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Improving health and making friends through creative writing

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Skills for Work

From refugee to community leader

June 14th 2024

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Languages & Culture

Finding community through education

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A love for learning and language

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鈥淭o be honest, she is just awesome鈥

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Finding the confidence to care again

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Arts & Crafts

Sewing for stress relief

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Skills for Work

It all began with one class

June 24th 2024

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A love for learning in the local community

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Blog > Learning for life

Six ways to practice self-care

Author: Sian Worrall

October 6th 2024

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Blog > Learning for work

The benefits of learning online

Author: Sian Worrall

October 5th 2024

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Blog > Learning for work

7 personality traits to work in education

Author: April Cheung

September 25th 2024

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Blog > Thought of the week

Dishing it out: How food became a satirical staple

Author: Kay Field

September 24th 2024

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Blog > Learning for life

Five techniques to practice gratitude

Author: Sian Worrall

September 21st 2024

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Blog > WEA spotlight

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

Author: Kay Field

September 19th 2024

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Blog > Humanities and Science

Zero waste week 2024, explained

Author: Lee Armon

September 2nd 2024

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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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