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BEDFORD COLLEGE 01
ISSUE
01SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2013
YOUR BEST SHOTPro tips to improve your photos
SMALL SCREENS, BIG IMPACTMobile’s influence on your PC browsing
SWEET TREATS TO IMPRESSEasy, delicious cupcakes recipe
GUITAR BUYER’S GUIDEMatch your style to the right guitar
TURN SPARE TIME INTO TIME WELL SPENT WITH SHORT LEISURE COURSES AT BEDFORD COLLEGE
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ANIMALS 03
ART & DESIGN 04
COMPUTING & IT 06
COOKERY 07
FLORISTRY & GARDENING 08
LANGUAGES 09
MOTOR VEHICLE 10
PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC 11
HOW TO BOOK 12
GIVE SOMETHING A TRY...
WHAT’S INSIDE
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Have a look around…Our Open Days are a great way to find out more about our College – you can chat to tutors about the courses that interest you and take a tour of what we have to offer. Our next part-time open day is happening at our Cauldwell Street Campus on:
Tuesday 10 September5.00pm-8.00pm
You can avoid the queues by pre-registering now at: www.bedford.ac.uk/opendays
Welcome to a magazine all about the fantastic range of part-time leisure courses on offer at Bedford College.
From photography workshops to cake decoration classes, this issue is packed with opportunities to get involved in new hobbies and interests, or perhaps pick up on an old past-time you’ve always wanted to revisit.
So whether you’re looking to gain skills, meet new people or get a taste of something different, a part-time leisure course at Bedford College is afun and friendly way to take life in a new direction...
TURN SPARE TIME INTO TIME WELL SPENT WITH SHORT LEISURE COURSES AT BEDFORD COLLEGE
COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Adobe InDesign 3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L689S1
UNDERSTANDING OUR COURSESOur part-time courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course.
The name of the course.
Date of first class. Some courses have alternative dates listed.
Start and finish time of the class.
Where the course is held. See ‘key to locations’ below, and addresses on the back page.
You will need this to search for more information on our website.
The total cost of your course.
Day(s) when the course runs.
Number of hours, days, weeks or years.
Key to locations
CSC Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford
SC Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade)
VTC Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston
BEDFORD COLLEGE 03
If you love animals we offer a range of fun, short courses to help you get to know creatures great and small a little better...
ANIMALS
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Animal Care & Horse ManagementAnimal First Aid (suitable for those aged 16 or over) 3 hours 26/10/13 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B822S1
Care & Management of Lizards (suitable for those aged 16 or over) 3 hours 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B1102
Introduction to Clipping Horses 4 hours 02/11/13 Sat 9.00am-1.00pm £35 SC B1229
Lungeing & Long Reining 4 hours 19/10/13 Sat 9.00am-1.00pm £40 SC B811
Tropical Fish Keeping: An Introduction 6 weeks 08/10/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £90 SC B1089
Smallholder SkillsBreeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs) 1 day 09/11/13 Sat 9.30am-4.00pm £68 SC B1092S2
Handling & Keeping Livestock 1 day 05/10/13 Sat 9.30am-4.00pm £68 SC B1092S1
1st Place: Dogs2nd Place: Cats3rd Place: Fish
DID YOU KNOW – although the estimated 20-25 million fish ownedby UK pet lovers more than outnumbersthe 8 million dogs and 8 million cats kept as pets, only 10% of households actually keep fish. Taking home first prize is ‘man’s best friend’, with 23% of UK households owning at least one dog, followed by cats in second place with 19%*.
KEEPING FISH – TOP FIVE TIPSWith their hypnotic beauty and bright colours, tropical fish are one of the best stress busters around, and the art of creating the right environment for your fish to flourish in is a rewarding challenge that anyone can enjoy. If you’re new to keeping fish or thinking of giving it a try, follow these five basic rules and you’ll never look back…
1 Don’t over feed your fish – a build-up of too much food can make fish ill and make your tank look dirty.
2 Maintain small but often – regular ‘low-level’ maintenance of your tank is much better than an occasional ‘deep clean’, which can disrupt the environment.
3 Build the right environment – remember to focus on the visual look of your tank, with the right ornaments, rocks and plants all helping fish to remain healthy.
4 Know your fish – make sure you research the behaviour of the kinds of fish you like, some are incompatible and won’t work together.
5 Enjoy your aquarium – don’t forget to take time to enjoy your efforts; creating a thriving tropical fish environment is a challenge, and one worth enjoying.
