Adult Learners' Week
12-20th May 2012
Adult Learners' Week is the UK's largest and longest running learning campaign. Held each May, it encourages thousands of adults, whatever their age, and background, to give learning a go. UHOVI is pleased to support Adult Learners' Week and we have a number of events planned. Why not come along and find out how learning could help take your life on a different course.
We'll be posting more information on this page as details are confirmed. Please come back and check for the latest details or contact the named person for each event.
Blaenau Gwent
Learn Locally with UHOVI
May 15, 5 PM - 8 PM
Coleg Gwent Ebbw Vale Campus, College Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6GT
Find out about the new state-of-the-art Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone opening September 2012 and how you could be amongst the first to study there. Discover how UHOVI higher education courses at Coleg Gwent can help improve your skills and employment opportunities. There will be information about UHOVI and the courses on offer, plus tutors will be on hand to answer specific queries.
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
Discovery Day with UHOVI
May 16, 10 AM - 4 PM
The Works General Office, Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6YL
Discover and explore learning opportunities on your doorstep. Drop in and find out more through an informal chat about the courses we have on offer, or take part in one of the taster sessions - more details coming soon. Plus take a look at the historic General Office housing Gwent Archives, and learn about the many developments taking place at The Works.
10:00am - 12:00pm Hairdressing taster
11:30am - 12:00pm Tai chi taster
2:00pm - 3:30pm Confidence building workshop
2:30pm - 3:00pm Tai chi taster
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
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Caerphilly
Learn Locally with UHOVI
May 15, 4 PM - 7 PM
The College Rhymney, Whitbread Enterprise Centre, The Walk, Rhymney, NP22 5XE
Choose from a wide range of higher education courses in many different subjects. Plus we're offering free places on bite-sized courses.
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
Merthyr Tydfil
Open Day at Crownford House
May 14, 10 AM - 4 PM
Crownford House, Swan Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8ES
Drop in for an informal chat and find out about learning opportunities at this new education venue. Taster sessions on offer from UHOVI, Glamorgan Gates and Merthyr Tydfil College Work-based Learning - more details coming soon.
10:00am - 11:30am Art taster event
1:00pm - 1:45pm Creative and performing arts workshop
2:30pm - 3.30pm Coronary heart disease talk and advice
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
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Learn Locally with UHOVI
May 16, 4 PM - 7 PM
Merthyr Tydfil College, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR
Find out how UHOVI higher education courses at Merthyr Tydfil College can help improve your skills and employment opportunities. New courses on offer for 2012/13.
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
Student Surgery
May 18, 10 AM - 1 PM
Crownford House, Swan Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8ES
If you'd like to find out more about higher education options locally, drop in for an informal chat on courses, finance and support available.
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
Other events offered by partner organisations at Crownford House, Swan Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8ES:
Steps 2 Success - PX2
May 14 - 17, 10 AM - 2:30 PM
Offered by First Campus at Crownford House
Aims to increase self-esteem and self-confidence and to encourage people to set goals around personal development, plans for the future and to consider career goals and options.
Contact: Natalie Ray / Jane Ellis 01443 482550/01443 482912 nray@glam.ac.uk
Introduction to Life Drawing
May 15, 10 AM - 1 PM
Offered by Glamorgan Gates at Crownford House
An informal, friendly introduction to life drawing. Everybody is welcome whether beginner or more experienced, and there'll be advice and guidance available from art teacher Craig. Booking Required.
Contact: Claire or Lisa 01685 726140 ljderri1@glam.ac.uk
Say Hello in Portuguese / Say Hello in Polish
May 16, 10AM - 12PM & 1PM - 3PM
Offered by Glamorgan Gates at Crownford House
An informal, friendly introduction to conversational basics in Portuguese and Polish for speakers of English and other languages. Booking Required.
Contact: Claire or Lisa 01685 726140 ljderri1@glam.ac.uk
Twitter Power
May 17, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Offered by Glamorgan Gates at Crownford House
This interactive session will show you how to use the social media site Twitter to best effect, whether for business or fun. Booking Required.
Contact: Claire or Lisa 01685 726140 ljderri1@glam.ac.uk
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Learn Locally with UHOVI
May 17, 4.30 PM - 7 PM
Coleg Morgannwg, Aberdare Campus, Cwmdare Road, Aberdare, CF44 8ST
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Coleg Morgannwg, Nantgarw Campus, Heol yr Odyn, Parc Nantgarw, CF15 7QX
Discover how UHOVI higher education courses at Coleg Morgannwg can help improve your skills and employment opportunities. There will be information about UHOVI and the courses on offer, plus tutors will be on hand to answer specific queries. You can also find out about learning opportunities at the fantastic new Nantgarw Campus opening September 2012.
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk
Torfaen
Learn Locally with UHOVI
May 15, 5 PM - 8 PM
Coleg Gwent Pontypool Campus, Blaendare Road, Pontypool, NP4 5YE
Discover how UHOVI higher education courses at Coleg Gwent can help improve your skills and employment opportunities. There will be information about UHOVI and the courses on offer, plus tutors will be on hand to answer specific queries.
Contact: Kathryn Miles 01685 726164 kathryn.miles@uhovi.ac.uk