Plenty of residents are expected to flock to the forthcoming Adult Learners’ Week being held in Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre.
Organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in conjunction with National Institution of Adult Continuing Education and the Welsh Assembly Government, Adult Learners’ Week runs from May 16 to 21 and a packed programme of free classes are on offer.
At Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre in Church Village the range of topics include internet training, family history, drawing and songwriting to name but a few.
The Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Cllr Eudine Hanagan said: “Adult Learners’ Week is one of the key dates in the lifelong learning calendar in Rhondda Cynon Taf due to the sheer variety and quality of classes available for adults – and it’s all free!
“Every year the enthusiasm displayed by adults to follow such a range of course speaks for itself and I’m sure this year’s programme of events will be equally as well received. As always we try and offer a variety of subjects for residents and hope they will develop their skills and inspire them to following course in the long-term.
“Also one of the key classes includes assisting those people who are applying for jobs which in the current global economic troubles, is unfortunately becoming very common for so many residents.”
At Gartholwg the Adult Learners’ Week events are:
Monday May 16th
9.30am – 11am Your Life At The Touch of A Button
An introduction to using the internet for online banking and general shopping
11.10am-1pm Keeping In Touch
A demonstration of Facebook, Skype and Social networking sites
Tuesday May 17th
1.30pm-3pm Who Do You Think You Are?
Hints and tips for family historians
7pm-9pm Draw A Musician
An opportunity to draw a musician whilst listening to relaxing music
Thursday 19th
10m-12pm / 1pm – 3pm Confidence For Work
Are you preparing to return to work but need tips and information on how to take up the challenge?
Friday 20th
10am-12pm Draw A Portrait
Helpful tips on how to sketch and draw portraits.
Saturday 21st
10-30am – 2pm Family Fun Day
A fun-packed day for all ages including floral art, music, craft, boxercise, zumba, sugar craft and card making. There will also be a theatre show and harp workshop.
