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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

Arts and Crafts

A single informal workshop where we will walk around Whitehaven Harbour with an emphasis on improving our mobile phone photography.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 27 June 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

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

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £143.00
Concessionary fee: £71.50
Staff fee: £121.55

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 22 January 2026

Number of weeks: 9

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Arnside Educational Institute

Full fee: £143.00
Concessionary fee: £71.50
Staff fee: £121.55

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £156.00
Concessionary fee: £78.00
Staff fee: £132.60

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Arnside Educational Institute

Full fee: £78.00
Concessionary fee: £39.00
Staff fee: £66.30

Languages

Our Intermediate level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner and Improver level language classes. We have excellent tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging and stimulating learning environment. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £130.00
Concessionary fee: £65.00
Staff fee: £110.50

Languages

Our Intermediate level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner and Improver level language classes. We have excellent tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging and stimulating learning environment. Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £156.00
Concessionary fee: £78.00
Staff fee: £132.60