your A–Z guide Flora & Fauna
Green thumb wannabes should head to Chelsea for serious gardening classes on offer at Te English Gardening School (
www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk). Short courses are available but you can also gain a diploma in gardening or garden design. You will be learning from some of the finest gardeners, all headed up by Rosemary Alexander, an internationally renowned gardener, lecturer and judge from Chelsea Flower Show. Going further afield, head to Kew Gardens (
www.kew.org) for more classes, modular courses and diplomas in gardening.
Goodlife Centre
Te Goodlife Centre (
www.thegoodlifecen-
tre.co.uk) is an independent learning space situated near Tate Modern, central London. Classes on offer include practical boutique workshops in: DIY, Home Maintenance, Decorating, Upholstery, Woodwork & Carpentry, Furniture Upcycling & Restoration and various traditional hand crafts.
History
Free lectures are offered daily at Gresham College (
www.gresham.ac.uk). Tis insti- tute was set up by Sir Tomas Gresham in 1579, and one of the first lecturers was none other than Sir Christopher Wren. Since then, talks and seminars have ex- panded to include: astronomy, law, mathe- matics, music, history, politics and even technology. More in-depth courses are on offer at Bishopsgate Institute (
www.bish-
opsgate.org.uk) where you can explore: east London history, philosophy, languages and performing arts.
Ice Cream
Richard Makin established Blu Top Ice Cream in 2015 and wowed the London foodie scene with his delicious creations. He offers an ice-cream making course in Wandsworth. Te value for money is be- yond belief and you learn directly from the man himself.
Jumping for Joy
Technically a fitness class and not leading to a qualification, Jumping Julia (
www.jumpingfitnessbritain.com) is a great place to break a sweat while bouncing. Trampolines were the 1980’s high-tech fit- ness gadget, the retro bouncy pads have become hip again. You can check out Bounce (
www.bouncefitbody.com) for body fit classes across London. Another option is to head west to Acton and check out Oxygen Free Jumping (www.oxygenfree-
jumping.co.uk) where you can earn a quali- fication as an instructor at the School of Trampolining, which is affiliated with British Gymnastics.
Kingston Adult Education
Funded by the Skills Funding Agency of the EU, this educational facility is packed with great courses and qualifications. Its Surbiton location is perfect for south Londoners. Courses include: health care qualifications, languages, photography, creative writing and more.
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