Wendy Fenn Award

Every year the West Midlands WEA awards the Wendy Fenn Award to one of its volunteers for an outstanding contribution to developing our work. The award is presented during the Summer Festival, which this year takes place on 28th June at BVSC in Birmingham.

If you know a volunteer who deserves to be recognised, either because you experienced their impact on your learning first hand, or have worked alongside them and seen the value of their contribution, please put them forward.

Nominations have to be in by 24th June. Contact regional office or click here to send an email. Make sure you leave your name and contact details, so we can get in touch if we need more information.

News

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WEST MIDLANDS COMMITTEE RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON ADULT EDUCATION

The Government (through the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills) is reviewing ‘informal adult education’ and wants the views of everyone with an interest or involvement.

The WEA West Midlands Regional Committee has replied highlighting points particularly important for WEA members and students. Click here if you want to download a copy of their response.

At national level the WEA have responded too. Download a copy of this response here .

You are encouraged to comment yourself and to let your MP know what you think. If you value adult education - let them know! Click here to download a copy of the consultation document or click here to access more information from the national WEA website.

TANDRUSTI IN THE NEWS

The Tandrusti Project based in and around Dudley has made it into the March 2008 edition of Adult Learning. Click here to download the article.

WEA LEARNER WINS REGIONAL AWARD

Our congratulations go to Joyce Patrick, a learner at Worcester Study Centre. She has won the the Regional Senior Learners Award 2007, which is awarded by NIACE. Joyce has been an inspiration since joining the Study Centre in 2002 as a true example for the benefits of lifelong learning.

Click here if you want to read our press release and find out more.

Joyce's success story has understandably made the local press. Her story appeared in the Worcester Standard on 11th May; click here to read the article. There is also an article on the BBC website, click here to access.

WOLVERHAMPTON TOUR OF CHAPELS MAKES THE PRESS

A tour of Black Country Chapels, organised by the WEA's Wolverhampton made the press. The tour included five chapels, all with different architectural styles. Ned Williams from Wolverhampton Branch organised the tour, which was very successful.

To download the article in the Express and Star, click here.

TANDRUSTI PROJECT WINS MAJOR FUNDING FROM THE BIG LOTTERY FUND

The Tandrusti Project, our successful health education project in Dudley, has won £345,457 from the Big Lottery Fund. The funding will go towards improving and expanding the range of programmes that are offered to BME communities in Dudley.

If you want to know more, please click here to download the press release.

The story has made the local press. Please click here to read the report in the Express & Star.