For those who missed the chance to sign up for a night class last autumn there is still time to join one of the many courses which begin this month. Many night course providers issue their brochures for the year in September, but if you contact your local provider they may still have some brochures available or at least be able to tell you what courses are on offer this term.

If you want an overview of just how diverse the courses available are, try to get your hands on either the Wolfhound or Oisin guides to evening classes in the greater Dublin area or on the Collins Press guide for Cork city and county or the VEC's guide to adult education and training courses for Limerick city.