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2010 Courses Inland
Monday
Hill Walking For Fitness
Fortnightly from 1st November 2010 at 10:00 to 13:00
Location Rendezvous Point by pre-arrangement
Group Leader: To Be Arranged Tel: To Be Arranged Max : 30
Challenging Hill and mountain walks, varying in distance from 8 to 14 kms. Details of each walk including the degree of difficulty of each walk will be advised beforehand to group members. For serious walkers not ramblers!Country Walks
Fortnightly from 4th October 2010 at 10:30 to 13:00
Location Rendezvous Point by pre-arrangement
Group Leader: Roy Wyndham Tel: 951 315414 Max : 40
Leisurely walks in the countryside (about two hours in duration). Commencing 4th October 2010.Patchwork
Fortnightly from 4th October 2010 at 11:00 to 12:30
Location el Palomar Hotel on the outskirts of Coin
Group Leader: Lesley Thompson Tel: 951 165 033 Max : 12
We will learn about and practice several patchwork techniques.All sewing will be by hand. This class is suitable for those with no previous experience of patchwork but all enthusiasts are welcome.Art History - The Astonishing Private Lives Of Famous Artists
Monthly from 4th October 2010 at 15:30 to 16:30
Location The Picasso Room, The Hapimag Hotel, Camilo Jose Cela 17, Marbella
Group Leader: Liz Cochrane Tel: 607513362 Max : 40
2nd Monday of each month The painting and lives including the scandals, gossip and myths. These intriguing lectures will be illustrated using slide and power point presentations See ScheduleAstronomy Club
Monthly from 11th October 2010 at 19:00 to 21:00
Location Hotel el Palomar, Coin , Subsequent dates to be advised
Group Leader: Laurie Yates Tel: 951 315 307 Max : 30
To allow beginners and more experienced astronomers the opportunity to learn and pass on knowledge to others about the hobby. To introduce the basics of observing the stars, planets, satellites and Deep Space objects to beginners. To extend the capabilities and enjoyment of all. To provide help with choosing and using telescopes, binoculars, other equipment and information sources.Meetings would also include observing sessions when weather permits. Members who have binoculars or telescopes would be able to bring them.Tuesday
Contract Bridge
Weekly from 5th October 2010 at 11:00 to 13:30
Location El Palomar Hotel, Urb Miravalle, on the outskirts of Coin.
Group Leader: Paddy O`Farrell Tel: 952 453 968 Max : 24
Rubber Bridge with the aim to Duplicate Bridge. Some experience of playing Whist would be useful. Beginners and Intermediate players welcome.Cooking for Entertainment
Fortnightly from 5th October 2010 at 11:00 to 13:00
Location La Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre
Group Leader: Sue Rhodes Tel: 952 963 036 Max : 4
If you are looking for new inspiration and recipes for entertaining, this group is for you. Over six fortnightly sessions I will take your from starter course all the way through to dessert for a beautifully served meal. The course will be repeated over additional two terms in 2011. There will be a charge of €5 for the ingredients, but you'll be able to sample the food prepared.Art Group
Weekly from 28th September 2010 at 14:30 to 17:00
Location Hotel el Palomar Coin
Group Leader: Marjorie Arthurs Tel: 952 112 847 Max : 20
The group will be for anyone interested in drawing and painting, no matter what their experience. Beginners are more than welcome. The aim of the group will be to share ideas and skills and learn together. Although there will be a programme most of the session will be encouraging members to work on their own project/s. Members will need to provide their own materials/ paints, boards, paper, pencils, pots for water etc...I would also like them to bring a plastic cloth big enough to cover a table so that we do not damage any of the tables at the Palomar. (bought very cheaply from any todo shop)Wednesday
Social Group
Monthly from 20th October 2010 at 11:00 to 12:30
Location First session Alhaurin Golf Hotel Alhaurin el Grande
Group Leader: Jacqueline Simmons Tel: 952 596 552 Max : 15
The group will discuss and decide on a programme at the first meeting. Some suggestions are:visits to museums, theatres, Malaga Christmas lights and a meal. We could have a gentle walk in the Refugio de Junar with lunch.Computer Improvers Workshop
Weekly from 13th October 2010 at 16:00 to 17:30
Location Mint Micro in Alhaurin el Grande.
