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April 5th 2023

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Improving health and making friends through creative writing

June 20th 2024

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Skills for Work

From refugee to community leader

June 14th 2024

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Finding community through education

June 11th 2024

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A love for learning and language

June 11th 2024

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“To be honest, she is just awesomeâ€

November 22nd 2023

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Finding the confidence to care again

November 22nd 2023

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Sewing for stress relief

November 20th 2023

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Skills for Work

It all began with one class

June 24th 2024

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A love for learning in the local community

June 27th 2024

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News > WEA governance

Trustee Vacancy: Help us deliver outstanding governance in England and Scotland

November 15th 2024

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Blog > Building communities

7 random acts of kindness

Author: Sian Worrall

November 13th 2024

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News > Lifelong Learning Week

WEA Lifelong Learning Week webinar

November 7th 2024

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Blog > Building communities

Five traditions for Bonfire Night in Britain

Author: Sian Worrall

November 5th 2024

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News > CEO update

WEA's thoughts on the Autumn Budget

October 30th 2024

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Blog > Lifelong Learning Week

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ our free webinar - A Permanent National Necessity: The Centenary Commission on Adult Education 5 years on

Author: Chris Butcher

October 22nd 2024

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News > CEO update

WEA responds to Invest 2035: The draft industrial strategy

October 18th 2024

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Blog > Learning for life

Five ways to eat sustainably and reduce food waste

Author: Sian Worrall

October 16th 2024

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Blog > Building communities

The instruments and rhythms of West African drumming

Author: Mark Barfoot

October 15th 2024

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