<![CDATA[Coupar Angus News and Information - Classes and Courses]]>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:26:36 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Adult Education classes, autumn term]]>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:18:10 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/adult-education-classes-autumn-term
​Yoga:  MONDAYS 
Sept 23rd, 30th, 
Oct 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 
(10 weeks 7-8.30pm)
​Tai Chi: WEDNESDAYS
Sept 18th, 25th, 
Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th
(10 weeks 7-8pm)
Afternoon Art: THURSDAYS 
Sept 19th, 26th,   
Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st,
Nov 7th, 14th, 21st.
(10 weeks 2.15 – 4.15pm)
Scottish Country Dancing: THURSDAYS
Sept 19th, 26th  
Oct 3rd, 24th, 31st,
Nov 7th, 14th, 21st,28th,
Dec 5th.
No classes Oct 10th or 17th.
(10 weeks  7 – 9pm)
Enrolling: Choose one of these 3 methods

Method 1: Post
Post this form, enclosing full payment of fees to:

C.A.A.E.A
56 GEORGE STREET
COUPAR ANGUS
PERTHSHIRE
PH13 9DJ

Cheques should be made payable to Coupar Angus Adult Education Association 
(Please write out in full)

Method 2: by telephone to: Elaine McKinlay, 01828 627040

Method 3: by email - emck3@sky.com
]]><![CDATA[Grow your own food class, 16th March 2019]]>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:53:30 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/grow-your-own-food-classDo you live in an around Coupar Angus or the surrounding area? Are you interested in growing your own food but don't know where to start? You might not have access to a garden but would like to grow a little to feed you and your family? A big garden but not a lot of time on your hands?

Maybe you already grow your own and would like to meet up to share your skills and learn some more? Is your garden feeling a bit neglected and you would like a bit of help to get it back into production?

Come along to our second informal gathering at  Coupar Angus Cycling Hub and hear how we can help each other to grow more food in the town.

Saturday 16th of March 2019 at 10 am.

Everyone welcome​

Tea/coffee/biscuits ]]><![CDATA[Interested in growing your own food?]]>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:58:53 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/interested-in-growing-your-own-food​Coupar Angus Food and Growing Projects
Interested in growing your own food?
Saturday 9th February 1.30pm or Wednesday 13th February 6pm
Coupar Angus Cycle Hub, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus, PH13 9AL
An informal gathering to discuss how we can help each other to grow more fruit and veg in the town.
You don't need to be green fingered to give it a go!
SEED SWAP! TEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS
Supported by the Climate Challenge Fund, Forward Coupar Angus and Green Scotland
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]]><![CDATA[2019 Adult Education Classes announced]]>Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:25:15 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/2019-adult-education-classes-announced
Yoga
 
7.00 - 8.30pm for 10 weeks
Tutor: Aileen Davidson
Starts:
Tuesday 15th January
Fee £38
 
Come along, relax and get fit at this super Yoga class. Suitable for all abilities.
 
(Coupar Angus Town Hall, Upstairs)
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Afternoon Art Class
 
2.15pm – 4.15pm for 10 weeks
Tutor: Elaine McKinlay
Starts:
Thursday 17th January
Fee £38
 
Informal leisure class. Suitable for all abilities.  Watercolour, oils, pastel, acrylics
 
(St Anne’s Church Hall, Forfar Rd,
Coupar Angus)
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Tai Chi
 
7.00 - 8.00pm for 10 weeks
Tutor: Lilla Streather
Starts:
Wednesday 16th January
Fee £33
 
Gentle and calming exercise for the body and mind. This class is suitable for all. Please wear loose clothing and soft flexible shoes. New members more than welcome!
(Coupar Angus Town Hall, Upstairs)
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Scottish Country Dancing
 
7.00- 9.00pm for 10 weeks
Tutor: Jane Rattray
Starts: 
Thursday 17th January
Fee £38
 
This is a general class for people of all abilities - beginners, intermediate and advanced, just come along have fun and get fit! Plenty of places!
 
