Full marks for adult education


IT is n ow w e l l o v e r a y e a r s in c e th e R ib b le V a l le y A d u l t E d u c a t io n p r o g r am m e c am e u n d e r th e w in g o f A c c r in g to n a n d R o s s e n d a le C o l le g e . “ I think the


the links with the Kibble Valley were already strong, but were getting stronger.


merger has been a great success,” said college principal Mr Mike Austin. “We have not only looked to maintain the variety of courses on offer but to improve them.” Mr Austin added that


l o c a l n e e d s


the students in the Kibble Valley are now part of a larger pool, giving them more choice, while having strong continuity through Pat Murray.”


"What is nice is that


A n e w s e t - u p f o r


t y p i n g THE


implementation of the National Curriculuum in schools means that Kihblesdale School will not be offering typing to its pupils sind it [ has disposed of


I This year, we were fortunate in purchasing three


take place at the Whallcy Adult Centre.


typing for adult studies will now


operate on an appointment system at the student’s convenience, but any student failing to keep an appointment may forfeit eligibility for further bookings — depending on demand.


given at the first class.


the availability of bookings will be


Further details of


for mixed ability, and Typing 1 and II, will be allowed access to the word processors on a rota basis with an additional five-hours hands-on experience at no extra cost. This system will


student enrolled on a typing course oilier than that of typing for beginners. The typing classes


word-processors and these will be available to any


its typewriters. Consequently, all


Mrs Pat Murray the deputy director of adult studies


“N OW i t ’s o v e r to y o u f o lk s ,” s a y s M r s P a t M u r ra y , th e d e p u ty d i r e c to r o f a d u l t s tu d i e s , w h o is c o n t in u a l ly s t r iv in g to u p d a t e a n d im p r o v e th e c o u r s e s on o f fe r in th e R ib b le V a l le y . “It is now up to the people of the Ribble


piled a programme to suit all tastes. There is a good balance between vocational and non-vocational courses, with many minority tastes catered for.


service in the Ribble Valley merged with Accrington successSSCn< 3 C Co oge an<l iL uppears to have been a


and a few use it as a starting point for another career. It is now over a year since the adult education


C o m e a n d t a l k a b o u t y o u r r e q u i r e m e n t s


S T U D E N T s e r v ic e s p r o ­ v id e a fa c i l i ty fo r s tu d e n t s o f a l l a g e s to d i s c u s s in c o n f id e n c e m a t t e r s r e l a t ­ in g to c o u r s e s , c a r e e r s o r p e r s o n a l is s u e s .


available at each site and recep­ tion s ta f f will be pleased to arrange an interview at a mutu- ally-convenient time.


A named member of staff is


in the Ribble Valley we have arranged the following times when students are most welcome to drop in at the Whalley Adult Centre.


To extend this service to students


to 3-30 p.m.): Adult Basie Education Co-ordinator Mavis Earnshaw will be on hand to help out.


a r r a n g e a c o n s u l ta t io n by appointment.


come at any of the above times, do not hesitate to telephone and we can


Open College Co-ordinator, can help with your queries. If, however, you are unable to


•Ith Thursday in the month (1-30 to 3-30 p.m.): Margot Clarke,' the


11-30 a.m.): Pat Murray is available to look after your general queries. 2nd Thursday in the month (1-30


courses, training grants and profes­ sional counselling. 2nd Tuesday in the month (9-30 to


to 11-30 a.m.): Susan Lane will deal with general enquiries regarding


1st Thursday in the month (9-30


monitoring, evaluating and improving the sys­ tem,” she said. “We are certainly not complacent and if anyone lias any ideas, problems or com­ plaints, they should con­ tact me at Whalley.”


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that although the Ribble Valley adult education service was now part of a bigger group, it was still a locally-based service responding to local needs. “We are constantly


college gave towards the provision of adult educa­ tion in the Ribble Valley has been met,” said Mrs Murray. “Adult educa­ tion in the Ribble Valley is still buoyant and vibrant. While the stu­ dents are there, there is no reason why that should alter.” Mrs Murray added


“The commitment the


people from all walks of life. Some people use the classes to take up a hobby, others to develop a skill


Adult education offers a host of opportunities to


oiler, she said. “The commitment is there lor us to do everything in our power to help students wishing to study and learn.” This year, the local adult education team has com­


re ^9 take ad vantage of what we have to t h i n g o r t w o COLLEGE principal Mike Austin


H o p a b o a r d a n d l e a r n a


I t h i n k t h e m e r g e r h a s b e e n a g r e a t s u c c e s s ? In fact, last year Mr


has been that we have been able to increase the


Austin, who lives in Grindleton, hosted an adult education Russian class in his own study, which proved to be very successful. “One of the advantages


students,” said Mr Austin. "But we are not complacent. If you do not see the class you want, tell us and we will look at what we can do.” There have been


number of classes this year and we arc also attracting more


seen to be part of the whole spectrum of


will affect the service too greatly. “Adult education is


Austin docs not feel they


particularly with regards to funding, but Mr


sweeping changes in education recently,


education, not something separate, which gives it security in times of budget difficulties,” said Mr Austin. “One of the government’s priorities is to increase access to higher education and that is what we will be helping to do.”


the county as well as going abroad to publicise tour­ pism in Lancashire, has been lent to the college to


2r.th and will be at Booth’s ear park, Clithcroe. dur­ ing the afternoon between 2 and 3-30 p.m.


i omote adult education courses. It is stopping fmlr towns Saturday, August


cation classes or needing to talk to a member of offer ' tan h(>1> ;‘l,l,:lnl to Sl‘e "hat the college lias to


Anyone wanting more information about adult edu-


ised b\ the college marketing department at Siihdv Susan , t d n "Kt,,n' 1’ealle<l h-v marketing manager


isedhbv,'< !ht.lsh°n’ is 0,10 V thL‘


ol the publicity materials including the full-time prospectus, part-time prospectus and ail the college


T e a ch e r tr a in in g d u o is p r o o f


TWO members of the English Language and Literature Open College B group have certainly found the Ribble Valley Adult l Education service to their


Maxine


Open College B unit, whicli is the equivalent of an A-level,


eroe, and Kim Meadows (32), of Waddington, are now embark­ ing on teacher-training courses at Lancaster University as a result of their studies. Both had already taken one


iking. Maxine Ruane (31), of Clith­


this local duo. Kim has been working for the National West­ minster Bank, while Maxine


“It brings a different per­ spective to things when you are


is r ig h t for a change of direction, but will look back on their Ribble Valley classes with fond memories.


has been at a day nursery in Padiham. They have decided the time


and had been offered. condi­ tional places at Lancaster. It will be quite a change for


____ ’ i activities organ­ nianje o | ' ilrl" ,? f alsH oversees the production of


Col ege commandeers the County Council publicity bus for a day. rile bus, which travels the length and breadth of


ADULl Education takes to the road this weekend when Accrington and Rossendale


slightly older," said Maxine. “You see it from a different point of view.”


is based at Accrington and Rossendale College, was sin­ gled out for special praise on the course which is split half- and-half between course assessment and end-of-year examinations.


Lecturer Alec Ormerod, who


enjoyment over the last few months,” said Kim.


“We have had so much Kim


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