Group Leader: Laurie Yates Tel: 951 315 307 Max : 5
To give members the ability to use their PC more effectively for email, internet access and basic office activities - word processing, spreadsheet, simple database, producing presentation material; brochures, greeting cards etc. Also to provide guidance on protecting their PC and valuable data items. Each member should already have a PC and some basic knowledge. If available they should bring their own laptop/portable PC to the sessions. The location will have internet access via WiFi or network cable and PCs for those without a laptop. There will be a charge of 1 euro per hour for internet connection. The course will last for 5 weeks, further sessions will be run if there is demand.Thursday
Lindsay's Garden Walk and Plant Studies
Monthly from 7th October 2010 at 11:00 to 12:00
Location Finca de la Jardinera, near Fonda el Postillon, Alhaurin el Grande
Group Leader: Lindsay Blyth Tel: 952 595 524 Max : 15
Finca de la Jardinera is a large garden on 8 different levels. There are more than 1000 different plant species from all over the world. There are always interesting plants and plantings to observe, study and enjoy. We will study the history of the plants, the botanical families as well as how to propagate and grow many fruits and flowers. 7th Oct. 4th Nov. 2nd Dec. 2010, Dates for further meetings in 2011 to be announced at a later date.Spanish Civil War Discussion Group
Fortnightly from 7th October 2010 at 11:00 to 12:30
Location Todoserv Coin,Pozo Solis 11,Coin
Group Leader: Muriel Pilkington Tel: 952 452 538 Max : 15
To give people the opportunity to find out more about events leading up to the war, the war itself and the Franco dictatorship.Spanish and South American Literature
Monthly from 14th October 2010 at 11:30 to 13:00
Location Alhaurin Golf Hotel, Alhaurin el Grande.
Group Leader: Carmella Dight and Sue Burdon Tel: 952 596 070 Max : 10
The aim of the course is to get acquainted with mainly modern Spanish literature in translation. The course participants will read the same title to enable for a lively discussion. A book list will be presented at the first meeting in order to choose the books to be read during the course.Photography for Beginners and Beyond
Fortnightly from 14th October 2010 at 15:00 to 16:30
Location Leslies Bar, Coin.
Group Leader: Paul Howard Tel: 951 315 369 Max : 20
The programme is designed to offer something for everyone, particularly those who wish to gain more from their cameras whether they are small compacts or more sophisticated SLRs. It will cover the technical basics but more importantly how to create more interesting photos. A lot of emphasis will be placed on the practical rather than the theory with participants own photos being used as the basis for exploration and discussion. It is intended that every other fortnight practical field trips will be undertaken in and around the local area.Photography for Intermediates
Fortnightly from 14th October 2010 at 16:30 to 18:00
Location Leslie's Bar, Coin
Group Leader: Paul Howard Tel: 951 315369 Max : 20
This course is intended for those who already have a reasonable grasp of the principles of composition, exposure, lighting and the use of their camera. It will develop these principles further but also investigate how these are applied in various photographic situations. It will also cover the basics of photo editing on a computer. There will be field trips every other session to put into practice workshop theory.Friday
Birdwatching
Monthly from 10th September 2010 at 10:00 to 14:00
Location Rendezvous Point by pre-arrangement
Group Leader: Harry Abbott Tel: 952 590065 Max : 20
Journey to various coastal and mountain sites of special interest. Information exchanged with experienced watchers Members make their own arrangements with others in the group to reach the meeting point. Cars are then pooled with passengers making a contribution to fuel and any toll charges. It is advisable to take a picnic lunch, drinks and binoculars/scope as well as maybe a camera. 4wd cars are very welcomed. Meetings take place normally every three weeks and instructions will be sent to participants in time for any arrangements.Writing Your Memoirs
Fortnightly from 8th October 2010 at 10:30 to 12:30
Location Alhaurin Golf Hotel, Alhaurin el Grande
Group Leader: Amy Young Tel: 952 448 074 Max : 15
Memoirs are a gift to share with others and a special keepsake of your life. This specially focused writing group will offer inspiration and guidance to creating meaningful, well written pieces on your life experiences and history. Childhood memories, turning points and transitions, travel and multi-cultural experiences are just a few of the subjects we will explore and share in this dynamic group.
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