(Coupar Angus Primary School Gym)
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Please enrol as early as possible
Download enrollment form here.
Postal and Telephone Enrollments
Telephone Elaine McKinlay: 01828 627040
emck3@sky.com
 

]]><![CDATA[Enverdale gym - courses for all]]>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:36:15 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/enverdale-gym-courses-for-allThe Enverdale Gym provides fitness courses for all age groups - ​www.facebook.com/enverdalegym/. 
]]><![CDATA[Bronze Youth Achievement opportunities]]>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:27:00 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/bronze-youth-achievement-opportunitiesForward Coupar Angus is offering opportunities for local young people to do a Bronze Youth Achievement Award through volunteering at the Cycle Hub, Community Garden and High Street Store. This award is equivalent to a SCQF National 4. For more information please email
fca.climate.literacy.training@gmail.com
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]]><![CDATA[CARBON LITERACY TRAINING BEGINS ON 29TH AUGUST 2018]]>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:17:09 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/carbon-literacy-training-begins-on-29th-august-2018Picture
A new Carbon Literacy training course will begin on Wednesday 29th August 2018 for 6 weeks, every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9pm at the Cycle Hub, Forfar Road (formerly Strathmore Bowling Club) from 29th August. Tea, coffee, biscuits supplied. 

It covers all you need to know about climate change and it is suitable for anyone with an interest in this subject, regardless of level of existing knowledge. 

Over 6 weeks we will have fun, informal and social meetings, using a combination of slides, short films, workshops and group discussion, we will discover the causes, effects and solutions of climate change, globally, in Scotland and locally. You will discover ways you can reduce your carbon emissions and what the benefits can be for your pocket and health as well.

The only cost is the cost of a certificate associated admin/postage, if you want one, to say that you have completed the course and are Carbon Literate (as per the Carbon Literacy Project in Manchester) This is £10. 
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]]><![CDATA[Christmas Challenge]]>Sun, 05 Nov 2017 12:42:20 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/christmas-challengeWant to get into that Christmas dress, or increase your fitness, tone up, or gain muscle??
Join now and don't miss out on your FREE programme tailored to your goals!
Enverdale Team - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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]]><![CDATA[Wood burning course, 6 Nov 2017]]>Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:38:25 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/november-04th-2017Mon, 6 November, 19:00 – 20:00
As part of the Coupar Angus Burn Project, on Monday 6th November at 7pm, Clive Bowman will be running a Wood Heating Course (Agenda below) at Joe Richards work shop in George St. If you are interested in attending please email a.easson@btinternet.com or text 07960538728. Numbers are limited.
Heating your home with wood Course:-
This short course will cover the basics of using wood to heat your home. Types of stove and boiler, flues and installation, wood fuel types, wood moister levels and species, how to lay and light a fire and stove and chimney maintenance.
Course content and structure:-
• wood – forms and types
species
moister content
sourcing & supply
• how wood burns
• wood processing - using a saw and axe
chainsaws
splitters
sourcing or making kindling
• storage & seasoning- stacking
log stores
inside the house
• stoves and boilers
• chimney, flue and stove maintenance
• ash - compost heap/fruiting plants
• laying and lighting a fire preheat flue
firelighters/paper and dry kindling over dry logs
evaporating moister fast
using charcoals to release slow heat]]><![CDATA[ACTIVITY DAY AT THE LIBRARY, SAT 4 nOV 2017]]>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:25:38 GMThttps://www.coupar-angus.co.uk/classes/activity-day-at-the-library-sat-4-nov-2017Saturday 4th November 2017
Coupar Angus Library
10am-12.15pm

For Children:
10am-12.15pm – Pirate trail and activities, Lego Zone
10am-12pm – Face painting
10.00-10.30am – Bookbug Rhymetime and stories

For Everyone
10am-12pm – Pop-up Art drop-in workshop with Shirley MacGregor
10.30-11.30am – Bell ringing
10am-12.15pm – Heritage Society: Coupar Angus Photo display
10am-12.15pm – Tea, coffee and biscuits
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