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Hello and welcome to Phoenix Leisure Learning!

My name is Jim Wadman and I am an archaeology and history tutor
based in the Fylde, West Lancashire.


Temple to the Nymphs, Vindolanda, Northumberland

For the last few years I have noticed a distinct change in adult education in Britain. Firstly, increasing numbers of students have been telling me that it is no longer fun! Due to the dramatic increase in course assessment and compulsory workloads, students have been reluctant to enrol. Secondly, I understand that there has been a severe cut in the number of adult education courses.



Hadrian's Wall, near Housesteads Fort, Northumberland

I would like to counter this trend by returning to leisure learning with the accent firmly placed on leisure! I truly believe that adult leisure learning can be a great way to take part in a creative educational experience, while meeting new friends in a relaxing environment.

PLL (Phoenix Leisure Learning) offers archaeologically and historically based courses in an informal atmosphere. Many of the courses are combined with day visits to sites of archaeological and historical interest. To the right you can see some photographs from visits to sites which have featured 
in several of my recent courses.
 


Roman Bath House at Chesters, Northumberland



Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire

Do spend a few minutes to browse the rest of the site!

I hope to see you on one of my courses,

Jim



Studley Royal House, near Ripon, North Yorkshire

   
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