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Learning at Libraries is Good For The
Soul
Visitors to Wigan Libraries are being given
the opportunity to take part in a range of free art, beauty and holistic
therapy taster sessions, as part of Adult Learners Week 2008 (17th-24th
May 2008).
Adult Learners Week is an annual week-long national campaign designed to
encourage and inspire people to get into learning, whether to catch up,
brush up, to learn for work or for leisure. It is the largest learning
campaign in the country, with events taking place nationwide.
To help celebrate Adult Learners Week, Wigan Libraries are encouraging
people to take time out of their busy schedules, to relax, and try
something new, with Good For The Soul -a programme of free taster
sessions available across the borough.
The one hour workshops include everything from drawing and watercolour,
to aromatherapy and Reiki. For those interested in art, the fun
introductory sessions cover topics such as drawing to scale, colour and
tone, while the holistic therapy events explore basic relaxation and
massage techniques. No previous experience is required.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Head of Lifelong Learning, Taryn
Pearson said “We are delighted to be taking part in the Adult Learners
Week celebrations. Learning is something that can be enjoyed by all
ages, young or old, and offers a host of additional benefits and
opportunities.
Taryn continues: “This year’s programme ‘Good For The Soul’, has been
specifically designed to encourage adults to take time out for
themselves- to relax and de-stress.
The friendly group sessions are delivered by professional tutors and aim
to provide handy tips and advice, but more importantly, encourage people
to join in, have some fun, and hopefully learn something new in the
process!”
Libraries regularly host a calendar of learning activities and, as part
of the National Year of Reading, will be providing a fun packed
programme of special events throughout 2008. With books on every
subject, free access to the Internet, and helpful friendly staff,
libraries are a great place to get started for anyone looking to take up
a new hobby or interest.
For further information on Adult Learners Week events or other free
learning opportunities, contact your local library or visit:
www.wlct.org/libraries
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Georgina Bentley on 01942 486930 or at
g.bentley@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
National Year of Reading: The National Year of Reading (NYR) is a
nationwide campaign, promoting the power of reading to change the lives
of individuals and communities. The NYR will celebrate reading for
purpose and pleasure and the reading of all texts across all media. It
will create opportunities to motivate the wider community to start
reading – or to read more.
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