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News > Opening hours

Festive hours for WEA offices and Learner Support

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News > CEO update

WEA responds to: English Devolution White Paper

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News > News

WEA supports local communities at Christmas

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News > CEO update

Essential skills for all and a place-based approach key to Getting Britain Working

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News > WEA governance

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

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News > Lifelong Learning Week

WEA Lifelong Learning Week webinar

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CEO update

WEA's thoughts on the Autumn Budget

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CEO update

WEA responds to Invest 2035: The draft industrial strategy

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Events

Southampton learners pick up City Council Awards

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Thought of the week

Dishing it out: How food became a satirical staple

Author: Kay Field

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WEA spotlight

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

Author: Kay Field

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Learning for life

How to spot fake news

Author: Kay Field

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Learning for life

Learn as you listen: Our pick of the 10 best educational podcasts for adults

Author: Kay Field

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Easy summertime recipes: coolers, sorbets and ice cream

Author: Kay Field

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Thought of the week

Ancient Athens and the creation of democracy

Author: Kay Field

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Thought of the week

The gin craze: a little bit of history repeating?

Author: Kay Field

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WEA spotlight

WEA spotlights: Kelly's brilliant volunteering work and information of key skills for volunteers

Author: Kay Field

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Learning for life

The benefits of adult education

Author: Kay Field