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Controversies In Politics Deceivers All

21st February Thomas Nast Cartoonist - the Dragon Slayer6th March Huey P Long - Saint or Sinner20th March Joe McCarthy - A Bridge too far27th March Enoch Powell – Prisoner of Principle17 April Vladimir Putin – The Man who would be Tsar

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21st February Thomas Nast Cartoonist - the Dragon Slayer6th March Huey P Long - Saint or Sinner20th March Joe McCarthy - A Bridge too far27th March Enoch Powell – Prisoner of Principle17 April Vladimir Putin – The Man who would be Tsar

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Creative Writing: A Starter Programme For Absolute Beginners

WORDS OF PRAISE FOR GILL ROSSINI'S  CREATIVE WRITING COURSES:'Very enjoyable...both stimulating and challenging''Fabulous, fun and inspiring''A friendly atmosphere''So interesting!'Have you ever wanted to have a go at creative writing but not known how or where to start? Do you have a story, poem or article bursting to get out and...

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WORDS OF PRAISE FOR GILL ROSSINI'S  CREATIVE WRITING COURSES:'Very enjoyable...both stimulating and challenging''Fabulous, fun and inspiring''A friendly atmosphere''So interesting!'Have you ever wanted to have a go at creative writing but not known how or where to start? Do you have a story, poem or article bursting to get out and you want to do it justice? This informal but in-depth...

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Creative Writing/Writers' Workshop

This friendly and creative group is ideal for all writers, whether they are complete beginners or more experienced..  Together we will explore a wide variety of genres and formats,  and there will be plenty of writing prompts and exercises to inspire you and keep you going,  and help you nurture...

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This friendly and creative group is ideal for all writers, whether they are complete beginners or more experienced..  Together we will explore a wide variety of genres and formats,  and there will be plenty of writing prompts and exercises to inspire you and keep you going,  and help you nurture your own unique ‘voice’ as a writer.  We will discuss the...

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Irish Literature With Creina Mansfield

Ireland has produced a rich seam of writers, some of whom used its unique history as inspiration. Interspersed by a wider survey of some of their achievements, we shall study: Term 1 autumn. Please note no class Friday 29th September.Castle Rackrent: An Hibernian Tale (1800) by Maria Edgeworth. A Portrait of the Artist as...

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Ireland has produced a rich seam of writers, some of whom used its unique history as inspiration. Interspersed by a wider survey of some of their achievements, we shall study: Term 1 autumn. Please note no class Friday 29th September.Castle Rackrent: An Hibernian Tale (1800) by Maria Edgeworth. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916)  by James Joyce  The Lonely Passion of Judith...

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Never Mind The Ballots: Elections, Parties And Voters In The Uk

Do elections really matter? Are party differences illusory? Are voters consistently and irreversibly cynical? And is it naïve to argue that certain, proposed reforms – like proportional representation, further devolution, or lowering the voting age – would make much difference to the health of UK democracy?These are just some of...

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Do elections really matter? Are party differences illusory? Are voters consistently and irreversibly cynical? And is it naïve to argue that certain, proposed reforms – like proportional representation, further devolution, or lowering the voting age – would make much difference to the health of UK democracy?These are just some of the questions we shall discuss during this whistle stop tour...

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