Adult Learning

April - July 2015 comms:4090 2 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Contents Course list Arts, media and publishing 4 Awareness for personal and 7 professional development

British Sign Language 8 Computing, IT and business 10 Cookery and cake decorating 15 Exercise and fitness 15 First Aid 16 General studies 16 History, philosophy, archaeology and genealogy 17 Languages, literature and culture 18

Adult Learners’ Week 12 How to enrol 21 Information, advice and guidance 22 Can I get help with my fees? 22 Learning Support 23 Information events 23 Summer term venues 24

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 3 ‘I learned techniques I never would have considered’. Arts, media and publishing Have 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, there are lots of subjects on offer across Lancashire to tempt you. Our summer programme includes some exciting new subjects – make a pottery hare on our ‘Hare today…’ course or a stitched replica of an image of your choice with ‘Little works of art’. Whether you want to get the best out of your garden, 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.

Calligraphy Learn the art of decorative handwriting and illuminative lettering.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Calligraphy and illuminated lettering beginners Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6555A Calligraphy and illuminated lettering Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6556A beginners plus Ceramics Our ceramics programme covers a range of making techniques to suit the complete beginner through to the more experienced learner.

Ceramics creative craft beginners/intermediate Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 9:30am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £95 4CJE6557A Ceramics workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 9pm 27-Apr 8 £95 4CJE7070A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £95 4CJE6558A Clay modelling workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 9:30am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £95 4CJE6559A Draw into clay Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 4pm 21-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJE7069C Drawing and clay modelling from life Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 1pm - 3pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6560A Hare today... make a pottery hare Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 10am - 4pm 13-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJE7067C Make and bake Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 10am - 4pm 06-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJE7065C Pot throwing Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 1pm - 3pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CJE7071A

4 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Crafts These practical courses range from exploring the different methods of jewellery making to making vintage crafts.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Fired glass beginners/plus Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 6:30pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £95 4CJE6925A Jewellery making beginners Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 1:30pm - 3:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJE7048A Lettering in stone workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 1pm - 4pm 30-Apr 8 £114 4CJE6566A Little works of art Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 4pm 21-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJE7010C Make a felt bag Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 4pm 28-Jul 1 £47Y 4CJE7006C Make your own house sign Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 4pm 07-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJE7066C Silver jewellery beginners Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6580A Silver jewellery beginners/plus Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 9pm 27-Apr 8 £95 4CJE6569A Silver jewellery intermediate/advanced Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £95 4CJE6571A Soapstone carving workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Fri 9:30am - 12pm 01-May 8 £95 4CJE6572A Vintage crafts Burscough - Burscough Priory Science Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6924A College - Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6978A Dance Your chance to learn how to dance ballroom or improve your basic ballroom skills.

Strictly ballroom beginners/plus Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 6pm - 7:30pm 29-Apr 8 £57 4CJA6424A Drawing and painting There 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 Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 1pm - 3pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6546A Acrylic portraits Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 4pm 07-Jul 1 £44Y 4CJD6983C Animal portraits Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 10am - 4pm 02-Jul 1 £44Y 4CJD7274C Drawing and painting beginners Croston - Croston Old School Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 8 £76 4CJD6939A Drawing and painting beginners/plus Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6938A Burscough - Burscough Priory Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6937A Science College Chorley - United Reformed Church Hall Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6542A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6547A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 7pm - 9pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6549A Rawtenstall - The Whitaker Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6553A Drawing and painting for the terrified Morecambe - Morecambe Library Fri 2pm – 4pm 01-May 8 £76 4CJD6933A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6552A Drawing and painting for the terrified 3 Chorley - Southlands High School Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6543A Drawing and painting improvers Burnley - Sion Baptist Church Hall Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6541A Drawing and painting workshop Chorley - United Reformed Church Hall Thu 1pm - 3pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6544A Garstang - Garstang Arts Centre Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 8 £76 4CJD6554A Drawing for the terrified Bamber Bridge - Brownedge St Mary’s Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CJD6934A Catholic High School Lostock Hall - Lostock Hall Library Mon 10am - 12pm 27-Apr 4 £38 4CJD6936A Life drawing workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 7pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CJD6550A Mixed media workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 10am - 4pm 20-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJD7059C Soft pastel workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 10am - 4pm 13-Jul 1 £39Y 4CJD7058C

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 5 Floristry/gardening Whether you want to plant a vegetable garden or make a floral display for a wedding, our floristry and gardening courses will teach you the practical skills you need to get your project off the ground.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Floristry beginners plus Chorley - United Reformed Church Hall Wed 1pm - 3pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CCE6419A Gardening without chemicals Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 1pm - 3pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CCC7106A Make the most of your garden - Alston Hall College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 4 £38 4CCC7107A Organic vegetable growing Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 1pm - 3pm 27-Apr 4 £38 4CCC7105A Wedding floristry Chorley - Southlands High School Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CCE6926A Music If you’ve always wanted to learn to play the guitar or improve your skills we’ve a range of guitar lessons for beginners and improvers. Whatever your skill level you can enjoy taking part in practical hands on guitar sessions.

