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Curriculum area: English

This course helps you develop strong reading, writing and communication skills so you can understand and use English confidently in everyday life, at work and in further study.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Maths

This is a one year highly intensive course and is free to those who have not previously achieved a 9-4 (old A*- C) grade in GCSE maths. It would be ideal if you are seeking employment or career advancement, or wish to access higher education.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Carlisle Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Venue: High Rigg

Full fee: £41.25 | Concessionary fee: £20.63 | Staff fee: £35.06

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Saturday, 20 March 2027
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Venue: High Rigg

Full fee: £41.25 | Concessionary fee: £20.63 | Staff fee: £35.06

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This workshop introduces you to the basic skills you need to navigate safely in the hills using a map and compass.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 12 October 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Carlisle Library

Full fee: £22.50 | Concessionary fee: £11.25 | Staff fee: £19.13

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This workshop introduces you to the basic skills you need to navigate safely in the hills using a map and compass.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 8 March 2027
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Carlisle Library

Full fee: £22.50 | Concessionary fee: £11.25 | Staff fee: £19.13

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £228.00 | Staff fee: £193.80

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 11 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 12 April 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £228.00 | Staff fee: £193.80

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This is an exciting course that teaches you to paint in a variety of different paints. You will use watercolour, gouache and acrylic to create different types of paintings in many different styles. You’ll experiment with different brush strokes, colour palettes, mark making and composition.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Venue: Harraby Community Centre

Full fee: £228.00 | Staff fee: £193.80