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Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to Android Smartphones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 12 September 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Penrith Library

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: Monday, 3 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 16:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This course will introduce you to the art of landscape painting.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Venue: Great Clifton Village Hall

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

Arts and Crafts

This course will introduce you to a range of textile arts

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 25 September 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Great Clifton Village Hall

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

Arts and Crafts

This course will introduce you to a range of textile arts

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Great Clifton Village Hall

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

Health and Wellbeing

Being creative and learning new things is a proven way to boost mental health and wellbeing. This course will cover a range of different arts and crafts, allowing you to experiment and find out what you enjoy.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Great Clifton Village Hall

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:45 - 12:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:45 - 12:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like to understand the range of Apps available to connect to healthcare services provided by their GP and the NHS.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 26 September 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course