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Opening hours

Festive hours for WEA offices and Learner Support

December 24th 2024

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WEA 120

It's here: watch WEA's brand new learner video

September 18th 2023

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WEA governance

Today we offer you a chance to shape adult education near you

August 15th 2023

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WEA governance

Changes to our regional governance in England

August 7th 2023

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CEO update

WEA responds to Further Education Funding and Accountability consultation publication

July 13th 2023

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CEO update

WEA launches 2023 Learner and Tutor award nominations

July 11th 2023

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WEA spotlight

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

July 6th 2023

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WEA 120

WEA celebrates its 120th birthday

May 16th 2023

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Learning for life

Looking forward to building on 120 years of experience

May 13th 2023

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WEA spotlight

Welcome to our new website!

April 24th 2023

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Cooking and baking

Festive cooking: mince pie recipe (with vegan substitutes)

Author: Priyanki Patel

December 10th 2024

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Social prescribing day
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Learning for life

What is social prescribing?

Author: Kay Field

March 7th 2024

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Learning for life

A brief history of classical music

Author: Kay Field

March 1st 2024

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WEA spotlight

WEA looks at.. Alan Turing

Author: Kay Field

February 23rd 2024

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Allan Horsfall
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WEA spotlight

WEA looks at... Allan Horsfall

Author: Kay Field

February 16th 2024

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WEA spotlight

WEA looks at... Dame Lilian Charlotte Baker

Author: Kay Field

February 9th 2024

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Caroline Spurgeon
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WEA spotlight

WEA looks at... Caroline Spurgeon

Author: Kay Field

February 2nd 2024

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Thought of the week

When Hollywood couldn’t think for itself

Author: Kay Field

February 1st 2024

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Learning for life

Burns Night: Address to a Haggis

Author: Kay Field

January 22nd 2024

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Thought of the week

Pins and needles: stitched into the fabric of British history

Author: Kay Field

January 19th 2024

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