Monday 24 March 2008

Completed Learning Surveys

We have gathered about 150 LNA surveys so far, and we would like to see even more before the next RULR Forum - please complete as many as possible! Every completed form helps build a more complete picture of our area and our potential learners. Thanks!

Monday 17 March 2008

A life for sale?

I've just read this at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7301680.stm

An Australian has decided to sell up on the internet auction site Ebay not just his belongings but his entire life.

Ian Usher says he wants to auction off not just everything he owns but his job too, in one life package.

The 44-year-old says he wants to raise funds for a life-changing adventure after his marriage broke down.

Mr Usher, who emigrated to western Australia from Britain six years ago, hopes that he will be able to raise more than $400,000 (£185,000).

He wants to leave Australia with just the money in one hand and his passport in the other, on the first plane out.

What do you think? Could YOU do it? Take a look at his website www.alifeforsale.com and post your views on our blog.

Friday 14 March 2008

Brush up your French

If you have a basic knowledge of French but would like to learn more, Rail Union Learning is running courses in conversational and holiday French for railway employees and their partners. One at Ashford Station starts Tuesday 15 April and one at the Red Star Learning Centre at Chatham Station starts Wednesday 26 March. The courses run for 10 sessions every other week and are held between 17:00 to 19:00

A deposit of £10 per person is payable before the start of the course. This will be refunded on completion of the course. If you would like more information or to book a place please phone Mike Sargent on 07715 323 793 or email: rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk

RMT in Calais

Day of action due to privatization of the Railway in France