Guitar beginners Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6pm - 7:30pm 28-Apr 8 £57 4CJC6428A Guitar beginners stage 2 Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 6:15pm - 7:45pm 27-Apr 8 £57 4CJC6426A Guitar improvers Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 7:30pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £57 4CJC6432A Sewing and dressmaking Know a bit about sewing and dressmaking but want to learn more? These courses are just for you.

Dressmaking beginners plus Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 7pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6563A Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 7pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6562A Experimental textiles Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 10am - 4pm 30-Jul 1 £44Y 4CJE7007C Explore needlecrafts Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 1pm - 3pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6565A Felting Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CJE6928A Pattern cutting and dressmaking stage 2 Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6515A Sewing and dressmaking workshop Brierfield - Brierfield Community Centre Tue 7pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6578A Brierfield - Brierfield Community Centre Wed 1:30pm - 3:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6579A Sewing, embroidery and patchwork beginners Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 10am - 12pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6567A Soft furnishings and upholstery Learn how to make your own curtains, blinds, cushions and upholster your furniture.

Soft furnishings and upholstery Burscough - Grove Youth, Community Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6582A and Children’s Centre Longton - St Oswald’s Parish Centre Wed 9:30am - 11:30am 29-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6577A Soft furnishings workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 1pm - 3pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CJE6574A

6 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning ‘Teaching very effective’.

Awareness for personal and professional development

Gain awareness about a range of topics that are useful in everyday life and develop an insight into how life may be different for other people. Our summer awareness courses include a diverse range of subjects from autism spectrum to stress awareness. If the warmer weather has made you think more about diet and exercise, we’ve introduced some short healthy eating courses at Brierfield, Longridge and Whalley. These courses are all designed to provide a helpful introduction into a topic that you would like to learn more about. 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. Awareness Increase your awareness and understanding of a variety of conditions and behaviours.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Autism spectrum awareness Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 1pm - 4pm 12-May 1 £14.25 4CAF6960A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6pm - 9pm 12-May 1 £14.25 4CAF6961A Mental health awareness Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm 29-Apr 1 £14.25 4CAF6962A Chorley - United Reformed Church Hall Wed 10am - 1pm 13-May 1 £14.25 4CAF7090A Mindfulness awareness Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CAE7049A Physical disability awareness Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 1:30pm - 4:30pm 29-Apr 1 £14.25 4CAF7097A Stress management awareness Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 10am - 1pm 06-May 1 £14.25 4CAF7098A Counselling An introduction to counselling.

Counselling introduction Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CAG7060A

Healthy eating Learn how the importance of a healthy diet impacts on many other aspects of your life. Find out how you can improve your lifestyle and wellbeing through changing your diet.

What is healthy eating? Brierfield - Brierfield Library Thu 10am - 12pm 21-May 1 £10.50✚ 4CAE6958A Longridge - Longridge Library Thu 10am - 12pm 07-May 1 £10.50✚ 4CAE6957A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 1pm - 3pm 22-May 1 £10.50✚ 4CAE6959A

✚ These courses include a charge for ingredients

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 7 ‘‘Now I know the basics of BSL I want to learn more!’ British Sign Language British Sign Language (BSL) is a visual and gestural complete language with its own vocabulary, construction and grammar. The courses we offer are useful whether you want to learn the basics for personal reasons, acquire skills to help communicate better with deaf people, or get a qualification for your career. This summer we are running ‘Introduction to BSL’ courses in a variety of locations across Lancashire.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Introduction to British Sign Language Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Wed 6pm - 9pm 29-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7011A Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 6pm - 9pm 30-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7003A Clitheroe - Young Farmers’ Federation Thu 1pm - 4pm 30-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7014A Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6pm - 9pm 27-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7009A Preston - Christ The King Catholic Maths Thu 6pm - 9pm 30-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7012A and Computing College St Annes - St Annes YMCA Wed 6pm - 9pm 29-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7116A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Mon 6pm - 9pm 27-Apr 5 £71.25 4CMK7008A Pre level 4 British Sign Language Chorley - Lancashire College Sat 10am - 4pm 25-Apr 4 £95 4CMK7117A

ah We have a range of family activities on offer ALSTON HALL including animal and bird spotting, river walks, den building, storytelling, scavenger hunting, ‘SpringWatch’ photography and lots more. in May. For more information on all that Alston Hall has to offer please call 01772 784661 or go to www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning

Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3BP

8 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Summerschool

We are running a summer school for adult learners from 20-24 July 2015.

