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Courses and Activities

If you thought life stopped at 50, then think again.  A whole new world of opportunity and learning is waiting to be discovered.  Just take a look at what’s on offer in our Learning and Resources Centre.  Conveniently located at the heart of Farnworth, the Centre, which has its own parking area, is only a few minutes’ walk from the town’s main bus station and shopping area.

This modern, comfortable and purpose-built facility, on two-levels, has been designed in partnership with older people, and offers full access, throughout, for people with disabilities.

It’s the result of a funding partnership between Age Concern Bolton, the National Lottery, Bolton Council and the Lloyds TSB Foundation.

Hundreds of older people use the Centre each week and all are assured of a warm and friendly welcome.

Moveable screens in the main part of the Centre, allow this versatile area to be opened out to accommodate:

• a movement to music group
• our popular afternoon tea dance
• and dancing lessons!

If you have bad memories of  schooldays learning – relax!  Here you can learn purely for your own pleasure and at your own pace.

Miss out on the computer age?  Don’t worry, here’s your chance to catch up, under the guidance of highly skilled, patient and supportive tutors.

There are courses to suit all levels and all tastes, including:

• computers for ABSOLUTE beginners
• intermediate level computer courses
• internet for beginners
• digital photography and manipulation and much more!

And if computers aren’t your thing,  there’s lots more to choose from: 

• painting and drawing 
• modern languages  
• an attractive choice of crafts 
• music keyboard classes
• literature groups.

 

and new for 2007/2008......

• Family History Workshop

The choice is endless and charges for these courses and activities are set at a very affordable level.

If, after all that, you feel you’ve earned a rest, then there’s the opportunity to relax and enjoy a cuppa

courtesy of the snack-bar team.

Courses and activities are planned and led by a team of skilled and experienced volunteer tutors who will do all that they can to help you learn something new, and, at the same time, enjoy it!

“My friend and I are so glad we joined your computer class.  The tutors are so friendly and helpful.” 

“We’ve made so many new friends and have so much fun learning something new and useful.”

Share Your Passion

We’re always looking to develop new courses/activities.  If you have a hobby or pastime, a creative skill or knowledge that you feel might be of interest to others and that you’re willing to share, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

To find out more about our complete programme of courses/activities, or to discuss ideas for new courses/activities, please contact: Geoff Benians, Learning and Personal Development Co-ordinator.

You can ring him on 01204 701525
or e-mail  geoffbeniansageconcernbolton.org.uk or use this contact form.

For current volunteering opportunities please click here

Please click here for more Leisure Activities

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