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Beginners Computers (WHI25T009)

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: Friday, 13 March 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Beginners Painting: - Landscapes (Spring) (WOR25T051)

Arts and Crafts

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Great Clifton Village Hall

Fully Booked

Computers for the Absolute Beginner - An Introduction to IT (WHI25T106)

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, 30 April 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Reading and Writing for Pre Entry Learners (WHI25T159)

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Number of weeks: 23

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall Photography (WHI25T067)

Arts and Crafts

A single informal workshop with an opportunity to walk up to the vantage point above Stanley Ghyll to photograph the river and landscape.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 4 July 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Stanley Ghyll

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58

Word for Beginners (WHI25T008)

Digital Skills

This course aims to give you the know how to confidently navigate your way around Microsoft Office Word.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 12 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course