Our summer school classes will give you the opportunity to spend a day to yourself enjoying being creative or developing a new skill. You might choose to build on an existing skill or hobby or maybe you fancy trying something new?

Our exciting programme will cover a wide range of subjects including various arts and crafts, summer cookery and fitness, baby signing, digital photography and much more!

For more information please contact Lancashire Adult Learning on 0300 123 6711

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 9 ‘I was shown a wide range of possibilities I was unaware of’. Computing, IT and business

Technology 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. 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.

Advanced computer skills If you are already a competent computer user and you need additional skills for work or you simply enjoy using a computer in your spare time, we offer a range of courses to help you advance your skills even further. Our ‘Practical computer skills’ course at The Adult College, Lancaster builds on the skills you will have learnt in the beginners courses. You will become more independent and learn how to store documents and files, using and managing folders.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Photoshop/Illustrator workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 1pm - 3:30pm 30-Apr 6 £71.25 4CFD6586A Practical computer skills Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 9:30am - 11:30am 28-Apr 8 £76 4CFD6975A Sage workshop Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 6 £57 4CFD6583A 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. You can also learn how to download and edit your images on the computer as well as looking at how to store and display your final images. We have courses running in Chorley, Lancaster and Preston.

Digital photography beginners Preston - Christ The King Catholic Maths Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CFD7110A and Computing College Digital photography beginners plus Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CFD6516A Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CFD6974A Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 7pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CFD6585A

10 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Internet and email The 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 email and social media. Our ‘Safe shopping online’ and ‘Buy and sell on eBay’ courses give you the skills and confidence to use the internet safely and effectively.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Buy and sell on ebay St Annes - St Annes Library Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6994A Thornton Cleveleys - Thornton Library Mon 1pm - 3pm 27-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6995A Emails - saving attachments Lostock Hall - Lostock Hall Library Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 2 £19 4CFD6997A Thornton Cleveleys - Millfield Science Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 09-Jun 2 £19 4CFD6998A and Performing Arts College Safe shopping online Chorley - Southlands High School Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6992A Thornton Cleveleys - Millfield Science Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6993A and Performing Arts College Mobile devices Most 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 iPhone/iPad and Android tablet users.

Make the most of your iPad/iPhone Ansdell - Ansdell Library Thu 1pm - 3pm 07-May 4 £38 4CFD6972A Burscough - Burscough Library Tue 1.45pm - 3.45pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6968A Burscough - Burscough Priory Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 4 £38 4CFD7111A Science College Eccleston - Eccleston Library Mon 1pm - 3pm 08-Jun 4 £38 4CFD7013A Fleetwood - Fleetwood Library Tue 1pm - 3pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CFD7100A Leyland - Leyland Library Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6970A Ormskirk - Ormskirk Library Wed 2pm - 4pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6969A Parbold - Parbold Village Hall Mon 2pm - 4pm 27-Apr 4 £38 4CFD6966A Poulton - Poulton Library Tue 1pm - 3pm 02-Jun 4 £38 4CFD7101A Tarleton - Tarleton Library Fri 11:30am - 1:30pm 01-Jun 4 £38 4CFD7483A Make the most of your Android tablet Burnley - Towneley Park City Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 4 £38 4CFD7084A Learning Centre Burscough - Burscough Priory Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 04-Jun 4 £38 4CFD7112A Science College Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 4 £38 4CFD7087A Eccleston - Eccleston Library Wed 2pm - 4pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CFD7086A Longridge - Longridge Library Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CFD7308A

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 11 About Adult Learners’ Week

Adult Learners’ Week is a national celebration of lifelong learning including the Adult Learners’ Week awards and ‘have a go’ taster events. The week is now in its 23rd year and has inspired international Adult Learners’ Week celebrations across the world.

Why not join us in celebrating adult learning here in Lancashire by taking part in our range of free tasters?

We hope this will encourage you to embark on a longer course in September.

Arts, media and publishing Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Collage taster Chorley - Southlands High School Wed 1pm - 3pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CJE7073A Drawing and painting taster Tarleton - Tarleton Library Tue 1pm - 3pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CJD7072A Jewellery making taster Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Mon 10am - 12pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CJE7026A Pendle - Brierfield Library Mon 1pm - 3pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CJE7027A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 10am - 12pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CJE7028A Make a tote bag Chorley - United Reformed Church Hall Wed 10am - 12pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CJE7272A Make an apron Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 1pm - 3pm 19-Jun 1 Free 4CJE7270A Oil painting taster Chorley - Chorley Library Fri 10am - 12pm 19-Jun 1 Free 4CJD7075A Organic vegetable growing Lytham - Hewitt Lecture Room Tue 10am - 12pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CCC7108A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 1pm - 3pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CCC7109A Painting like the Impressionists Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 10am - 12pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CJD6977A Pottery taster Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 1pm - 3pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CJE6931A Longridge - Alston Hall College Thu 10am - 12pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CJE6930A Watercolour painting taster Ormskirk - Ormskirk Library Wed 10am - 12pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CJD7074A

