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Learning at any age – Walter’s story
Walter Gorman knows from personal experience the benefits that re-engaging with learning can have.
He left school with no qualifications and worked in a low-skilled factory environment before meeting a local community youth worker who helped set him on a new career path.
11 May 2023
“Life-changing” experience – Terri-Jane (TJ)
TJ White has shared her “life-changing” learning experience in a bid to help others living in a world where numbers and words are largely meaningless.
With the help of the The Learning Link, TJ has shown that age should never be a barrier to learning.
“In 2018, at the age of 45 I made a very anxious phone call to The Learning Link. I spoke to Chrissie and she arranged to meet me - from that first meeting my life really started.”
11 May 2023
Carol counts her blessings after The Learning Link journey
Carol Leslie is counting her blessings after someone else’s journey with The Learning Link led her to asking for numeracy support – a decision that ultimately helped her start a small business.
That was around seven years ago, and the 44-year-old has never looked back.
“Someone I knew featured in The Learning Link leaflet sharing their story and it gave me the push and the courage I needed to take that first step to getting help.
11 May 2023
The Council supports National Numeracy Day – 17 May
National Numeracy Day celebrates the importance of numbers for children and adults alike and builds brighter futures by inspiring everyone to improve their numeracy skills.
The Learning Link is leading the way for OIC. They would love to see you at the Orkney Library & Archive in Kirkwall on Wednesday 17 May —where you can have a go at the numeracy-based activities on offer (11am through to 5pm).
However, if you cannot make it – why not partake in a The Big Number Natter with your work colleagues– the UK’s only nationwide conversation about numbers. Or take the Numeracy challenge yourself by following this link: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/llo
11 May 2023
“Douze points” for the Kemps who are off to Eurovision 2023!
Stromness couple Karl and Andrew Kemp are ‘Ooh Aah….Just a Little Bit’ excited about the upcoming Eurovision in Liverpool!
They had no difficulty in “Making their Mind Up” on whether or not to head south to be part of the 2023 extravaganza – and they have matching rainbow suits and shades for the occasion!
After the victory of Kalush Orchestra in Turin, Ukraine should traditionally host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. But due to the ongoing invasion of the country, the contest will instead be held in the UK as runner-up winners in 2022 with Sam Ryder’s ‘Space Man’.
10 May 2023
