Person holding their hand out to shake
Image overlay triangle
Governance

Governance update: President and Deputy President

Author: Kathleen Formosa

April 30th 2024

Read more

Search blogs

recycling
Image overlay triangle
Learning for life

Global Recycling Day: figures and thoughts from a WEA tutor

Author: Lee Armon

March 18th 2024

Read more
Someone voting by putting their ballot into a ballot box
Image overlay triangle
Governance

Take part in the Governance of the WEA: Stand for President or Deputy President

Author: Kathleen Formosa

March 13th 2024

Read more
Mary Toomer
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

A history of WEA women: Mary Toomer

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

Read more
WEA photo
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

A history of WEA women: Betty Toland

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

Read more
Brenda Harold
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

A history of WEA women: Brenda Harold

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

Read more
Mary Silyn Roberts
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

A history of WEA women: Mary Silyn Roberts

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

Read more
WEA photo
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

A history of WEA women: 'The lady with a duster'

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

Read more
Social prescribing day
Image overlay triangle
Learning for life

What is social prescribing?

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

Read more
Woman with her two children outdoors picking up leaves
Image overlay triangle
Government

The impact of family learning

Author: Chris Butcher

March 7th 2024

Read more
Image of learners protesting outside Durham county hall
Image overlay triangle
CEO update

An open letter from WEA to NEMCA Council leaders and Mayoral candidates: Your chance to reverse cuts to life-changing WEA learning

April 24th 2024

Read more

Search news

learners smiling in a classroom
Image overlay triangle
CEO update

WEA responds to Further Education Funding and Accountability consultation publication

July 13th 2023

Read more
A golden star with gold glitter on a black background
Image overlay triangle
CEO update

WEA launches 2023 Learner and Tutor award nominations

July 11th 2023

Read more
Award winner Jackie Butterworth facing her laptop surrounded by a purple and pink graphic captioned with the Festival of Learning logo
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

WEA learner wins prestigious award: A second chance to inspire others

July 6th 2023

Read more
Rainbow birthday cake with lit candles on top
Image overlay triangle
WEA 120

WEA celebrates its 120th birthday

May 16th 2023

Read more
WEA ready for the future
Image overlay triangle
Learning for life

Looking forward to building on 120 years of experience

May 13th 2023

Read more
WEA website screenshot for welcome blog
Image overlay triangle
WEA spotlight

Welcome to our new website!

April 24th 2023

Read more
A lone thistle in the foreground of hills and glens
Image overlay triangle
WEA Scotland

WEA Scotland Green Award 2023

April 22nd 2023

Read more
Three images. A man painting, a woman with buttons and thread on her face and hair against an orange background and a woman being measured across the chest.
Image overlay triangle
Events

Join our 'Tailored for Impact' webinar on 18 April

Read more
Adult painting class
Image overlay triangle
CEO update

WEA welcomes Department for Education announcement on funding for courses which support confidence and wellbeing

Read more