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Health and Wellbeing

If your self-confidence is at a low ebb it can affect all aspects of your life. This course will give you tips and techniques to use in lots of different situations to ensure that your voice is heard.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with confidence join this friendly class to learn strategies to help you face life challenges..

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with confidence join this friendly class to learn strategies to help you face life challenges..

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

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: Thursday, 4 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 15:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Engaging in a creative activity is widely recognised as having the potential for a positive impact on health and wellbeing. If you are looking for an opportunity to release your creative potential, this is the ideal course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

English

If you have completed a qualification, but aren't quite ready to take the next step, this course can help you get ready.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 13

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

English

If you have completed a qualification, but aren't quite ready to take the next step, this course can help you get ready.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Do you want to join a fun and friendly class? If the answer is yes then this could be the right course for you! By the end of this course your knowledge and skills will have improved and you will be confident to: use prepositions, adverbials and connectives, use knowledge of common words to understand text and find information, use detailed reading to find specific information. If this sounds very complicated do not worry! You will work with an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor and a group of your peers to develop the skills and knowledge to achieve this qualification and be in the best position to move forward with your studies. You need to be able to attend classes each week and complete homework to give you the best chance of success. You will be able to study other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications on successful completion.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 13

Time: 09:15 - 11:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your spoken English and be able to communicate better with people in English? If so this could be a great starting point for you! Join one of our friendly and welcoming classes and work with your peers to develop skills and knowledge. Be supported by an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor as you progress on your learning journey. By the end of the course you will be able to progress to other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life curriculum offer. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance of success. You will progress quicker if you complete homework and independent study outside of class.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 21

Time: 12:00 - 14:45

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

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: Friday, 9 January 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course