There is a wide array of courses available including; An introduction to China painting, Preparing Spanish tapas, Buying and selling on Ebay, Dance; Tap and jazz, Researching family history, Relaxation courses, Beauty therapy and many more...

Brentwood and Ongar will run from July 7-14 and courses at Colchester will run from July 23-28. All will run 9.30am-3.30pm.

These one day courses, which include lunch, will give people a taste of what the main programme will have to offer in September. A bring a friend discount of 10 per cent is available for people booking onto the same course on the same day.

To request a summer course directory call 01206 798488 (Colchester), 01277 218 593 (Brentwood) or 01277 364 924 (Ongar) visitessex.gov.uk/adultlearning orfacebook.com/aclessex

County Councillor Jeremy Lucas, cabinet member for Environment and Culture, said: “These one day courses are an ideal opportunity to try something different and meet people whilst learning some new skills. Why not pick up a brochure and find out more about the range of summer courses on offer?”