOULKES

A monthly meeting in the afternoon of each third Monday of the month, commencing in March 2022 and ending with a visiting speaker in October 2022. Mostly private gardens will be visited and often we will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as to wander around the gardens. Visits mostly will end with tea and cake. Travel to each of the gardens will need to be arranged by the participants. Participants will be responsible for paying the charge that the garden owner requests (mostly between £5 and £8 per person) . The final session on 17 Oct 2022 will be held in The Friends’ Meeting House (2–5 p.m.). The cost of a speaker will be shared by participants.

Mondays 14:00–16:00 on the following dates

14 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct

Venue: Various gardens.

Clashes: B08V E16U E17V F23P

B08V Watercolour Basics

Max: 10, Sessions: 5

Tutor / Leader: Mr Andy MCNALLY

Are you painting with watercolours, but not achieving what you want? This series of workshops for beginners and improvers will help you avoid common problems and give you basic techniques on which you can build. Use your own paints and brushes, but paper will be provided for which there will be a one-off charge of £10 to be paid at the first session.

Weekly on Mondays 14:00–17:00

14 Mar to 11 Apr

Venue: Community Area, Blean Village Hall, School Lane Blean, CT2 9JA

Clashes: B06T B07U E16U E17V F23P

B09W Mahjong 1

Max: 16, Sessions: 11

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Janet MACGREGOR

This is the first of a series of four separate courses. All levels of player welcomed. Come and enjoy this Chinese game of tiles in the company of those who want a relaxing two hours.

Weekly on Tuesdays 10:00–12:00

5 Oct to 14 Dec

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: C16T C17U E18W E19X E20Y F24R F25T F26U F27V G05W J22T M06N M01W M02X

B14N Mahjong 2

Max: 16, Sessions: 11

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Janet MACGREGOR

This is the second of a series of four separate courses. All levels of player welcomed. Come and enjoy this Chinese game of tiles in the company of those who want a relaxing two hours.

Weekly on Thursdays 10:00–12:00

7 Oct to 16 Dec

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B15P C24N F34P F35R J27Y J28Z

B10X Mahjong 3

Max: 16, Sessions: 11

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Janet MACGREGOR

This is the third of a series of four separate courses. All levels of player welcomed. Come and enjoy this Chinese game of tiles in the company of those who want a relaxing two hours.

Weekly on Tuesdays 10:00–12:00

4 Jan to 15 Mar

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: C16T C18V C19W C20X E19X E20Y F28W G06X J22T M03Y M04Z

B17T Mahjong 4

Max: 16, Sessions: 14

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Janet MACGREGOR

This is the fourth of a series of four separate courses. All levels of player welcomed. Come and enjoy this Chinese game of tiles in the company of those who want a relaxing two hours.

Weekly on Thursdays 10:00–12:00

6 Jan to 7 Apr

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B15P B16R C25P C26R F35R H09N J29L J30N K09R

B11Y Bead and Banter

Max: 10, Sessions: 11

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Olga TAYLOR

Join a friendly group and learn different techniques to create your own pieces of jewellery, such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings. You will learn to use wires, various stones and beads. All tools provided.

There will be a weekly charge of £5 for materials and you will finish a piece each time.

Weekly on Tuesdays 14:00–16:00

5 Oct to 14 Dec

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B12Z E18W E21Z F29X F30Y F31Z H06Y J23U K08P

B12Z Christmas Card Making for Beginners

Max: 6, Sessions: 5

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Christine RITCHIE

We will be making Christmas cards using simple techniques and skills to produce cards for friends and family ready for posting for Christmas delivery—it is not necessary to have any previous card making experience. Resources will be supplied (there may be a small cost towards materials not exceeding £1 per session).

Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays 14:00–16:00

5 Oct to 30 Nov

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B11Y E18W E21Z F29X F30Y F31Z H06Y

B13L Card Making for Beginners

Max: 6, Sessions: 6

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Christine RITCHIE

We will be making greetings cards using a range of different techniques and skills. It is not necessary to have any previous card making experience to join in with this activity. Resources will be supplied (there may be a small cost towards materials but this will not exceed £1 per session).

Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays 14:00–16:00

11 Jan to 22 Mar

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: C21Y E21Z F29X F30Y F32L J24V

B15P The Appliqué Patch

Max: 6, Sessions: 14

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Amanda BUTTENSHAW

This follows on from a taster session during the summer. We can decide what we want to tackle when we meet! We will learn the basics of needle turn appliqué (rather than by machine) which is an ornamental needlework technique in which fabric is stitched to a background to form a picture or pattern. Come and sit by the fire and sew through the winter months!

Every 2 weeks on Thursdays 10:00–12:00

7 Oct to 16 Dec, 6 Jan to 14 Apr

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B14N B16R B17T C24N C25P C26R F35R H09N J27Y J28Z J30N K09R

B16R Bolivia Canasta

Max: 8, Sessions: 10

Tutor / Leader: Mrs Eve PEARSON

A game of cards played with three packs of cards. Learn to meld, make a Bolivia, build an escalera and score. There will be a one-off charge to purchase the packs of cards.

Weekly on Thursdays 10:00–12:00

6 Jan to 10 Feb, 24 Feb to 17 Mar

Venue: Host’s house. Check your programme for details.

Clashes: B15P B17T C25P C26R F35R H09N J29L J30N K09R

B18U Public Speaking Can Be Fun!

Max: 14, Sessions: 8

Tutor / Leader: Mr Graham PHILLIPS

Worried about speaking at committee meetings, giving a eulogy, putting passionate beliefs across or in any other public arena?

This eight-week course will help remove that worry. It will increase confidence and teach skills enabling us to make different speeches, in a relaxed environment. I have 40 years’ experience and will give maximum assistance, before and during the course. We will all feel the adrenaline of impromptu speaking and enjoy the skill of formal speeches!

There is a half-term break in February.

Weekly on Thursdays 14:15–16:00

13 Jan to 10 Feb, 24 Feb to 10 Mar

Venue: Lounge, St Mary Bredin Church, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JN

Clashes: F36T H11R H12T

B19V Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners

Max: 8, Sessions: 8

Tutor / Leader: Mr Jonathan AUSTIN

This course is intended for those with little or no experience in solving cryptic crosswords. Following an introductory talk, we shall examine the techniques employed by the setters and undertake exercises in relaxed group discussion with no element of competition.

Weekly on Fridays 10:30–12:00

8 Oct to 26 Nov

Venue: Committee Room, Blean Village Hall, School Lane Blean, CT2 9JA

Clashes: B20W C27T C28U F37U F38V H13U H14V

B20W Practical Art/Craft

Max: 24, Sessions: 5

Tutor / Leader: Ms Hilary WEBB

A practical art and craft group open to those with or without experience who wish to spend two hours with like-minded people who enjoy painting, drawing or crafts in any medium which you bring along yourself. Please note there is no tuition provided, although there are many in the group who are willing to help. Please bring your own equipment and refreshments. There is a kitchen where you can get water or boil a kettle for hot drinks.

Every 2 weeks on Fridays 10:30–12:30

15 Oct to 10 Dec

Venue: Dunkirk Village Hall, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF

Clashes: B19V C27T C28U F37U F38V H14V

B21X Practical Art/Craft

Max: 24, Sessions: 7

Tutor / Leader: Ms Hilary WEBB

A practical art and craft group open to those with or without experience who wish to spend two hours with like-minded people who enjoy painting, drawing or crafts in any medium which you bring along yourself. Please note there is no tuition provided, although there are many in the group who are willing to help. Please bring your own equipment and refreshments. There is a kitchen where you can get water or boil a kettle for hot drinks.

Every 2 weeks on Fridays 10:30–12:30

14 Jan to 8 Apr

Venue: Dunkirk Village Hall, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF

Clashes: C29V C30W H14V