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Across the country learning events and programmes are expertly designed to cater for all needs and tastes, and are offering everything from computing to samba, says Richard Louden

When it comes to devising events for Adult Learners Week, Scotland’s public and voluntary agencies can draw on a wealth of experience which is deployed year in, year out to create adult education programmes for all needs and tastes.

They may even enlist local celebrities to generate maximum publicity. The North-East Scottish Adult Learning Partnership, which links Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils with local universities and colleges, Careers Scotland and First Group, recently involved Aberdeen FC players in the official launch of its 2005 diary of events at Pittodrie Stadium.

Rhonda Fraser, marketing and media manager at Aberdeen College, said: “Thanks to the Partnership, we have produced a diary with more than 180 activities, many of which would not have been possible but for institutions working together, combining their resources and activities. We have forged valuable links that will drive Adult Learners Week in years to come.” (leer más…)

Fuente: [sunday herald]