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Activities in Portsmouth Libraries
| Published: 28th August 2014 08:10 |
There are some exciting new courses coming to the library.
There are ukulele lessons for beginners and intermediates.
These are taught in a friendly group by a member of the Pompey Pluckers and the first set of lessons we did in May were very successful.
It's a 6 week course running Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th September and 6th, 13th October at Carnegie Library in Fratton Road.
Beginners class runs from 4-4.30pm, tickets are £25 for the 6 weeks.
There are two intermediate/follow on classes 4.30-5.15pm and 5.15-6pm and are £30 for the 6 weeks. These lessons are suitable for people who have done the beginners course or have some understanding on the ukulele.
To book on any of these courses go in to your local library or call 023 9268 8057 to pay over the phone with a credit/debit card.
There is also a 6 week yoga class running Friday 19th, 26th September, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th October 12.15-1.15 at the Central Library, Room F on the third floor.
Learn some simple yoga techniques to help relieve stress and bring balance to your life.
The session will include a warm up and asana/posture practice, Pranayama (breath practice), relaxation and meditation practice and safe alternatives /modifications for injury, illness and to suit your ability.
The benefits of yoga include-
- Centring of mind and body
- Increased energy levels
- Improved concentration and memory
- Reduced stress levels and better sleep
- Greater flexibility and strength
- Improved balance and posture
- Greater resilience in meeting with life's ups and downs
Mats are provided, wear comfortable clothes like leggings or jogging bottoms (not skirts) and you may wish to bring a blanket or something warm for relaxation.
To book go in to your local library or call 023 9268 8057 to pay over the phone with a credit/debit card.
Peter Goodwin of Sea Phoenix the Martime and Museum Consultants will be hosting a discussion to mark International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
The Pirates of the Caribbean? The Men behind the Myth
Friday 19th September
2.00pm-3.00pm
Carnegie Library
Tickets are just £2.50 for this amazing talk.
This expert speaker will cover the origins and reality of pirate tradition, purpose, and organisation rather than the populist conventional ideology created by Hollywood film, TV and literature.
He will explore and define the differences between pirate, buccaneer, freebooter and those legally operating under a 'letter of marque' and will provide an insight into the various individual characters of the men historically classified as pirates and the global spheres in which they operated.
The presentation also explores the fact that although often considered notoriously vicious they did in fact work within the confines of protective liaison in what was termed the ‘pirate code'. Also highlighted is the fact that piracy equally involved adventurous women of the day.
This talk is not to be missed!
To book go in to your local library or to pay by phone with a credit/debit card call 023 9268 8057.
Please book quickly for these activities as places are limited and will fill up quickly!
Don't forget if you want to book on to any of these activities you can go into any Portsmouth Library or phone 023 9268 8057.
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