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Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning2

Course list

Arts, media and publishing 3

Awareness for personal and 5 professional development

Computing, IT and business 7

Cookery 9

Exercise, health and fitness 9

General studies 9

History, archaeology and genealogy 10

Languages, literature and culture 11

Skills for work and life 14

Prepare Yourself for Life and Work 16

Work clubs 16

How to enrol 17

Information and enrolment events 17

Can I get help with my fees? 17

Information, advice and guidance 18

Additional Learning Support 18

Spring term venues 19

Contents

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Arts, media and publishingHave fun and learn some new skills that enable you to explore your more creative side. Whether you want to revisit an old hobby or try something completely new, we have lots on offer across Lancashire to tempt you. Our spring programme includes some interesting new courses – such as Indian wood block printing and working with the medium of stone in our lettering in stone workshop. Our popular sewing and dressmaking courses have more variety and include making exotic cushions and an introduction to patchwork – why not come along and try something different and make colourful creations in time for spring? Whether you want to make your own silver jewellery, paint a portrait or learn to play the guitar, we’ve got something for you whatever your skills and interests are.

If you are unsure about your level of ability then please call us on 0300 123 6711 and we will arrange for a tutor to have a quick chat with you to work out which course is best for you.

Art historyExplore different cultures and periods in art history and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of art.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost

Art history and appreciation Burnley - Towneley Hall Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 4 £38 Preston - Museum of Lancashire Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 4 £38

CalligraphyLearn the art of decorative handwriting and illuminative lettering.

Calligraphy and illuminated lettering workshop Lancaster - The Storey Institute Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £96* Lancaster - The Storey Institute Tue 1pm - 3pm 26-Jan 8 £96*

CeramicsOur ceramics programme covers a range of making techniques to suit the complete beginner through to the more experienced learner.

Ceramics creative craft beg/intermediate Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Tue 9.30am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £120*Ceramics workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Tue 6.30pm - 9pm 26-Jan 8 £120*Clay modelling workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Thu 9.30am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £120*Drawing and clay modelling from life workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 8 £96*

CraftsThese practical courses range from making silver jewellery to creating vintage crafts.

Indian wood block printing Chorley - Lancashire College Sat 10am - 4pm 27-Feb 1 £23.75 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 10am - 4pm 29-Jan 1 £23.75Lettering in stone workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Thu 1pm - 4pm 28-Jan 8 £144*Silver jewellery beginners/beginners plus Halton - Halton Mill Mon 6.30pm - 9pm 25-Jan 8 £95Silver jewellery intermediate/advanced Halton - Halton Mill Tue 6.30pm - 9pm 26-Jan 8 £95Soapstone carving workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Fri 9.30am - 12pm 29-Jan 8 £120*Textile dyeing with Shibori Chorley - Lancashire College Sat 10am - 4pm 30-Jan 1 £23.75 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 10am - 4pm 29-Jan 1 £23.75Vintage crafts Ormskirk - St Bede’s Catholic High School Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 4 £38More vintage crafts Chorley - Southlands High School Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27-Jan 4 £38

‘Interesting, well prepared, challenging lessons.’

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DanceTake your basic ballroom skills to the next level.


Strictly ballroom beginners plus Lancaster - Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy Wed 6pm - 7.30pm 27-Jan 8 £57

Drawing and paintingThere are plenty of painting and drawing courses to choose from whether you are an apprehensive beginner or wanting to improve your style and technique.

Acrylic painting beginners workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Mon 1pm - 3pm 25-Jan 8 £96*Drawing and painting - beginners Nelson - The Ace Centre Mon 1pm - 3pm 25-Jan 8 £76Drawing and painting beginners/beg plus Chorley - United Reformed Church Hall Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Tue 1pm - 3pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Rawtenstall - The Whitaker Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £76Drawing and painting beg plus workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Thu 7pm - 9pm 28-Jan 8 £96*Drawing and painting improvers Burnley - Sion Baptist Church Hall Tue 1pm - 3pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Garstang - Garstang Arts Centre Fri 10am - 12pm 29-Jan 8 £76Drawing and painting workshop Rawtenstall - The Whitaker Thu 1pm - 3pm 28-Jan 8 £96*Life drawing workshop Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Wed 7pm - 9pm 27-Jan 8 £96*Pen and wash Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £76Portraiture Colne - Colne Library Tue 1.30pm - 3.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76Watercolour for beginners plus Preston - Friends Meeting House Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 6 £57

MusicIf you want to improve your guitar playing skills, come and have fun whilst you learn, taking part in practical hands-on guitar sessions. Guitar beginners stage 2 Lancaster - Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy Tue 6pm - 7.30pm 26-Jan 8 £57Guitar improvers Lancaster - Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy Tue 7.30pm - 8pm 26-Jan 8 £57

Sewing and dressmakingWhatever your interest and ability, you can increase your knowledge or learn something new.