Awareness for personal and professional development Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Dementia awareness Heysham - Heysham Library Tue 10am - 12pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CAF7154A Hornby - Hornby Community Resource Thu 10am - 12pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CAF7155A Centre Exercise, health and fitness Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Indian head massage taster Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Thu 1pm - 3pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CGE7166A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 1pm - 3pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CGE7165A

British Sign Language Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Deaf awareness and BSL taster Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Wed 1pm - 3pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6986A Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6979A Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6984A Morecambe - Morecambe Library Tue 6pm - 8pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6982A Ormskirk - Ormskirk Library Tue 1pm - 3pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6987A Poulton - Poulton Library Thu 1pm - 3pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6988A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 6pm - 8pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CMK6985A

Computing, IT and business Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Digital photos - download and save Garstang - Garstang Library Wed 1pm - 3pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CFD7002A Longton - Longton Library Fri 2pm - 4pm 19-Jun 1 Free 4CFD7005A Lytham - Lytham Library Tue 10am - 12pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CFD7004A Safe banking online Chorley - Southlands High School Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CFD6999A St Annes - St Annes Library Wed 10am - 12pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CFD7001A Thornton - Thornton Library Mon 1pm - 3pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CFD7000A

Cookery and cake decoration Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Biscuit decorating taster Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 1:30pm - 3:30pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CGG7077A Children’s party cupcakes Chorley - Southlands High School Fri 10am - 12pm 19-Jun 1 Free 4CGG7078A Food safety for the home Lytham - Hewitt Lecture Room Wed 10am - 12pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CGG7099A Smoothies and juicing Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 10am - 12pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CGG6991A

First Aid Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Baby and child emergency first aid Longridge - Alston Hall College Mon 2pm - 4pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CAF7168A How to use a defibrillator Chorley - Southlands High School Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CAF7173A Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CAF7169A Longridge - Alston Hall College Tue 2pm - 4pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CAF7171A General studies Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Flash fiction Euxton - Euxton Parish Community Wed 6pm - 8pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CMA7132A Centre and Annexe History, philosophy, archaeology and genealogy Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Family history taster Longridge - Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CKA7160A Guernica - the story behind the painting Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CKA6920A History and myth Halton - Halton Mill Fri 10am - 12pm 19-Jun 1 Free 4CKA7271A Italian renaissance art Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CKA6921A Roman temples of the north west Whalley - The Old Grammar School Mon 1pm - 3pm 15-Jun 1 Free 4CKA7031A Westminster Palace history/archaeology Preston - Museum of Lancashire Wed 10am - 12pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CKA7053A

Languages, literature and culture Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference A taste of France Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 16-Jun 1 Free 4CMC6914A A taste of Italy Preston - Christ the King Catholic Maths Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CMC6927A and Computing College A taste of Spain Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CMC6916A Italian cinema night Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CMC6910A Italian cuisine Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CGG7082A Rosa’s Spanish tapas Chorley - Southlands High School Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 18-Jun 1 Free 4CGG6911A Spanish cinema night Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 17-Jun 1 Free 4CMC6909A

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Cookery and cake decorating Whether you’re a beginner, a real foodie, or you just fancy learning how to cook some new and exciting meals, our range of cookery and cake decorating classes will help you to create delicious dishes and creative cakes. You may be planning a children’s party or a wedding and want to add that personal touch by making your own cupcakes. Or maybe you want to learn more about everyone’s favourite ingredient – chocolate! Cake decorating Learn about piping and icing techniques to help you decorate cakes for a range of occasions, whether it’s cupcakes or a celebration cake.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Cupcake decorating workshop Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 10am - 12pm 27-Apr 4 £40Y 4CGG6976A Wedding day cupcakes Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 10am - 12pm 08-Jun 4 £40Y 4CGG7076A Cookery Learn about grain free cooking or explore ‘Chocolate past, present and future’ a course looking at the history of chocolate and concluding with tastings and demonstrations on simple chocolate making.

