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Monday, July 20, 2009


Adult Learning Festival

THE ADULT LEARNERS’ FESTIVAL 2010 WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 22 26 FEBRUARY 2010
AONTAS
July E-bulletin
Ciara Murphycmurphy@aontas.comFollowing consultation with members, there were a number of factors which informed our decision:- Further education/ adult learning already gains significant media coverage and promotion during the month of September. By scheduling the Festival earlier in the year, we can allow for two key promotional opportunities during the year. -
After three years, the Festival is already established as a spring event, and groups already factor events in for that time period. -

A date in late February ties in with deadlines for places on Access Courses and VTOS.-

The additional lead in after Christmas gives groups and event organisers more time to plan their events. -

Next year is European Year of Combating Poverty and Social Inclusion the Festival would be one of the first events of the year to reflect this theme. We have already been in contact with the agencies responsible for a programme of activities for the year, which will include the Adult Learners’ Festival. Again, we are encouraging AONTAS members to hold events locally during the Festival.

Visit www.adultlearnersfestival.com to keep up with the latest festival news.


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