Dressmaking beginners plus Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Mon 1pm - 3pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Mon 7pm - 9pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - Whitecross Education Centre Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76Exotic cushions Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 6 £57Introduction to patchwork Whalley - Old Grammar school Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76Pattern cutting and dressmaking Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 1pm - 3pm 28-Jan 8 £76Pattern cutting and dressmaking plus Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £76Sewing and dressmaking workshop Brierfield - Brierfield Community Centre Tue 7pm - 9pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Brierfield - Brierfield Community Centre Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 8 £76

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‘If the tutors at school had been as good who knows what I

would have achieved.’

Awareness for personal and professional developmentIncrease your awareness of a range of topics useful in everyday life or develop an insight into how life may be different for other people. Our awareness courses include a diverse range of subjects from supporting people with dementia to how to use a defibrillator. This spring sees an increase in the number of mindfulness courses we offer, aimed at people who want a practical way to manage their mental wellbeing. We’re also running some first aid courses including a course that focuses on first aid for babies and children.

If you would like more detailed information about the content of a course then please call us on 0300 123 6711 and we will help you to work out which course is best for you.

AwarenessIncrease your awareness and understanding of a variety of conditions and behaviours.


Supporting people with dementia Preston - Harris Library Tue 1pm - 4pm 23-Feb 1 £14.25Understanding asperger’s syndrome Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 1pm - 4pm 24-Feb 1 £14.25Understanding autism Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 9.30am - 12.30pm 25-Jan 1 £14.25 Lancaster The Storey Institute Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 22-Mar 1 £14.25

Counselling An introduction to counselling.

Introduction to counselling Brierfield - Brierfield Library Thur 1pm - 3pm 03-Mar 5 £47.50 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 9.30am - 11.30am 27-Jan 5 £47.50

First AidLearn some really useful life saving skills.

Emergency first aid for small children and babies Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 1pm - 3pm 25-Feb 1 £9.50How to use a defibrillator Brierfied - Brierfield Library Wed 9.30am - 12pm 23-Mar 1 £12 Lancaster - The Storey Institute Mon 12.30pm - 3pm 25-Jan 1 £12 Preston - Harris Library Tue 9.30am - 12pm 23-Feb 1 £12


MindfulnessDiscover this way of thinking and popular form of meditation which helps you to focus your mind on the present moment.


Mindfulness taster Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6.30pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan 1 £9.50 Lancaster - The Storey Institute Wed 9.30am - 11.30am 10-Feb 1 £9.50 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 1pm - 3pm 16-Mar 1 £9.50

Substance misuseLearn about the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on both society and the individual.

Understanding substance misuse Nelson - The Ace Centre Thu 9.30am - 12.30pm 28-Jan 1 £14.25


‘Excellent tutor took me out of my

comfort zone.’

Advanced computer skills If you are already a competent computer user and you need additional skills to help grow your business, we offer a course to help you with bookkeeping and manual accounts. We’ve also introduced a social media for business course to help you understand the importance of social media as a way to make a connection between your business and your customers.


Small business book keeping and Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6.30pm - 9pm 22-Feb 5 £60 manual accountsSocial media for business Chorley - Lancashire College Fri 9.30am - 11.30am 29-Jan 5 £47.50 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 9.30am - 11.30am 25-Jan 5 £47.50

Digital photography Digital cameras are so easy to use that you can take good photographs without moving from the auto setting, however if you want to take great photos and find out more about using the other functions on your camera, we have a course to help you. We have a new course that gives you an introduction to using Windows Movie Maker and one that looks at using your photographs on social media.

Beginners introduction to Windows Movie Maker Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 9.30am - 11.30am 25-Jan 4 £38 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 9.30am - 11.30am 26-Jan 4 £38Digital photography and camera skills beginners Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6pm - 8pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 6pm - 8pm 28-Jan 8 £76Digital photography and camera skills Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 6pm - 8pm 26-Jan 8 £76 intermediate How to use online photography – Flickr, Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 9.30am - 11.30am 29-Feb 4 £38 Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 9.30am - 11.30am 01-Mar 4 £38Photoshop workshop Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 1pm - 3pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 1pm - 3pm 02-Feb 8 £76

Computing, IT and businessTechnology is becoming more and more a part of our everyday lives. People are using online services for regular tasks such as shopping and banking and therefore it is important to have a basic knowledge of using the internet and how to keep your personal details safe. Whatever your skill level and the reasons why you want to learn more about using computers, we can help you make the most of the technology at your fingertips.



