NWLLA is quickly becoming the largest independent creative hub in the Northwest. Partnerships with Northern Ireland Screen, Skillset Media Academy to name but a few; will see tinhut productions take shape as a community space to experience meida and camera skills.

Music and dance are complementary of media and lies at the other end of the creative spectrum. Project manager Peter is currently in the process of establishing Yellow House Music as a recording and dance studio for anyone who doesn't fancy computers. If you would like to know anymore about it give him a call...

Visit of Sir Reg Empey, MLA and Minister for Learning and Employment to North- West Lifelong Learning Association, Limavady on Wednesday 1st April.

Sir Reg Empey visited the premises of North West Lifelong Learning Association based at Irish Green Street, Limavady, which is more commonly known locally as NWLLA, on a fact-finding mission. Mr. George Robinson MLA on behalf of the DUP. arranged this visit.

The Minister had previously met with Mrs.Betty McNerlin, Centre Manager and other NWLLA staff at a recent Job Fair in Portrush and was very interested in the work they were doing in the Limavady area. He was keen to learn of the nature of the training carried out through NWLLA associated partners BCW in Ballycastle and Community Focused Learning in Portglenone.

The Skills4Service Programme was of particular interest to him. This programme is free and available to anyone over the age of 18 and actively seeking employment. Over 100 local people in Limavady took advantage of the Programme which covers computer skills, literacy and numeric skills and the newly developed electronic based NVQ’s.

The Minister saw at first hand the ongoing work in a new extension which will comprise of 3 additional classrooms when completed. This extra capacity for those wishing to learn new skills or retrain will be a welcome addition to learners within Limavady and surrounding areas.

He congratulated NWLLA on having the confidence to invest in the new premises, at the same time provide extra motivation and opportunities for those out of work, and keen to return to the work place.

The Minister was keen to encourage the staff of NWLLA to keep developing their ideas on training and congratulated them on their efforts to date.

He was very keen to stress in an open message to those who find themselves unemployed or who wanted to gain new skills that they should visit NWLLA and see for themselves what is on offer.

His final message was directed at those in work who wanted to improve their qualifications and their CV. In his opinion now is the ideal time to take advantage of training as an upturn in employment will surely come and those best trained will be in poll position for key jobs.

That’s the last time we doing anything like that… With Betty away to run a marathon… I bet that’s what some of the female members of NWLLA staff where thinking after the males arranged for them to spend Friday 13th overnight in a hunted hospital in Limavady. It was arranged as payback for the leg, head and chest waxing which took place last November. It was however for a good cause to help raise funds for Comic Relief. And yes it is haunted, believe me!!

The Interview on BBC Radio Ulster is now online!! Check out the website www.nwlla.org