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EDUCATION

In our third age we may decide to study for various reasons some of which are listed below:

Graduate

· Work, part-time or full time (paid or voluntary)

· To assist with Hobbies and Interests

· New Technology (want to keep abreast of change)

· Make new friends

· Add to existing knowledge

· Fun and personal fulfilment

University

Today there are so many avenues of knowledge open to us that we can be spoiled for choice. Visit your local library for information on what is available in your area – A visit to your local colleges/universities could also prove valuable.  Remember to ask what concessions are available.

We think the following organisations will be of help to you.

Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)

National Service for Adult Education.

Website: http://www.wea.org.uk

e-mail: info@wea.org.uk

The Open University (OU)

Gives the opportunity for students of all ages to study, offers degree and non-degree courses.

Website: http://www.admin.open.ac.uk

Tel: 01908 653231

University of the Third Age (U3A)

Local study groups for various subjects/hobbies/interests.

No formal structure of study – mainly for pleasure.

Website: http://www.u3a.org.uk

e-mail: nationaloffice@u3a.org.uk

The Open College of the Arts

Courses on art and design ,drawing ,painting, creative writing ,music ,photography, sculpture, textiles , garden design etc.

Website: http://www.oca-uk.com

e-mail: open.arts@ukonline.co.uk

NIACE

Leading non-governmental organisation for adult learning in England and Wales.

Website : http://www.niace.org.uk

Lifelong Learning

Web site for the encouragement, promotion and development of lifelong learning.

http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk

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