KEIGHLEY College is running a series of free taster sessions for adults.

People will be able to try their hand at a range of skills, from changing a wheel or removing a radiator to hair and make-up.

The ‘Have a Go Fortnight’, which starts on Monday, November 1, is being held as part of a national Festival of Learning.

It comes after Keighley College has been working with other organisations – including Bradford Council – throughout this year to help adults in the region ‘re-engage’ with education, following the challenges of the pandemic.

Jo Rusden – programme manager at the college, which is part of the Luminate Education Group – said: “As a college that sits in the heart of the community, we’re dedicated to working with local adults to provide fantastic learning opportunities.

“Our Have a Go Fortnight gives people the opportunity to discover a talent, pursue their passion and meet new people by participating in hands-on activities which reflect our diverse range of subjects.

“Adults have been amongst some of the hardest hit by the pandemic but our large support network is on hand to offer advice, guidance and a wealth of learning opportunities.

“We want to create a central hub where adults can boost their wellbeing, learn something new and improve their employability through our strong links with employers.”

The Have a Go Fortnight sessions also include fitness testing, checking tyre pressures, first aid and CPR, joinery and discovering your personality type.

The full timetable is:

Monday, November 1 – media and make-up taster, 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Tuesday, November 2 – changing a wheel/checking tyre pressure, 10am to 11am.

Wednesday, November 3 – first aid/CPR, 11am to noon.

Friday, November 5 – joinery, 10am to 11am; plumbing/removing a radiator, 11am to noon.

Monday, November 8 – hair with ornamentation, 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Tuesday, November 9 – sports/fitness testing, 11am to noon.

Wednesday, November 10 – discover your personality type, 10am to 11am.

For further information about the sessions and to book places, visit keighleycollege.ac.uk/festival-of-learning.