* PFMA Research conducted 2010-2012
THE UK’S MOST POPULAR PETS
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Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus, our art and design courses will help you explore and develop your creative side...
DON’T JUST WEAR THE LATEST TRENDS......design your own (and save money too!)
Getting started with fashion design is easier than you think, and if you love creating new looks with the latest high street trends then why not try setting your own style by picking up some design skills?
Whether it’s customising high street fashion with your own unique twist or reworking a tired old item to give it a new lease of life, the possibilities are endless – and with the latest trends not getting any cheaper, it’s also an easy way to save hundreds of pounds each year!
Change your viewpointIt may sound obvious, but changing the angle of your shot can dramatically change the appearance and composition of your photo – instead of taking the first shot you think of, try moving your position, the angle of camera or even focusing on a different part of your subject. You can end up with something far more interesting.
Photo credit: www.photographymad.com
KIT YOU’LL NEED:A sewing machine
A sewing pattern
Fabric to make your garment
Finishing items like zips and buttons
Thread, sewing needles and other accessories.
GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT...Want to improve your photo technique? Here are three quick tips you can follow to make sure you shoot like a pro, and find out why taking a great photo is more than
just point and click. Try one of these tips, or all three, and see the difference in your photos. Happy clicking!
The rule of thirdsDivide your frame into thirds using a three by three grid of nine equal squares or rectangles – by placing the main element of your image (for example your subject’s face, a building etc.) along one of the vertical lines, you’ll achieve a more interesting composition in your photo.
Get the right balanceBy following the rule of thirds you’ll find that your main element is now off-centre which, depending on what you’re shooting, can leave a slight ‘void’ in the rest of your photo. Placing less important elements in this space can help to provide a balance to your shot.
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Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus, our art and design courses will help you explore and develop your creative side...
ART & DESIGN
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Adobe InDesign 3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L689S1
Digital Photography & Imaging for All 3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L691S1
Digital Photography: Introductory 6 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L730S1
6 weeks 11/11/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L730S2
Fashion Production Workshop 6 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L1482S1
6 weeks 11/11/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L1482S2
Life Drawing: Introductory 6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L775S1
6 weeks 12/11/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L775S2
Painting & Drawing Workshop 6 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L779S1
6 weeks 11/11/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L779S2
Photoshop: Introductory 6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L728S1
3 weeks 16/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L791S1
Interior Design: Introductory Workshop 6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L780S1
6 weeks 12/11/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L780S2
Textiles Workshop 6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L733S1
6 weeks 12/11/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L733S2
SPACE TO INSPIRE
Bedford College’s South Bank Arts Centre is a modern creative hub housing an art gallery, dance studio and theatre plus industry-standard media and music suites alongside TV and recording studios.
If you’re in need of a creative space for your workshop, meeting or performance you can hire our fantastic facilities.To find out more visit www.southbankarts.com
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Our range of computing courses offers something for everyone, from getting to know more about everyday Microsoft applications to web design classes – particularly useful if you own a business and want to set up your own online presence.
COMPUTING & IT COURSES
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Microsoft Office ApplicationMicrosoft Excel: Introductory 1 day 22/10/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £160 CSC F2158S1
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate 1 day 26/11/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £160 CSC F2158S2
Microsoft Excel: Managing Data Using Pivot Tables 3 hours 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm £80 CSC F2149
Microsoft Excel: Automating Your Spreadsheets 3 hours 06/11/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm £80 CSC F2150 with Forms & Macros
Microsoft Outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks 3 hours 09/10/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm £80 CSC F2147
Microsoft Outlook: Managing Your Time 3 hours 09/10/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm £80 CSC F2145
Website DesignCertified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 7 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £190 CSC F1801S1
Internet Business Foundations 10 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £150 N/A F1804
Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £150 N/A F1806 Network Technology Foundations
Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £150 N/A F1805 Site Development Foundations
Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 18 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £500 CSC F1808S1 Web Foundations Associate
Creating Database Driven Websites Using PHP & MySQL 12 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £240 CSC F1626
Website Design Level 2 10 weeks 07/10/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £240 CSC F411S1
* Source: Quarterly Mobile Traffic Report, Walker Sands Communications, January 2013
THE WEB GOES MOBILE...
We all know how popular smartphones have become in the last five years, and with close to a quarter of all web browsing now on a mobile
device* it’s no surprise to see the desktop computer versions of websites and everyday software applications taking more and more
cues from the world of mobile.