Chocolate - past, present and future Burnley - Towneley Park City Thu 9:30am - 12:30pm 30-Apr 1 £16.25Y 4CGG6947A Learning Centre Clitheroe - Young Farmers’ Federation Wed 1:30pm - 4:30pm 06-May 1 £16.25Y 4CGG6953A Longridge - Longridge Library Fri 9:30am - 12:30pm 01-May 1 £16.25Y 4CGG6944A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 12:30pm - 3:30pm 08-May 1 £16.25Y 4CGG6952A Grain free cooking - gluten free and Paleo - Longridge High School Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 2 £24Y 4CGG6955A Exercise and fitness Yoga unites the body, mind and spirit and we have courses to suit all abilities from beginner to the more experienced practitioner. We also have a Tai Chi course running at The Adult College, Lancaster.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Tai chi Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 10am - 11:30am 29-Apr 8 £57 4CHA7017A Yoga Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 7pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £57 4CHA6517A Yoga beginners plus Longridge - Alston Hall College Tue 6:30pm - 8pm 28-Apr 8 £57 4CHA6589A Longridge - Alston Hall College Tue 8pm - 9:30pm 28-Apr 8 £57 4CHA6590A Yoga Hatha workshop Burnley - Worsthorne Reading Room Thu 6pm - 7:30pm 30-Apr 8 £57 4CHA6594A

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 15 ‘At a level we could understand’. First Aid For anyone who wants to learn first aid, from basic everyday skills to learning the skills you’ll need to cope in an emergency. No previous experience is needed for these courses.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference CPR and automated defibrillator skills Chorley - Southlands High School Tue 6pm - 9pm 23-Jun 2 £46Y 4CAF7177A Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6pm - 9pm 22-Jun 2 £46Y 4CAF7174A General studies A diverse selection of courses which will help you broaden your knowledge in subjects including astronomy and poetry. Astronomy Our astronomy courses ‘Space probes’ and ‘Summer stars’ look at two very different areas of astronomy. Whether your interest is in the engineering behind space exploration or the heavenly bodies they study, you’re sure to enjoy these fascinating courses.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Space probes Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Thu 1pm - 3pm 11-Jun 1 £9.50 4CBA7142A Centre Preston - Museum of Lancashire Thu 1pm - 3pm 04-Jun 1 £9.50 4CBA7143A Summer stars Chorley - Southlands High School Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 12-May 1 £9.50 4CBA7145A Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Tue 10:30am - 12:30pm 05-May 1 £9.50 4CBA7146A Creative writing Unleash your creative side and learn to develop your creative writing skills or write a short story.

Creative writing Halton - Halton Mill Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 6 £57 4CMA6417A Creative writing improving and developing Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 7pm - 9pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMA6411A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 7pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMA6414A Short story writing Euxton - Euxton Parish Community Thu 6pm - 8pm 04-Jun 3 £28.50 4CMA7137A Centre and Annexe Writing for magazines Euxton - Euxton Parish Community Thu 6pm - 8pm 30-Apr 3 £28.50 4CMA7136A Centre and Annexe

16 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning ‘It has brought back my enthusiasm’. History, philosophy, archaeology and genealogy Whether you want to delve into the past and trace your family tree, discover the history of a local place or event, or get involved in research, then these are the courses 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. Our courses run in venues across Lancashire and cover a wide variety of subjects and interests, there really is something for everyone. Family history We are running a fun and informative course for beginners and a family history workshop. You will learn how to trace your ancestors using websites and various genealogy resources to build your own family tree. You 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.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Family history for beginners Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 4 £38 4CKA7164A Centre Family history workshop Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 6 £57 4CKA7175A History Learn about the history of a local place such as Lancaster Castle or discover bone-chilling stories from the graveyard. Learn about VE day, the Vikings in Europe or delve into the water utilities of the19th century. Our course subjects are so diverse - take a look at the courses below - you’re sure to find something to interest you.

19th century water supply/sewerage Lancaster - Lancaster City Museum Thu 10am - 12pm 07-May 1 £9.50 4CKA7147A Dante’s Inferno Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 09-Jul 1 £9.50 4CKA6932A Heysham and its rock cut graves Euxton - Euxton Parish Community Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 1 £9.50 4CKA7032A Centre and Annexe History and myth Melling - Melling Institute Thu 11am - 1pm 30-Apr 4 £38 4CKA7273A History of Lancaster Castle Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 1pm - 3pm 25-Jun 1 £9.50 4CKA7030A History of science Preston - Museum of Lancashire Tue 10am - 12pm 19-May 1 £9.50 4CKA7148A John Ruskin - a history Lancaster - Lancaster City Museum Tue 1pm - 3pm 12-May 1 £9.50 4CKA7150A Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 08-Jun 1 £9.50 4CKA7151A Mrs Gaskell - a history Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 1pm - 3pm 02-Jun 1 £9.50 4CKA7149A Stories from the asylums Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Wed 10am - 12pm 13-May 1 £9.50 4CKA7176A Stories from the graveyards Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 11-May 1 £9.50 4CKA7163A Tales from newspaper archives Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 1 £9.50 4CKA7162A VE day Longridge - Alston Hall College Sat 10am - 4pm 09-May 1 £23.75 4CKA7152A Vikings in Europe and the British Isles Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 6 £57 4CKA7015A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 6 £57 4CKA7016A

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 17 ‘Creative and interesting ways to develop and practise our language skills’. Philosophy As the great philosopher Aristotle said, philosophy is to learn how to flourish, or to blossom, or to be good at being human. These courses are very practical and will allow you to explore the historical background and the best approach to help improve your health and wellbeing. You will explore the relationship between the mind, consciousness and spirit in a very hands on way. Be prepared to learn something very different that will be helpful to you on a daily basis.

