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There are very many different types of hobbies and pastimes that you
can study, ranging from music to local history, and dancing to playing
bridge.
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For more details of the possibilities, see the listing of hobbies
and pastimes and/or the organisations
listed below.
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There
is instruction available for complete beginners and for those with some
knowledge already.
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You can learn in your own time, take a quick day or
weekend course, or commit yourself to a longer programme of study.
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See the organisations listed under Learning and under individual hobbies and
pastimes.
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See the magazines listed under Learning and under individual hobbies
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Find a local hobbies and
pastimes group
or club that covers the type of activity that interests you (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education centre. See if your local group offers
introductory sessions or events. Check magazines
or the Internet for distance learning possibilities and hobbies and
pastimes study weekends or holidays.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of hobbies and pastimes.
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Check in your local library/paper
or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Anyone can learn most of these activities at any age and no special abilities are required.
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You can study many kinds of hobbies and pastimes at home on your
own. But many people prefer to have the stimulus and company of a teacher and a group
of other students.
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There are many systems of distance learning (mail order, radio, TV
and Internet based), as well as short and longer local classes.
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You can also go
on learning holidays that provide special instruction and practical
experience in different types of hobbies and pastimes.
Equipment or clothing
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Many hobbies and pastimes need special equipment and materials.
For more details see under the individual hobbies
and pastimes.
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Much of what is needed will often be provided at
any course you attend.
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You may also want to have some books,
instruction leaflets or video tapes, though it is
possible to learn just from your tutor and from radio and TV programmes.
A place or facilities
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Some hobbies and pastimes need special facilities or locations (see
under the individual listings).
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Local
groups usually meet in schools, adult education centres and local halls.
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