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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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 12 January 2026

Number of weeks: 22

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 23

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

This course provides the chance to get creative in a relaxed and supportive environment. You will be introduced to a range of techniques including drawing, collage, print making and textiles to create some exciting art works. You will keep a mindful journal to remind you of the wellbeing strategies that you have covered each week.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

ESOL

This course aims to help you improve your speaking and listening skills so you can enjoy social conversation with friends, family, neighbours and people in your community.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:15 - 15:15

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Support your wellbeing by spending time in a focused state and working creatively with other people. Learn the basics of felting to create the individual parts of a lovely springtime wreath.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Employability

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

Learn how to re purpose clothing by and reconstructing old pieces into a new up cycled item of clothing or accessory.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

Learn how to re purpose clothing by and reconstructing old pieces into a new up cycled item of clothing or accessory.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course aims to give you the know how to confidently navigate your way around Microsoft Office Word.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 12 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course