Hidden navigationA button with three horizontal lines is increasingly all we need to represent a whole menu of further options – saving space and ‘decluttering’ your site.
Simple iconsOn a small screen, you need to get your point across without lots of text. A picture speaks a thousand words and simple icons and images are making their way from mobile to desktop.
Grid layoutsThe shape of your smartphone or tablet means information needs to organised in a different way – elements are often set out in a grid or ‘modular’ format to make things clearer.
Image Source: www.demacmedia.com
If you’re interested in web design, you may have spotted some of these features appearing more and more on your favourite websites…
BEDFORD COLLEGE 07
From Masterchef to The Great British Bake Off, the whole country is cooking mad. And if sweet treats suit your palate, our cupcakes course will give you the ability to share them with family and friends, at home or at a celebration...
COOKERY
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Cupcakes for All Occasions 3 hours 23/10/13 Wed 5.30pm-8.30pm £35 CSC H1590S1
3 hours 18/12/13 Wed 5.30pm-8.30pm £35 CSC H1590S2
Easy cupcake recipe...
In the past, we might have only associated cupcakes with children’s birthday parties, but
today cupcakes are one of the most fashionable items of food around. From TV and movies
to the high street, the ‘artisan’ cupcake is everywhere – so if you’re as in love with them
as we are, here’s a quick and easy recipe for some simple but delicious vanilla cupcakes if
you’re in need of a treat...
Ingredients – what you’ll need…
110g/4oz butter or margarine, softened at room temperature
110g/4oz caster sugar
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
110g/4oz self-raising flour
1-2 tbsp milk
For the buttercream icing
140g/5oz butter, softened
280g/10oz icing sugar
1-2 tbsp milk
a few drops food colouring
The method...
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat in the eggs a little at
a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon, adding a little milk until the mixture is of
a dropping consistency. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are half full.
4. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer
inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes,
then remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
5. For the buttercream icing, beat the butter in a large bowl until soft. Add half the icing
sugar and beat until smooth.
6. Then add the remaining icing sugar with one tablespoon of the milk, adding more milk
if necessary, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. Add the food colouring and mix until well combined.
8. Spoon the icing on to the top of the cupcakes or, for an artistic flourish, use a piping
bag and star nozzle to pipe the icing using a spiralling motion onto the cup cakes in a
large swirl.
9. Enjoy with family, friends, or as a little treat for yourself!
Source: BBC Good Food
MAKES 12 CUPCAKES
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These courses allow you to take your passion for flowers, plants and gardening a step further, exploring your creativity and developing your green-fingered skills while meeting like-minded people at the same time.
FLORISTRY & GARDENING
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
FloristryChristmas Cheer 3 hours 21/11/13 Thu 6.00pm–9.00pm £45 SC B828
Christmas Wreaths & Door Designs 3 hours 28/11/13 Thu 6.30pm–9.30pm £45 SC B1096
Floristry Essentials Workshop: An Introduction 3 hours 05/10/13 Sat 9.30am–12.30pm £45 SC B825
Floristry Skills: Creating Hand Tied Bouquets 6 weeks 05/11/13 Tue 6.30pm–8.30pm £120 SC B1029S2
Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral 5 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 10.00am–3.00pm £282 SC B1231S1
Arrangements Introduction 5 weeks 08/11/13 Fri 10.00am–3.00pm £282 SC B1231S2
Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral 5 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 10.00am–3.00pm £298 SC B1232S1
Arrangements Intermediate 5 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 10.00am–3.00pm £298 SC B1232S2
Floristry Workshop for Beginners 6 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.30pm–8.30pm £120 SC B1029S1
GardeningGrowing Your Own Vegetables 3 hours 28/09/13 Sat 9.30am–12.30pm £30 SC B610
* Source: National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) research 2011
GROW YOUR OWN AND SAVE £1,300
A YEAR!Growing your own food is easier than you think – not only is it a rewarding challenge that can help to keep you fit and healthy, it
could drastically cut the costs of your grocery bill, with research* showing that it could slash around £1,300 off your annual shopping costs.
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
The meanings behind different kinds of flowers has its origins in the Victorian age, where the manners and traditions of the time meant it was frowned upon to declare your feelings and passions aloud. They developed a range of different meanings in order to send messages through the colour, arrangement and number of flowers in their bouquets.
