Aspire Learning and Courses
Aspire’s friendly, women-only centre offers a variety of courses to help you learn and develop new skills, whatever your goals.
Our award-winning team will help you decide which courses are right for you and signpost you to any of our support and wellbeing services that may also benefit you.
Aspire Courses
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Varying Courses in Partnership with New College Durham
Aspire deliver courses in partnership with New College Durham which change frequently. Keep an eye on our social media for updates of new courses.
Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am
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Aspire to Change
Focused group to take little steps to make big changes in your life with the support of your peers.
Mondays 9.30-11.30am
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Scented Treats
Create self-care moments to help you ease through your day. Together you will explore the benefits of aromatherapy oils and make soap, room sprays, bath sachets and more!
Mondays 12.30-2.30pm
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Simply Sewing
Refresh or learn new simple sewing skills to be able to confidently sew a button back on or fix a hem, whilst having fun!
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am
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Seated Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercise group to improve mobility, build strength, and boost wellbeing at your own pace!
Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm
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Healthy Habits
A 10 week cooking course, tasting new recipes whilst learning about budgeting, eating well and building better wellbeing
Thursdays 9.30-11.30am
Reserve your place by calling 0191 389 1504 or sending an email to enquiries@aspire-northeast.co.uk
Aspire support and wellbeing services are also available and you can join at any time.
“Aspire have created a unique, outstanding organisational culture which embraces all students and staff by removing barriers to accessing education opportunities, providing exceptional support to those who need it most.”
— Community Learning Provision, Support Review Executive Summary, May 2021
“Tutors provide exceptional support to their students and teach across a very diverse student group. Individualised support is evident through observation activities which engage, encourage and stretch students to develop.”
— Community Learning Provision, Support Review Executive Summary, May 2021
FAQs
How do I access a course?
Learning opportunities come up frequently. To access these opportunities contact Aspire by email or phone.
You will see announcements on our social media and on our news page when we are offering a new course
Please reserve your place by calling 0191 389 1504 or sending an email to enquiries@aspire-northeast.co.uk
Aspire will then contact you to take the next easy steps to complete your registration.
What courses are available?
Aspire courses (including days, times and descriptions) will appear on our social media. You can ask for course information by emailing our learning team at enquiries@aspire-northeast.co.uk or telephoning 0191 389 1504.
How many courses can I do?
There is no limit on how many courses you can do, although we do ask you think about what you will enjoy and what will benefit you most as well as the needs of other women. If you are uncertain which courses are best for you, contact our learning team.
How long do courses last?
Aspire courses last 8 to 10 weeks. Important dates will be published to our social media in advance of the course beginning.