Internet and emailThe internet opens up many opportunities for those who know how to use it confidently. We offer a range of courses to help you with shopping and communicating using the internet, including how to use Cloud online storage and social media. Our ‘Buy and sell on eBay’ courses give you the skills and confidence to use the internet safely and effectively when shopping.


Buy and sell on eBay Burnley - Thursby Garden Community Action Group Tue 9.30am - 11.30am 15-Mar 4 £38 Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6pm - 8pm 15-Mar 4 £38 Great Eccleston - Great Eccleston Village Centre Tue 9.30am - 11.30am 02-Feb 4 £38 Lancaster - The Storey Institute Tue 1pm - 3pm 02-Feb 4 £38Saving money through internet shopping Accrington - The Zone Mon 1pm - 3pm 01-Feb 4 £38 Chorley - Southlands High School Wed 6pm - 8pm 03-Feb 4 £38 Great Eccleston - Great Eccleston Village Centre Mon 1pm - 3pm 14-Mar 4 £38 Great Harwood - Youth and Community Centre Mon 9.30am - 11.30am 01-Feb 4 £38 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 9.30am - 11.30am 14-Mar 4 £38Social networking for the terrified Accrington - The Zone Thu 9.15am - 11.15am 28-Jan 5 £47.50 Burnley - Thursby Garden Community Action Group Thu 1pm - 3pm 28-Jan 5 £47.50Tips to protect your finances and family online Burnley - Thursby Garden Community Action Group Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 5 £47.50 Nelson - Nelson Library Tue 1pm - 3pm 26-Jan 5 £47.50What is online Cloud storage taster Burnley - Burnley Library Fri 10am - 12pm 18-Mar 1 £9.50 Chorley - Lancashire College Fri 10am - 12pm 11-Mar 1 £9.50

Mobile devicesMost people use a mobile device as part of their everyday life. Learn about the basic features of your own device, get some tips on apps that might be useful to you and find out how to download them. We have courses tailored to the needs of iPad and other tablet users.

Getting to know your tablet device Accrington - Accrington Library Thu 9.30am - 11.30am 10-Mar 5 £47.50 Burnley - Burnley Library Thu 9.30am - 11.30am 28-Jan 5 £47.50 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 9.30am - 11.30am 27-Jan 5 £47.50 Lancaster - The Storey Institute Wed 9.30am - 11.30am 09-Mar 5 £47.50 Nelson - Nelson Library Thu 1pm - 3pm 28-Jan 5 £47.50 Ormskirk - Ormskirk Library Wed 1pm - 3pm 09-Mar 5 £47.50 Preston - Harris Library Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 5 £47.50 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 1pm - 3pm 10-Mar 5 £47.50iPad - Make the most of Burnley - Thursby Garden Community Action Group Wed 9.15am - 11.15am 27-Jan 5 £47.50 Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 1pm - 3pm 28-Jan 5 £47.50 Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 1pm - 3pm 10-Mar 5 £47.50


CookeryIf all these baking television programmes have inspired you to do more in the kitchen, why not join us on a get into baking course. Or maybe you want to find out more about healthy treats on our one day sugar free treats course.


Get into baking Barnoldswick - West Craven High School Tue 6pm - 8pm 26-Jan 5 £47.50 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 9.30am - 11.30am 27-Jan 5 £47.50Sugar free treats Lancaster - Friends Meeting House Tue 12pm - 3pm 29-Mar 1 £14.25 Nelson - Marsden Community Primary School Thu 6pm - 9pm 25-Feb 1 £14.25

Exercise, health and fitnessYoga unites the body, mind and spirit and we have a choice of courses and locations to choose from.

Yoga Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 7pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan 8 £57Yoga hatha workshop Worsthorne - Worsthorne Reading Room Thu 6pm - 7.30pm 28-Jan 8 £57

General studiesA diverse selection of courses which will help you broaden your knowledge in subjects including astronomy and creative writing.

AstronomyOur astronomy courses look at two very different areas of astronomy. Whether you want to explore the universe, or get a more detailed understanding of the seasonal skies, you’re sure to enjoy these fascinating courses.

