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Elaine Wilkie head of region SPÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Yorkshire & Humber
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Elaine Wilkie

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

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Blog > SPÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ spotlight

A look back at the life of SPÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ co-founder Frances Mansbridge

Author: Kay Field

September 19th 2024

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5 reusable glass jars with different grains and pulses in them
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Blog > Humanities and Science

Zero waste week 2024, explained

Author: Lee Armon

September 2nd 2024

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Two women playing water polo underwater
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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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A person is reading a book by a sunlit window. Sunlight streams through the window, casting gentle shadows on the open pages and the reader's hands, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
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Blog > Languages and culture

The benefits of reading

Author: Priyanki Patel

August 9th 2024

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Images of homes in the UK
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Blog > Life in the UK

Supporting our SPÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ community during unrest in the UK: useful resources

Author: Simon Parkinson

August 8th 2024

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Four dice in a row with letters on them. The last two dice are turned on their side, showing two faces and different letters, so that the four dice can either spell 'Fake' or 'Fact'
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Blog > Learning for life

How to spot fake news

Author: Kay Field

August 7th 2024

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Blog > Government

Get involved - help change the future of adult learning

Author: Simon Parkinson

July 22nd 2024

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Southampton award winners
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News > Events

Southampton learners pick up City Council Awards

July 22nd 2024

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Woman working on macrame project, focusing on detailed knotting technique.
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Blog > Arts and crafts

History of the art of macramé

Author: Priyanki Patel

July 20th 2024

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