The benefits of learning "My self confidence has improved… I have the chance to do things I would have never attempted to do before. There are more opportunities now than ever!" R Brongham, aged 69 Did you know that: using your skills makes you happier? learning new skills can be very satisfying, raise your self-esteem and make you feel better about yourself? learning opens doors to community activity, voluntary work and involvement in local issues? Learning does not just mean studying for qualifications or to improve job opportunities. It can cover a whole range of mind expanding and physical opportunities. Learning can develop new, update old or build on current skills. "Computing has proved to be an exciting, new interest to share with my grandchildren" Pamela Folwell, aged 67 "I have made many good friends in the classroom and it has kept my brain ticking" John A. John, aged 79 "I have been able to become self employed, I have been able to help others, I am now able to hold my head up high again" Peter Grantham, aged 61

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