Astronomy - spring skies Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 3 £36*Astronomy - exploring the universe Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 23-Feb 4 £48*

Creative writingUnleash your creative side and learn to develop your writing in an original style.

Creative writing Halton - Halton Mill Fri 10am - 12pm 29-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - The Storey Institute Mon 7pm - 9pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - The Storey Institute Tue 7pm - 9pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 8 £76

‘We all had fun and learned exactly what the

course suggested we would.’

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History, archaeology and genealogyWhether you want to delve into the past and trace your family tree, discover the history of a local place or event, or find out more about prehistoric archaeology of the northwest, we have a course for you. Broaden your mind and discover more about the past. You don’t need any previous experience just a thirst for learning something new.

Family historyYou may be a beginner or someone who has started their research and just needs some dedicated time and tools each week to discover your family history.


Family history - beginners Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76Family history - intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £76

HistoryLearn about the lost buildings of Preston or hear the heroic story of the four suffragettes of Lancashire. Hear about the life and work of the man who invented the word dinosaur, or the industries that built the county of Lancashire. Our course subjects are so diverse you’re sure to find something to interest you.

Agincourt’s place in the hundred years’ war Euxton - Euxton Community Centre Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 1 £12*Cotton, canals and coal - the industries of Euxton - Euxton Community Centre Fri 1pm - 3pm 29-Jan 1 £12* Lancashire Edward and Richard - the Yorkshire kings Euxton - Euxton Community Centre Fri 1pm - 3pm 05-Feb 1 £12*England during the reign of Richard III Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 9.45am - 11.45am 27-Jan 6 £72*Four suffragettes of Lancashire Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 2pm - 4pm 27-Jan 2 £24*How Lancashire shaped the world Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 6 £72*Lost buildings: Prestons changing face Preston - Museum of Lancashire Thu 10am - 12pm 03-Mar 1 £12*Prehistoric archaeology of the Northwest Lancaster - The Storey Institute Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 25-Feb 4 £48* Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Wed 10am - 12pm 24-Feb 4 £48*The life and work of Sir Richard Owen Preston - Harris Library Thu 10am - 12pm 04-Feb 1 £12*The lives and work of WW1 poets Lancaster - The Storey Institute Tue 1pm - 3pm 26-Jan 4 £48*

‘I have brushed some of the cobwebs off my brain.’

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Languages, literature and cultureLearning a new language is fun and a great way to stretch yourself. We have courses to suit all needs and abilities, whether you want to learn a few key phrases for a holiday or to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of a country.


British Sign LanguageBritish Sign Language (BSL) is a visual and gestural complete language with its own vocabulary, construction and grammar. The course we offer will teach you the basics skills to help you communicate better with deaf people.


Introduction to BSL Barnoldswick - West Craven High School Tue 6.30pm - 9pm 26-Jan 5 £60

French We offer a wide range of French courses, from improving the skills you learnt as a beginner to more advanced courses including conversational classes.

French beginners stage 2 Bamber bridge - Brownedge St Mary’s Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Catholic High School Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 8 £76French improvers Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Wed 6pm - 8pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 6.30pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27-Jan 8 £76French pre-intermediate Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 6.30pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan 8 £76French intermediate Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Tue 6pm - 8pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Mon 10am -12pm 25-Jan 8 £76French post-intermediate Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76French advanced Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 6pm - 8pm 27-Jan 8 £96* Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 10.15am - 12.15pm 26-Jan 8 £96* Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 10am - 12pm 29-Jan 8 £96*French conversation Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £96*

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‘The teaching was fantastic explained

everything very clearly.’


German This spring we have German classes from beginners to post-intermediate level.


German beginners stage 1 Preston - Cotton Court Business Centre Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £76German beginners stage 2 Bamber bridge - Brownedge St Mary’s Thu 7pm - 9pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Catholic High School Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76German pre-intermediate Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 1pm - 3pm 25-Jan 8 £76German intermediate Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 6.30pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan 8 £76German post-intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76

Italian Our Italian courses cover beginners stage through to advanced and run over eight weeks.

Italian beginners stage 1 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 1pm - 3pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Mon 10am - 12pm 25-Jan 8 £76Italian beginners stage 2 Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6pm - 8pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 10am - 12pm 02-Feb 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 7pm - 9pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76Italian improvers Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Fri 10am - 12pm 29-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £76Italian pre-intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Fri 10am - 12pm 29-Jan 8 £76Italian intermediate Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Wed 6pm - 8pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Fri 1pm - 3pm 29-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 7pm - 9pm 27-Jan 8 £76Italian post-intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £76Italian advanced Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £96*

PortugueseWe are running beginners stage 2 courses in Chorley and Lancaster.

