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Search for Oldest Learner in Britain

Wed, 03/15/2000 - 1:00am — Karen Stevenson
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A Lifelong Learning initiative in the UK is supported by the Individual Learning Division of the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE). They have launched a Learning in Later Life competition to find the country's oldest learner and the "most inspiring" older learner. Entrants don't have to be engaged in a structured degree program. If they are over the age of 85 by 7 April 2000 and are deliberately learning a new skill or subject, brushing up an old skill or developing their abilities, they are eligible for the competition. Learning may cover a wide range of activities including, arts, crafts, creative writing, IT, languages, genealogy, cookery, dancing etc. The two national winners and 18 regional winners will receive a crystal trophy commemorating their achievement. The oldest applicant to date is Fred Moore, 107, who has been attending weekly art classes ever since he was 82, a period of 25 years!

A Lifelong Learning initiative in the UK is supported by the Individual Learning Division of the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE). They have launched a Learning in Later Life competition to find the country's oldest learner and the "most inspiring" older learner. Entrants don't have to be engaged in a structured degree program. If they are over the age of 85 by 7 April 2000 and are deliberately learning a new skill or subject, brushing up an old skill or developing their abilities, they are eligible for the competition. Learning may cover a wide range of activities including, arts, crafts, creative writing, IT, languages, genealogy, cookery, dancing etc. The two national winners and 18 regional winners will receive a crystal trophy commemorating their achievement. The oldest applicant to date is Fred Moore, 107, who has been attending weekly art classes ever since he was 82, a period of 25 years!