Opportunities in Education for the Older Person
Learning and Leisure in Retirement
A full programme of Community Education courses is provided by the various further education colleges and the Gateway Centre in Shrewsbury. The programmes are normally from the college concerned or from your local library or centre. Most provide specific courses for retired people and concessionary rates may be available. Contact points:
Student Services, Telford College of Arts & Technology, Haybridge Rd, Wellington, Telford TF1 2NP. Tel 01952-642237.
The Gateway, Chester St, Shrewsbury. Tel 01743-355159. and/or, Mrs Doreen Thomas, Community Education Co-ordinator, Shrewsbury College for Arts & Technology, London Rd, Shrewsbury. Tel 01743-342363.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT IN TELFORD: Free WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) classes throughout Telford. Interpreters available in some areas. Contact Sue on 01952-583886 or Paul on 01952-501218.
U3A (University of the Third Age) is for people not in full-time employment who want to keep their minds active. These are self-help groups to share knowledge, skill and experience. The aim is to provide social as well as intellectual activities and no expertise is required. Contact the National Office - U3A, 26 Harrison Street, London WC1H 8JG Tel: 0207 837 8838 for details of your local representative. Details are available on the website "http://www.u3a.org.uk".
Computers
UK online centres help adults discover the Internet, whether you want to send emails, 'surf' the net or just find information - and you can do it with as much or as little guidance and support as you want in a friendly, helpful atmosphere. It doesn't matter what age you are, if you're unsure of computers and new technology, if you don't have access to a computer, if you have never used a computer before or even if you have never wanted to use a computer before. Centres can be found in all sorts of places like community centres, churches, schools, libraries, etc. For more information call freephone 08080 100 400.
Below we list links to the local of courses and training for older persons
please click on the link to get details:-
Telford College of Art and Technology
Shrewsbury College of Art and Technology
Wellington Sixth Form College
Open University
Learn Direct
Open College of the Arts