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 the normal educational institutions. There are many courses for adults under arts and crafts these are to numerous to give full details but the new season April to July offers many interesting events and courses. For example the centre runs an IT course in desktop publishing, IT trouble shooting and Excel and many others free of charge. For the more advanced the centre runs a course on ECDL ( European computer driving licence) Other subjects include creating posters. Basic Photoshop, learning Spanish Contact the centre for a complete list Also in the building is housed the local public library with the free use of computers and the internet There is a free car park quite often very full . But I have always managed to find a place. .

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.

Pontypridd Museum Bridge Street ( next to the old bridge)…read more Built in 1861 this restored Welsh Baptist Chapel maps out the history of the Victorian town There are also visiting exhibitions that change on a monthy basis. including art exhibitions, book sales, and many others The museum is also used as a tourist information centre and you can pick up free maps and information of the area. Although the museum closes at 5pm there are many evening activities including an art socieity, a mixed choir (who are always looking for members-men are doubly welcome) a camera club, and many other activities. The mixed choir meets most Sunday evenings at 7.30pm decend the steps at the side of the buiding There is no audition just the ability to enjoy singing A mixed program of songs from the shows and major works. You will be made very welcome. There is a small car park at the rear of the building but it is only availible in the evenings. Phone the museum for full information Phone 01443 490748

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!

During the day this is a large community comprehensive school. It is also used for adult education…read moreclasses in the evenings. Although it is a fairly modern building, it has a general air of neglect. Small patches of damp are not repaired. Broken locks on the toilet cubicles are left for weeks hanging off. Pencoed is in the poorer part of the Borough, but that does not excuse the poor cleaning levels found in this school. Walking down the corridor past the pupils' toilets the smell of urine greets one. It is really a most unpleasant experience. The teachers and tutors may be dedicated, but it is difficult to give of one's best in conditions like these.