Portuguese beginners stage 2 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27-Jan 8 £76


RussianIf you want to develop your basic beginners skills in Russian we have a beginners stage 2 course to suit your needs.


Russian beginners stage 2 Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £76

SpanishWe offer a wide range of Spanish courses, from beginners through to post-intermediate level. You can also learn more about Spanish cooking with Rosa’s Spanish cuisine three-week course.

Rosa’s spanish cuisine Chorley - Southlands High School Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 3 £28.50Spanish beginners stage 1 Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 1pm - 3pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 1pm - 3pm 28-Jan 8 £76Spanish beginners stage 2 Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 10am - 12pm 26-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £76Spanish improvers Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Thu 6.30pm - 8.30pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 9.30am - 11.30am 27-Jan 8 £76Spanish pre-intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 6.30pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Lancaster - University of Cumbria Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm 27-Jan 8 £76Spanish intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 10am - 12pm 27-Jan 8 £76Spanish post-intermediate Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Thu 6pm - 8pm 28-Jan 8 £76 Padiham - Padiham Library Mon 1pm - 3pm 25-Jan 8 £76 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 9.30am - 11.30am 28-Jan 8 £76

‘It was so interesting and

enjoyable.’

Skills for work and life

English and maths skills play an important part in everyday life and will help you when searching for work.

Functional skills for life can help you if:- you need to gain an English and maths qualification- you didn’t have the opportunity to do this at school- or you want to improve your job prospects in a competitive market.

We offer free courses leading to functional skills qualifications at all levels in English, maths and ICT. Our ICT courses start at a basic level where you learn how to use a keyboard and mouse first and then progress to more advanced levels. Computer skills are widely used across all areas of everyday life and having these skills will help you apply for jobs as well as improving your job prospects.

Course Location Day Times Start dateFunctional Skills English Burnley - Linkbridge Community Support Centre Tue 12.45pm - 3.15pm 26-Jan Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan Chorley - Lancashire College Fri 9.30am - 12pm 29-Jan Fleetwood - Cardinal Allen Catholic High School Mon 6pm - 8.30pm 25-Jan Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 1pm - 3.30pm 25-Jan Lancaster - University of Cumbria Tue 6pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan Preston - Cotton Court Business Centre Mon 9.30am - 11.45am 25-Jan

Functional Skills maths Burnley - Linkbridge Community Support Centre Mon 9.30am - 12pm 25-Jan Burnley - Linkbridge Community Support Centre Tue 9am - 11.30am 26-Jan Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 9.30am - 12pm 25-Jan Fleetwood - Cardinal Allen Catholic High School Tue 6pm - 8.30pm 26-Jan Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 9.30am - 12pm 25-Jan Preston - Cotton Court Business Centre Mon 1pm - 3.30pm 25-Jan

English and maths for life

We can help you with reading, writing and number skills, which could help you either get a job or get a better job. Our courses will develop your ability in these subjects and give you the confidence and knowledge to progress to a higher level. Courses run until July 2016 and are free of charge.

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‘I like the tutor and the variety of skills on offer

for development.’

Course Location Day Times Start dateFunctional Skills ICT Accrington - Accrington Library Fri 9.15am - 12.15pm 08-Jan Burnley - Burnley Library Tue 2pm - 5pm 05-Jan Burnley - Linkbridge Community Support Centre Mon 9.30am - 12.30pm 04-Jan Burnley - Linkbridge Community Support Centre Mon 1pm - 4pm 04-Jan Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 05-Jan Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 9.30am - 12.30pm 06-Jan Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 5.30pm - 8.30pm 06-Jan Colne - Colne Library Fri 1pm - 4pm 08-Jan Fleetwood - Fleetwood YMCA Tue 1.30pm - 4.30pm 05-Jan Lancaster - University of Cumbria Mon 9.30am - 12.30pm 04-Jan Leyland - Leyland Library Tue 1.30pm - 4.30pm 05-Jan Nelson - Marsden Park Old Hall Wed 12.30pm - 3.30pm 06-Jan Nelson - Nelson Library Fri 1.30pm - 4.30pm 08-Jan Poulton - Poulton Library Wed 9.15am - 12.15pm 06-Jan Preston - Cotton Court Business Centre Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 05-Jan Preston - Moor Park High School Thu 5pm - 8pm 07-Jan Preston - Pukar Disability Resource Centre Thu 9.30am - 12.30pm 07-Jan Preston - Sahara Mon 12pm - 3pm 04-Jan Skelmersdale - Skelmersdale Library Tue 1pm - 4pm 05-Jan

Information and communications technology (ICT)Our courses will help you to develop the skills and confidence to use a computer. We can teach you how to use your new learnt skills for leisure, hobbies, helping children with homework, or to apply for jobs in today’s online market. Courses run until July 2016 and are free of charge.

