Adult Learners' Week 2013

Saturday 18 May – Friday 24 May

Take time out to learn something new, something unusual and something fun in a relaxed setting during this year’s Adult Learners’ Week in Tameside. It runs from Saturday 18 May – Friday 24 May 2013.

 Saturday 18 May 2013

Mobile phone help – drop in
Get help and advice from Tameside Libraries’ Youth Forum members in this informal drop in session.
11.00am – 2.00pm
Ashton Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG.  0161 342 2029
Admission: Free. 

Open Near You – OU information drop in
Come along and find out more about studying with the Open University
10.00am – 3.00pm
Ashton Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG.  0161 342 2029
Admission: Free.

 Monday 20 May 2013

Healthy Living
Come along and discover how easy it is to have a healthy lifestyle
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Denton Library, Peel Street, Denton M34 3JY.  0161 336 8234
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Baby Sensory Workshop
Come along and join these beneficial and fun sessions. They are designed to give tips and help early sensory development in your baby.
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Droylsden Library, Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6EP. 0161 370 1282
Admission: Free limited places available. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Baby Massage Workshop
Learn more about baby massage in this, hands on workshop. You will need to bring a towel along to this session.
10.30am – 11.30am
Dukinfield Library, Concord Way, Dukinfield, SK16 4DB.  0161 330 3257
Admission: Free limited places available. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Knit and Natter
Bring along your knitting and get help and support in a friendly group in one if these sessions. Beginners welcome
10.30am – 11.30am
Hyde Library, Union Street, Hyde, SK14 1NF.  0161 342 4450
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

The books of Hilary Mantel
Hilary Mantel is a controversial figure, her works are award winning and can turn our views of history and historical figures on their heads. Love her or hate her writing, if you have read her books you are sure to have an opinion. Come along and talk about your views on her books at this informal session run by Manchester University’s Dr Jerome de Groot.
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Hyde Library, Union Street, Hyde, SK14 1NF.  0161 342 4450
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Technology of Ancient Egypt
Learn more about ancient Egypt in this fascinating talk
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Stalybridge Library, Trinity Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BN.  0161 338 2708
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

 Tuesday 21 May 2013

Crochet Workshop
Try learning a new skill at this crochet taster workshop
10.15am – 12.15pm
Ashton Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG. 0161 342 2029
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way! – A talk about wills
A fascinating talk covering the history of wills and how to write a modern will for modern families.
3.00pm – 4.00pm
Hattersley library, The Hub, Stockport Road, Hattersley, SK16 4NT. 0161 342 2552
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Palaeography Workshop
Discover the secrets of reading old handwriting with staff from Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre
10.00am – 11.00am
Hyde Library, Union Street, Hyde, SK14 1NF. 0161 342 4450
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

 Wednesday 22 May 2013

Make your own paint
Learn about the ingredients of paint and have a go at making your own oil paint.
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Ashton Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG. 0161 342 2029
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Using e-books
Enjoy reading the modern way with a taster session on how to download and read eBooks
10.30am – 11.30am
Hyde Library, Union Street, Hyde, SK14 1NF.  0161 342 4450
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Origami Workshop
Come along, join in and discover the ancient art of paper folding
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Mossley Library, Wyre Street, Mossley, OL5 0EU. 01457 832467
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Keeping Bees
A free talk and Q & A session with a local beekeeper.
6.00pm – 7.00pm
Mossley Library, Wyre Street, Mossley, OL5 0EU. 01457 832467
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Creative Writing Workshop
Explore your creative side with this interactive workshop
10.30am – 11.30pm
Stalybridge Library, Trinity Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BN. 0161 338 2708
Admission: Free limited places available. Contact the library to reserve your place.

 Thursday 23 May 2013

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way! – A talk about wills
A fascinating talk covering the history of wills and how to write a modern will for modern families.
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Ashton Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG.  0161 342 2029
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Hanging Basket Demonstration
Pick up tips to create hanging baskets for your garden with this demonstration by Dane Bank Gardening Society.
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Denton Library, Peel Street, Denton M34 3JY.  0161 336 8234
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Outdoors and up for it
From the meadows and woods of the valleys in the south to high open moorland in the east, Tameside’s countryside is rich
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Droylsden Library, Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6EP.  0161 370 1282
Admission: Free limited places available. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Belly Dancing
Get some exercise and try your hand at dancing in this free taster session
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Hattersley library, The Hub, Stockport Road, Hattersley, SK16 4NT.  0161 342 2552
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

 Friday 24 May 2013

History of Ashton Library
Discover the history of the library in this talk by staff from Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre.
10.00am -12.00 noon
Ashton Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SG.  0161 342 2029
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way! – A talk about wills
A fascinating talk covering the history of wills and how to write a modern will for modern families.
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Denton Library, Peel Street, Denton M34 3JY.  0161 336 8234
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Life!
A look at everyday life through mainly humorous rhymes and verses.
2.15pm – 3.15pm
Droylsden Library, Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6EP.  0161 370 1282
Admission: Free limited places available. Contact the library to reserve your place.

Improve Your Memory Workshop
Learn some tips and tricks to help improve your memory!
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Hyde Library, Union Street, Hyde, SK14 1NF.  0161 342 4450
Admission: Free. Contact the library to reserve your place.