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Blog > Thought of the week

Dishing it out: How food became a satirical staple

Author: Kay Field

Frances and Albert Mansbridge
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Blog > 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø spotlight

A look back at the life of 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø co-founder Frances Mansbridge

Author: Kay Field

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Learning for life

How to spot fake news

Author: Kay Field

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Learning for life

Learn as you listen: Our pick of the 10 best educational podcasts for adults

Author: Kay Field

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Cooking and baking

Easy summertime recipes: coolers, sorbets and ice cream

Author: Kay Field

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Thought of the week

Ancient Athens and the creation of democracy

Author: Kay Field

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Thought of the week

The gin craze: a little bit of history repeating?

Author: Kay Field

51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø volunteer Kelly standing with her award and a group of smiling 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø colleagues
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø spotlight

51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø spotlights: Kelly's brilliant volunteering work and information of key skills for volunteers

Author: Kay Field

Benefits of adult education
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Learning for life

The benefits of adult education

Author: Kay Field