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Pre-construction Phase: ground floor. View from the old entrance to the library - the reception counter and all of the shelving has now gone (happily to other libraries and local charities) and the space is ready for building work to commence.
Devon County Councillors and staff standing on the first floor of the new extension, where the railway studies store will be.
This campaign is being led by the Workers' Educational Association - the UK's largest provider of voluntary adult education - for and on behalf of everyone involved in adult and community learning in the UK.
The Government is currently preparing its Spending Review for the next 5 years and adult education is under threat. All non-protected departments, including Business, Innovation and Skills which funds the WEA work, have been asked by the Chancellor to suggest cuts of 25% and 40%.
Here's how you can support the campaign:
1. Write to your local MP
• Find their contact details at www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
• Write to them by letter or email or contact them via social media.
• Write also to the Chancellor George Osborne at HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or email: public.enquiries@hmtreasury.gsi.gov.uk
2. Spread the word on social media
• Use ‪#‎saveadulteducation‬ on twitter and facebook, and tell the world about the positive impact adult education has had on your life, family and community
3. Sign our campaign petition at you.38degrees.org.uk/p/sae
Inside the existing building, new roof lights are put in and the corridor on the second floor has been widened to make it safer for wheelchair users.
WEA Herne Bay Branch organised a guided walk along the seafront on Saturday 20th June to mark Adult Learners’ Week 2015. Free and open to all, the walk was an opportunity to learn more about historic buildings and places of interest, and to introduce the WEA to new participants and members of the public. It was led by Ken Hando, an ex-councillor and long time resident of Herne Bay with a special interest in local history.
This campaign is being led by the Workers' Educational Association - the UK's largest provider of voluntary adult education - for and on behalf of everyone involved in adult and community learning in the UK.
The Government is currently preparing its Spending Review for the next 5 years and adult education is under threat. All non-protected departments, including Business, Innovation and Skills which funds the WEA work, have been asked by the Chancellor to suggest cuts of 25% and 40%.
Here's how you can support the campaign:
1. Write to your local MP
• Find their contact details at www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
• Write to them by letter or email or contact them via social media.
• Write also to the Chancellor George Osborne at HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or email: public.enquiries@hmtreasury.gsi.gov.uk
2. Spread the word on social media
• Use ‪#‎saveadulteducation‬ on twitter and facebook, and tell the world about the positive impact adult education has had on your life, family and community
3. Sign our campaign petition at you.38degrees.org.uk/p/sae