Festival of Learning 2017 Posted on 4 May 2016 by Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing **This post has been updated for 2017Did you know one of the six ways to contribute to your wellbeing is to continue learning new skills and knowledge? Festival of Learning, previously Adult Learning Week, starts in June and dedicates a month to raise awareness of new learning opportunities and encourages adults to explore wonderful FREE sessions.Festival of learning is for everybody, whether you already have a passion to learn, would like to try something new, or are involved in supporting others to learn. Learning something new, whether this is taking on a different responsibility at work, fixing a bike, learning to play a new instrument or cook new food, has a range of benefits. It can help improve your confidence, it is fun, it occupies you with a hobby and it allows you to meet new people. For more wellbeing tips, read our ‘5 Reasons to Take Up Gardening’ article. Sources:http://www.festivaloflearning.org.uk/ http://www.liveitwell.org.uk/ways-to-wellbeing/six-ways-to-wellbeing/