Amaryllis – prideAster – daintinessCarnation – love or good luckDaffodil – unrequited love
Daisy – innocence or purityForget Me Not – true love
Fuchsia – good taste Heather (pink) – good luckHeather (white) – protection Iris – faith or eloquence
Lilac – first true loveLily – fertility
Orchid – love, beauty, charmPoppy (red) – pleasure
Poppy (yellow) – wealth or success Rose (red) – love or passion
Rose (white) – innocence or puritySunflower – prideViolet – modesty
BEDFORD COLLEGE 09
Whether you want to prepare for your holiday overseas or learn a foreign language just for fun, these courses will give you all the practical skills you need to talk the talk!
LANGUAGES
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Arabic Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M451S1
French Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M405S1
Italian Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M435S1
Spanish Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M408S1
THE WORLD’S MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES...
* First language speakers only, rounded figures. Source: Ethnologue Language catalogue www.ethnologue.com
Chinese
1.2 BILLION
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Spanish
400 MILLION
2
English
335 MILLION
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Hindi
260 MILLION
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Arabic
225 MILLION
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Here’s a few you may have even used today…
BOOK A RENDEVOUZ WITH ONE OF OUR LANGUAGE COURSES, PRONTO!Fancy learning a foreign language? Did you know that you already do? Everyday English is full of words that have been borrowed from languages around the world, with the most common having coming from our European neighbours France, as well as older phrases from Latin.
ad hoc – formed or done for a particular purpose only
au fait – a good knowledge of something
bon voyage – have a good trip
bona fide – genuine or real
crème de la crème – the very best of something
déjà vu – a feeling of having seen or experienced the present situation before
de facto – in fact or in reality
en masse – in a group or altogether
je ne sais quoi – a certain indescribable quality
RSVP (Répondez S’il Vous Plaît) – please reply
status quo – the existing state of affairs
vis-à-vis – in relation to or regarding
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How much do you rely on your car or motorbike? Would you know what to do if something went wrong? Getting to grips with the basics of maintaining your motor vehicle can help you to save money and be safer on the road too.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
Basic Motorcycle Maintenance 6 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm–9.00pm £134 VTC D833S1
Car Maintenance for All 6 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm–9.00pm £134 VTC D832S1
CAR TERMINOLOGY
Get up to speed with our short guide to some basic car terms...
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
A system which uses sensors to prevent the car’s wheels
‘locking-up’ and skidding by rapidly releasing and applying the brakes.
CYLINDERWhere your car’s fuel is ignited to drive the car – the explosive force pulls a piston downwards in the cylinder which creates the movement that moves the car.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)
The engine drives the crankshaft which in turn drives
the wheels – RPM is used as a measurement to show the
speed it is turning.
BODYThe car’s body is the shape of the vehicle – the exterior ‘shell’ that gives each car its
distinctive look.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
Cars which use the engine to drive all four wheels rather than
just two. Often found on off-roader vehicles, this gives better
grip in slippery conditions.
SPARK PLUGA component that creates the spark which ignites the
fuel to drive the car.
BRAKE PADWhen you apply the brakes, a brake pad pushes against a disc attached to your wheel creating friction which slows
down your movement.
HORSEPOWER (HP)A measurement to show the
power produced by an engine. One horsepower is the power needed to lift a 550-pound
weight one foot in one second.
ODOMETER (OR MILEOMETER)
An instrument that indicates the number of miles a vehicle has travelled. It is illegal to tamper with the odometer reading.
CHASSISThis is the skeleton of the
car to which the body,wheels, engine and other machinery are attached.
POWER STEERINGA steering system that uses a separate motor or engine power to reduce the effort
necessary to turn the front wheels.
TRACTIONThe amount of friction between the tyre and
the ground.
ABS
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Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus we offer a range of dance and music courses to help fulfil your creative potential!
