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Adult Schools were first formed in 1798, to teach working people to read - and write, if they so wished. Arithmetic was considered an unsuitable subject on their day of rest - too many commercial possibilities perhaps!

In their heyday, Adult Schools had over one hundred thousand members around the country: the groups affiliated to County Unions and, in 1899, the National Adult School Union was founded.

Since then, both the name and the purpose have changed significantly.

NASO is a voluntary organisation, with about 80 groups located throughout England. Anyone interested in spending some of their leisure time in discussing topics of current interest would find a warm welcome. We aim to broaden our horizons through stimulating conversation with people who become our friends.

Our Handbook contains about 40 topics, centered on a different theme each year. Our magazine, One and All, keeps us in touch with each other, allowing an exchange of views and information between groups.

Trustees for 2007 - 2008
Chairman
Lilian Haywood
Deputy Chairman
Roy Walker
Treasurer
Geoff Sharp
Chairman of the Handbook Committee
Keith Schofield
Executive Committee
Vicky Blenkiron
Sheila Cropper
Enid Harrison
Verna Garth
Maureen Hill
Pauline Smith
Pat Moonan
Handbook Committee
Mike Brewer
George Cook
Tricia Dean
Barbara Derych
Verna Garth
Maggie Gondolo
Michael Hinson
Robert Ingle
Doreen Reynolds
Ron and Sylvia Wright

NASO (National Adult School Organisation) - Registered Charity No. 227844

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