Art the key to adult learning

ADULT  Learners' Week is coming to Rotherham with a programme of events to help residents unleash their inner artists.

Rotherham Borough Council’s Extended Learning team has organised everything from digital photo editing, crafts and language taster sessions.

And the highlight of next week’s programme is a poetry workshop with Rotherham writer Ray Hearne at the new Library, Heritage and Arts space at Riverside on May 17.

Ray has many years of experience in helping others to put their stories, poems and songs into words.

He is best known to many as the presenter for several years, along with Rony Robinson, of Radio Sheffield's Write On spot.

Ray will be leading a session called Write Up Your Street, using photographs of old Rotherham between 1pm and 3pm.

Timetable of events

Photo first aid classes:

May 14, 2pm-4pm. Maltby Library.

For more information contact Gill Lyons on 01709 812150

May 15, 2pm-4pm. Swinton Library.

For more information contact Rita Leary on 01709 583116

May 17, 2pm-4pm.Wath Community Library.

For more information contact Carly Spark 01709 873542

May 18, 2pm-4pm: Kiveton Park Library.

For more information contact Sue Saunby 01909 771823

Creative crafts

Paper crafts, jewellery and story sacks

May 14, 1pm-3pm: Ferham Children’s Centre.

For more information contact Ferham Children’s Centre on 01709 746660.

Card making and jewellery making

May 15,1pm-3pm. Mowbray Gardens Library.

Jewellery making

May 16, 9.30am-11.30am. Aughton Early Years.

May 16, 1pm-3pm. Masons Avenue, Swallownest.

Creative crafts

May 16,10am-12pm. Kiveton Creative, Old Colliery Offices.

Knit and natter

May 14,10am-12.30pm. Library, Heritage and Arts Space at Riverside.

May 16,1pm-4pm: Library, Heritage and Arts Space at Riverside.

ESOL language taster session

May 15,10am-12pm. Mowbray Gardens Community Library.

To book a place contact Jason Brennan on 01709 254797.