Acitivities for Adult Learners Week

This weekend sees the start of Adult Learners Week and libraries in the South Lakes area are gearing themselves up to make sure that as many people as possible benefit from the initiative.

Adult Learners Week, from May 10th to 16th, is a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging adults to turn their dreams into reality by learning something new.

Councillor Joan Stocker, County Council spokesperson for education, said:

 "Adult Learners Week provides an ideal opportunity for adults of all ages to learn something new. Learning can enrich people's lives but it can do a lot more. It can enable individuals to gain a qualification to help them gain a new job, unleash hidden talents or just develop new skills. I hope that as many people as possible will take the plunge during this week dedicated to adult learners and discover a new interest or challenge."

The following libraries in the South Lakes area are taking part in the week and offering free internet access for the over 50s for one hour each day and are also offering help on a one to one (or one to two for couples) basis during the following times:

• Kendal on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, May 13th, 14th and 16th from 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm and on Thursday and Saturday 15th and 17th May from 10am to 12noon. Half hour slots must be booked in advance by contacting Kay Metcalfe on 01539 773520
• Ulverston Library: throughout the week. Contact Barbara Adams on 01229 894151
• Grange Library: from Monday to Friday, May 12th to 16th, from 9am to 12 noon.
• Windermere Library: Help will be available on request by contacting Kevin Price on 015394 62400.
• Kirkby Lonsdale Library: On Thursday 15th May from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
• Milnthorpe Library: On Friday 16th May from 10am to 12 noon.
• Arnside Library: on Friday 16th May from 2 to 4pm.