Adult Learners Courses

Adult Learners Festival

In just one week, over 700 fun learning events will be
taking place all over Wales, with a staggering 20,000 people having a go at something new!

Make sure you don’t miss out.

Glyncoed Comprehensive School, Ebbw Vale -
Glyncoed Welsh Day School
8 May 2010 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Welsh Day School for learners of all abilities, in collaboration with Coleg Gwent's Welsh for Adults Centre. Early booking essential.
Contact: Kathy Smith 01495 303544
kathy.smith@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Cwm Library, Canning St, Cwm, Ebbw Vale -
Who do YOU Think you are?
14 May 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
An introduction to using Ancestry.com and other websites for tracing your family history. Advanced booking recommended as only 2 learners per hour.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 370454
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, Ebbw Vale
Fitness is Fun!
15th May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Nantyglo Sports Centre, Nantyglo
Fitness is Fun!
15th May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Tredegar Sports Centre, Stable Lane Tredegar
Fitness is Fun!
15th May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma St Abertillery
Fitness is Fun!
15th May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Tredegar Sports Centre, Stable Lane Tredegar
Netball - the Fun way to get Fit!
15th May 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come and have a go at Netball - it’s a fun way to keep fit in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. All abilities welcome - no need to book, just turn up and play.
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Tredegar Library, The Circle, Tredegar
Family Learning Open Day
15 May 2010 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
An Open Day, showcasing Tredegar Library's resources to encourage people to trace their family tree, using online and traditional media. Family History Societies from all over SE Wales will be attending. Booking not needed
Contact: Janet Karn 01495 357869
janet.karn@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Coleg Gwent, Ebbw Vale Campus, College Rd Ebbw Vale
Computer Drop in Sessions
17 May 2010 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Drop in computer sessions, learn Microsoft Office Applications or create a CV - no booking required.
Contact: Jackie Humphries 01495 333000
jacqueline.humphries@coleggwent.ac.uk

Rassau Resource Centre, School Rd, Rassau Ebbw Vale
Improve Your Skills for Life
17 May 2010 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
An Open Day for all the family. Indian Head Massage, Healthy Eating, Nail Care, Online shopping, children's art competition, launch of the Big Book Swap! Free child care, no need to book!
Contact: Ceri Waters 01495 309951
ceri.waters@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Abertillery Library, Oak St, Abertillery
All Blaenau Gwent Libraries - The Six Book Challenge
17 May 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Launch of the Six Book Challenge - a reading challenge for reluctant readers, with incentives after each read.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Blaina Library, High St, Blaina
All Blaenau Gwent Libraries - The Six Book Challenge
17 May 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Launch of the Six Book Challenge - a reading challenge for reluctant readers, with incentives after each read.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Brynmawr Library, Market Square Brynmawr, All Blaenau Gwent Libraries - The Six Book Challenge
17 May 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Launch of the Six Book Challenge - a reading challenge for reluctant readers, with incentives after each read.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Ebbw Vale Library, Bethcar St, Ebbw Vale
All Blaenau Gwent Libraries - The Six Book Challenge
17 May 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Launch of the Six Book Challenge - a reading challenge for reluctant readers, with incentives after each read - booking not
needed.
Contact: Tracey Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Cwm Library, Canning St, Cwm Ebbw Vale
All Blaenau Gwent Libraries - The Six Book Challenge
17 May 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Launch of the Six Book Challenge - a reading challenge for reluctant readers, with incentives after each read - booking not
required.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Tredegar Library, The Circle, Tredegar
All Blaenau Gwent Libraries - The Six Book Challenge
17 May 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Launch of the Six Book Challenge - A reading challenge for reluctant readers, with incentives after each read - booking not
required.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Ebbw Vale Library, Bethcar St, Ebbw Vale
Beyond Google
18 May 2010 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Taster sessions on using the Internet. How to book holidays online, Internet shopping and advance searching techniques - booking advisable.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 303069
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Llanhilleth Institute, 2 Meadow St, Llanhilleth Abertillery
Full Steam Ahead!
18 May 2010 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Board the train at Ebbw Vale Parkway for the short train journey to Llanhilleth Miners' Institute. Discover the archaeological heritage of the Ebbw Fawr Valley with our expert guest
speaker. Free refreshments included before the return journey to Ebbw Vale.
Contact: Karen Bennett 01495 303544
karen.bennett@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Llanhilleth Institute, 2 Meadow St, Llanhilleth Abertillery
BG Adult Learner of the Year
19 May 2010 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Award Ceremony for the BG Adult Learners of the Year.
Entry by invitation only.
Contact: Karen Bennett 01495 303544
karen.bennett@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Blaina Learning Action Centre, High St, Blaina
Creative Craft Workshops
19 May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Interactive art workshops and exhibition of a huge variety of art and crafts.
Contact: Janet Pratten 01495 355807
janet.pratten@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Beaufort Hill Welfare Hall, Beaufort Hill Beaufort, Ebbw Vale
Clever Clogs
20 May 2010 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Welsh Country Dancing taster session, with refreshments.
Contact: Karen Bennett 01495 303544
karen.bennett@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Blaina Library, High St, Blaina
"Have you Got the X Factor?" Open Mic Evening
20 May 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
...poems, creative writing, songs music - your chance to get creative and perform your own piece of work.
Contact: Allyson Roberts 01495 355609
allyson.roberts@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, James St Ebbw Vale
A Taste of Eastern Promise - Belly Dancing Taster Sessions
20 May 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Belly dancing demonstrations, with the opportunity to have a go yourself.
Contact: Karen Bennett 01495 303544
karen.bennett@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Silent Valley Nature Reserve, Cwm, Ebbw Vale
Walk and Talk with Iolo
21 May 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
A guided walk (bilingual) for Welsh Learners and speakers, but all welcome with Iolo Williams, around Silent Valley Nature Reserve - booking not required.
Contact: Sarah Meek 01495 355892
sarah.meek@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Cwm Library, Canning St, Cwm, Ebbw Vale
Who do YOU Think you are?
21 May 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
An introduction to using Ancestry and other family history websites. Advanced booking is recommended, as only 2 students per hour.
Contact: Julie Syrett 01495 370454
julie.syrett@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

