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MORE not less adult education will be on the timetable with developments that see a new chapter in the ever-popular programme that alms to cater tor all ages and interests. The aim is to provide education
from pre-school to Higher Education level for all who want It. The closure of Padiham Adult
Education Centre is the first step in “trying to put adult education where
people are." “We are not closing a centre and
doing nothing. We are taking a different approach to education in Padiham,” said Stuart Laycock, head of adult education. The College shop, in the former Greenwoods menswear shop, will be
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a base for enrolments and administration as well as for information and advice. Daytime classes will be held mainly
centred on Gawthorpe High School with whom the College has formed a
in the Methodist Chapel on Morley Street, with some classes in the Pendle Street Baptist Church. Evening class provision will be
partnership. There, classes will be able to make
use to specialist and classroom facilities such as Information Technology, the library and cooking which were not always available
well as non-exam classes are also planned.
Up the success ladder
TWIN sisters Debbie Banks and Kathy Thomas are aiming to climb the ladder of painting and decorating success when they complete college courses that have changed their
lives. And the 36-year-olds,
A UNIVERSITY — Here I come, for Trevor Gwinn New path
FOR 15 years, Trevor Gwinn was a nurse. He was qualified as a Registered Nurse of the Mentally Handicapped and worked with ' Burnley's Learning Disability Service.
through ill health — and arrived at Burnley College inquiring about studying for an English A-level.
But he had to close that career He "luckily” changed plans and
began the BTEC Art Foundation course — and is now looking forward to studying for his BA Hons in Fine Art at the University of Central Lancashire.
. “This time last year, I was still off sick from work!” said Trevor, who's 33.
Further expansion plans
THE practice of running courses away from the main College buildings will be developed in Burnley. . . taking adult education nearer the people it serves. In the pipeline are plans to
introduce classes in outlying villages such as Worsthorne, Cliviger, Brlercliffe and more. It is all part of a policy that
beings in Padiham and develops right across the township area.
Centre shift of location
THE College’s Conference Centre, previously at Padiham, is. being transferred to Nelson Cricket Club
with whom they have formed a partnership and which is within a stone's throw of the M65.
Keeping
A NEW security system has been installed throughout the College to ensure that only genuine students and staff enter the buildings. As well, there is a visitor’s pass system
campus more secure.
which, together with other security provisions Including security guards and radio communication, has made the College
so that we can cut out the possibility of opportunist intruders. “We have a limited number of student access points, in line with recommendations of the Crime Prevention' Officer and consultants,” said Alan Kay, .
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estates manager. . Staff and student membership cards are Issued which incorporate magnetic strips, an identity photograph and the holder’s
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name. All students and staff possess these
environment so that students can concentrate on what they are here for.
students.” “The idea Is to create a safe and secure
own success because our facilities have become attractive to others who aren't
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both mums from Nelson, are planning on broadening their skills from brushwork by also studying intenor design, upholstery and soft furnishings. They’ve already
notched joinery skills under their belts from another course! So what started out as
a bit of practical learning so they could do a good job in their own homes has fast developed into new careers for the pair. “ Our dad taught us
about painting and decorating and used to
help us but he died four years ago and we've had to do it on our own since then. “So we decided to go
to night school for a short course. But when we got there, we registered for a two-year course instead,” said Debbie, who has an 11-year-old son Ashley.
women on the Burnley College construction department’s City and Guilds course, but that hasn’t deterred the sisters.
They’re the only
thing we’ve ever done. It’s been an absolutely wonderful year and the
“ It's been the best
A TWINS — Sisters Debbie and Kathy aiming for the ladder to success
lecturers have been so good to us. We're really pleased with ourselves!": said Debbie who, with Kathy, went to Primet High School. They go back to
complete the course after
the summer holidays and ' who was made are then aiming to learn redundant from her shop more about other aspects assistant job. of their new careers.
“ We’re hoping to set. Natalie is seven, has a up in business when we're finished at
college," said Debbie,
moved back to Burnley three years ago.
Kathy, whose daughter catering background and
before. A range of Christmas courses as
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