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ADULT education in the kibble Valley has never th looked rosier — thanks to
evening classes. If a second career,
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added qualifications or even a degree is your goal, then Whalley Adult Edu- cation Centre is your first
step.Whalley Adult Centre is one stop to an exciting new world of educational opportunity, increased self-esteem and first-class achievement. For adult learners tak
Advertising feature by Theresa Robson
There is no formal exam at the end of the course, but
and history. Further “B” units, such as politics and
ing that first tentative step back into education, the "Open College" is the ideal route to take. Introductory lG-week “A” units are designed to
your tutors may set tests, essays or short assign ments during the course to help you measure your progress. The “A” units on offer at Whalley include psychol ogy,sociology, maths, English, study skills, counselling and comput ing. "B” units are like A- levels and, as such, are recognised by universities,
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get you back into learning and show you that educa tion may not be as you remembered it at school.
employers. A t Wha lle y A d u l t
women’s studies, can be studied in tandem at Accrington and Rossen- dale College. Whalley Adult Centre is
justifiably proud of its Further Education Access
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to £75 per unit, provided students commit them selves to 15 hours’ atten dance a week and a host of hard, but nonetheless
rewarding, work. Mr Jon Smith, who is
the adult education com munity manager for the
Ribble Valley, explained that students get more than just a qualification at the end of the course.
Course. The one-year full time course allows stu dents to take three “A”
olytechnies, professional odies and most major
Centre you can study for “ B” units in psychol ogy,sociology, English language and literature
d e f in i te confidence- builder. The ‘Open Col
He said: “The course is a
and two “B" units at the same time, preparing them, if they wish, for direct entry to university, upon successful completion
lege’ is designed to give maximum support to stu dents and not to put any thing in their way. “The tutors are all warm
of an interview. Students on the course
are given full tutorial sup port and, more impor tan tly ,it is free! This means that savings of up
and friendly and they exhibit outstanding com
mitment toward seeing students succeed. My advice to any student is,
No excuses if you yearn to learn!
DOES anyone out there want to learn how to speak
Russian!How about stick-dressing, how to make your way in the heady world of stocks and shares, or how
to get the most from your camcorder? These are just some of the subjects on offer in the
Ribble Valley this year, proving, beyond doubt, that adult education in the area is in the top class. And, because of changes to adult education fund
WHETHER you live in the backwaters of the Rib ble Valiev, or have young children to look after, access to adult education has never been easier. From childcare and rurally-based classes to "fee-
waives" anti free advice, Ribblc V alley adults with a Yearning for knowledge need look no further than
Whallev Adult Centre. Particularlv important for women who might be
ing, some previously non-vocational courses can now lead to formal qualifications, so your favourite pas time can double as your passport to career
enhancement. Subjects with the opportunity for vocational quali
fications — and you don’t have to sit the exam include soft furnishings, cake decoration and flower
arranging.Other exciting opportunities on the programme at whalley this year include furniture restoration, picture framing, aromatherapy anti wines across the
world.
on all the courses and a special open evening will take place at Whalley Adult Centre on August 31st, when tutors will be on hand to offer guidance. The evening takes place between 7 and SI p.m. and, 'it goes without saying, everyone is welcome!
Professional guidance and counselling is available .
raising a fainilv is the Whalley Adult Centre play group. Staffed by fully-trained child-carers, use of the playgroup is open to any day student at the centre. The centre also has an access fund for those
you can do it! Let the ‘Open College’ open doors for you.”
THIS is the team that is on course to put adult education in the Ribble Valley into the top class.
are adult community education manager Mr Jon Smith, administra tion officer Mrs Sandra Brewer and premises as si st a nt Mr J ohn
Pictured, from the left,
Counsell. Mr Smith, as well as
experiencing financial difficulty and there is a com plete waiver of fees on the centre’s full-time Further
overseeing this year's superb range of courses at Whalley Adult Educa tion Centre, also teaches at Accrington and Ros- scndale College.
able on all courses and student services officer Ann Yates is available for confidential interviews on the many and varied aspects of your possible path to
Education Access Course. Professional guidance and counselling are avail
higher education. Many of the centre’s courses are offered at venues
centre's long-standing
throughout the Ribble Valley, including rural Bow- land and Whalley, and at Clitheroe itself. So, no more excuses! Hell) is at hand for all
education map.
FORMER It ib b le sd a le H igh School p u p i l ^Mr Andrew F ielding has found “ Open College" an invaluable stepping stone towards a career in
jOUFreelance wr iter M r Fielding (26), o f Moorland Road, Langho. studied for " I ! ” units in psychology and sociology and hopes to study either psychology or jo u rn a l ism at the U n iv e rs i ty o f C e n t ra l
Lancashire. Mr r id d in g , tcho left school with a spattenny of .
O-levels, feel's that workers need to upgrade them selves to compete in today's job market. l ie commented: " Youngsters are leaving school
with a ll sorts of qualifications and skills. » orkers need to upgrade themselves i f they want to get on. / would recommend 'Open College to anyone. The whole experience has been absolutely great.
PSYCHOLOGY and sociology is the exciting edu cational domain o f 22-year-old Clitheroe woman
Miss Christine Lewellin. Miss Lewellin, or Whalley Road, is on course to
study for a degree in combined studies at the Uni versity o f Central Lancashire, from September. She successfully gained "A ” units in the two sub
jects, as well as study skills, before completing two " I I " units, a lt at Whalley Adult Education
Centre. Miss Leiccllin, a shop assistant who hopes even , ,
tually to work in the business sector, commented: “Returning to education, having experienced some thing o f life, has meant getting far more from it . I fo u n d my 'Open C o lle g e ’ e xp e r ie n ce ve ry
rewarding."
Craft, Sewing and ^ Needlework * £ #
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28/30 PARSON LANE, CLITHEROE
(Nextto the Tyremen)
Clitheroe Market Tues&Sat
Also
those Ribble Valiev adults seeking to expand their horizons and put their signature firmly on the adult
ensure that the centre’s superb ISth century building is kept in tip-top condition throughout the academic year.
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administrator and, as such, is well-known and popular among students.
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