Activities Directory
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How Are You?
Local activities. Find an activity to boost your wellbeing.
Learning with Libraries
Cambridgeshire Libraries have a wealth of resources to help you with your learning and research.

Educational establishments
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Anglia Ruskin University
In Cambridge and Chelmsford. Formerly known as Anglia Polytechnic University.
Cambridge Regional College
Further education and training opportunities.
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Sixth form college also offering adult education. In Hills Road, Cambridge
Institute of Continuing Education
Part-time learning for adults. Part of the University of Cambridge.

Other centres for courses
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Botanic Garden events
Events programme throughout the year including workshops.
Cambridge University What's On
Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge Women's Resources Centre
Provides training and support to the women of Cambridge. Various courses, all free, plus free on-site creche.
Fitzwilliam Museum Adult Education
Gallery talks, lectures, day and short courses, practical workshops, conferences and seminars.
Kettles Yard
Modern art gallery & house. Talks, workshops.
Skeptics in the Pub
Have a relaxed and enjoyable evening while listening to talks given in a friendly manner on a wide range of topics.
University of the Third Age in Cambridge
Educational and social activities for those no longer in full-time employment.
What's On
Includes Cambridge public lectures and events in museums.

Specific subjects
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Art and Craft Courses and Talks
Talks and courses run by art galleries, artists, etc.
Cambridge Cookery School
Friday Night Cookery Club and Saturday Morning workshops classes are run at St Paul's Centre on Hills Road.
Cambridge Flower School
Floristry and flower arranging courses and workshops.
Computer and Internet Training
Computer and internet courses in Cambridge and online.
Crafts in Cambridge
Local craft groups and artists.
Dance Classes
Classes in different types of dance.
Language Tuition and Translation
Local tuition and translation for languages other than English.
Literacy - Read Easy
Help for people having probhlems with reading.
Music Lessons
Lessons in specific instruments.
Musical Instruments
Including classes in how to make and repair them.
Sport
Sporting clubs and organisations in Cambridge.
Stapleford Granary
Shared musical and other educational and cultural pursuits.
Tuition
Personal tuition in academic subjects.
Want to Start Cycling?
Training and leaflets for children and adults wanting to start cycling.

Training advice
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Education for Yong People
Various training and education options for young people.
National Careers Service
Helping you get the advice you need for future skills, careers, work and life choices.

Online and distance learning
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BBC Skillswise
Helping you improve your literacy and numeracy.
Information Resources
Reference websites, including dictionaries and encyclopaedias.
Institute of Continuing Education - University of Cambridge
Short, intensive online courses led by Cambridge experts. A range of subjects are offered.
Learning Resources
Websites arranged by academic subject.
MIT Open Courseware
Free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT.
Open Learn
Open University programs on BBC.
Open University
Providing high-quality university education to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.