We're proud to house the @AshingtonGroup Collection of artworks, known as the #PitmenPainters. This iconic display showcases what daily life was really like for miners in and around Ashington from the 1930s. Enjoy free daily tours at 12noon. Arts Council England, North Northumberland County Council

Nye Bevan launched the NHS #OnThisDay in 1948. The former coal miner is pictured days later arriving to speak at the #DurhamMinersGala. #NHSBirthday

Going to the #DurhamMinersGala on Saturday? WEA North East Durham Branch have a stall. Come along, chat & find out how you can get involved in the The WEA as a learner, volunteer, member or all of those. See you there! Marjory Winnie Felicity Mendelson Steve Hansom banner bright

One for #NorthEast #art lovers. Exciting!

A truly remarkable woman 👏 See an excerpt on the life & work of WEA member Constance Radcliffe Cooke: thewea.info/3uu75Oq Thank you Clare Wichbold for this article, written as part of her upcoming book 'Hard Work- But Glorious: Stories from the Hereford Suffrage Campaign'.

In 1934 a group of men formed an #artappreciation class in #Ashington. Over the next 50 years @AshingtonGroup met weekly. The permanent #collection is on display at #Woodhorn and you can buy prints to order via our shop: museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/shop/collectio… Arts Council England, North Northumberland County Council

Free Gnome Making session Newcastle Deaf Centre centre Tuesday 19th July 9.30am till 12.30pm. Everyone Welcome, BSL interpreter will be available. Please RT to book please call or email [email protected] #Deaf #newcastle #charity #crafts

The Craft Fair returns to Arts Centre Washington this Saturday!!! ☀️ The Summer Craft and Maker’s Fair features loads of fantastic stalls inside and out, live performances, free craft activities and more! 10am – 3pm, Free Admission sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/summer-…

Anyone worrying about feeding their families over the Christmas holidays? You’re definitely not alone – below we’ve linked a map of local Trussell Trust Foodbanks (their contact information can also be found on this page) for those in need this Christmas: trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-…

Ever been curious about the history of art and romantic movements? Join us at our art appreciation lectures at Jesmond library! Book today: enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online/courses…

Live local to Barnard Castle and want to try your hand at something new or improve upon existing skills? There's still time to sign up for our Introduction to Sewing course, starting next Tuesday! enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2022/Co…

The perfect opportunity to gain some or brush-up on pre-existing gardening skills just in time for Spring! enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online/courses…

Have you always fancied being able to understand and communicate the basics of another language? Our Introduction to British Sign Language could be right up your street! For more information: enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online/courses…

Interested in improving your knowledge of and relationship with food? To sign up for this course, call 0300 303 3464 and reference course number C2528547 or click here: enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online/courses…

Happy Valentines Day! Although we're big fans of showing love to family, friends and significant others here at the WEA, self-love and growth can't be forgotten or underestimated! enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online/courses… #lovetolearn #selflove

Join us face-to-face at Newcastle's high-profile science venue The Catalyst for our Back to the Land Conference 2023! Sign up to attend online or in person on the 4 March: wea.org.uk/backtotheland?…

The WEA currently have new adult learning Tutor positions in Cumbria! These include: Sessional Tutors - Arts & Crafts , English, Math & ESOL, Health & Social Care 🏨Wellbeing 👫 Links to advertised positions: WEA Website: bitly.ws/BAjJ Indeed: bitly.ws/BApm

Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️ The WEA team have created a quiz to see how much you know about the iconic Irish figure and the origins and traditions of the day! thewea.info/stpatricksday

Do you fancy a complete career shift? Or are you looking to expand and broaden your historical knowledge? Check out this upcoming session and course, they could be right up your street: bitly.ws/BmV9 #lovetolearn #WEA

This regional WEA Twitter page is now closed. Please follow us on our main social media accounts for the latest course information, news and inspiring learner stories. X/Twitter: x.com/weaadulted Facebook: facebook.com/weaadulteducat… Instagram: instagram.com/wea_adulteduca…