Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that online course. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food, read a new genre of book or become a crossword ace! Set a challenge you enjoy achieving.
Learning new things throughout our lives, no matter how old we are, is great for improving our self-esteem. Consider that you are also learning to handle the changes of older age
A few suggestions…
30+ Nottingham Uni Online courses – 1-hour sessions, from 21 April – 7 July. Need to download Zoom to view, register for sessions on Eventbrite
Live Activity Sessions and Courses from Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) – you need to register on the site and join with Zoom at the appropriate time. Sessions are FREE but a donation is suggested
From Leicester’s Adult Education Service Learning for personal development & wellbeing -some free activities and resources to keep you busy - being updated all the time
Get inspired – learn something new today. Access FreeLearning from the Open University
Take a look at University of the Third Age See Local U3A Groups
Four Online Courses from Leicester’s Shama Women’s Centre. Call 0116 251 4747 or 07745 970 687 for joining instructions. These courses cover:
Culture In Quarantine a BBC initiative bringing Arts &Culture into the home
12 famous Museums offer virtual tours you can take from your sofa
Dive into the wonderful world of the British Museum
A wonderful look at the art of the Uffizi Gallery Florence
Watch fascinating lectures from The Royal Institutionof Science
The telling of the Black History Experience
All things Rocket & Rocket Science – go to Leicester’s Space Centre
The Globe Theatre – a rolling cycle of FREE shows from this historical venue
View TED Talks – interesting topics to make you think and help you learn
Accessing public services, staying in touch with each other, and managing your money online has never been more important. Learn how with BT’s range of free resources
Links to guides to tools that will help you stay in touch and connected with your friends and family
Support to use Leicester’s online Library
Learn My Way - Digital Skills Free courses for you to learn digital skills to stay safe and keep connected
Enjoy art projects through Art Unscrewed – an Eventbrite ticket needed, some sessions are FoC
Learn to Knit – enjoy online tutorials. Free but you’ll need to sign-up
Cooking –Jamie Oliver uses store cupboard ingredients for new recipes
Visit Delia Smith’s Online Cookery School
Royal Horticultural Society – an online community to create a place where you can share what your doing in your gardens
Home Growing - For advice on growing your own or sharing tips with others midlands@tcv.org.uk 0116 271 0178 phone lines open 20 Apr - 20 May. Mon, Tues, Wed 10-12 & 2-3pm
Men’s Sheds – see what men (& women) are making & fixing in their sheds
GoogleArts and Culture Collection - virtual tours of 500 top attractions around the world, including national galleries from around the world, individual artist museums, and even the Eiffel Tower
Try Duolingo, 30+ languages for FREE an interactive site
Free Language lessons from Open Culture