Opportunities in and near Burnham-on-Sea

Explore how South-West Britain changed in the three centuries after Roman rule, in a lecture by Professor Stephen Rippon of the University of Exeter. Compare Cornwall, Devon and neighbouring counties, and discover how regional differences remain visible in today’s landscapes and place-names.

Professor Ronald Hutton draws on his three-volume biography to unpack the legacy of one of Britain’s most controversial rulers. Hear an established historian explore 17th-century politics at an in-person evening lecture in Bristol; just sign in at the lecture theatre door.

Explore how popular music and ballads have shaped memories of Charles I and Princess Elizabeth, held captive on the Isle of Wight during the English Civil War. Historian Dr Angela McShane leads this Newport lecture.

Hear panel speakers share personal experiences and reflections on what strengthens communities, then join questions and discussion. Explore a community marketplace and try the creative crafting station, where you can leave with something you have made.

Spend two days on a university campus exploring the setting and wider student experience, and get a feel for what studying there is like.

Get hands-on with real engineering equipment during a campus taster day, then explore workshops, test facilities, laboratories and specialist engineering spaces. Discover pathways spanning robotics, sustainable infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

Explore the campus and its facilities on a tour led by Student Ambassadors. Ask them about student life, studying at Cardiff Met and the support available to students.

Explore campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd, tour accommodation and facilities, and talk with academic staff and current students. Join talks, meet student support services and get a first-hand feel for course content and student life.

Tour a 494-hectare farm, explore specialist facilities and watch hands-on demonstrations, from robotics to canine hydrotherapy. Meet students and staff, join subject talks and see selected halls on the Edgmond campus.

Meet Cardiff University representatives at international fairs, online webinars or campus Open Days. Ask about courses, entry requirements, scholarships and student life, or join free webinars on funding and how to apply.

Tour the campus and accommodation, explore facilities, and speak with academic staff and current students about specific subjects and courses. Booking is required to take part.

Get paired with a skilled staff role model for flexible 1:1 mentoring shaped around your interests and goals. Choose from sports, creative arts, local trips, tutoring or life-skills sessions; each session includes transport, food and your chosen activity.

Lead hands-on gardening sessions for local residents, from sowing seeds and pruning to seasonal tasks that help grow an edible garden. Support people to get involved and create a welcoming community atmosphere, volunteering one Saturday each month.

Want a taste of immersive, project-based learning that prepares students for GCSEs? Join Bristol Explorers - a two-week residential near Bristol with small classes, 30 hours/week of STEAM and global projects, boosting academic English and CV-worthy teaching or mentoring experience.

Spend time with care-home residents through conversation, games, music, reading, sewing, knitting or gardening. Give an hour or two fairly regularly, helping create a friendly atmosphere and support everyday activities - from a chess match to flower arranging.

Serve customers, run the till and create shop displays at a charity shop where your work helps fund local patient care and keeps pre-loved items in circulation. You can also sort donations, restock rails and process Gift Aid.

Experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture and digital tools in studio sessions, then collaborate on a group installation for the final showcase. Tutor-led critiques and feedback help you develop your visual ideas.

Study real subjects through English at a traditional boarding school near Bristol, following a personalised timetable across areas from maths to psychology. Build communication and teamwork through group projects and outdoor challenges, and earn a CPD-recognised leadership certificate.

Combine lectures with hands-on lab work to explore classical optics, quantum mechanics, quantum computing and algorithms, and quantum key distribution. Hear scientists discuss their career journeys, then meet fellow A-level students at evening socials.

Build leadership skills through a free, accredited year-long programme combining weekly hybrid workshops, career-ready activities and sessions on tackling discrimination. You can also access residentials, university visits including Oxford and Cambridge, and work experience or apprenticeship placements with employer partners.