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Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to Android Smartphones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This 6 weeks beginners course is ideal for those wanting to try watercolour painting and introduce the core knowledge and skills to create nature and landscape pieces.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Christ Central Church (Workington)

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 14
Time: 09:30 - 13:30
Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your spoken English and be able to communicate better with people in English? If so this could be a great starting point for you! Join one of our friendly and welcoming classes and work with your peers to develop skills and knowledge. Be supported by an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor as you progress on your learning journey. By the end of the course you will be able to progress to other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life curriculum offer. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance of success. You will progress quicker if you complete homework and independent study outside of class.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 37
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your writing skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Writing at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 24
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like to understand the range of Apps available to connect to healthcare services provided by their GP and the NHS.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like to understand the range of Apps available to connect to healthcare services provided by their GP and the NHS.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 December 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to iPhones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Penrith Methodist Church

Free Course