Philosophy at the movies Chorley - Southlands High School Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CKC7138A Philosophy of literature Longridge - Alston Hall College Thu 1pm - 3pm 30-Apr 4 £38 4CKC7140A Philosophy of mindfulness Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 4 £38 4CKC7139A Languages, literature and culture Learning 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 summer holiday or to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of a country. 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. Catalan New for this summer we have an introductory course in Catalan for those interested in this fascinating region in the north east of Spain.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference Catalan introduction Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Jun 3 £28.50 4CMC7179A Dutch We offer a Dutch course at an intermediate level at Lancashire College, Chorley.

Dutch intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6pm - 8pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6418A French We offer a wide range of French courses, from introductory classes for the complete beginner to more advanced courses including conversational classes. Courses take place at a variety of locations throughout Lancashire. We also have a ‘Holiday French’ course taking place at Towneley Park City Learning Centre, Burnley.

Holiday French Burnley - Towneley Park City Learning Centre Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 6 £57 4CMC6919A French beginners stage 3 Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6450A Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Tue 6pm - 8pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6481A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6480A

18 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning French improvers Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6485A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6486A French pre-intermediate Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Tue 6pm - 8pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6494A French intermediate Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Tue 6pm - 8pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6487A Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Thu 9:30am - 11:30am 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6488A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6489A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 7pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6534A French post-intermediate Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6492A French advanced Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 6pm - 8pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6420A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 10:15am - 12:15pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6448A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 8 £76 4CMC6449A French conversation Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6540A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6484A German This summer we have German classes from beginner level to post-intermediate. Courses are available in Chorley, Lancaster and Whalley.

Course Location Day Times Date Weeks Cost Reference German beginners stage 3 Whalley - The Old Grammar School Mon 10am - 12pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6495A German improvers Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6422A Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 1pm - 3pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6496A German pre-intermediate Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6498A German post-intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6442A Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 7pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6497A Greek Get ready for your summer holidays with our ‘Holiday Greek’ course taking place at Fleetwood Library and stage 3 beginners at The Adult College, Lancaster.

Holiday Greek Fleetwood - Fleetwood Library Tue 10am - 12pm 05-May 6 £57 4CMC6929A Greek beginners stage 3 Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6500A Italian Our Italian courses cover beginner stages through to advanced and run over eight weeks. Courses are available in Chorley, Clitheroe, Lancaster, Preston, and Whalley. We also have a ‘Holiday Italian’ course at The Adult College, Lancaster, or you can drool over ‘Diana’s Italian cuisine’ at Southlands High School, Chorley.

Holiday Italian Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 07-May 6 £57 4CMC6918A Italian beginners stage 2 Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 7pm - 9pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC7081A Italian beginners stage 3 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6427A Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6430A Lancaster - The Adult College Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 8 £76 4CMC6504A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6503A Italian improvers Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 6:45pm - 8:45pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6431A Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 8 £76 4CMC6507A Preston - Christ The King Catholic Maths Thu 7pm - 9pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6506A and Computing College Italian pre-intermediate Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Wed 6pm - 8pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6510A Clitheroe - Young Farmers Federation Fri 1pm - 3pm 01-May 8 £76 4CMC6511A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Tue 7pm - 9pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6509A Italian intermediate Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 7pm - 9pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6508A Italian post-intermediate Chorley - Lancashire College Sat 10am - 12pm 02-May 8 £76 4CMC6433A Italian advanced Chorley - Lancashire College Tue 10am - 12pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6425A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6502A Diana’s Italian cuisine Chorley - Southlands High School Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 12-May 1 £9.50 4CGG6922A Latin You can learn this ancient language at beginner level at The Adult College, Lancaster.

Latin beginners Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 10am - 12pm 06-May 6 £57 4CMC6935A

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 19 ‘I am confident, happy and I’ll speak up. I love it!’

Polish If you want to learn some useful phrases for your holiday in Poland we’re running a ‘Holiday Polish’ course at The Adult College, Lancaster.

Holiday Polish Lancaster - The Adult College Fri 10am - 12pm 08-May 6 £57 4CMC6917A Portuguese Our beginners stage 3 and advanced Portuguese courses run at Lancashire College, Chorley.

Portuguese beginners stage 3 Chorley - Lancashire College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6436A Portuguese advanced Chorley - Lancashire College Sat 10am - 12pm 02-May 8 £76 4CMC6434A Russian If you want to stretch your language skills we have a beginner course in Russian taking place at The Adult College, Lancaster.

