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Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Venue: Haydock Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to help you both practically and constructively to find suitable employment for you.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 09:15 - 11:45
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to help older people recognise the skills and behaviours they have which are valued by employers.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This short course will show you how you can support your mental health with simple steps.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 2 March 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to help you recognise the skills and behaviours you have which are valued by employers.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

In this course you will build a foundational understanding of dementia, its impact, and practical approaches to supporting people living with dementia.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 18 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Greener Curriculum

Learners will create bespoke Christmas wreath arrangements using previously gathered materials and natural resources, such as twigs, branches, preserved berries and other greenery.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Greener Curriculum

Learners will create bespoke Christmas wreath arrangements using previously gathered materials and natural resources, such as twigs, branches, preserved berries and other greenery.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:00 - 15:30
Venue: To Be Confirmed

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This introductory course helps you learn about using money in the UK. It is aimed at people who are newly settled in the UK and will build your confidence in using money in everyday transactions.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 11 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course