About North Devon ALF

The Adult Learning Forum (ALF) program exists to help people like you aged 16+ to access a range of FREE taster sessions and activities, from learning about your family history and perhaps planting some trees in the countryside, to exploring dance and movement or singing in a choir.

Interested?

ALF runs until the end of March 2010 so if you want to find out more about the activities we offer and get involved, now is the time.

The courses are FREE

ALF can offer other support for things like childcare and transport. All the activities take place in a relaxed and confidential environment and are guided by professional staff. Sessions will take place at a wide variety of locations across northern Devon.

New to ALF?

We're particularly looking for people who want to get involved in these activities but haven't done so in the past. You might be living in a very rural location, you could be a lone parent or carer, you might have difficulties with your health or simply need a bit of extra support.

The ALF project is here to help.

"Family history is a fun, fascinating and totally absorbing pastime that requires no particular skills, other than a fairly methodical approach and an enquiring mind. The family history sessions of the Adult Learning Forum provide an informal pathway to this popular hobby by offering taster sessions at the North Devon Record Office (in Barnstaple Library), at museums and other venues across the region. We can help you discover how to access sources of historic information and assist with your research."

Tim Wormleighton, North Devon
Record Office

"Admiring the view, feeling the sun on my back and wind in my face. Being outside invigorates and relaxes me, it helps me think about things differently, broadens my outlook and I love the buzz at the end of the day when I look back at what I've done. The outside activity sessions within ALF will help you meet new people and under professional guidance, look after the countryside around us."

Matt Edworthy, Northern Devon Coast and Countryside Service

"Ever wondered what might be out under the fields of North Devon? What about those tall stories of Vikings and secret tunnels - are they true? You'd be amazed what you can find out if you know how to make sense of the evidence that's all around you. Come and be a History Hunter!"

Alison Mills, Museum of
Barnstaple & North Devon

"The sessions will be a fun and gentle introduction to creative dance in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Using a variety of themes and styles of music, we'll take time to try out some simple movements and explore ways of putting them together to make a dance. You don't need any dance experience at all to take part and you can come to any or all of the sessions!"

David Baker, Dance on Prescription

"Get your hands dirty, get creative and meet new friends - all set in the informal backdrop of the Yarner Trust's medieval farmhouse and north Devon coastal landscape. Dedicated to exploring and practising sustainable and creative living through our courses and volunteer programme, The Yarner Trust provides a variety of opportunities to have fun, learn new skills and inspire everyone to tread more lightly on the planet."

Clare, The Yarner Trust