FREE taster sessions and events for Adult Learners' Week will be held to celebrate adult learning, training and volunteering supported by NIACE Cymru.

The events will be held to encourage people to try out some bite sized learning opportunities. You can see all free opportunities by checking the NIACE website at niacecymru.org.uk.

If you are looking for work or want to improve basic ICT skills there is a Drop In ICT and Job Search session at the Vale Open Learning Centre in Kendrick Road on Monday, June 15 and Tuesday 16 in the morning. Telephone 01446 736466 for information.

Penarth Job Centre and the Vale Volunteer Bureau in Barry are both hosting events which will give you plenty of ideas about volunteering in your local community. These events take place on Tuesday, June 16, and you can telephone Janine Richardson on 01446 421 782 for further details.

Perhaps you would like to learn a little Welsh? Cymraeg over a Cuppa is running at Cowbridge Old hall on Friday, June 19, from 10am – 2pm.

Gwenllian Willis Welsh for Adults marketing officer says "This is a great chance to learn a little Welsh in an informal atmosphere and it is free!" Details are available from Gwenllian on 02920 874710.

Finally a fun day based at the Beach Huts on Barry Island will give people of all ages the opportunity to try out a number of different activities from Tai Chi, Nordic Walking to arts and crafts and much more for free. You will also be able to find out about courses and job search activities in your local area on Saturday, June 20, from 10am.