This is a great little local centre where you can do all kinds of different courses for so many…read moredifferent weeks and for many different prices for each every course. I've taken some good writing courses and creative crafting courses there. They chop and change their course names and subjects regularly so checking their website or by going down to the centre and then asking for information at the reception desk in the main entrance. To go to the centre alone is free; but you pay for your class, either by paying for several weeks in advance or by paying just for that class and then just for every class that you turn up for. However, I got the feeling that they do prefer you to pay a full advance payment for the several weeks or so that you take the class for. The courses are entertaining and interesting and the prices are reasonable enough because of what you discover and learn from them is very satisfying and ultimately worthwhile. I do very much recommend this place, which is situated on Hammond Way road within the Penylan area. It is near to Albany and Wellfield road and Colchester Avenue.

Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning offers an amazing range of part-time courses with something to…read moreinterest just about everyone - ranging from foreign language courses available in the evenings, to short Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for business, public sector employers and individuals. The centre covers subjects such as law, computer studies, science and the environment, business and management, and social studies. Some people study at the centre as a means of getting onto further courses within one of the university's other Schools, gaining the necessary qualifications to be eligible for full degree courses. Other people just attend to follow a personal interest and continue their lifelong learning at an informal community course. Businesses can send staff on CPD courses covering areas such as Lean Thinking, Project Management, Leadership, Communication Skills, Finance, Statistics, Marketing, and Language and Cultural Awareness. If you fancy learning something new, it's well worth checking out whether this centre offers what you're looking for, as the teaching staff are generally of a good standard.

I love learning but hate homework, so thankfully I can nurture my bored brain cells without the…read morepiles of subsequent paperwork at Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning (or as Elizabeth Gilbert may label as "Night School for Divorced Ladies"). I took a writing course here, taught by an eccentric novelist who provided practical tips in addition to editing processes I was never privy to when I studied Journalism in uni. I'm quite shy in class, so it was a relief to know we didn't have to share our writing, either - he rightly thought that amateurs commenting on amateurs' work didn't really have much value. Thank God for small favours. The Centre offers day and evening classes to suit those interested in a wide variety of topics, from French classes to Practical Project Management. One, two and three-day courses are available in subjects like Presentation Skills or Islam and Modern Britain. I wish they'd bring back the Film Analysis classes, but I understand with all the rampant budget cuts, we should be grateful they're still running Humanities courses at all!

I've recently been looking into the idea of attending an aromatherapy course over the winter…read moremonths. It strikes me as being a nurturing and warming thing to do whilst the weather outside does its worst! I have stumbled across a number of places in the region that offer courses in aromatherapy, but none that provide tuition so inexpensively as Barry Community Learning Centre. The carlton Institute charges several hundred pounds for a really short course, but here they charge a fraction of this. They also run some other great courses that I may well consider doing, like Tai Chi for instance! (I think I'll give the belly dancing a miss). All the classes are in the evenings and so it's ideal for people who work 9 to 5! I'll see you there!

The centre is an excellent facility with helpful staff. The…read moreLife DRawing classes are held there on Wednesdays, in perfect surroundings.

The Gartholwg lifelong learning centre in Church village is a new building and a new concept in…read moreeducation .Teaching subjects that are usually outside normal educational institutions. For example they run courses such as 'computers for kids' For children aged 6-11 years , 'French for children' ages 5-11 and a drama academy for children also aged 5- 11. There is in addition many courses for adults. Under arts and crafts there is pottery, glass painting, and copper jewellery and many others. In other departments you can learn belly dancing ( if you are in to that! ) and Yoga, creative writing, cooking, sign language, Spanish, French and German. Basic photography, computing and many others The building also has a fully equipped sound studio that you can hire with a qualified audio engineer for £25 an hour. Also in the building is housed the local public library with the free use of computers This is only a brief outline of the activities that the centre provides . There is a free car park quite often very full . But I have always managed to find a place. .There are also other interesting activities at the centre For example on January 21 at 2pm Helen Charles the youngest survivor of a torpedoed world war two ship recounts her experiences' being rescued from the ship. Finally there is no group that can replace ABBA, They were unique, but I am told the group 'BJORN BELIEF' come very close in simulation . They are performing at the centre on Friday 6 th February The bar is open at 7.30pm and after the performance there is a 70/80's disco That's one I will not miss! To see what other goodies you are missing log onto their web site. Or if you want to ask about classes the email address is llcreception@campwsgartholwg.org.uk or phone them (as above)

Similar to the Folk House on Park Street in town, this is a setting for a collection of classes for…read moreadults. They range from art and photography to yoga and scrabble. Bafflingly also includes a Flight Simulator Group and fantastical Wargames Society. There are also some seriously high level classes in association with Bristol University such as African history, aspects of psychology, and talks on opera. A little cafe downstairs allow for a coffee and gossip - everyone is very friendly and welcoming. One of its aims is to foster community spirit and it certainly does that. You have to enrol on a certain day, or be recommended by a current member. Membership is just £12. If you are not sure then there are contact numbers for the group leaders and you can usually sit in on a class to help you decide. The building was saved from demolition as it was intended that the very busy Overndale Road was to be widened. The site is still cared for by volunteers since its opening in 1970 with nice gardens round the edge and clean car park.