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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

Arts and Crafts

Learn to draw in the tradition of the Old Masters! Discover how artists learned to draw for centuries. Guided by master works, this beginner course offers structured, reliable way of drawing that builds confidence and strong foundations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 12:30 - 15:00

Venue: Penrith Parish Centre

Full fee: £65.00
Concessionary fee: £32.50
Staff fee: £55.25

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

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to new skills, hints and tips in Excel to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 19 March 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 28 February 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Venue: High Rigg

Full fee: £35.75
Concessionary fee: £17.88
Staff fee: £30.39

Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 14 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Venue: High Rigg

Full fee: £35.75
Concessionary fee: £17.88
Staff fee: £30.39

Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 25 April 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Venue: High Rigg

Full fee: £35.75
Concessionary fee: £17.88
Staff fee: £30.39

Health and Wellbeing

The course will concentrate on practical navigation skills and learning a simple strategy for mountain travel and will be delivered in a relaxed manner identifying personal needs and weaknesses allowing time for individual practice.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 9 May 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Venue: High Rigg

Full fee: £35.75
Concessionary fee: £17.88
Staff fee: £30.39

Arts and Crafts

Improvers Drawing – how to draw better! Develop your understanding of the Essentials of Art through a series of drawing exercises to develop your drawing skills. During this term, you will explore line, shape, tone, and colour.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Parish Centre

Full fee: £84.50
Concessionary fee: £42.25
Staff fee: £71.83

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