Russian beginners stage 1 Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC7277A Spanish We offer a wide range of Spanish courses, from beginner level to improvers and intermediate level, at a variety of venues across Lancashire. ‘Holiday Spanish’ takes place at Lancashire College, Chorley.

Holiday Spanish Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 07-May 6 £57 4CMC6923A Spanish beginners stage 2 Chorley - Southlands High School Wed 6:30pm - 8:30pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC7088A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC7085A Spanish beginners stage 3 Chorley - Lancashire College Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6439A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6526A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6520A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Wed 9:30am - 11:30am 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6514A Spanish improvers Chorley - Lancashire College Thu 10am - 12pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6446A Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6443A Lancaster - The Adult College Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6527A Lancaster - The Adult College Thu 6:30pm - 8:30pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6528A Lancaster - The Adult College Fri 10am - 12pm 01-May 8 £76 4CMC6529A Spanish pre-intermediate Chorley - Southlands High School Mon 6:30pm - 8:30pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6447A Chorley - Southlands High School Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6536A Lancaster - The Adult College Tue 6:30pm - 8:30pm 28-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6533A Lancaster - The Adult College Wed 1pm - 3pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6537A Spanish post-intermediate Padiham - Padiham Library Mon 1pm - 3pm 27-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6530A Whalley - The Old Grammar School Thu 9:30am - 11:30am 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6532A Chorley - Woodlands Conference Centre Thu 6pm - 8pm 30-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6531A Spanish advanced Euxton - Euxton Parish Community Centre Wed 10am - 12pm 29-Apr 8 £76 4CMC6513A and Annexe

20 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning How to enrol Providing evidence Found a course that you would like to try? Enrolling is easy and there are lots of ways you can sign up. of benefits If you are in receipt of eligible benefits, we need to see By telephone: call 0300 123 6711. evidence of this before we can enrol you on a course. In person: at The Adult College, Lancaster, or Proof of benefits can be brought in person to The Lancashire College, Chorley. Adult College, Lancaster or Lancashire College, By post: send details of the course(s) you want Chorley. to attend along with a cheque made payable to ‘Lancashire County Council’ to Curriculum Support at Alternatively it can be posted to Lancashire College, The Adult College, Lancaster, or Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NB, or The Adult Chorley (see full addresses in the opposite column). College, White Cross Education Centre, Quarry Road, Lancaster, LA1 3SE. All documents sent in the post Book early to avoid disappointment. will be returned to you after checking.

You can also email your documents to How to pay [email protected] You can pay by VISA, Mastercard, cheque, postal For more information or to check availability of your order or cash. chosen course(s), please call 0300 123 6711.

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 Free courses for Job Seekers instalment agreement. 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. 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.

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 21 Can I get help with Time Credits You can also pay for courses using Lancashire Time my fees? Credits. Time Credits are a way of enabling local people to make a difference in their communities and Fee remission to local public services. For some courses you may be entitled to pay a reduced fee. The remitted fee for the majority of If a person gives one hour of time to a participating courses is £15. Courses with a higher remission fee community organisation, they earn one time credit. are marked with Y in this brochure. That credit can then be spent on a range of activities in the local area, for example on a course, a museum Fee remission is available to learners on the following visit, a physiotherapy session or a show at the local active benefits: theatre. • Job Seekers Allowance (JSA). • Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Work Time credits are similar in design to bank notes but Related Activity Group (WRAG) element only. have no monetary value. Anyone can earn them, and • Learners on other benefits may qualify for everyone’s time is always worth the same: an hour reduction or remission of fees through the service’s equals an hour. They can be spent on a variety of Financial Assistance Fund. Please enquire when courses in Chorley and the surrounding area. Please enrolling. note an additional charge will be applied for courses • Eligible learners can attend a maximum of two fee which carry an exam fee or material costs. remitted courses each year and must show proof of their benefits at enrolment. To find out more visit:www.chorley.gov.uk and search for ‘time credits’. Refund policy Refunds can be requested up to 10 working days Information, advice before the start date of the course. and guidance A £20 administration fee will be charged. If the course Are you: fee was less than £20 (or if the learner paid the £15 • Looking for advice on courses? remitted fee) then the full course fee will be forfeited, • Needing some guidance on career/job direction? but no further administration fee will be payable. • Looking for advice on CVs? Examination fees are not refundable. • Needing to practise your interview skills? • Wanting some advice on completing application More information about all Lancashire Adult Learning forms? policies can be found in the About Us section of our website www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) team can help anyone who wants to move on in learning or work. We can find courses in your area and explore options available. Our advice is impartial and free to Financial Assistance Fund all adults, over 19 years, in Lancashire. Any learner who is finding it difficult to pay their course fees is entitled to apply for help from the Lancashire Call 01257 276719 (Chorley) or Adult Learning Financial Assistance Fund. 01524 60141 (Lancaster) or email: [email protected] For more information on the Financial Assistance Fund, please contact 0300 123 6711.

