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Events in 2008
Seminar on World Conference 10/3/08
SALP: 10th February 2008, 11:00AM–16:30PM.
On the Monday 10 MARCH 2008 we will be hosting a seminar to prepare for the World Conference, to be held in Brazil 2009.
Come along to 22 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JZ
and see how you can make a real difference in adult learning.
Scotland: Creative Nation
Edinburgh: 25th – 27th February 2008.
We are pleased to announce that Scotland: Creative Nation, cultural summit, will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 25-27 February 2008.
This unique three-day summit will be a platform for exploration, discussion, and debate of pertinent issues in the context of the development of Creative Scotland.
100 Voices-Skills for Scotland 4/3/08
Assembly rooms: 4th March 2008, 11:00AM–16:00PM.
Workers and Learners explored the possibilities of the "Skills for Scotland" paper, creating questions to put to the panel. Contact SLP to acquire a copy of this list.
Check back to the main site to see what happens next in the lifelong learning strategy.
The morming session involved discussion groups looking at the publication "Skills for Scotland".
The afternoon session provided a chance to ask MSPs directly about individual concerns.
Tuesday 4th March 2008
If you would like a hardcopy of the Skills for Scotland document, please contact Scotland's Learning Partnership.
International Women’s day - 8 March 08
Crowne Plaza, Glasgow: 8th March 2008.
International Women's day is Saturday 8 March 2008.
Why not join us in sending messages to the parliament about how important adult learning is to women's issues. Gender equality is important let's not forget the role that learning plays in supporting and developing gender equality.
World Poetry Day - 21 March 08
Royal Scottish Museum: 21st March 2008, 10:00AM–13:00PM.
World Poetry Day is Friday the 21st March 2008.
Why not celebrate by writing a poem for the learners Newsletter - Voilas.
If its published in the next edition (out in July 2008) you'll receive a free Chambers publication.
Learners meeting - 7 April 08
SALP: 7th April 2008, 24:30PM–15:30PM.
You are invited to come along
and meet the learners forum,
at an informal Learners event
on the 7th April 08.
'Getting to know you' is a chance to meet learners from your area and across Scotland.
We hope to build friendships so we can help each other make the most of learning.
*venue; 22 Hill Street, Edinburgh.
*email; deborah.bowie@scotlandslearning.org.uk
*call; 0131 220 5567.
We hope to see you on the 7th!
Community Radio Celebration of ALW
Scottish Youth theatre: 20th May 2008, 11:00AM–15:00PM.
Community Radio is a new tier of very local or community of interest, not-for-profit (or not profit distributing) radio. It is different from, and complementary to, existing independent local radio and involves people working together from a variety of different backgrounds.
Community radio demonstrates potential benefits for addressing issues of social inclusion, local education, training and experience, widening access for communities to develop skills and create broadcasting opportunities relevant to local communities.
We are hosting an event with the SCBN to celebrate the success of community radio on Tuesday 20 May 2008 in the Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow.
Adult Learners Week 2008
Edinburgh: 23rd May 2008, 09:00AM–16:00PM.
We hope you are enjoying Adult Learners Week.Please note that there has been a change of Venue for tonight's awards ceremony celebrating learner achievements.
If you are planning to come but have not confirmed the venue change, please phone 0131 220 5567 by 12 noon today to confirm the place.
Adult Learners Week 2008 celebrates achievements of learners across Scotland and encourages people into learning.
If you are holding an event during this campaign, download this poster and print it, to promote Learning in your area.
Happy ALW 2008!
Parliament training - 5 June 08
Edinburgh: 5th June 2008, 11:00AM–13:30PM.
The next session focuses on the Scottish Parliament and contacting your MSPs.
It will be held in Edinburgh on Thursday the 5th of June 2008.
Contact SLP to sign up and receive a full agenda.
NB-There will be NO cost for these training sessions, lunch will be provided.
Learners’ Training Programme
Assembly rooms: 7th June – 7th October 2008, 19:00PM–24:00PM.
Look out for details of the next training programme in the next few weeks.100 Learners’ Voices:Learning for Democracy
Edinburgh: 27th September – 1st December 2008, 19:00PM.
Learners and politicians will come together to discuss the important issues for adult learners in 2008 at this one day event. Democracy and learning are important to the national adult learners forum and they are seeking to explore the:
Rights of adult learners
Responsibilities for adult learning
Resources made available for adult learning
This one day event will be held in Edinburgh on Tuesday 4 November 2008. See flyers attached to September e-bulletin.
My Family My Culture
Assembly rooms: 27th September – 31st October 2008, 14:00PM.
The Launch of Family Learning month takes place on Sunday 5 October at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow.
The event is aimed at families themselves and will offer a chance for parents and children to take part in the creative and sporting workshops offered.
Family Learning Month is a UK-wide campaign which seeks to highlight the importance and potential of family learning. Strengthening communities and creating more opportunities for families to learn together by encouraging organisations to offer a range of dedicated family learning events during the campaign weeks.
For past events, see the events archive.