FAMILY LEARNING

5th October 2004 FAMILY FUN AT EDGE HILL

The Bug Man is just one unusual attraction booked for Edge Hill?s Family Learning weekend to be held at the Ormskirk Campus on the 16th and 17th of October 10.00am-4.00pm.

Families are invited to enjoy a range of free activities designed to put the fun into learning, aimed at children and students of all ages, as well as parents and grandparents. The Bug Man will bring to life the biological sciences, by showing and allowing people to examine at close quarters, a range of insects.

Visitors are invited to discover the delights of taking a hands on approach to other subjects including maths, science, drama, media, journalism and technology.

The weekend forms part of the national initiative, Family Learning Week, organised by the Campaign for Learning, to raise awareness of the importance and scope of family learning.

Diane McKone, Education Liaison Manager at Edge Hill said: "The weekend is a great way for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to find out more about learning. We hope to inspire people of all ages to take up learning opportunities, so that families can support each other and discover the benefits of learning together."

Car parking is free and refreshments are available throughout the day.

For further information please call Peter Doyle on 01695 584164. ENDS EDITOR?S NOTES: For further press information please contact: Roisin Rowley-Smith PR Manager Tel: 01695 584509 Fax: 01695 584355 E mail: rowlesr@edgehill.ac.uk or pressoffice@edgehill.ac.uk