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community learning locations

There are lots of venues in communities in Fife and Tayside where you can undertake learning. Libraries and community centres are a good place to start, many, but not all of which, will be recognised learndirectscotland branded learning centres

To find your nearest library you should visit the Scottish Libraries and Information Resources website scone.strath.ac.uk/slir/slirservice/locnctryregnsel.cfm

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There are currently 38 branded learning centres in Fife and 40 in Tayside. These centres offer high quality services in a welcoming and supportive learning environment where learners can make guided choices about what, how and when they learn. Many of the colleges and universities in Fife and Tayside deliver provision in branded learning centres, which are recognised as places where learners meet, gather and feel at ease

Phone: 0808 100 9000

Angus

The local authority in Angus provides a number of learning opportunities throughout the region in various venues. Some key facilities include:

Key Facilities

Facility	Phone Number
Fairlie House, Kirkton Hill, Kirriemuir	01575 574989
4Real Youth Centre, Victoria Street, Monifieth	01382 534907
North Street, Forfar	01307 473668
Forfar Academy CLD Wing, Forfar	01307 466924
John Street, Montrose	01674 673081
Arbroath Academy, The Old School House, Arbroath	01241 877879
Damacre Centre, Brechin	01356 623491
Panmure CLD, Kinloch Street, Carnoustie	01241 853091

For more information see www.angus.gov.uk/services/view_services_detail.cfm?serviceid=1239

Dundee

Learning opportunities are delivered in venues throughout Dundee. Some key facilities include:

• Selected Learning Facilities in Dundee

For more information see www.dundeecity.gov.uk/communities/indextype.htm

Fife

The learning network in Fife is extensive. You can access a wealth of information about accessing education, training and job opportunities at the Opportunity Centres located across Fife in: Cowdenbeath, Cupar, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Leven.

For these and to find more centres where learning in Fife takes place download our guide (PDF)
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Perth & Kinross

In Perth and Kinross you can phone any of the following numbers where staff will be able to direct you to the nearest centre of learning:

Key Facilities

Facility	Phone Number
AK Bell Library	01738 477061
Careers Scotland	01738 637639
Community Learning Centres	01738 441473

Volunteering

Volunteering can also be another way to get into learning. For more information about volunteering opportunities contact

Key Facilities

Facility	Web address	Phone Number
Volunteer Centre, Angus 32-34 Guthrie Port Arbroath DD11 1RN	www.volunteerangus.org.uk	01241 875525
Volunteer Centre, Dundee Number Ten 10 Constitution Road Dundee DD1 1LL	www.volunteerdundee.org.uk	01382 305705
Volunteer Centre, Fife Central Fife St Brycedale Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 1ET	www.volunteeringfife.org.	01592 412369
Volunteer Centre, Fife West Fife 29A Canmore Street Dunfermline Fife KY12 7NU	www.volunteeringfife.org.	01383 312015
East Fife Volunteer House 69-73 Crossgate Cupar Fife KY15 5AS	www.volunteeringfife.org.	01334 412998
Volunteer Centre, Perth & Kinross The Gateway North Methven Street Perth PH1 5PP	www.pkavs.org.uk	01738 567076

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