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)Learning or improving your English will help you in all aspects of life, including social skills, studying and getting a job.

Our courses cover speaking, reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and punctuation. Courses run for 36 weeks. We offer ESOL courses across Lancashire throughout the academic year at a wide range of venues including:

Accrington • Burnley • Chorley • Fleetwood • Haslingden • Lancaster • Nelson • Preston

Please call insert phone number 0300 123 6711 to book onto an assessment session and state which area you are interested in. Learners will need to complete a pre-course language and eligibility assessment and take an exam at the end of the course. A course fee is payable, but some learners may qualify for free or discounted courses. This will be discussed at your assessment session.

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Work Clubs

Work Club Location Day Times Start dateBurnley Burnley - Burnley Library Tue 9.30am -12.30pm 05-JanChorley Chorley - Chorley Library Mon 9.30am -12.30pm 04-JanFleetwood Fleetwood - Fleetwood Library Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 05-JanHyndburn Accrington - Accrington Library Fri 1.30pm - 4.30pm 08-JanLancaster Lancaster - Lancaster Library Wed 9.30am - 12.30pm 06-JanLeyland Leyland - Leyland Library Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 05-JanMorecambe Morecambe - Morecambe Library Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 05-JanOrmskirk Ormskirk - Ormskirk Library Mon 1pm - 4pm 04-JanPendle Nelson - Nelson Library Thu 1pm - 4pm 07-JanPreston Preston - Harris Library Thu 1pm - 4pm 07-JanPukar Preston - Pukar Disability Resource Centre Tue 1pm - 4pm 05-JanSahara Preston - Sahara Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm 05-JanSt Annes St Annes - St Annes Library Mon 12.30pm - 3.30pm 04-JanWest Lancashire Skelmersdale - Skelmersdale Library Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm 08-Jan

Looking for a job?Work clubs are three hour sessions for up to six weeks for those people who are actively seeking a job. You will get help and advice with your CV, covering letters, application forms and interview skills. You will also be advised about relevant training opportunities and courses. We will show you how to use Universal Jobmatch to search and apply for the latest jobs locally, nationally and abroad. Our work clubs are free to attend and are run in places close to where you live.

Prepare Yourself for Life and WorkLancashire Adult Learning College is offering exciting courses for adults with a learning disability. These courses are for learners wanting to take their first entry into developing skills for future employment, volunteering or increased independence in everyday living.

Courses will be starting January 2016 and there are two options to choose from:

Strand A - Preparation for Work. On this course learners explore a variety of work related skills that are essential to be successful in the workplace or when working as a volunteer. Learners take part in a wide range of classroom activities and also practise skills in a real life context by taking part in enterprise and real work activities in college and locally. Additionally leaners also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement whenever possible.

Strand B - Preparation for Independent Living. This covers everyday practical skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting along with personal safety, getting out and about on public transport, using the library, accessing other community services and being an active member within the communities they live in.

For both courses learners work towards building their confidence, self-esteem and problem solving skills. They take part in activities to support development of communication and team working skills, increased

independence and choice making skills too. All learners will have the chance to undertake accredited qualifications to match their strand choice and also English, Maths and ICT is embedded into all learning.

Each course runs two days a week, either Monday or Tuesday (start date 18 January 2016) or Thursday and Friday (start date 21 January 2016) at venues in Chorley and Lancaster for between 20-30 weeks. Other areas may be available subject to demand.

What do I need to join?No formal qualifications are required. However, you will need to be able to achieve a minimum of an Entry 1 qualification, or above, during your year of study. You also need to be motivated – either looking for a job or working towards living independently - depending on which strand you choose.

Learners can then potentially progress into paid work, volunteering and vocational courses in local FE colleges, as well as increased independence in the home.

How do I apply?To enrol to start in January, please phone 01257 516303 or email [email protected] to request an expression of interest form which we will send out to you. Potential learners are then invited to take part in a ‘Discover your Potential’ session before being offered a place on the relevant course if appropriate.

Shorter courses are also available across Lancashire for learners with a learning disability across Lancashire.

