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Tea and tales - taster
Code: T25EH2442
Location: Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 26 March 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Our Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven ‘purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning.
This course will help you build your confidence with learning,
Tea and Tales is a friendly group where adults can enjoy stories in a warm, welcoming space. There's no pressure to read aloud or “get it right” — just a chance to share time, chat, and enjoy a warm drink.
We explore short stories together. You can read or listen, join in, share your thoughts, or simply enjoy the safe, calm space. If you'd like to try reading out loud, you can but you don't have to.
This is a space for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable around stories. If you haven't picked up a book in years or you're just curious to try something new, you'll be welcomed.
Get comfy and let the stories unfold
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you would like to be a more confident reader. You do not have to read out loud unless you want to. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities, individual work and group work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You can bring something to read if you want to but we have lots to choose from here.
You may want to bring something to make notes.
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Follow the links on this page to enrol. If you have any questions or are struggling with online booking or payment, please talk to staff in your local centre.
Time and duration
Start Date: 26 March 2026
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
01629 531807