Easter Community Learning programme launched

Do you know how to navigate your way through a map, identify an array of local birds and wildflowers, or how about learning to restore and upholster a piece of furniture? 

Well, now’s your chance for the Council’s Community Learning, Development & Employability Service has pulled together a Spring 2024 Guide full of courses and classes for folk to enjoy, whether a beginner or as a refresher. 

Some courses are free through ActiveLife memberships, others may be eligible for concessionary rates and fees can be paid in instalments to try and ensure as many folk as possible can benefit from taking part. 

The Council’s Team Leader Adult Learning & Community Development, Walter Gorman, said: “The team have drawn together a range of indoor and outdoor classes and courses to suit a variety of interests. We know there are significant benefits associated with community learning, such as bringing folk together, increasing confidence and leading to improved physical and mental health. 

“From Thai Chi to yoga, numeracy classes to an introduction to navigation, appreciating Orkney’s birds, wildflowers and habitat to furniture upholstery and restoration – there's a variety to choose from.” 

Head here for more on how to book a course via the Council: www.orkney.gov.uk/we-learn 

The full guide can be viewed here: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Files/Community-Learning-and-Development/Guide_to_Courses.pdf. 

Hard copies are available from both Council Customer Services in Kirkwall and Stromness, local libraries and leisure facilities. You can also phone to book on 01856 873535. 

However, to enrol in a class being held at The Learning Link call 01856 879200 or emailthelearninglinkenquiries@orkney.gov.uk to book as these are not available to book through Customer Services or online. 

Enrolment opens today (Thursday 18 April) and classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.