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Found a course that you would like to try? Enrolling is easy and there are lots of ways you can sign up.

Online: lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Please note: It is not possible to enrol online if the course you wish to enrol on requires a pre-course interview, or you are paying the benefit fee. By telephone: call 0300 123 6711. In person: at Lancashire College, Chorley. By post: send details of the course(s) you want to attend along with a cheque made payable to ‘Lancashire County Council’ to Enrolments and Registers team at Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NB. Book early to avoid disappointment.

How to pay You can pay using the following credit, or debit cards: MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, Electron and Solo.

Courses costing over £50 can be paid in instalments. There is a £10 administration fee for paying by instalments and you must enrol in person to sign your instalment agreement.

What you need to enrol • Details of the course(s) you are interested in. • Payment for your course. • Proof of benefits if you are applying for fee remission.

Providing evidence of benefits If you are in receipt of eligible benefits, we need to see evidence of this before we can enrol you on a course.

Proof of benefits can be provided by the following means: In person: to Lancashire College, Chorley. By post: to Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NB. All documents sent in the post will be returned to you after checking. By email: [email protected] For more information or to check availability of your chosen course(s), please call 0300 123 6711.

Free courses for job seekers Our Employability Programme is a range of courses which are free to job seekers or to people who have few or no qualifications. For more information give us a call on 0300 123 6711.

Information and enrolment events Why not come and speak to us at one of our information and enrolment events?

Lancaster Library Monday 11 January, 10am-12pm

Chorley Library Tuesday 12 January, 10am-12pm

Fleetwood Library Tuesday 12 January, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Burnley Library Wednesday 13 January, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Accrington Library Wednesday 13 January, 10am-12pm

Ormskirk Library Thursday 14 January, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Morecambe Central Library Thursday 14 January, 10am-12pm * You can enrol on courses at these sessions. Please be

aware that if you are eligible for fee remission you will be required to show proof of benefits at enrolment. You can also call 0300 123 6711 and speak to a member of our dedicated Enrolments Team.

Can I get help with my fees?

Fee remission For some courses you may be entitled to pay a reduced fee. The remitted fee for the majority of courses is £15.

Fee remission is available to learners on the following active benefits: • Job Seekers Allowance (JSA). • Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Work Related

Activity Group (WRAG) element only. • Learners on other benefits may qualify for reduction

or remission of fees through the service’s Financial Assistance Fund. Please enquire when enrolling.

• Eligible learners can attend a maximum of two fee remitted courses each year and must show proof of their benefits at enrolment.

Courses marked with * are not eligible for fee remission.

How to enrol


Refund policy Refunds can be requested up to 10 working days before the start date of the course.

A £20 administration fee will be charged. If the course fee was less than £20 (or if the learner paid the £15 remitted fee) then the full course fee will be forfeited, but no further administration fee will be payable.

Examination fees are not refundable.

More information about all Lancashire Adult Learning College policies can be found in the About Us section of our website: lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning

Financial Assistance Fund Some learners who are finding it difficult to pay their course fees may be entitled to apply for help from the Lancashire Adult Learning College Financial Assistance Fund.

For more information on the Financial Assistance Fund and eligibility, please contact 0300 123 6711.

Time Credits You can also pay for courses using Lancashire Time Credits. Time Credits are a way of enabling local people to make a difference in their communities and to local public services.

If a person gives one hour of time to a participating community organisation, they earn one-time credit. That credit can then be spent on a range of activities in the local area, for example on a course, a museum visit, a physiotherapy session or a show at the local theatre.

Time credits are similar in design to bank notes but have no monetary value. Anyone can earn them, and everyone’s time is always worth the same: an hour equals an hour. They can be spent on a variety of courses across Lancashire. Please note an additional charge will be applied for courses which carry an exam fee or material costs.

To find out more visit chorley.gov.uk and search for ‘time credits’.

Information, advice and guidance Are you:• Looking for advice on choosing the right course? • Exploring different career, job or volunteering

opportunities?• Wanting to improve your CV, job applications or

interview skills?• Deciding on your next steps and progression routes?

Our Information, Advice, Guidance and Careers (IAG&C) team can help anyone who wants to move on in learning or work. We can find courses in your area and explore options available. Appointments can be arranged at local community venues at a time to suit you. Our advice is impartial, confidential and free to all adults 19 years and over in Lancashire.