22 Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning • Letting tutors know about learners’ needs and how Why not come and best to support them in class. • Provide assistive technology such as enlarged speak to us at one of our keyboards, hearing loops, coloured overlays, information events? adjustable chairs. • Making referrals for specialist assessments e.g. for Lancaster Library Monday 13 April, 10am – 11.30am exams or dyslexia. Lytham Library Monday 13 April, 1pm – 2.30pm • Arranging for a learning support tutor to work in Chorley Library Tuesday 14 April, 10am – 11.30am class alongside an individual or group of learners. Ormskirk Library Tuesday 14 April, 1pm – 2.30pm • Arranging for a communication support worker to Burnley Library Wednesday 15 April, 10am – 11.30am work in class e.g. for British Sign Language (BSL) Nelson Library Thursday 16 April, 10am – 11.30am and note taking. • Provide a learning support tutor to work out of * These events are for providing information only. class e.g. to help learners with coursework. If you want to enrol on a course, please call 0300 123 6711 and speak to a member of our dedicated Learning support respects confidentiality and works Enrolments Team. with learners to agree suitable support.

To find out if we can help, please call Lancashire College 01257 276719 or Learning Support The Adult College 01524 60141 Learning Support can help learners with physical or or email: [email protected] learning disabilities to complete their courses. Our Text (SMS): 0783 323 6596 services include:

Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning Tel: 0300 123 6711 www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning 23 Summer term venues

Ansdell Leyland Ansdell Library, 59 Commonside, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4DJ Leyland Library, Lancaster Gate, Leyland, PR25 2EX

Bamber Bridge Longridge Brownedge St Mary’s Catholic High School, Station Road, Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3BP Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6PB Longridge High School, Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3AR Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge, PR3 3JA Brierfield Brierfield Community Centre, Colne Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5HW Longton Brierfield Library, Colne Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5HW Longton Library, Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston, PR4 5HA St Oswald’s Parish Centre, Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 5EB Burnley Sion Baptist Church Hall, Church Street, Burnley, BB11 2DW Lostock Hall Towneley Park City Learning Centre, Towneley Holme, Burnley, BB11 3DF Lostock Hall Library, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5TU

Burscough Lytham Burscough Library, Mill Lane, Burscough, L40 5TJ Hewitt Lecture Rooms, 27 Clifton Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EP Burscough Priory Science College, Trevor Road, Burscough, Lytham Library, 27 Clifton Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EP Ormskirk, L40 7RZ Grove Youth, Community and Childrens’ Centre, Station Approach, Melling Burscough, L40 0RZ Melling Institute, Melling Road, Melling, LA6 2RA

Chorley Morecambe Lancashire College, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NB Morecambe Library, Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 5DL Southlands High School, Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ United Reformed Church Hall, Hollinshead Street, Chorley, PR7 1EP Ormskirk Woodlands Conference Centre, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1QR Ormskirk Library, Burscough Street, Ormskirk, L39 2EN

Clitheroe Padiham Young Farmers’ Federation, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, BB7 1QD Padiham Library, Town Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BS

Croston Parbold Croston Old School, Church Street, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HA Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7DN

Eccleston Poulton Eccleston Library, Carrington Centre, The Green, Eccleston, Poulton Library, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7DH Chorley, PR7 5TE Preston Christ the King Catholic Maths and Computing College, Euxton Euxton Parish Community Centre and Annexe, School Lane, Lawrence Avenue, Frenchwood, Preston, PR1 4LX Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JL Museum of Lancashire, Stanley Street, Preston, PR1 4YP

Fleetwood Rawtenstall Fleetwood Library, North Albert Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6AJ The Whitaker (Rossendale Museum), Whitaker Park, Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE Garstang Garstang Arts Centre, High Street, Garstang, PR3 1EB St Annes Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang, PR3 1ED St Annes Library, 254 Clifton Drive South, St Annes on Sea, FY8 1NR St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1XD Halton Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6ND Tarleton Tarleton Library, Mark Square, Tarleton, PR4 6TU Heysham Heysham Library, 396-398 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJ Thornton Cleveleys Millfield Science and Performing Arts College, Belvedere Road, Hornby Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5DG Hornby Community Resource Centre, The Institute, Main Street, Thornton Library, Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys, FY7 3SZ Hornby, LA2 8JR Whalley Lancaster The Old Grammar School, Station Road, Whalley, BB7 9RH Lancaster City Museum, Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HY The Adult College, White Cross Education Centre, Quarry Road, Worsthorne Lancaster, LA1 3SE Worsthorne Reading Room, Church Square, Worsthorne, Burnley, BB10 3NH