Returning to education can be daunting, but for many people it can be the opportunity for a new life.

There are so many courses to choose from that the most daunting thing can be picking the right one.

As part of National Adult Learners' Week, the Telegraph & Argus in conjunction with Bradford College gave prospective learners the chance to see what is on offer in the Bradford area.

The Adult Learners' Exhibition, at St George's Hall, yesterday brought together education providers such as the college, the University of Bradford and Lifelong Learning with people who were thinking about returning to education.

Karen Young, T&A events manager, said: "The exhibition is designed to get adults back into some sort of training. You are never too old to learn. We had a lady of 75 asking about computing courses."

Patrick Sherry, manager of Wyke Manor Community Centre, said he wanted people to realise the variety of courses available.

"The aim is to let people know the breadth and depth and variety of the courses and also what's available in other centres."

Judy Midgley gives advice and guidance at Bowling Community College.

She said: "It's an important time of year for people to start thinking about what there is in September."

Information assistant at the University of Bradford Matthew McEvoy said he had had a number of inquiries.

"Part-time courses are geared to people who are retired or people who want to improve their skills," he said.

Mr McEvoy said: "Some people have been asking about full-time education but some are looking to get back into education after taking a break."

Bradford College is one institute which offers a wide range of courses from Egyptian belly dancing and computing to basic English and maths for those who feel they need to brush up their skills.

Frances Longley, of the college, said: "A lot of older people are interested in computer courses and we've told them there are basic level classes for people regardless of age, which they were relieved about."

One exhibitor offering training to younger adults aged 18-24 was Q-mat Ltd, a subsidiary of Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

Programme tutor Zulfiqar Ahmed said: "We give training and help to people who have been out of work for six months. They can learn IT, retail distribution and business administration."

Q-Mat has also teamed up with Bradford Council for a European-funded recycling project training young people to make items such as furniture and dolls houses out of wood. They work towards NVQs in joinery and other skills with the aim of finding related work.