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Greener Curriculum

This qualification will introduce you to the basic issues of sustainability.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Monday, 2 February 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

This qualification will introduce you to the basic issues of sustainability.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Monday, 11 May 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 5 December 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This is a series of short, easy photography walks in the Western Lakes led by one of our experienced Photography Tutors.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 23 May 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

Full fee: £58.50
Concessionary fee: £29.25
Staff fee: £49.73

Arts and Crafts

A course for beginners to experience needle felting, whilst creating a Christmas decoration.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 6 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale

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

Digital Skills

This short course introduces you to desktop publishing. You will learn how to create your own documents  such as posters and simple newsletters. Learn how to format existing templates with images and text.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 15 January 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to become more confident with the basic maths skills you need to operate more effectively in everyday life and perhaps progress to further functional skills, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Free Course