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Elaine Wilkie head of region WEA Yorkshire & Humber
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Elaine Wilkie

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

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Blog > Fun

The top 7 weirdest sports at the 2024 Olympics

Author: Sian Worrall

August 16th 2024

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Blog > Languages and culture

The benefits of reading

Author: Priyanki Patel

August 9th 2024

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Blog > Life in the UK

Supporting our WEA community during unrest in the UK: useful resources

Author: Simon Parkinson

August 8th 2024

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Blog > Learning for life

How to spot fake news

Author: Kay Field

August 7th 2024

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Blog > Government

Get involved - help change the future of adult learning

Author: Simon Parkinson

July 22nd 2024

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Southampton award winners
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News > Events

Southampton learners pick up City Council Awards

July 22nd 2024

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Blog > Arts and crafts

History of the art of macramé

Author: Priyanki Patel

July 20th 2024

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Blog > Humanities and Science

Climate change: debunking key myths surrounding global warming

Author: Lee Armon

July 20th 2024

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Blog > Learning for life

Find your confidence to learn again

Author: April Cheung

July 18th 2024

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