PERFORMING ARTS
Courses we offer... COURSE COURSE COURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) FEE SITE CODE
DanceBelly Dancing 10 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 8.15pm–9.15pm £60 CSC L880S1
Tap Dance for Beginners 10 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 7.00pm–8.00pm £60 CSC L810S1
MusicGuitar Group: Beginners 8 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.30pm–8.30pm £80 CSC L1166S1
Play Rock Guitar 8 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.30pm–8.30pm £80 CSC L1267
Music TechnologyFinal Cut Pro: Introduction 4 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm–8.00pm £190 CSC L1489S1
Final Cut Pro: Intermediate 4 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm–8.00pm £190 CSC L1490S1
Introduction to DJing 8 weeks 09/10/13 Wed 6.30pm–8.30pm £120 CSC L1570
Introduction to Mac 8 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 6.00pm–8.00pm £190 CSC L1485S1
Recording Studio: An Introduction 2 days 19/08/13 Mon & Tue 10.00am–3.00pm £120 CSC L1354S
12 weeks 19/10/13 Sat 9.00am–2.00pm £120 CSC L1354S2
Sequencing: Beginners 8 weeks 02/10/13 Wed 6.30pm–8.30pm £100 CSC L1169S1
LOVE TO DANCE?Put on your spandex and strut your stuff to our top five modern movies for dance lovers
1 Flashdance Jennifer Beals goes from welder to dancer in this 80s classic, what a feeling!
2 Dirty Dancing Swayze makes ‘em swoon while “nobody puts ‘Baby’ in the corner.”
3 Saturday Night Fever the ultimate disco movie and who could forget that famous dancefloor pose?
4 Save the Last Dance dance breaks down barriers in this popular high school drama.
5 Step Up full of slick, modern moves, group choreography and high energy routines.
Rock or metal? E.g. Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers or Muse
GO FOR ELECTRIC
This offers volume and a range of sounds, from crunchy ‘shreds’ to spiky riffs – but remember you’ll also need to buy an amplifier (‘amp’), although there’s world of effects pedals out there to create some really varied sounds.
Singer-songwriter or folk? E.g. Damien Rice, Jack Johnson or Bob Dylan
GO FOR ACOUSTIC (STEEL STRING)
This offers a rich and clear sound, and doesn’t need any additional equipment – just pick up and play! However, better quality can be achieved by spending a little more on your guitar – in other words buy cheap, sound cheap!
Classical? E.g. Andrés Segovia, Julien Bream or David Russell
GO FOR CLASSICAL (NYLON STRING)
This offers a warm and mellow sound, and although its origins lie in the very first guitars invented, the ‘modern’ classical guitar we know today was developed in the 19th century. These guitars are often the cheapest type but are great to start out with.
GUITAR BUYER’S GUIDEIf you’ve always dreamed of playing guitar but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place – here’s our simple guide to guitar types to help you work out which one to buy.
What do you want to play?The style of music you see yourself playing will lead you towards the right choice of guitar...
HOW TO ENROLFound your perfect course? It’s easy to book your place – just use one of the following methods…
OnlineYou can book your place online – just find your course at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and click ‘Enrol’.
PhoneYou can also give us a call on 01234 291000 to speak with a member of our Enquiries & Guidance team. Lines open at the times listed below.
Drop–inOr feel free to enrol in person at reception at our Cauldwell Street Campus or Shuttleworth College site. Opening times are listed below.
Opening times
Bedford College Monday–Thursday: 9.00am–6.40pm(9.00am–5.00pm during College holidays)Friday: 9.00am–4.00pm
Shuttleworth CollegeMonday–Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pmFriday: 8.30am–4.30pm
How to pay for your course
You can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card. And for courses over £100 we offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of your course. Please note: an additional £20 charge applies if you choose to pay by Direct Debit instalments.
Find out more about our instalments option at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance
We’re not just about courses
Bedford College also offers a range of services that offer great experiences and great value.
BROOKS Hair & Beauty SalonLook good and feel fabulous thanks to a wide range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments at competitive prices, conveniently situated on Bedford High Street. Visit www.brooksspa.com to find out more.
25 RESTAURANTLet our award-winning catering and hospitality students provide a lunch or evening service of excellent food and great wine in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Visit www.25restaurant.co.uk to find out more.
Trinity Arts & LeisureBedford’s newest leisure and sports facility includes a 25 metre six–lane swimming pool, growing gym facilities and a multi–function room for our fitness classes. Visit www.trinityleisure.co.uk to find out more.
The Mansion HouseMake your special occasion even more special by celebrating in our 130-year-old mansion set among 500 acres of beautiful parkland estate. Visit www.themansionhouse.org to find out more.
Bedford College
Cauldwell Street Campus Cauldwell Street BedfordMK42 9AH
Shuttleworth College
Old Warden ParkBiggleswadeBedfordshireSG18 9DX
Vehicle Technology Centre Triumph Way Woburn Road Industrial EstateKempston MK42 7QB