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Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to Android Smartphones 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: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: St Thomas Church

Free Course

Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 25 June 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: St Thomas Church

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Learn to draw in the tradition of the Old Masters! Guided by master works, this beginner taster course offers a structured, reliable way of drawing that builds confidence and strong foundations. Anybody can learn to draw accurately and confidently! All levels from absolute beginners welcome!!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 12:30 - 15:00

Venue: Penrith Parish Centre

Full fee: £16.25
Concessionary fee: £8.13
Staff fee: £13.81

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, 4 March 2026

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, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Civic Hall

Free Course

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