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Sticking to a budget can be incredibly difficult, especially if you are feeding children in the school holidays. Come along to find out more about how to cook family meals while working with a weekly budget. You will learn about how to create budget-friendly recipes, before putting your new skills to the test and creating a dish with your child.

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Taking time to stop and observe nature can be helpful in improving our wellbeing. Our walking photography course will not only show you ways to take better photographs but also how taking a moment in nature can give us a different perspective. Using the Five Ways to Wellbeing to help us feel more connected to the world around us while taking time to pause and focus. Meeting Point: Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Arthur Way, Blackburn BB2 1QP Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please telephone the centre on 01254 507720/581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

The Ascentis L1 award in Mental Health and Wellbeing introduces learners to understand the terms Mental Health and Wellbeing and the different types of conditions and the support available. Skills required: Must have English language skills at Entry Level 3 or higher to be able to complete the course. Additional Information: - Late arrival of more than 15 minutes may result in learners not being able to access the course. - Please ensure you being along photo ID and/or a bank card for ID as this is an accredited course - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 507720/01254 581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

This brand new course will give learners the opportunity to learn basic methods and cookery techniques in order to live and eat well. **There is a small charge of £2.50 payable each week to cover the cost of the ingredients ** Additional Information: - You will receive a reminder email prior to the event - If you have any questions before the event, please call 01254 581175 or email adultlearning@blackburn.gov.uk

Using different art techniques to aid relaxation and reduce stress. Having the opportunity to use a range of paint, pastels and pencils to get creative. Learn new ways to create pieces of art, find focus and lose yourself in a world of creation.    Additional Information: This session is part of our Positive Minds programme so to make sure the course is right for you, we would like to speak to you first. You can complete a booking request online or contact us on 01254 507720 and let us know which course you are interested in. Once you have expressed an interest in the course, you will receive a confirmation email following which a member of the team will contact you to arrange a brief appointment via phone. This helps us check if the Positive Minds courses are right for you and helps to assess what impact the course has on your mood and wellbeing. There isn't an assessment; however we will ask you to complete a Mood and Wellbeing Questionnaire when we first meet you and at regular intervals throughout the course. **Please note this course is exempt from our current booking policy and will close to registrations up to 7 days ahead of the start date**