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Activities for Adult Learners Week in Whitehaven

This weekend sees the start of Adult Learners Week and Whitehaven's Daniel Hay Library is gearing 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 activities are taking part at the Daniel Hay Library in Whitehaven as part of Adult Learners Week: 

  • Monday, 12th May, 1 to 3pm: A drop in session for fabric painting, run in association with the Howgill Family Centre. This session is for beginners and all are welcome!
  • Tuesday, 13th May, 10am to 2pm and 2.30 to 4.30pm: A session to promote the Cumbria Lakes website and other local sites of interest including Cumbria County Council's. This is a drop in session with everyone welcome.
  • Thursday 14th May: This is an informal day of activities. From 10am to 12noon, all are welcome to go along and take part in lifelong learning activities in association with the Excellence cluster including Storysacks, glass painting, Workers Education Authority course information, 'Cool It' health promotion for children and guided Internet tours of the BBC website for adults and children. From 1 to 2.30pm, there will be an activity session for children and parents with Ashleigh Lloyd from Surestart and guided Internet tours.
  • Friday, 16th May: Silver Surfers Day in association with Age Concern Whitehaven. This is a free half hour Internet session for the over 55s. Places must be booked in advance by telephoning the Daniel Hay Library on 01946 852902     

Cumbria Lakes website