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Curriculum area: Languages

Our Improver level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner level language classes. We have tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging learning environment. 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.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Languages

Our Intermediate level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner and Improver level language classes. We have excellent tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging and stimulating learning environment. 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.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Languages

Our Intermediate level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner and Improver level language classes. We have excellent tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging and stimulating learning environment. 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.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 13 April 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £228.00 | Staff fee: £193.80

Curriculum area: Languages

Our Intermediate level classes are excellent progression for those who have successfully completed our Beginner and Improver level language classes. We have excellent tutors who will push you to achieve far more than you would have expected in a fun, encouraging and stimulating learning environment. 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.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Monday, 11 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Languages

Our Upper Intermediate level classes are ideal for those learners who have attended our Beginner, Improver and Intermediate level classes, or who meet the required standard as a result of previous learning. 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.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £190.00 | Staff fee: £161.50

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to help older people recognise the skills and behaviours they have which are valued by employers.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This short course will show you how you can support your mental health with simple steps.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 2 March 2027
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This course aims to help you recognise the skills and behaviours you have which are valued by employers.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Greener Curriculum

This festive course offers the opportunity to create a range of handmade Christmas crafts using sustainable, recycled and upcycled materials, while enjoying a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Each week, you’ll explore accessible craft and art techniques that encourage environmentally conscious making, helping you create unique festive decorations and gifts while reducing waste and giving materials a new purpose.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Cancer Care

Full fee: £0.00 | Concessionary fee: £0.00 | Staff fee: £0.00

Curriculum area: Greener Curriculum

Learners will create bespoke Christmas wreath arrangements using previously gathered materials and natural resources, such as twigs, branches, preserved berries and other greenery.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Venue: Workington Library

Free Course