Many people learn in groups that are organised by their own members. These learning clubs and ‘self-organised’ groups take many forms – from the well-known and well-established such as the University of the Third Age to small local groups set up by friends with a common interest. They may be music groups, book clubs, health or environmental groups, photographic or craft groups, motorcycle or walking clubs: what they all have in common is that people are coming together to enjoy learning new skills and activities.

NIACE has developed a toolkit to support this and is running a series of half day morning events to launch this. The events are likely to be of interest to:

• Staff in museums, libraries and archives services
• Staff in the health sector who support patient self-help groups
• Staff or members of faith groups
• Voluntary or community organisations involved in informal learning

The next event is in Birmingham on 26 February (Ref EVE1018WM/0210).

For more details and to book your place, contact gurjit.kaur@niace.org.uk or call 0116 204 2833.