Leicestershire County Council’s adult learning service GoLearn are offering over 50 free learning taster sessions in venues across the county this September.

Taster sessions are free for anyone aged 19+ and are taught by specialist tutors from across the GoLearn programme.

Free sessions to try include British Sign Language, Italian, creative writing, coping with change, money management, craft and sewing, fitness and exercise, polymer clay, poetry, digital skills and more.

Councillor Christine Radford, cabinet member for adults and communities, said:

“GoLearn has such an extensive list of courses, and these sessions are a great way for learners to try out some of the great sessions we have available."

“I hope many residents take the chance to try out whichever course they’re interested in to see how GoLearn can help them.”

Sessions are available across the county, including Melton Mowbray, Thurmaston, Loughborough, Enderby, Market Harborough, Wigston, Coalville and Hinckley. You can book onto the sessions through GoLearn’s website.

Courses offered by GoLearn are part-time and can be taken in the day, evening or weekend for adults aged 19+. Courses are taught from dedicated adult learning centres and suites across Leicestershire, in community venues and online.

Anyone booking onto a course before Friday 29 September can receive a special 30% discount. The discount can be used alongside the 70% reduced cost discount available for anyone on a low income and/or eligible certain benefits.

Visit here or call 0800 988 0308 or email adultlearning@leics.gov.uk to find out more.