Subject Focus: Top Brass - blow your own trumpet
Take up a brass instrument and impress your friends by blowing your own trumpet! Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie were two of the most famous jazz trumpeters of all time and, every year, thousands of people across the nation take up trumpet hoping to recreate their soulful sounds. Every New Year’s Day, the brass section takes pride of place in the annual parade through the streets of London with the sound of the trumpets guiding performers around the capital. This spectacular annual parade is free to attend and showcases the best of home grown and overseas...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...