Courses and classes

Elderly Computer Class    

From 1 March 2010, the Open Age withdrew sponsorship for this class.  Fortunately, with funding from the Clothworkers Foundation, we are not only able to continue to provide this class for elderly members, but are now able to expand it to meet the extra demand from our elderly members. The class will be held at 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm every Wednesday costing £1.50 per lesson.

 

Cantonese Opera Singing Class  

Cantonese Opera singing class, every Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Training is provided by a professional Cantonese opera singer. This really is for any women interested in Cantonese opera singing. For further information on the Cantonese opera singing group, please contact the Chinese Community Centre.   

 

Chi Gong (Healing Hands) Class  

Chi Gong (Healing Hands) is an ancient Chinese art based on unique breathing techniques and has over 10,000 years of history. Healing through energy can relieve stress, strains, internal injuries, back pain, PMT, lack of energy, and it can also help to boost the body's immune system. This class is run by an international renowned master of martial arts -  Austin Goh, who has been healing people across the world for over 20 years. The class takes place every Tuesday from 10:30am to 11.30 am. The price is £15 for ten sessions for members. For further information, please contact the Centre on 020 7439 3822.    

 

Chinese Library  

The centre has a library with over 2000 books and magazines including action, romance, prose, history and light literature, and newspaper & magazines etc. New books will be added and members are welcome to come to our Centre to read and borrow them.   

 

Chinese Music Class  

Two classes every Saturday from 12pm to 2pm or 2pm to 4pm at The London Chinese Community Centre.

Fee: Adult £50 for 10 lessons. Child under 16 £25 for 10 lessons.

 

Chinese Painting Class  

Every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm at The London Chinese Community Centre.

Fee: Adult £50 for 10 lessons. Child under 16 years old £25 for 10 lessons.

 

ESOL Computer and English Conversation Classes – Entry 2/3

 

This course is in partnership with Westminster Adult Education Service. The course teaches basic computer skills such as word-processing, how to use Internet and daily usage conversations.

Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am to 12:30pm 

 

 

 

Evening ESOL English Classes - Entry 1 

 

Listening & Speaking Classes

Every Monday and Wednesday 5pm to 7pm   

 

 

ESOL Entry 2

 

Listening & Speaking Classes

Every Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 - 3:30pm

 

 

ESOL Conversation Entry 3

 

Listening and Speaking Classes

Every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - 6:00pm

 

ESOL Beginner Entry 1

 

Listening and Speaking Class

Every Monday and Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 noon  

 

 

Mandarin Class

 

This class is for students who have basic knowledge of Chinese Mandarin.  The aim of the course is to enable you to cope with everyday situations in Mandarin, to establish knowledge of basic grammar and conversation and interest in Chinese culture.   Every Saturday from11:00 noon – 1:00pm. 

Fee: £50 for 10 lessons

 

 

TaeKwonDo Sessions

 

Weekly practice sessions for people already involved in martial arts, or with some martial arts or related experience.

Every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 8pm. For information please contact The London Chinese Community Centre.

 

Chinese Ribbon Dance  

You can enjoy wonderful music, learn how to dance  whilst keeping fit, promoting your physical well being, and expanding your social contacts. This class is organised by the Chinese Community Centre and run by a professional Chinese dance tutor.

Time: Every Saturday between 4 to 5.30 pm.

Fee: Adult £50 for 10 lessons. If you wish to join this class, please contact Mrs Ping Hayward for further details. 020 7439 3822.

 

 

 

Yoga Class 

One class every Sunday from 11am to 12 noon at The London Chinese Community Centre by Master Yu. Fee: £40 for 10 lessons.   

 

Ballroom Dancing Fitness Classes  

A ballroom dance class is held every Saturday, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, taught by professional ballroom dancer Mr. Along Liu at the Chinese Community Centre. Mr. Along Liu is an experienced ballroom dance teacher and he has taught at various Chinese organizations for many years.

The price is £50 for ten lessons. You will learn the waltz, tango, cha-cha, social foxtrot, rumba, quickstep, etc. Practicing ballroom dancing can help you to improve body shape and daily posture, prevent illness and pursue fitness, as well as enriching your social life.

Please come along to join this class. If you need further information, please contact Miss Susanna Fung on 020 7439 3822 or please visit the Centrte at 2nd Floor, 28–29 Gerrard Street, London, W1D 6JP.

 

Tai Chi Class

Time: Every Monday from 11am to 12noon

Fee: £1.50 per lesson.