Current Programme

Our current season started on Monday 28th April 2025 and you can read all about it in our Programme below. 


We welcome new joiners at any time - to find out more you can contact us or find out how to join HERE You can also join our mailing list HERE to stay in the loop about news and events.



 Please note that we do not provide printed copies of the programme due to cost and concern for the environment.

If you're new to Explore, you're welcome to attend a FREE taster session.


We hold a Taster Event at the start of each season, but if you've missed that get please in touch and we can arrange something directly.

How the Explore programme works:

The Explore programme is made up of three, ten-week seasons broadly similar to university terms in their timing. Sessions cover an extensive range of subjects, all taught by experts and experienced tutors many of whom teach at the region's universities. The programme contains a varied mix of courses, lectures, study groups, walks and practical art and members can attend any sessions they choose. 

Dip your toe or wade in deep, try a new subject, refresh ideas, get up to speed with cutting edge research and discuss ideas amongst peers... no tests or homework, this is learning for the love of learning.    
A team of member volunteers plans the Explore programmes under the guidance of tutor trustees Anthea Lang and Malcolm Grady. The team is divided into the following subject areas :
  • Art History & Design: Helen Watson & Justin Pearce
  •  Narratives (Literature, Cinema and Music) : Rita Prabhu
  •  Perspectives (Science, Technology & Mathematics): Pamela Denham & Rita Prabhu
  •  Culture & Society (incl. History & Archaeology): Kath Smith, Lesley Pringle & Joan Oliver
  • Philosophy: Trish Hutson 
  •  With direction from Anthea Lang & Malcolm Grady. 
Would you like to suggest new topics for Explore to the programme team?  Or are you a specialist interested in contributing to the Explore programme?  
Get in touch with the programme team by clicking on the button below.
Email the programme team

Find out what has been offered in our PAST seasons of Explore  in our PROGRAMME ARCHIVE :