PICTURES: Local initiatives supporting Adult Literacy for Life

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To promote the work of the Laois and Offaly Regional Literacy Coalition and the implementation of the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) strategy, two community events were hosted recently across Laois and Offaly.

These events strengthened the cross-county bonds working within communities to highlight the variety of supports available in education, community, finance, health, family and more.

Jam-packed afternoons of fun were had at community summer events in Kilnacourt in Portarlington and St Columba’s in Tullamore, which drew the crowds for an array of tasty treats and cookery demonstrations, a robotics demonstration, fun games for adults and children, story time sessions with the libraries, and health information and screening by the HSE. 

Jeca the Clown brought smiles to the faces of the young participants, who also got the chance to see the workings of an operational fire truck, thanks to the attendance of the Fire Brigade, and the Community Guards also jumped onboard for tug of war.

All activities were fun, educational, and informative.

Going forward, the ALL Strategy and the Laois and Offaly Regional Literacy Coalition will continue to strive to support our local communities, by creating pathways to access supports, making it easier for those with unmet literacy needs to take the next step.

If you would like help with your reading or writing, or to get further information on how you can get involved, contact your local Adult Learning Centre, Laois 057 866 1338, Offaly 057 934 9444, or get in touch with your Regional Literacy Coordinator for LOETB on 085 856 0160, email tlatham@loetb.ie.