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During the Autumn the Swindon branch of the Workers t Educational
Association would like, in association with the local community, to run
a number of courses at Toothill.

As an educational body, financed in the main by the Department of
Education and Science, the WEA is unique in the fact that the subject
matter of its courses is chosen by the students.

So far suggestions include The History of Toothill, and a course
for Community Committee Members. Other courses which we have staged in
Swindon include Oceanology, Archaeology, Creative Writing and Our Children's
World (with creche facilities).

If you are interested in any of the above, or if you have your own
suggestions for courses, we would be pleased if you would contact:

Roger Ogle, Sharon Ellis, George Tweed,
2 Oakham, 19 Shellfinch, 25 LJueenborough,
Toothill. Toothill. Toothill.
Derek Sawyer,
Acting Branch Secretary.

- THE WEA -

* The WEA was founded in 1903.
* Has worked in Swindon since 1907.
* A Federation of Educational & Workers Organisations.
An Independent, Voluntary & National Movement.
Non-party political and N^ --sectarian.
* Receives financial assistance from central and local government.
AIMS -
* To provide men and women with other opportunities for a higher education
of a non-vocational kind.
* To improve the effectiveness of those participating in community affairs,
whether in trade union, political, or social service.
* To encourage cultural pursuits.
To secure improvement in the public educational system and the removal
of inequalities of educational opportunity.
ORGANISATION -
" 900 branches, 21 districts, and a national organisation.
Employs nearly 200 full-time staff: tutor organisers, development
officers, administrative and secretarial staff.

PROVISION -
* Over 170,000 students in 9,000 courses.

WORKERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
36A Regent Street
Swindon
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Telephone: (0793) 41139
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