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Building communities

7 random acts of kindness

Author: Sian Worrall

November 13th 2024

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cartoon image of man eating the world from a plate while the waiter looks on in dismay

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Thought of the week

Dishing it out: How food became a satirical staple

Author: Kay Field

September 24th 2024

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Learning for life

Five techniques to practice gratitude

Author: Sian Worrall

September 21st 2024

Frances and Albert Mansbridge

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WEA spotlight

A look back at the life of WEA co-founder Frances Mansbridge

Author: Kay Field

September 19th 2024

5 reusable glass jars with different grains and pulses in them

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Humanities and Science

Zero waste week 2024, explained

Author: Lee Armon

September 2nd 2024

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Fun

The top 7 weirdest sports at the 2024 Olympics

Author: Sian Worrall

August 16th 2024

A person is reading a book by a sunlit window. Sunlight streams through the window, casting gentle shadows on the open pages and the reader's hands, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

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Languages and culture

The benefits of reading

Author: Priyanki Patel

August 9th 2024

Images of homes in the UK

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Life in the UK

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

Author: Simon Parkinson

August 8th 2024

Four dice in a row with letters on them. The last two dice are turned on their side, showing two faces and different letters, so that the four dice can either spell 'Fake' or 'Fact'

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Learning for life

How to spot fake news

Author: Kay Field

August 7th 2024

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Government

Get involved - help change the future of adult learning

Author: Simon Parkinson

July 22nd 2024