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Employability

A qualification course that enhances your knowledge and understanding of the principles of keeping food safe.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Helena Thompson Museum

Fully Booked

Arts and Crafts

Explore and improve your watercolour painting skills

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Full fee: £113.75
Concessionary fee: £56.88
Staff fee: £96.69

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: Thursday, 25 September 2025

Number of weeks: 9

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Helena Thompson Museum

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: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Civic Hall

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, 17 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Civic Hall

Free Course

Employability

Preparation is vital when it come to interviews, learn how to be ready to smash your interview and get the job.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

Preparation is vital when it come to interviews, learn how to be ready to smash your interview and get the job.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

This course aims to prepare you for returning to the workplace by giving you both the confidence and the tools needed to begin your journey.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

This course aims to prepare you for returning to the workplace by giving you both the confidence and the tools needed to begin your journey.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course