This half-day course turns outward to explore our roles in community and society. Drawing on ideas from political philosophy and social ethics, participants consider different visions of justice, fairness, and collective well-being. Real-life issues—such as inequal- ity or civic responsibility—bring theory into practice. A listening...

Acclaimed local historian Henrietta Heald discusses some of the key characters in 19th century Jesmond society, including Armorer Donkin, Henry Swan, Thomas Sopwith, and others.

Charles Linaker celebrates Winnie the Pooh's 100th anniversary by looking at the other writings which made AA Milne famous, including plays, screenplays and humorous work for "Punch" magazine.

Tony Waterston shows a film on the National Emergency Briefing, followed by a discussion.

In our final half-day course, we bring together key ideas from the series to reflect on what it means to live with wisdom and intention. Participants explore insights from global traditions and write a brief personal philosophy to carry forward. The course concludes with a...

Andrew Charleton talks about the past life of Upper Coquetdale - its illicit whisky stills, its shepherds and the terrifying avalanches which claimed a surprising number of lives.