The BBC Learning section offers a wide range of learning opportunities where you can teach yourself new skills in various subjects such as; Computers, Languages, History, Gardening etc.

An introduction to Dolphin Guide software for computer users with blindness or impaired vision. Guide is also used by people who are new to computers as it is so easy to use.  Comes in 3 parts, 1-3, 2-3 and 3-3. Please use right hand side links on the website.

Learndirect provides access to a wide range of online courses including IT, Skills for Life and Languages.  Allowing people to learn wherever they have access to the internet - at home, at work or at a Learndirect centre.

For further information on Learndirect courses, costs or your nearest centre search online or contact the Learndirect helpline on: 0800 101 901.

The Open University, for education and courses to study at home and even gain a degree.  For general and course related enquiries contact:

The Open University, P.O. Box 724, Milton Keynes, MK7 6ZS.

Phone: 01908 653 231.  Email:general-enquiries@open.ac.uk.

Around the country groups of people organise themselves for the purpose of learning. To quote one of the founders of the movement, Peter Laslett, "Those who teach shall also learn and those who learn shall also teach".

The subjects tackled vary with each U3A and the number offered will depend on the size and enthusiasm of the group.

For more information you can email: website@u3a.org.uk.