Links to adult learning opportunities across Edinburgh City Centre and Leith (in alphabetical order).

Adult Education Programme Ever wanted to access the Internet, learn a language, sing, paint, try yoga or pottery? These are only a few examples from our huge range of day and evening classes we offer throughout the city. Thousands of people from all walks of life come to our classes and thoroughly enjoy themselves. South Bridge Resource Centre, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. Phone Nancy Bryce on 0131 557 5438. Web: egfl.myed.org

Adult Learning Project offers a programme to help people become active in the life of their communities. A wide variety of workshops, study circles and classes are offered including history, women's studies, politics and democracy, traditional music, song and dance. Tollcross Community Education Centre, Tollcross Primary School, 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG. Phone John Player or Stan Reeves on 0131 221 5800. Web: www.tollcross.edin.org/alp

The Ca(I)re Project supports anyone living in Edinburgh who is caring for someone on an unpaid basis. We understand that looking after someone brings many demands and pressures and that often carers' own well being can take second place. We put carers' needs first by providing essential support, learning opportunities and information. All of our courses, events and services are free and are available to carers and former carers. Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DP. Phone 0131 446 3321. Email: caireproject@ericliddell.org

Careers Scotland provides free careers guidance, advice on job search and information about making career and training decisions throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Anyone can make an appointment or talk confidentially with a careers adviser. Cairncross House, 25 Union Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR or Atholl House, 2 Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. Tel: 0131 556 4110 or 228 7520. Web: www.careers-scotland.org.uk

Careers Guidance Services for university graduates living in Edinburgh and Lothians are available outside normal working hours. We have a comprehensive graduate careers information centre, computers with Internet access and provide asistance with writing CVs. We also offer drop-in and and booked careers guidance interviews. 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JT. Phone 0131 650 4670. Web: www.careers.ed.ac.uk/allgrads

City Centre Community Education Team We aim to work with learners and organisations to develop and offer learning experiences that are relevant to different needs. We also recognise and promote the key contributions people of all ages make in changing and improving their community in a variety of ways. Community Education provides opportunities to take part in a wide variety of local groups, clubs and classes and other activities. Why not give us a ring. South Bridge Resource Centre, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. Phone Amanda on 0131 558 8222 for project and contact information. Fax: 0131 558 9355

Community Based English as a Second Language (ESL) provides courses for men and women living permanently in Edinburgh and the Lothians who want to learn or improve their English. We particularly welcome applications from asylum seekers and refugees. Most of our courses have crèches. Duncan Place Resource Centre, 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh EH6 8HW. Phone Ann Morgan-Thomas on 0131 535 4630.

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