Older Posts: 2009
She settles in the Shields
This exhibition at the Tramway offers a unique opportunity to meet the women who travelled to Scotland from all over the world, in search of family, love and security.
Knitting for Peace
Just found out about this rather remarkable ‘knitting action’, organised by the American organisation CODEPINK. For Mother’s Day (the American one, 10th May), they went to the White House with […]
My books are here!!
My Open University, Openings, course has taken a big leap forward- my books arrived last night! Our neighbours handed in a parcel that the postman had no hope in getting […]
Openings Courses
Openings courses give you the chance to try out Open University supported study and discover its qualities for yourself.
Reaching for the Stars
I will always carry on reading now.
Creative Writing
A 10-week introduction to creative writing that will help you progress your skills through writing, reading and discussion.
Digital Photography
Join this 10-week digital photography course to learn the basics of using a digital camera.
Great Scot!!!
Carol Ann Duffy has been made Poet Laureate!
Welcome to the Open University
This was the first line I read of the letter that came in the mail yesterday. ‘Welcome to the Open University’ – I felt a wee shudder of excitement, anxiety […]
A life in books
Sometimes I think my job can’t get any better – and then it does. On Sunday, Sue and I were lucky enough to be invited to look through Hannah Frank’s […]