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  1. Reflexology: taster workshop
    Spa, feet and massage for relax, wellness and health on bed with hands, luxury and physical therapy.
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress using basic reflexology techniques.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  2. Film studies taster
    A black cinema screen showing in red the words, ‘Previews of Coming Attractions’
    Course start date:  Thu 11 Dec 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paul Sutton
    Learn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (January - July 2026).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  3. Cornish beginners taster
    Bright Summer view across Towan Beach, Newquay, Cornwall towards the harbour at Low tide.
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gary Retallick
    Come and discover Cornish in this lively online taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  4. Irish beginners taster
    Woman standing with arms wide stretched in front of the Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sarah O'Donnell
    Come and discover the Irish language in this lively taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. Russian beginners taster
    St Isaacs Cathedral St Petersburg Russia
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Altannavch Murray
    Come and discover Russian in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  6. Choosing the Right Career Path for you
    Female Foots in Black Boots Standing on Road With Arrow Markings Pointing in Different Directions With Three Options for Arrow Direction Left Right Or Move Forward Decision Making
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lila Veltze
    The search for work that can bring you happiness and fulfilment is an important endeavour as it can contribute greatly to your sense of wellbeing. Come and explore how to identify the right career path for you.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  7. Reiki: taster workshop
    Man Receiving New Age Therapy
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Oge Okoh
    Reiki means 'universal energy'. Learn the basic philosophy this gentle system of healing, according to the tradition of Dr Usui.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  8. Memoir writing: a taster
    Close-up of a man writing at desk
    Course start date:  Mon 1 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Do you have a personal story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This short course guides students in planning and crafting a memoir.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  9. Children's writing: a taster
    Young girl sitting on a sofa reading a book
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing children's stories in this practical and interactive, short taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  10. Journalism: a taster
    Close-up of newspaper pages
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    What makes a great story? Discover what goes into a magazine or newspaper article and be inspired to write your own.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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