ERIC Number: ED387609
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 28
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Hobman Clubs: A Model for Intergenerational Learning.
Coare, Pam
The Hobman Clubs are intergenerational sports and leisure clubs that were started in several cities in the United Kingdom with funding from the David Hobman Charitable Trust. Since 1988, Hobman Clubs have provided a model for conducting intergenerational community activities in secondary school facilities when no school activities are taking place. In 1993-94, the success of existing Hobman clubs was evaluated and the feasibility of extending the network of clubs was assessed. Site visits were made to Hobman clubs in Carlisle, Cumbria, and Huntington, and individuals involved in trying to develop new clubs were interviewed. Those club members contacted were generally pleased with the clubs' operation/activities and were surprised that more schools have not organized clubs. Although each club studied had embraced the original Hobman Club objective of bridging the generation gap through sports/leisure activities, all had also identified their own priorities and begun focusing on programs/activities responsive to local needs. It was recommended that a network of Hobman Clubs be established to support new initiatives and act as models for further development. The importance of having each club reflect the unique needs of its own community and cooperation between clubs and host schools were emphasized. (MN)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: David Hobman Charitable Trust, Storrington (England).
Authoring Institution: Sussex Univ. (England). Centre for Continuing Education.
Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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