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January
The New Year is upon us!
Have you made any resolutions yet? Here are some to get you started, along with some winter course suggestions. Plus, for all you Scots out there, have a look at the Burns Night themed courses on offer.
February
Loves is in the air!
Valentine’s Day is coming up so get closer to your beloved by taking a course to entice them. Alternatively, London Fashion Week is happening this month. Get stylish for spring and focus on a fashion course.
March
Get patriotic!
With St David’s Day and St Patrick’s Day this month, pin a daffodil to your shirt and sip some Guinness on a Welsh or Irish course. Don’t forget mum though; learn how to make her a gift for Mothers’ Day.
April
Celebrate all things English!
It’s St George’s Day this month so take a course about England. It’s also Easter! Enjoy the holiday by trying one of the huge range of themed courses, guaranteed to get you in the mood.
May
Spring has sprung!
May Day is here and what better way to mark the occasion than taking a spring-themed course? Or bust your bank holiday boredom with one of these more unusual subjects.
June
Celebrate Fathers’ Day!
Take a course with Dad on his special day. The longest day of the year is this month too, so when crowds gather for the Summer Solstice, make the most of the daylight by learning something new.
July
On your marks, get set, go!
It’s all about sport this month, with the Olympics kicking off, so try an active course. It’s also Wimbledon Final time so don your whites, shoulder your racquet and take up tennis.
August
Carnival time!
Let your hair down at the Notting Hill Carnival this August and be ready to party with a dance class. Embrace the theatricality of the Edinburgh Festival as well and take a performing arts course.
September
Back to School!
Revisit your own school days by studying your favourite subject. Plus, the Heritage Open Days are this month, with beautiful buildings free to view. Take a course to understand these properties better.
October
Trick or treat?
There are plenty of spooky courses to help you prepare for Halloween. Meanwhile, World Food Day is celebrated all over the globe, so learn more about food and farming on a course.
November
Remember, Remember!
Bonfire Night explodes onto the calendar this month. Keep safe on the night and take a course to understand Guy Fawkes’ motives. It’s also Remembrance Day, so why not learn more about history?
December
Winter is here!
Keep warm in the cold weather with an energetic course. Also, it’s Christmas! Take creative classes and make original homemade gifts for your family over the festive season.