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Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 17 March 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: The Bridge (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 19 April 2027
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: The Bridge (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Always fancied printmaking? Come along to this introductory course to gain an understanding of the possibilities of all things print! Printmaking is great for producing multiples like cards or calendars. It’s fun and provides quick results. We will generate lots of prints as part of this course and look at how to reuse and collage unwanted prints into new art works and objects in themselves. No previous experience necessary.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 20 May 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

Learn how what we eat and how it is prepared can have a big impact on our physical and mental health

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 15 April 2027
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Lakeland House (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

Learn how to cook interesting, healthy meals for yourself and your family within your budget.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Lakeland House (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

Learn how to cook interesting, healthy meals for yourself and your family within your budget for the holidays

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 10 December 2026
Number of weeks: 2
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Lakeland House (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course