ADULT Learning Week in Okehampton begins on Monday, May 17, with free leisure and learning opportunities ranging from arts and crafts to computer training on offer.
Staff at Okehampton College are using the week to promote adult learning opportunities and ?taster? courses for local people.
The wide range of opportunities available offer people the chance to try something new or to start a new career path by improving their qualifications and their employment prospects.
Courses are primarily aimed at adults living in Okehampton and the surrounding rural villages and a community learning roadshow will be touring the area throughout the week to spread the word.
The week begins on Monday, May 17, in the Community Centre at Okehampton College between 10am and 3pm with a drop-in information and advice day. This is an opportunity for anyone wanting to have an informal chat about what leisure and learning courses are available locally and to get help with planning the next step if they are considering a change of career or want to get relevant qualifications.
On Tuesday, May 18, the Adult Learning Roadshow moves on to Chagford Primary School where a free session in basic computing for parents and grandparents will be on offer between 10am ? 11.30am. In the evening the roadshow moves to Belstone between 7pm ? 8.30pm. when there will be a chance for people to join a village stroll around Belstone and the Moor. Why not come along and learn about the history of the village and a nearby moorland Bronze Age burial site.
The next stop for the Adult Learning roadshow is Bratton Clovelly Pre-school on Wednesday, May 19, where there will once again be a free session in basic computing for parents and grandparents, between 10am ? 11.30am. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for people to join a free arts and crafts class in stencils, stamps and printing at Bridestowe Methodist Hall between 1.30-3pm.
On Thursday, May 20, the roadshow moves on to South Tawton Primary School where computing skills courses will again be available between 9.30-11am.
In the afternoon there will be a chance for people to explore the interesting craft of tie-dying at Northlew Methodist Hall from 1.30 ? 3pm. This session will help show people how to stitch and tie fabrics in two different patterns using hot water dying techniques.
Friday, May 21, finds the roadshow calling in to North Tawton Pre school where computer skills will again be taught from 9.30 ? 11am.
The final activity of the week takes place at Sticklepath Village Hall between 1.30 ? 3pm, with a painting and drawing workshop.
The session is aimed mainly at beginners.
Throughout the week Adult and Community Learning also welcomes new learners to join existing classes to taste a subject they might be considering taking up in the future.
To book a place on any of the leisure and learning opportunities contact the Adult Learning Office at Okehampton College on 01837 53800.