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Maths

Scared of maths but just want an overview and to have a go? This taster course is an ideal starting point for you to give it a try.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring some of the basics of painting, and start your journey seeing the world differently as an artist!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 28 June 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50

Multiply

This course is designed to help people explore and understand what a state pension is.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £0.00
Staff fee: £0.00

Multiply

This course is designed to help people explore and understand what a state pension is.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 7 March 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Workington Library

Full fee: £0.00
Staff fee: £0.00

Health and Wellbeing

This course will enable you to build your confidence in dealing with life's day-to-day challenges.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Maths

Ever fancied doing GCSE Maths? Try this course to see if GCSE Maths is for you. If you haven't studied maths for a while this is a great place to start.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 6 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring some of the basics of hand printing by designing, cutting and printing from your own printing blocks.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 12 July 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50

ESOL

This course is suitable for people who wish to improve their reading and writing skills. The course is ideal for those wishing to prepare for Entry 3 Level ESOL Skills for Life qualifications.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall to turn your recycled coloured papers and card to make a bouquet of spring flowers ideal for an Easter gift.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 22 March 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

Languages

Our Upper Intermediate level classes are ideal for those learners who have attended our Beginner, Improver and Intermediate level classes, or who meet the required standard as a result of previous learning. 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: Online

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 9

Time: 12:30 - 14:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £140.25
Staff fee: £119.21