Rhyl Ladies Writing Group: Never Too Late to Start
A ladies-only creative writing group in Rhyl meets weekly to write, share, and connect, welcoming women of all ages and experience levels in a supportive environment.
Category : Adult Education
Free Courses Help Fylde Residents Learn New Skills
Fylde Council and Blackpool & The Fylde College are helping residents gain confidence and new skills through the free Multiply programme, with 33 completing courses and 10 progressing to further qualifications.
Staffordshire's 70+ New Community Courses Launch
Staffordshire County Council launches over 70 new adult learning courses for 2024, covering digital skills, crafts, wellbeing and vocational training across community venues.
Mother and daughter graduate with top marks from same course
A mother and daughter from Leicester have both earned a distinction in the same MSc at the University of Leicester, supporting each other through grief. Their inspiring story proves it's never too late to learn.
DWP Appoints Skills Expert for 2026 Economic Push
The DWP recruits Praful Nargund as an unpaid skills adviser to drive economic growth through adult education, following a major policy transfer from the Department for Education.
DWP appoints skills adviser for six-month growth mission
The DWP has appointed Praful Nargund as a skills policy adviser to drive economic growth through adult education. The six-month role starts in January 2026.
Learning new skills boosts mental health in later life
New research reveals that older adults who learned new skills during the pandemic had better mental health and resilience, with benefits lasting over a year. Discover how lifelong learning protects wellbeing.
Nominate Now for Wales' 2026 Inspire! Learning Awards
Nominations are open for Wales' Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2026. Celebrate learners & projects transforming lives. Submit by 17 April 2026.
Hugh Baird College Principal awarded OBE in New Year Honours
Rachael Hennigan, Principal of Hugh Baird College in Bootle, receives an OBE for her exceptional contribution to further education and transforming lives across the Liverpool City Region.
Hull College CEO Debra Gray receives CBE for education services
Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. The honour recognises her leadership in turning around the college's fortunes and her services to education. Read her inspiring story.
Free Brain Games Magazine in Sunday Mercury
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
New Principal for Truro and Penwith College
Truro and Penwith College names Carl Riding as its new Principal and Chief Executive. He will take up the post in March 2026, bringing a track record of Ofsted 'Outstanding' success. Read more.
Walsall's former M&S store approved for college transformation
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Former Teacher Wins Gold for Workforce Development Work
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
Mum beats cancer twice to become teacher
After beating cancer twice, an inspirational mother of four is chasing her lifelong ambition to become a teacher, proving that resilience and determination can overcome any obstacle.
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