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

  • Plants, a spade and a watering can

    Wild Gardening

    This outdoor activity is the perfect way to put your green fingers to work, meet other women and make our garden look beautiful! From growing vegetables, building planters and planting flowers, there is something for everyone! Our Aspire garden has won the Chester-le-Street In Bloom award two years in a row due to the hard work and skill of our wonderful gardening group!

  • Dance Fit

    Dance your way to feeling good!! Inspired by Strictly Come Dancing, this class is fast paced but fun exercise, no partner needed! If you have a health condition check with your GP before you start any new exercise routine

  • 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.

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.