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Torfaen Learning Festival

12th-19th May

In celebration of Adult Learners' Week 2012

 

'Adult Learners’ Week is the UK’s largest annual festival of learning; inspiring thousands of people each year to discover how learning can change their lives'

During the week of Torfaen Learning Festival you will have the opportunity to find out what opportunities are available to you in Torfaen.

Come along to any of the events being held at Blaenavon, Cwmbran and Pontypool libraries. They are all FREE and may help get you started on a new hobby, improve your skills or just give you a chance to get out and meet new people.

Take a look at the library events.

If you would like to reserve a place or find out more information about any of the events listed please use the contact information on the table below.

When?	Where?	What?
Sat 12th May
10.00-12.00	Cwmbran Library	*Sharing books with under 5s – a fun practical session for parents and carers Contact: jill.newton@torfaen.gov.uk
Mon 14th May
10.00-12.00	Blaenavon Library	*Social networking made simple – What’s a blog? Is Facebook safe? Contact:
13.00-17.00	Cwmbran Library	Employment & Training Fair – lots of information and help available to improve your skills
Tues 15th May
10.00-12.00	Cwmbran Library	*Drawing and Sketching Workshop for beginners – please bring own materials Contact: julian.merriman@torfaen.gov.uk
10.00-12.00	Pontypool Library	*Ebooks workshop – how to get the best from the library ebook service
Wed 16th May
10.00-13.00	Pontypool Library	*Family History morning. A presentation & information to help you start your research
Thurs 17th May
10.00-13.00	Blaenavon Library	*Family Tree Workshop – put your research in order and create a family tree
10.00-12.00	Pontypool Library	*Drawing & Sketching Workshop for beginners – please bring own materials Contact: julian.merriman@torfaen.gov.uk
14.30-16.30	Cwmbran Library	*Ebooks workshop – how to get the best from the library ebook service
Fri 18th May
10.00-16.00	Cwmbran Library	Healthy, Wealthy, Wise – a day full of information and ideas to help you in all aspects of your life Contact: norah.williams@torfaen.gov.uk
Sat 19th May
12.30-14.00	Pontypool Library	*Sharing books with under 5s – a fun practical session for parents and carers Contact: bettina.robinson@torfaen.gov.uk

*Limited places available.   It is recommended that you book a place for this activity to avoid disappointment.

Please contact rosie.bradley@torfaen.gov.uk for further information (unless otherwise stated above)

Pontypool 01495 766160      Blaenavon 01495 791637           Cwmbran 01633 647676

Please now have a look at the Adult Learners' Week Wales website and find other events around Wales

The Adult Learners' Week Wales website