Colleges & Adult Learning
In April 2012 a range of FREE courses will be available on the areas rich history and how it transformed this globally important landscape.
THE STORY OF BLAENAVON WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Follow the story of Blaenavon through industrial development to recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the development of the iron and coal industries, explore the lives of the people who lived here, and find out how the site is managed today. This course also identifies the key historical links between Blaenavon and Pontypool
Tuesdays, 6.30 – 8.30 pm at Trosnant House, Pontypool
Course starts Tuesday 24th April 2012 and runs for 12 weeks
For more information or to enrol on please contact Trosnant House on 01495 795595 or heather.willbourn@newport.ac.uk|
EXPLORING HERITAGE IN THE FIELD
What is heritage? How do we investigate heritage sites? Learn this and more on this practical course which includes visits to both well known and hidden historical sites in the area. The course also covers heritage management for conservation, access and tourism.
Wednesdays, 4.30pm - 6.30pm and Thursdays, 10am–12 noon at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Thursday Course starts 26th April 2012 and runs for 12 weeks
Wednesday course starts 9th May and runs for 12 weeks
For more information or to enrol on please contact Blaenavon World Heritage Centre on 01495 742333 or Blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk||
BOTANICAL HERITAGE
Discover the basics of botany and learn how to identify plants. As well as providing a taste of local natural history you will learn habitat survey techniques through regular field trips.
Thursday evenings (to be confirmed) at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Course starts Thursday 26th April 2012 and runs for 12 weeks
For more information please contact Blaenavon World Heritage Centre on 01495 742333 or Blaenavon.tic@torfaen.gov.uk|
BLAENAVON WORLD HERITAGE SITE SUMMER SCHOOL
Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th May 2012
We will be running a programme of workshops, walks and talks on themes ranging from industrial archaeology to wildlife, landscape photography to family history. Full programme| now available.