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It’s
Never Too Late To Learn is an opportunity for you to participate
in learning in a fun environment.
The
sessions are designed to be both fun and informative, promoting
learning as an enjoyable activity.
Information
on further learning opportunities will also be available at the
event at GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre.
The
event is being organised by the ACET (Adult Continuing Education
and Training) Gloucester Consortium, the CSV Action Desk at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Radio Gloucestershire and the Living & Learning Centre at GL1.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn takes place on
Sunday May 18 from 10am to 4pm - so go on, give it a go!
WHAT
CAN YOU LEARN?
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about learning in your local area
Location: Outside the Living & Learning Centre and in the
Function Bar
Time: 10am-4pm
Details: A wide range of organisations will be attending
the event with information on local learning opportunities, ranging
from the more traditional education through to more diverse learning.
Come
along to pick up information and talk to the experts!
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about Henna Painting
Location: Outside Function Bar
Time: 10am-4pm
Details: Mehndi and Manicures will be available from the
Fusion Girls Youth Group.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about Reflexology
Location: Living & Learning Centre
Time: Consultations available every 20 minutes between 10am-4pm
Details: It’s your lucky day! Sit back, relax, and discover
the benefits of reflexology with a 20 minute taster.
Appointments are bookable at the Living & Learning Centre on the
day.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about Japanese Braiding
Location: On the Women’s Institute stand in the Function
Bar
Time: 10am-4pm
Details: Braiding on a card is a fun and colourful activity
for all. Come and learn a new craft!
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about Indian Cuisine
Location: Therapy Room
Time: 10am-4pm
Details: Whether you regularly eat Indian food or have never
tried it before, come along to learn something new.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… how to make music on a computer!
Location: GL1 reception
Time: 10am-10.30am
Details: Try playing computer keys to make music.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about Digital Cameras and Scanning
Location: GL1 reception
Time: 10.30am-11am
Details: Take a picture, load it on a laptop and start to
change it!
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Skillswise website
Location: GL1 reception
Time: 11am-11.30am
Details: Explore this website full of activities to improve
your number and word skills.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… how to find your family using the internet
Location: GL1 reception
Time: 11.30am-noon
Details: Come along to find out how to use the internet to
try and find out more about your family history.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… how to remember!
Location: Function Room
Time: 10.30am-11am
Details: In a rapidly changing world, where the information
available to us doubles every two years, isn't it about time we
taught ourselves how to learn?
After
all if information changes that quickly surely what we really need
is to know is how to learn the new information as quickly and effectively
as possible.
In
the space of 30 minutes this workshop will introduce you to the
awesome power of your brain. So are
you ready to experience an insight to what you're truly capable
of learning?
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… how to help your children learn
Location: Function Room
Time: 11.00-11.30am
Details: Tips and ideas of how to encourage your children
to learn at home.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about Buddhism
Location: Therapy Room
Time: 11am-11.40am
Details: Give peace a chant! Come along to find out more
about Buddhism and how it has been adopted by the western world.
It’s Never Too Late To Learn… how to manage stress
Location: Function Room
Time: 11.30am-noon
Details: Tips and ideas of how to become a stress buster!
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… to speak Spanish
Location: Function Room
Time: Workshops at 1.30pm, 2.15pm and 3pm Details:
Ever fancied learning another language? Here’s the chance to learn
some Spanish phrases, which are sure to impress your friends!
It’s Never Too Late To Learn… Tai Chi Location: Horizons
Exercise Studio
Time: 1pm-1.30pm
Details: Come along and watch a demonstration of Tai Chi
with hands, broadsword and fans. You will then have the opportunity
to have a go!
Outdoor shoes are not permitted in the studio so bring your trainers
or go barefoot.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… Kung Fu
Location: Horizons Exercise Studio
Time: 1.30pm-2pm
Details: Come along to find out more about this martial art
and have a go yourself!
Unfortunately outdoor shoes are not permitted in the studio so bring
your trainers or wear bare feet.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… to Tango Location: Horizons Exercise
Studio
Time: 2pm-3pm
Details: Argentinean Tango lets dancers express any emotion
that they feel. It can be slow or fast, complex or simple.
Once you have mastered the basics, you really can do whatever you
want - it is very improvisational and creative.
If you’ve always fancied having a go, this is your chance! No experience
required! Unfortunately outdoor shoes are not permitted in the studio
so bring your trainers.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… to Salsa Location: Horizons Exercise
Studio
Time: 3.00-4.00pm
Details: Salsa is highly sociable, healthy, cultural and
above all fun.
Thomas
Melendez from Salsa del Sol will guide you through the basic steps
of salsa and then show you how to dance with a partner.
For
all ages and abilities, no previous experience is necessary. So
come on your own, with a partner, family or friends, just bring
enthusiasm and a sense of fun! Outdoor
shoes are not permitted in the studio so bring your trainers.
It’s
Never Too Late To Learn… about a different culture
Location: Function Room
Time: 3.30-4.00pm
Details: Bring the whole family for storytelling by an African
storyteller, followed by an African dance performance.
For
more information about all these events call ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Gloucestershire's
CSV Action Desk on 01452 331133.
A leaflet
called Go4iT, with details of all the special Adult Learners' Week
events from May 10 to 16, is available from libraries and other
venues across the county - or call freephone 0800 542 1655 to find
out more.
You
can also check online for events happening near you on the
website of NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education)
- the organisation that organises Adult Learners' Week - .
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