Retirement is a perfect time to start doing things you always wanted to do but never had the time for. Finally, you have the time to explore your interests in more detail. Because people are never too old to learn new skills, adult education can be a very rewarding experience.

Why is it rewarding? You probably think that your brain has no longer the ability to learn, but that's not true. If you start a course, you'll soon discover that you're still capable of acquiring new knowledge, which will boost your self-confidence. Learning as you get older can also be a good mental exercise as it helps keep your mind sharp. And of course, you'll surely meet people with the same interests as you.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument? Are you interested in gardening but never had the time to learn some gardening skills? Now it's the right time for you to start learning! Lewisham Council offers adult educations courses. You can check them out here: https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/adult/find-a-course/Pages/default.aspx 

The courses offered by Lewisham Council are open to adults of all ages, but they also run some courses that are specifically designed for older people. Visit this website for more information: https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/adult/find-a-course/Pages/Adult-education-courses-older-learners.aspx