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Lifelong learning directories
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CamLearn   [Local]
Thousands of local courses at hundreds of locations throughout Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties.

Educational establishments
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Anglia Ruskin University   [Local]
In Cambridge and Chelmsford. Formerly known as Anglia Polytechnic University.
Cambridge Regional College   [Local]
Further education and training opportunities.
Hills Road Sixth Form College   [Local]
Sixth form college also offering adult education. In Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2PE
Institute of Continuing Education   [Local]
Courses provided for the general public by Cambridge University.
Long Road Adult Education   [Local]
Adult education and professional training.
Manor Community College   [Local]
Secondary school, which does community education. In Arbury Road, Cambridge CB4 2JF
Parkside Federation   [Local]
Covers several schools in Cambridge. Includes community education.

Other centres for courses
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Botanic Gardens   [Local]
Events programme throughout the year including workshops.
Cambridge Women's Resources Centre   [Local]
Provides training and support to the women of Cambridge. Various courses, all free, plus free on-site creche.
Cambridgeshire Learning Centres   [Local]
These provide Learndirect courses at Cambridgeshire libraries.
Public Lectures   [Local]
Lectures in Cambridge run by parts of the university open to the public.
University of the Third Age   [Local]
Academic and recreational courses especially for retired people.

Specific subjects
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Art Courses and Talks   [Local]
Talks and courses run by art galleries, etc.
Cambridge City Communicators   [Local]
Develop your speaking and leadership skills.
Cambridge Cookery School   [Local]
Friday Night Cookery Club and Saturday Morning workshops classes are run at St Paul's Centre on Hills Road.
Computer and Internet Training
Computer and internet courses in Cambridge and online.
Courses in Meditation and Buddhism   [Local]
For all levels of experience. By the Cambridge Buddhist Centre.
Language schools   [Local]
Local language schools teaching English as a foreign language.
Language Tuition and Translation   [Local]
Local tuition and translation for languages other than English.
Music Lessons in Cambridge   [Local]
Music lessons including guitar.
Sport   [Local]
Sporting clubs and organisations in Cambridge.
Tuition   [Local]
Personal tuition in academic subjects.
Violin Makers   [Local]
Classes in violin making, bow making, furniture restoration and woodcarving. Also repair and make violins.
Want to Start Cycling?   [Local]
Training and leaflets for children and adults wanting to start cycling.
Women's Awareness & Self-Protection Group   [Local]
Self-defence and personal safety training for women and others.

Local training advice
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Cambridgeshire Adult and Community Learning   [Local]
From Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Education for Yong People   [Local]
Various training and education options for young people.
nextstep East of England   [Local]
Free careers information and advice service for all adults aged 20+.

Online
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BBC Adult Learning
Various subjects, including language webpages.
BBC Online Courses
Gardening, fist aid, history, languages...
BBC Skillswise
Helping you improve your literacy and numeracy.
Free-Ed
Complete free courses for vocational & academic disciplines.
Information Resources
Reference websites.
Learn Direct
Online courses about business, computing, word and number skills. Provided by local libraries.
Learning Resources
Websites arranged by acedemic subject, plus revision.
Open2
Open University programs on BBC.
SoYouWanna
Teaches you how to do all the things nobody taught you in school.
Typing Practice
Online practice in typing for complete beginners.

National organisations
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City and Guilds
Information about City and Guilds qualifications.
NIACE
Promoting the general advancement of adult continuing education.
Open University
Undergraduate level and other courses which do not require any entry qualifications.
Workers' Education Association
UK's largest voluntary provider of adult learning opportunities.


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