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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 2003 - 2004
National President : -
Chairman of Council
Bill Scarle
Deputy Chairman of Council
Viv Quick
Honorary Treasurer
Geoff Sharp
Chairman of Study Handbook
Keith Schofield
Elected Members
Beryl Andrews
Vicky Blenkiron
Sheila Cropper
Enid Harrison
Lilian Haywood
Maureen Hill
Joyce Lilly
Ruth Pennington
Pauline Smith
Roy Walker