Stories

Treat people with respect (1946-2025)

Philip worked for 50 years across farms in Norfolk as a self-employed agricultural engineer. He describes his life from when he first came to Norfolk

Memories of Wensum Lodge (1987-2025)

Peter recalls how the 1987 hurricane led him to Wensum Lodge, his many years on committees, the effects of Covid, and the astonishing range of

WEETU (2010-2013)

Lucy looks back at her involvement in adult learning, through her connections with Wensum Lodge and the Women’s Employment Enterprise and Training Unit. My role

Full Circle: Artist – teacher – manager – artist (1984-2014)

Graham is an artist who progressed through teaching and management at Wensum Lodge before returning to concentrate on his art. He recalls progressive changes in

Wensum Lodge – A home for all sorts (1993-2000)

Tricia talks about her time working at Wensum Lodge as a part-time secretary from 1993 to 2000 and what changes in Adult Education brought with

Open College Network meetings at Wensum Lodge (1998-2008)

Mary Anne talks about her life in adult education, as both a volunteer and a paid professional. My route into adult education I was born

A lifelong passion for exploring and teaching about wildlife (1950s to 2025)

Peter has loved wildlife since a very young age and was able to turn this passion into a career of teaching others to love nature

Sharpening a pencil. Art, campaigning, and Wensum Lodge (2018-2024)

David reflects on his time as an art student at Wensum Lodge and the ways the classes have impacted on his life. He recalls his

Learning Chinese at Wensum Lodge (1980-1991)

Ming tells about his encounter with Wensum Lodge during his schoolboy days attending the Chinese school set up by the Chinese Association of Norwich in