Wea book discussion scheme

I estimate that christchurch has at least 300 clubs, with an average of 10 members each. Wellington workers educational association, wellington, new zealand. Added a new severe thunderstorm watch for comal up to williamson county and westward into the hill county. Book groups information from the new zealand book council goodreads. By the 2000s, hundreds of book clubs the total number is unknown, using the bds or making their own arrangements, existed throughout new zealand. Hundreds of handpicked fiction and nonfiction titles to choose from every. Mar 04, 20 the workers educational association wea is a charity registered in england and wales number 1112775 and in scotland number sc039239 and a company limited by guarantee registered in. Renee blackburn from the book discussion scheme was recently interviewed by. Wea sydney is an australian educational institution which began in 19 as the workers educational association wea, inspired by the british organisation of the same name. My own participation in the wea dates back to when i was at. As one educationalist wrote in 1945, the box scheme provide what no other agency at the time made possible, and introduced modern plays and paintings to thousands who, but for the box scheme, might have remained indifferent to forms of art of higher.

In 1979 the rural education activities programme reap began. Posts about book discussion scheme written by darryl, robertafsmith. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Curious as to how many book clubs there are in christchurch, i phoned around the local bookstores, contacted the wea book discussion scheme and, finally, sucked the left hand opposable digit. This could be realistic, expressive, decorative or abstract. I suggested this book to my local book club and we met tonight to discuss it. They will help you join a group, set you up with all the reading lists you need and generally assist you to get yourself attached to a group. In 1973 the weas nationwide book discussion scheme bds was founded, making available multiple copies of books to groups for a modest annual fee from each member. Wea publishes books as ebooks, available from this website, with many being published as paperbacks wea members who have paid a membership fee may freely download the ebooks here in the wea library. If you decide that you want to belong to a group where members read the same book every month, a good organisation to contact is the wea book discussion scheme. Now under the umbrella of a national federation, the wea has eight constituents throughout new zealand and a book discussion scheme it administers.

The wea was extended to new zealand in october 1914, with a national body formed. Online catalogue groups love just added staff picks get involved. Contact margaret nicholas to inquire regarding vacancies as numbers are restricted. Professionally produced discussion notes are provided to aid your discussions or get the latest titles sooner by opting for generic discussion notes. If you are not yet a full member, click here or on any of the download buttons below. Lots of high clouds streaming across the region from the the southwest ahead of the boundary, which should. Bds book group well 124 nzhistory, new zealand history online.

Enter one or more criteria options and click search to find matching courses. Book discussion scheme book discussion scheme bds is a nonprofit and the only nationwide book group specialist in nz. We try to keep our membership costs affordable for. We are new zealands only nationwide book club specialist, operating since 1973. Wea sydney also operates the discussion group program. The wea book discussion scheme, in which books were distributed throughout the country to book groups, started in 1973. Jun 22, 2014 your thoughts on these discussion points, and any others, would be most grateful received and of course build upon the broader conversations being initiated throughout adult education. Wea history booklet by workers educational association issuu. Scheme supports greek, vietnamese, cyrillic and most latin based languages. Hundreds of handpicked fiction and nonfiction titles to choose from every book undergoes a careful selection process before making it into the scheme. Each member will be able to choose one book for the programme for the first year. We lend fiction and nonfiction titles to participating book clubs, so all members of a group can read the same book.

Book clubs and reading groups christchurch city libraries. So i relistened to this today for our discussion tonightand it was a great book to talk about. Additionally, the group benefited in different ways including confidence and friendships. A member of the federation of workers educational associations in new zealand. Book discussion scheme bds new zealands largest book discussion group. Springfield community hub, nz public group facebook.

Benefits of being part of a book discussion scheme clubgroup. The book discussion scheme has been connecting people who love reading for 46 years. Use as few options as possible to see more courses. Health and wellbeing, history adult education, ann walker, history, impact, mental health, suncett, wea, wellbeing 11 comments. The group had asked book discussion scheme manager barbara. Over four sessions, we will look at research, experimentation and design techniques to help you explore a chosen subject. In 1973 the weas nationwide book discussion scheme bds was founded, making available multiple copies of books to groups for a modest annual fee from. The wea book discussion scheme supplies the books from a list of our choices one for each member each month. Wellington wea a member of the federation of workers. Lively curls and waves make scheme feel less technological, and more chummy. Of the book groups registered with the book discussion scheme, the vast majority are allfemale and there are only three allmale groups in the country. The scheme provides wonderful opportunities for all concerned and hopefully some more groups will be able to take advantage of it after the event.

Welcome to the fwea federation of workers educational associations founded in 1903, the workers educational association wea is a charity and a voluntary sector provider of adult education, undertaking activities around the world. This can be downloaded by logging in to the member website wea. Jun 22, 2014 the group had produced a book of their creative writing inspired by the visit. Meetings are monthly in a members home and are preceded by a shared lunch. We talked to the scheme s promotions manager renee blackburn about what the organisation offers. Dr ronald sider, head of the weas initiative on civic engagement, will be a keynote speaker at the wea theological commissions annual session, tc07 to be held in philadelphia, usa july 30aug 3. The weather channel and provide a national and local weather forecast for cities, as well as weather radar, report and hurricane coverage. Following our matrix accreditation assessment in february, we are delighted to announce that the wea passed the matrix standard with flying colours and maintained our accreditation. This year the workers educational association wea celebrates 90 years in aotearoa new zealand. There were many topics mentioned, and many ideas shared.

Book discussion scheme christchurch city libraries blog. Oct 12, 2015 curious as to how many book clubs there are in christchurch, i phoned around the local bookstores, contacted the wea book discussion scheme and, finally, sucked the left hand opposable digit. You will experiment with different ideas, compositions and materials to find the best way to develop your subject. Groups receive enough copies of their selected title to allow everyone in the group to read the same book at the same time. Pools and gyms exercise healthy approach to personal safety. More groups can be set up if there is sufficient demand. Astoria the current town is a place i enjoy visiting on occasion, but until i read this book, i had to plead ignorance on its history. To this day we still retain our membership as a wea. We subscribe to the book discussion scheme so there is a cost. This was aimed at smaller rural communities without existing adult education programmes and also provided support and resources for rural education in general. Wellington workers educational association home facebook. The wea is proud to be one of over 5,500 accredited living wage employers.