EVI, Church St, Ebbw Vale
Write Time, Write Place
21 May 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A creative writing workshop exploring a sense of place, open to anyone who enjoys writing. Come along and meet others, share ideas and develop your creating writing skills.
Contact: Clare Syder 01495 722973
clare.syder@newport.ac.uk

Abertillery Library, Oak St, Abertillery
Let's Go Digital!
21 May 2010 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
An introduction to the Internet - online banking and shopping, booking holidays. Booking recommended.
Contact: Tracy Jones 01495 355609
tracy.jones1@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, James St Ebbw Vale
Bore Coffi
21 May 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An opportunity for Welsh learners and speakers to practice their Welsh Language skills over a cup of tea or coffee and a Welsh
Cake.
Contact: Sarah Meek 01495 355892
sarah.meek@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, Ebbw Vale
Fitness is Fun!
22nd May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Nantyglo Sports Centre, Nantyglo
Fitness is Fun!
22nd May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Tredegar Sports Centre, Stable Lane Tredegar
Fitness is Fun!
22nd May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: cath hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma St Abertillery
Fitness is Fun!
22nd May 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come along for free sessions for adults in the Fitness Suite at our purpose built Sports Centre. All ages, all abilities, all levels of fitness. No need to book just come along!
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Tredegar Sports Centre, Stable Lane Tredegar
Netball - the Fun Way to Keep Fit!
22nd May 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come and have a go at Netball - it's a fun way to keep fit in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. All abilities welcome - no need to book, just turn up and play
Contact: Cath Hares 01495 355654
cath.hares@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Newtown Community Centre, Newtown Ebbw Vale
Healthy Lifestyles
27 May 2010 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Learn to live more healthily - take the Bush Tucker Trial, free massage, healthy cooking and after school cooking for children.
Contact: Becky Harding 01495 352253
becky.harding@evad.org.uk

Cwm Library, Canning St, Cwm, Ebbw Vale
Who do YOU Think you Are
28 May 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
An introduction to using Ancestry and other family history websites. Advanced booking recommended as only 2 people per hour can take part.
Contact: Julie Syrett 01495 370454
julie.syrett@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk