Adult Learners’ Week 17-23 May
Broxbourne local learning partnership in Broxbourne 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.
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 at www.hrc.ac.uk or 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 email
mrandall@hrc.ac.uk.