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If you're having trouble finding something appealing to do in Barrow and Furness, we're here to help. The annual moonlit walk is always a success, and you can usually find a beach-combing excursion taking place a few times a month. Browse our informative website for information on incredible events like concerts performed by the Barrow Male Voice Choir, special features at Hollywood Park, and charitable events throughout the Barrow and Furness area.
Learning, Education Events
Construction Courses  (to obtain your CSCS card)
  • Wednesday 6th September, 9:00am - Until Tuesday 30th July, 12:00pm
This is an essential course for those wanting to work in the construction industry, who require the Green CSCS Labourer’s card. This course is free to those over 19 years of age. View event
Food Safety in Catering Level 2  (with Level 1 Award in Employability Skills)
  • Wednesday 6th September, 9:00am - Until Tuesday 30th July, 12:00pm
Do you work or want to work within a Catering Environment? If so, this FREE course is an essential requirement for working within the Food industry. View event
Free Digital Skills courses
  • Monday 8th January, 9:00am - Until Wednesday 31st July, 5:00pm
Would you like to improve your digital skills for work or everyday life? We run free digital courses from the basics of IT to a Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Award. These courses will help you to master... View event
Free English Courses from Entry Level to GCSE
  • Monday 19th February, 9:15am - Until Monday 15th July, 12:15pm
Our English qualifications are designed to equip you with the basic skills you need in work and everyday life and are widely valued by employers. We offer FREE courses in Functional Skills Entry Level... View event
Free Maths Courses from Entry Level to GCSE
  • Tuesday 20th February, 9:15am - Until Tuesday 16th July, 12:15pm
Our Maths qualifications are designed to equip you with the basic skills you need to operate confidently in work and everyday life. We offer FREE courses in Functional Skills Entry Level to Level 2. We... View event
Smartphone for Improvers course
  • Friday 15th March, 10:00am - Until Friday 29th March, 12:00pm
This free short course will help you to become more confident in the use of apps on an Android Smartphone, in everyday work and life situations. View event
Entry 3 Award in Safeguarding
  • Thursday 11th April, 10:00am - Until Thursday 23rd May, 12:00pm
This free entry level qualification will help you to understand the importance of safeguarding and how it can be used in a variety of situations. View event
Level 1 Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Wednesday 17th April, 10:00am - Until Wednesday 22nd May, 12:00pm
This free qualification course will help you to understand how to improve your mental health, to build your overall confidence and wellbeing. It will also provide a qualification to add to your CV. View event
Smartphone for Beginners course
  • Friday 19th April, 10:00am - Until Friday 3rd May, 12:00pm
This free short course offers an introduction to Smartphones and how they can be used in everyday life. View event
Introduction to IT course
  • Friday 19th April, 10:00am - Until Friday 24th May, 12:00pm
A FREE face to face course that starts with the very basics and gives you an introduction to IT skills. View event
Excel for Beginners
  • Friday 19th April, 10:00am - Until Friday 24th May, 12:00pm
A FREE face to face course for adults aged 19+ who are interested in gaining basic knowledge on how to use Excel. View event
Level 1 Award in Safeguarding
  • Thursday 20th June, 10:00am - Until Thursday 18th July, 12:00pm
This free Level 1 qualification will help you to understand the importance of Safeguarding in Work, Education and Life situations. View event