Adult Learners' Week
Adult Learners’ Week 17-23 May 2008
Broxbourne local learning partnership is
offering various events and ‘taster’ opportunities as part of Adult
Learners’ Week from 17-23 May to encourage residents to take up
learning. The Partnership has produced a colour A4 leaflet of
the main events taking place throughout the week and this can be
downloaded from the related links section on the right of the
page.
Residents and organisations may participate in
Hertford Regional College’s open evening on Wednesday 21 May from
5.30pm-8.30pm at both the Broxbourne and Ware centres. The
Broxbourne centre is situated at The Springs, Turnford, Broxbourne,
EN10 6AE. This provides an opportunity to meet the tutors, get
advice on relevant courses and find out what the college is
like. The college offers a range of full-time and part-time
courses, with flexible study options. Further details about
Hertford Regional College are available by telephoning 01992
411411.
Computer ‘taster’ sessions will be run at Hoddesdon and
Cheshunt Libraries throughout the week. These sessions would
suit beginners who would like to get started with computers and
further information is available by calling 01438 737333.
There are also internet awareness sessions for parents on Tuesday
20 and Wednesday 21 May, run by local schools.
The official opening of the new community room
on the Holdbrook Estate in Waltham Cross on Wednesday 21 May will
include adult learning activities and NextStep and Citizens Advice
Bureau staff will be available to answer questions on jobs and
legal issues and to offer money advice.
Other events on offer during the week include
‘Silver Surfer’ computer sessions on using the internet, local
walks and talks on becoming a volunteer.
The Adult Learners’ Week leaflet is available
from the Council’s one stop shops, local libraries and NextStep in
Waltham Cross. For further information on Adult Learners’
Week, residents can contact Marcella Randall on 01992 411868 or
e-mail mrandall@hrc.ac.uk.