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CALCAG challenges axing of over-60s fees
Our campaign to challenge the declared 'unlawfulness' of fee concessions to over-60s is now in full swing. National and local agencies have been contacted and a special strategy is in preparation.
UPDATE:
SEE OUR STRATEGY FOR ACCESS FOR ALL - FREE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE PUBLICATIONS SECTION.
CHARLES MOWER
We are sorry to report the demise of one of our Committee Members, Charles Mower, at the age of 52. Charles was a real example and asset to the committee, because he had overcome personal difficulties following an accident. He took full advantage of the wide range of courses offered at Grey Friars and Wilson Marriage and was able to share his experiences with the committee. It is fitting that some of his pottery is on display in the refectory at Wilson Marraiage. Charles was a gentle person and the opening song at his funeral was the Beatles Classic "I get by with a little help from my friends". This summed up Charles' philosophy of life. He was always willing to accept help, but equally willing to give it. He was a blessing to all those he came in contact with and will be greatly missed by all involved in Adult education in Colchester.
A Memorial Bench - dedicated to Charles and Tony Butcher - another local supporter of Adult Education has been installed outside the GYM at the Wilson Marriage Centre.
FIND THE MISSING CLASSES!
CALCAG has set out to contact tutors who have continued their classes after they have ceased to be run by Essex County Council.
We want everybody to be able to gain access to classes everywhere. Access to information is a valuable first step towards taking part.
Please spread the word that free listings are available on this website(conditions apply). Please tell all tutors you know who are running classes independently to get in touch with us.
See the COURSES AND CONTACTS DIRECTORY on this website for those who have contacted us so far.
You'll be surprised at the wide choice of subjects!
CALAG COMMITTEE MEETING
The CALCAG COMMITTEE MEETING is scheduled for 5:30pm Thursday 7 October 2010 in the Wilson Marriage Centre. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available.
DRAFT AGENDA
1 Welcome
2 Minutes of 20 May 2010
3 Matters arising
4 Matters for AOB
5 Liaison with WM Staff
6 Treasurer's Report
7 CALCAG Awards 2010-2011
8 Newsletter & Website
9 Publications
10 Brochure for 2010-2011
11 Arrangements for AGM - 29 October
12 AOB
13 Date of next meeting (Jan 2011)
If you have any queries - please contact the Chair - John Knight
01206 540650 jmknight79@msn.com
CALCAG Support for AE Students
1. CALCAG Student Awards Scheme; All Tutors have been asked to sponsor 2009 - 2010 students for two CALCAG STUDENT AWARDS. The two initail awardees will have their fees paid for the 2010 - 2011 Academic Year.
The award for EFFORT has been awarded to JOANNA BURKE for Pottery.
The award for ACHIEVEMENT has been awarded to KAREN BLAKE for a range of courses including Numeracy - Literacy - German and Understanding Aspergers.
We have also awarded two prizes to SUE COWIE and FIONA GRAVES. They have studied Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy for a number of years and have made excellent progress.
2. CALCAG has made a ﾣ250 Grant to Richard Cooper to develop areas of GARDEN in the grounds of the Wilson Marraige Centre. This work will be carried out by Adult Students with a range of Learning Difficultie.
3. The Hearing Loop in the Gymnasium. The Gym at wilson Marriage is used for lectures and by the Guild on Friday Mornings. The loop was originally purchased by CALCAG for use in the Main Hall at Greyfriars. CALCAG has provided the funding for the loop to be adapted and fitted in the Gym at Wilson Marriage.
4. CALCAG has made a grant of ﾣ1500 to Sharron Howard for the purchase of equipment for the Sensory Sound Rhythm & Music Project. This equipment will be used by students with a range of sensory and learning difficulties.
5. CALCAG has funded the installation of an outside water supply (HOT & COLD) adjacent to the GYM (at Wilson Marriage) for the ALDD Car Valeting group which operates every Wednesday from 10am. They provide an excellent service - please use it if you are in the Area
Seven Ages of Woman
SEVEN AGES OF WOMAN is an anthology of poetry, short stories and extracts in progress from Colchester Adult Learning's Innovations Creative Writing Class led by Dorothy Schwarz. Starting with an entertaining revision of Shakespeare's text (Seven Ages of Man) ten writers explore the "Seven Ages of Woman" from infancy to old age. The book can be purchased from LULU: www.colchesteradultlearningsupportgroup.org.uk The price is ﾣ9:99 or downloaded for ﾣ4:99. Purchase of the book will result in a ﾣ1 donation to CALCAG and if downloaded CALCAG would receive ﾣ4. CALCAG thanks Dorothy Schwarz for this generous gesture. JOHN KNIGHT - October 2009
Pictures from the Past - Memories of Colchester County High School - Joan Gurney
The Book explores the historical and archtectural features of Grey Friars and North Hill. It elaborates the memories and episodes of school life between 1938 and 1958. 2009 - 2010 is the Centenary Year of CCHS. The Book is priced at ﾣ4:50 (Available form Red Lion Books - Colchester or ﾣ5:50 by post. All proceeds, from sales, will be donated to CALCAG who have sponsored the publicaton from a designated fund.
Newsletters
- April 2008 Newsletter
- October 2007 Newsletter
- August 2007 Newsletter
- May 2007 Newsletter
- November 2006 Newsletter
- June 2006 Newsletter
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