Learning new skills is important in life, and the city of Newcastle realizes this: learning is not just for the young people of the North East, and this city understands that anyone can thrive through learning new skills at any age, so you are sure to find a wealth of adult learning centres in Newcastle.
There is a chronic shortage of donated organs, with over 10,000 people on the waiting list.
Of these, more than 1,000 people die every year before they receive the transplant they need: with more awareness and prior discussion this situation could be improved, as forty per cent of relatives refuse permission for loved one’s organs to be donated mainly because they don’t know what their wishes were.
The good news is that a record number of people are now signing up Continue reading ….
Ten Great Reasons for Visiting Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle may not be the largest city in the United Kingdom but it is one full of history, culture, entertainment and so much more. Here are just ten of the reasons for visiting Newcastle upon Tyne. Continue reading ….
Whatever the reason, we’ve conveniently been blaming Saint Swithin for something that is probably beyond his control, but as forecasting the weather is as unreliable as the alleged powers of the venerable saint himself – and folklore is far more interesting than meteorological tables – we’ll stick with old story!
Our discarded household items are being turned into commodities that are valued across the world.
Once the rubbish leaves the kerb, it’s taken to a Materials Recovery Site where all the different types of material are sorted by hand or machine, and sent to manufacturers who then transform it into brand new products so we can buy them again – adds a new meaning to materialism doesn’t it?
Armed Forces Day has been celebrated in many nations for some years to honour their respective military forces on varying dates.
In Australia and New Zealand for example, ANZAC Day held on April 25th commemorates 1915 when Australian and New Zealand forces fought against the Turkish at Gallipoli.
In Brazil, Dia do Soldado (Soldier’s Day) is celebrated on August 25th: the birthday of the war hero Luis Alvés de Lima e Silva.
According to historians, Father’s Day was celebrated as long as 4,000 years ago, as evidenced by a clay tablet found in the ruins of Babylon that holds a carved a message wishing a father a long and healthy life from his young son Elmesu.
The tradition appeared to continue with the Romans, who honoured their Continue reading ….
Adult Learning Centres in Newcastle upon Tyne
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