Calderdale Adult Learning

Introducing: Engage! Our brand new short courses with big opportunities to help you change your life, taking place in local venues across Calderdale. Starting after October half term, these 6 week courses are a FREE step back into learning.

We are now closed for two weeks for Easter half term! Classes will start again on Tuesday 22nd April. The Learner Support Team will be available on 01422 392820 or cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk if you have any questions between 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-2pm Friday

Have you got your ticket for our first ever Live Music and Bingo fundraising event? Tickets are just £5 and, after some mutual persuasion, Adam and Katy have agreed that if we sell 30 tickets, Katy will play the drums on the night, if we sell 40 tickets, Adam will wax his leg!

We’re holding some fantastic fundraising events this year for MS Awareness Week! Join us on Tuesday 29th April for our Fundraising Day, and don't miss out on our first ever Live Music and Bingo Event on Wednesday 30th April! @mssocietyuk

Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay! The goal is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better. You can find out more information here worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd

Today is the first day of Spring! The sun is shining and lighter days are ahead! ☀️💐 The March equinox marks the start of astronomical spring. At the equinox, the Earth's axis is tilted neither towards nor away from the Sun, making day and night nearly equal in length.

Today is International Women's Day! The theme this year is 'Accelerate Action'. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity. You can find more info here internationalwomensday.com/Theme

All new Engage courses coming soon to Heath Campus and Kevin Pearce Family Hub! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to improve your wellbeing and discover mindfulness techniques, all while getting creative! Get in touch to secure your place today! 01422 392820

Our Healthy Body and Mind courses explore physical exercises, as well as nutrition, breathing exercises, stress management and more! Hearing how these techniques have benefitted our Term 1 learners has shown that taking the first step into health and wellbeing makes a difference!

Ramadan Mubarak! We'd like to wish our Muslim community a very happy and healthy Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting and reflection. Ramadan started on the evening 28th February.

The Engage programme Creative Skills courses are a perfect way to build your wellbeing and discover skills to improve mindfulness. There's still chance to get involved with these FREE 6-week courses, find out more by giving us a call on 01422 392820 or checking the website.

Did you know we have a lending library? 📖 Have a look at the books on our two shelves opposite the sewing room - if you find something you'd like to read, take it! If you have a book that you'd like to pass on, leave it for someone else to read! Why not take a look next week?

Knowing another language is a useful skill, but did you know it's also beneficial to your health and wellbeing? As you learn, you improve your memory, your cultural awareness and acceptance, and confidence speaking to strangers or in a new group.

Do you want to work in the service industry? Are you an employer looking to upskill your staff? The Level 2 Award in Food Safety is an essential qualification for any role that handles food, and is completed in only 2 days! Get in touch to find out more! 01422 392820

Today is International Day of Happiness! This year’s theme reminds us that lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger. Have a look at these daily ideas to have a Friendly February actionforhappiness.org/calendar

Art classes aren't just about learning to paint or sculpt, they're also beneficial to our mental and physical wellbeing! Not only does being creative help you to feel relaxed and stress-free, you also build your fine motor skills and coordination.

Coming soon to Elland Community Hub - Intro to Childcare! This FREE, 6-week course will give you an insight into the skills needed for a career in childcare. Interested? Put your name on the waiting list to be the first to know 01422 392820

Looking for something to do this half term? Why not visit Central Library to see our art exhibition? Have a look at the brilliant artwork created by our learners from Art & Craft, Textiles, 3D Sculpture, and Digital Photography and Animation.

It's half term! Remember, there are no classes for the next two weeks. The Learner Support team will be available on 01422 392820 if you have any queries Monday - Thursday: 9am-4pm Friday: 9am-2pm

Happy Valentine's Day! ♥ Whether you're swooning over sweethearts, or celebrating Pal-entine's Day with your friends, why not take a moment to share the love with someone you care about?

Don't miss out on your opportunity to get a Level 2 qualification in just 9 teaching weeks! Book your assessment today 01422 392820 | cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk