Ivor and I are working hard in the centre, where the grandchildren have joined us playing skittles, tennis amongst other things, all having FUN!!
Caroline.

TSSA

Well its nice to see that some people are ready this blog, lets have some more input.
So hoq about that nice receipe for squirrel

And this is what you can do with a little education

We all need education

Just something I did to show you how much fun you can have while learning. 1. Reading- to understand how to make this video 2. Working on the computer 3. The interaction between myself and others as we discussed this 4. And finally tea and biccy's (Biccy's got eaten by someone I don't know who it must have bee the Jolly Green Giant"

Follow on course from Adult Learners Week

Due to the great success of Red Star Learning roadshow during Adult Learners Week earlier this year, we now have some funding to run a one day Digital Photography Course at the Red Star Learning Centre.

Watch this space for deatils and a date in the near future.

We are looking for committed Learning Reps in certain areas to ensure a good spread across locations within the Company.

If you are interested or would like to know more then simply contact me at
rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk or Tel: 01634 815909

Computer Course

Hi all, having a good time at the Learning center today with Chris and the Computer course students. want a course, speak to your Learning rep and find out more, does'nt have to be work related, although it might be hard work, it is lots of fun!!!

TSSA RULR London Meeting

Karl, our lead TSSA rep, attended a meeting of London RULR reps today, and was very disappointed at the low attendance of local reps.

I must apologise myself too, as I was due to go until a family member was admitted into hospital, but it's important that we all try to attend these meetings or conferences whenever possible. It's a great chance to network, share ideas, and find out what's going on!

It's encouraging to see some more posts being made on the blog recently, and don't forget our Rail-Learning website too!

See you all soon,
Ken

Coign of Vantage

For those of you who like 3D puzzle games (and even those who don't) you might like to try this game if you're feeling a little bored or fancy a challenge - enjoy!

Kendal
Rail Union Learning Rep

Coign of Vantage Recreate the images before the time runs out!

Play this free game now!!

Learning Centre

Good afternoon all, today (Monday 13th Oct) we are at the Learning Centre enjoying the computor course and having fun whilst learning, did you know that you can create your own posters for the work place or posters to help a friend and make your own christmas cards? come and find out more, at the Red Star Learning Centre.

Caroline.

TSSA

Well today at the Centre we have stage 2 union reps course, and of course yours truly in attendance its a shame none of you nice people reading this don't just pop it for a chat. Anyway I am off to TSSA headquarters to discuss learning reps and the LACK of work that they do. I will be proposing a few idea's around and will be asking for additional funds to run a couple of course's that I think will be of intrest to everyone so keep looking at the blog for the latest news.
Or even better pop in and have a chat and a cuppa with us

We also held a small raffle for an MP3 player and as you can see Ivor was the lucky winner (He can now listen to some soothing music while doing his office work at the centre). Also many thanks to one and all who attended and to Mike ( I assume it was Mike as I have not seen him for such a long time).

So back to matters in hand where are you all, we need help for learners week, I can promise you free travel and a wonderful experience plus knowing you will be promoting the Red Star Learning Centre.

Forum at Chatham

Thank you to all the Learner Reps that turned up on Friday and informed the Lead Learner Reps what had been going on in their area.

Please could those who couldn't attend let the Lead Learner reps know what has been going on, and who you have spoken to. These are outcomes, and are very important so that we can set up and run courses to keep the Red Star Centre open.

If you cannot attend meetings please let the Lead Reps know, we can then send you any information from these meetings. Your contributions are welcome, so please keep them coming in.

Thank you
Caroline Manington
Lead Learner Rep (RMT)

Learning Week May 2009

Hello we are looking for volunteers to help us next year during Learning Week contact any Learning Rep or the Red Star Learning Centre to learn more about this great opportunity, or call me on 07961318210.

Karl

Jolly Green Giant

So glad that the "Jolly Green Giant" aka Ivor was on hand to present the Level 2 French Certificate to Richard Daniels at the Forum at the Red Star Learning Centre on Friday.
More photo's will be up loaded soon so beware.

Today's Forum

The day's meeting was a wake up call to all Learning Reps to make their presence felt in the work-place and proposals for the 2009 Learners Week.It was also highlighted that one of the functions of being a Learning Rep is to encourage the personal Development of fellow workers and their family for it is an acepted fact that- FORMAL EDUCATION WILL MAKE YOU A LIVING,SELF EDUCATION WILL MAKE YOU A FORTUNE
JIM RHOM.
This is important for our future retirement.
There are a lot of courses being offered online by UnionLearn.
Have a nice Day .
Ade.

Mike's rant

I was at the learning reps forum today with some of the more proactive reps. All good people who want to get involved and help their fellow members and workers access any aspects of learning that may appeal to them. So, what is the problem? Well, there is no problem with them, but I do have a problem with those who have undertaken the role of learning rep and then do nothing! And I mean nothing at all
Being a rep is not just about you, it's about the reps and learners who will follow you. Establishing acceptance of the role in the workplace is very important, so adding to negative perceptions by doing sweet F.A. is not helpful! So, if you do nothing else, find a colleague who would do a more pro-active job and get them to do it!
If you have an issue with this, please feel free to complain to your branch (RMT) or your lead learning reps or at your union head office. At least we would know that you read this!

Forum 4

On the 3rd of October at the latest forum it was discussed that we should try and get more ULR'S to help with Adult Learners Week in 2009 on the 9th-15th of May.

Forum

When the forum met today it was decided to recruit more Ulrs to make more impact within the workplace.