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Greener Curriculum

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to health and safety for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health and safety qualification to their CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 June 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

Learn the basics of what safeguarding is and risks to children and young people.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 8 January 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

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

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: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

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: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Great Clifton Village Hall

Free Course