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Health and Wellbeing

This practical workshop is designed to give you an introduction to the benefits of Mindfulness.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This practical workshop is designed to give you an introduction to the benefits of Mindfulness.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to iPhones 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: Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

Languages

Join our experienced tutor (and native Japanese speaker) Sakiko to start your journey into learning the Japanese Language. 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: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £66.00
Concessionary fee: £33.00
Staff fee: £56.10

Family Learning

Create your own Story Box with resources to accompany the story of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. This course is ideal for parents and carers who want to support their child’s early reading and language development in a creative, exciting and interactive way.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 16:00 - 17:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Family Learning

Create your own Storybox to retell the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar or We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 11:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Family Learning

Create your own Storybox to retell the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar or We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 11:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Family Learning

Create your own Story Box with resources to accompany the story of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. This course is ideal for parents and carers who want to support their child’s early reading and language development in a creative, exciting and interactive way.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 16:00 - 17:30

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This qualification focuses on enabling learners to interact with word processing applications and tools commonly encountered in the workplace and in learning environments.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 29 September 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 09:45 - 12:45

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course