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Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing

On this course you will learn basic carpentry skills that you can then use to design and create your own items from reclaimed wood. On this course you will be making a small bench for use in your home or garden . The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt...(Read more - Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing)

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 to Wed, Oct 15 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Develop your Confidence & Self Esteem

Develop Your Confidence and Self-Esteem Course Aims What you will learn? The learning purpose of this course is to develop your confidence, including improved self-belief in your abilities. The class is designed to take place in a relaxed environment to introduce you to a range of new activities, be enjoyable...(Read more - Develop your Confidence & Self Esteem)

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 to Thu, Nov 27 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire

Introduction to Learning

Course Aims What you will learn? As part of our approach to supporting learners to introduce them to essential skills for life and confidence, this short taster course is designed to take place in a relaxed and gentle environment to introduce you to a range of learning activities. The aim...(Read more - Introduction to Learning)

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 to Thu, Sep 25 2025
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (3 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire

Developing You - Health and Wellbeing

Developing You - Health & Wellbeing is a course to help learners become happier, healthier and move closer towards employment. It may be suitable for people struggling with their mental well-being. Teaching will take place for 3 hours per week and there will also be 1:1 support meetings. Learners will...(Read more - Developing You - Health and Wellbeing)

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 to Thu, Oct 23 2025
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Community Learning Partnerships

Ready, Steady, Grow - Supported Sessions L

The intent of this course is to help students explore their interests, build confidence, and set your goals. Through creative activities and supportive guidance, they will discover what motivates them and identify the right next course for their personal, creative, or career journey. Learners will further develop their confidence, commuication...(Read more - Ready, Steady, Grow - Supported Sessions L)

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 to Fri, Sep 12 2025
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Ready, Steady, Grow - Supported Sessions K

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 to Fri, Sep 12 2025
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Wellbeing through Watercolours

Health and Wellbeing through Watercolours Course Aims What you will learn? The learning purpose of this course is to support you to focus on your wellbeing, personal development and mental health. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have some experience with developing their wellbeing, drawing and painting....(Read more - Wellbeing through Watercolours)

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 to Wed, Nov 26 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire

Wellbeing through Acrylic Painting

Health and Wellbeing through Acrylic Painting Course Aims What you will learn? The learning purpose of this course is to support you to focus on your wellbeing, personal development and mental health. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have some experience developing their wellbeing and with painting....(Read more - Wellbeing through Acrylic Painting)

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 to Wed, Nov 26 2025
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire

Develop your Green Skills & Gardening in your Community

Develop your Green Skills and Gardening in your community Course Aims What you will learn? The learning purpose of your course is to develop a stronger community, encouraging you to learn new green skills and to get involved in your local community. You will learn about: A variety of green...(Read more - Develop your Green Skills & Gardening in your Community)

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 to Mon, Nov 24 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire

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Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower

Community is the incredible everyday. Ordinary and extraordinary. Simple acts of shared generosity. Kindness multiplied to become an unstoppable force! “We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”- bell hooks

West Yorkshire safeguarding week, 23 to 27 June 2025

Safeguarding is everyone’s business.

With West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week taking place in June, there’s some great training and learning events taking place around a range of safeguarding issues, to share good practice, raise public awareness about abuse and neglect, and learn more about safeguarding related topics.

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Part-time degrees in Child and Family Studies and Learning and Teaching with SEND!

These courses can allow you to:

✅ Develop your career in education or with children, young people or families

✅ Balance study around your other commitments with classes taught one afternoon or evening per week

✅ Learn in a supportive environment with other adults

Lifelong Learning Centre Newsletter

The latest issue of the Lifelong Learning Centre’s regular newsletter for adults who are thinking about their options in higher education.

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University Pathways for Mature Students

📅 Join us in-person on Thursday 1st May (10.00am-2.00pm, also available online on Tuesday 17th June from 6.00pm-7.45pm) to learn about these courses for mature learners at the University of Leeds 👇

Explore your Potential

📅 Join us in-person on Thursday 8th May (6.00pm-7.30pm) for this informal networking event at Leeds University Business School!

✅ You’ll connect with adult learners and teaching staff from our part-time Business Management and Leadership degree programme, and take part in a session on using LinkedIn more effectively.

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An introduction to student finance

📅 Join us online on Tuesday 29th April (6.00pm-7.30pm) to learn about:

✅ Applying for student finance as a mature student

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Adult Learner Drop-in

The Lifelong Learning Centre is holding another drop-in on Thursday 3rd April. This event is for adults who have not had the opportunity to go to university and would like to explore their options in education.

The Princes Trust Team Course

Join Team, a 12-week personal development programme for the opportunity to gain new skills, take a qualification and meet new people.

Together Leeds

A range of help is available: from emergency food, staying healthy, housing, jobs and more. Find free confidential and tailored support and information all under one roof at one of the 26 Community Hubs across Leeds.

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