Walk and Learn – Finding out about hermits

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Walking is proven to help you learn! Join us to find out about historical cave dwelling hermits.

Venue: Hermits Cave, DE7 4PJ

Approximate course length:

2 hours

This course is for:

People who would like to learn as they enjoy a gentle walk and explore the local scenery.

You will learn:

This walk will take us along the ancient route of the Derbyshire Portway passing the location of a cave used by hermits but then as we explore woodlands and fields we will find out what is known of hermits and their other Derbyshire dwellings.

The walking will be quite easy but do come prepared with good footwear and a waterproof.

This is an outdoor course which will provide an opportunity to develop your history knowledge in a friendly, sociable environment.

You will be given the support you require for your individual development.

Work outside of sessions:

This is not required, though we hope you will want to put what you have learned into practice.

Additional costs and what to prepare:

This course is offered free of charge and there are no other costs.

Progression from this course:

You may wish to progress to another of our Walk and Learn courses.

Discuss your next steps with your tutor or centre staff.

For further information on our April to July 2022 term programme or on the additional support we offer visit: derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Course fees explained

Some of our courses are free of charge. Others have a full fee and a lower ‘concessions’ rate for those on certain benefits. This may vary from course to course so please ask when enquiring about a particular course. For many of our learning for leisure courses we use three different fee bands:

Fee A: Full fee

Fee B: Derbyshire Gold cards holders

Fee C: Concessions for those on certain benefits/allowances – details are on our How to fund your learning page.

There may be additional costs on some courses for materials please ask for details.

If selecting one of the reduced rates, you will be asked to show proof of entitlement when attending course.

Booking:

A booking fee is charged by Eventbrite for each booking, this is retained by Eventbrite. Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service receive the course fee.

Before booking onto this course, please read the Derbyshire Adult Education Learner Entitlement

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What can you expect from DACES?

Safeguarding and Prevent

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If you have any concerns/queries regarding safeguarding/prevent please report these to your tutor or email: adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Further information:

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We wish you every success with your course. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments or enquiries at adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

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