To contact us:By telephone: 01257 276719 or 0300 123 6711By email: lal.iag&[email protected]

Additional Learning SupportAdditional Learning Support is available for learners who may need extra help to progress and achieve on their chosen course because they have a disability or difficulty. It is tailored to meet individual needs and may include: • A teacher adjusting how they teach and assess to meet a

learner’s needs• Assistive technology such as coloured overlays or an

ergonomic keyboard• Referral for specialist assessments for specific learning

difficulties and/or exams access arrangements • A Learning Support Teacher (LST) or Learning Support

Assistant (LSA) to support one or more learners in a class

• A Specific Learning Difficulties Teacher (SpLD) to support learners with SpLD needs out of class

• A Communication Support Worker (CSW) for learners who use British Sign Language (BSL).

Additional learning support respects confidentiality and we will work with you to agree suitable support.

If you wish to find out more, please ask at the time of enrolment, contact a member of staff on 01257 276719 or email: [email protected]


Spring Term Venues - 2016AccringtonAccrington Library, St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQThe Zone (New Era Complex), Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB

Bamber BridgeBrownedge St Mary’s Catholic High School, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6PB

Barnoldswick West Craven High School, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB

BrierfieldBrierfield Community Centre, Colne Road, Brierfield, BB9 5HWBrierfield Library, Colne Road, Brierfield, BB9 5HW

BurnleyBurnley Library, Grinshaw Street, Burnley, BB11 2BDLinkbridge Community Support Centre, 1 Swinless Street, Burnley, BB10 3BNSion Baptist Church Hall, Church Street, Burnley, BB11 2DWThursby Garden Community Action Group, The Old Library Building, Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1LLTowneley Park City Learning Centre, Towneley Holme, Burnley, BB11 3DF

ChorleyLancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NBSouthlands High School, Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJUnited Reformed Church Hall, Hollinshead St, Chorley, PR7 1EPWoodlands Conference Centre, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1QR ClitheroeYoung Farmers’ Federation, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, BB7 1QD ColneColne Library, Market Street, Colne, BB8 0AP

Euxton Euxton Community Centre, School Lane, Euxton, PR7 6JL

FleetwoodCardinal Allen Catholic High School, Allen Building, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 8AYFleetwood YMCA, Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6JEFleetwood Library, North Albert Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6AJ

GarstangGarstang Arts Centre, High Street, Garstang, PR3 1EB

Great EcclestonGreat Eccleston Village Centre, 59 High Street, Great Eccleston, PR3 0YB

Great HarwoodGreat Harwood Youth and Community Centre, Lower fold Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7NS

HaltonHalton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, LA2 6ND

LancasterFriends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TXLancaster Library, Market Square, Lancaster, LA1 1HY Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RSThe Storey Institute, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1THUniversity of Cumbria - Bowerham Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3JDWhite Cross Education Centre, Quarry Road, Lancaster, LA1 3SE

LeylandLeyland Library, Lancaster Gate Leyland, Preston, Lancashire PR25 2EX

LongridgeAlston Hall, Alston Lane, Longridge, PR3 3BP

List of venues continues on the back page.

MorecambeMorecambe Library, Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 5DL

NelsonMarsden Community Primary School, Percy Street, Nelson, BB9 0BEMarsden Park Old Hall, Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BWNelson Library, Market Square, Nelson, BB9 7PUThe Ace Centre, Cross Street, Nelson, BB9 7NN

OrmskirkOrmskirk Library, Burscough Street, Ormskirk, L39 2ENSt Bede’s Catholic High School, Saint Anne’s Road, Ormskirk, L39 4TA

OswaldtwistleCivic Arts Centre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ

PadihamPadiham Library, Town Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BS

PoultonPoulton Library, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7DH

PrestonCotton Court Business Centre, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BYFriends Meeting House, 189 St George’s Road, Preston, PR1 6NQHarris Library, Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PPMoor Park High School and Sixth Form, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6LRMuseum of Lancashire, Stanley Street, Preston PR1 4YPPukar Disability Resource Centre, 3-5 Oakham Court, Preston, PR1 3XPSahara, 48-54 Fishwick Parade, Preston, PR1 4XQ

RawtenstallThe Whitaker (Rossendale Museum), Whitaker Park, Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE

SkelmersdaleSkelmersdale Library, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6NL

St AnnesSt Annes Library, 254 Clifton Drive South, St Annes on Sea, FY8 1NR

WhalleyThe Old Grammar School, Station Road, Whalley, BB7 9RH

Worsthorne Worsthorne Reading Room, Church Square, Worsthorne, BB10 3NH

Spring term venues continued.

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