THIS week people are being encouraged to take up a new course as part of national Adult Learners Week.

They can drop in to Swindon College's Regent Circus site all this week between 9am and 7pm and try out a computer programme that will match individual skills and interests to a wide range of occupations.

The college is also holding an Access to Higher Education Open Evening on Thursday May from 5pm to 7.30pm for adults who missed out on a degree the first time round.

Thousands of past Access students at Swindon College are now studying on degree or HND courses at universities and colleges.

At New College a programme of events including medieval sword fighting, tai-chi, drawing for the terrified and belly dancing, is being organised.

The taster sessions run throughout the day, from 10am until 5.30pm at New College's Queens Drive campus.

On Friday a Silver Surfers Day will give any older learners in the town a chance to explore the information super highway.

For more information from Swindon College call 0800 731 2250.

For details of New college courses on offer call Paula Kimmel on 01793 732850.