Astra Ballroom
Green St, Morecambe. Tel: 01524 831259.

Barton Road Learning Centre
Tel: 01524 65622
Barton Rd Youth + Community Centre, Hala, Lancaster.
Computers, internet + IT training.

BSure First Aid Training
Established, first aid provider. Delivering HSE registered first aid courses to the public and businesses.
Email: BSurefirstaid@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.BSurefirstaid.741.com

DreamYoga
tel. 07811 333599 (Grace Benson)
all forms of yoga exercise, classes + courses.

The Green Room
98 St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster LA1 1NN.
email: greenroomdrama@yahoo.co.uk
tel: 07841520637
Independent drama workshop studio for children aged 7-13 years. The workshops have been set up in order to boost childrens self-esteem and confidence. Children participate in a variety of drama activities such as character building, improvisation including anti-bullying role plays, stage and theatre make-up, team work and much, much more.

Knowledge Lab
Regular weekend conferences for the purposes of "bringing together activists and academics to discuss aspects of the capitalist economy driving globalisation from above - such as enclosures, precarious labour, structural violence, colonialism, and their justifying cultural imagery – and to make visible alternative architectures emerging through processes of globalisation from below, i.e. through grassroots movements cooperating to create a world based on human rights and mutual aid." See also Autonomous University of Lancaster

Lancaster Community Music Centre
meets at 9.15 on Saturdays from 4/9/04 in its new premises at Lancaster Royal Grammar School. An independent organisation since 1994, it offers the chance to take part in a wide range of musical activities. Members’ ages range from four to eighty with every decade between represented and tuition is available on a wide range of instruments.
Why not come along and give it a go?
Tel: 07866-289545.

LearnDirect
Learn new skills and get on with Learndirect
Learndirect can help you:
Improve your job prospects
Retrain for a new career
Help your kids with their homework
Get you back to work
Literacy & Numeracy are FREE, ICT is very affordable and FREE if on government benefits.
We provide online learning in literacy, numeracy and ICT. 
What next? Call in your centre –
7-9 Chapel Street, Lancaster
OR Tel: 01524 849805 (MBW Training)
0800 450 150 (Learndirect)
Don’t delay - start today!

Leighton Hall
nr. Carnforth LA5 9ST tel. 01524 734474
1246 AD. Home of Gillows - famous furniture family. 80 acres garden and park, falconery displays, caterpillar maze.
Open to pre-booked school groups at £3 per child. Groups must include min. 1 teacher : 10 children. See website for activity sheets, risk assessment forms and courses and activities available, thanks to an Heritage Lottery grant.

Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancs, LA5 0SW tel. 01524 601601
One of the RSPB's most important reserves. The largest remaining reedbed in north-west England attracts a wonderful range of wildlife. Among its special birds are breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers, with water rails and pochards, and its mammals include roe and red deer. You can take your pick of long or short nature trails - shorter ones are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. As are most of the hides.
Open daily from 9am to 9pm (or sunset, when earlier) and has an impressive Visitor centre & year round programme of events and activities (see website for details of events at the reserve and for summer Morecambe seafront events). Most events last 2-3 hours. £4.50 adults, £3 concs, £1 children, £9 familis. (discount for RSPB members) Events are FREE if you come by public transport on production of valid train or bus ticket. (See Carnforth Connect for handy buses from Lancaster & Morecambe)

Ludus Dance Company
Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1RE
Gen. Enquiries : 01524 35936. Fax: 01524 847744.
Touring Enquires: 01524 389901.
Diverse schedule of classes in a variety of techniques / styles. The company produces issue based work that tours to schools and theatres across the UK and internationally and creates dance & workshops for a broad-range of schools and community groups.
"Whether you just want to have fun, enjoy a creative way to get fit, or reach a professional dance level - Ludus Dance has a dance class for you. We have an unrivalled reputation for excellence in dance and dance teaching built over 30 years. Select from dance classes in Lancaster or youth classes across Lancashire."

Marsh Community Centre
Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PP.
Tel: 01524 843300 / 0787 622 5633.
Primarily concerned with improving social welfare provision, community development addressing a broad range of issues generated by the environment, housing, health and unemployment with an emphasis on marginalised groups. The centre is about developing self-confidence and skills in the people in order that they join together to bring about collective social change. The centre is dedicated to working with people of all ages, running a series of groups and classes in the daytime and evening and is committed to working with young people during all half-terms.
There is a fully equipped training suite with eight computers, a spacious main hall ideal for projects, functions, meetings, parties etc. The centre has also a small but fully accessible teaching kitchen.

Kip McGrath Education Centre
78 Palatine Avenue, Scotforth, Lancaster.
Tel 01524 65667. Mob. 07752 624605
Email: mccartneyjan@hotmail.com.
Professional Tuition for children aged 6-16 in a safe environment. English, Maths, SATs, Entrance exams, SEN. Raises motivation and self confidence.

Microsoft Training Centre
Based at Lancaster University the centre offers both short and lengthier courses at every level in the application of Microsoft technology.

Middle Wood Environmental Centre, Wray.
Permaculture Courses: Sustainable solutions to help you change your life and work. with Dr Rod Everett
For details tel: 015242 22214

Morecambe Healthy Living Centre, Scope Building, Stanley Rd, Morecambe. Free cookery (food included!) + lifestyle classes. Community cafes; allotments; well being and weight loss groups for men and women and a project aimed at training volunteers to become Community Nutrition Assistants
Info + booking tel: 01524 425531

Morecambe Learning Centre
Re-opening 11 September 2006
66-68 Euston Road, Morecambe LA4 5DG
Community education venue offering the latest courses in Skills for Life, ICT and English for Speakers of Other Languages. The facility offers flexible courses for everybody, from complete beginners to Level 2 candidates, and is open Monday – Thursday daytime and evenings. Friendly tutors are on hand to help you with any aspect of your course, or to offer advice on which courses would be right for you.
Courses available include: Numeracy, Literacy, E-mail and internet, Basic Computer Skills, IT Users, CLAiT, English for Speakers of Other Languages.
For more information call Morecambe Learning Centre on 01524 410365 or the course enquiry line on 0800 306 306

More Music in Morecambe - aka The Hothouse
Devonshire Road, Morecambe - (01524) 831997
This bustling community venue encourages all kinds of (mainly but not exclusively) musical activities. There are regularly courses at the Hothouse on DJ and audio skills as well as a full range of music, composition and performance courses, weekly sessions and workshops for all ages and abilities.

The Music Spot School of Music
Studio at Unit 11, Galgate Mill, Chapel Lane, Galgate LA2 0PR.
Tel: 01524 752888.
Learn piano, keyboard, guitar (classical, rock, jazz), woodwind, brass, violin, voice (classical, rock, jazz), drums (all styles) and theory. ABRSM and LCM exam boards.

The Paul Nicholas School of Acting
(Morecambe and Lancaster branch)
Holds weekly acting sessions for young people aged 4-15. Adult groups starting in 2009.
Venue for all sessions is Torrisholme Methodist Church Hall, Norwood Drive, Torrisholme.
For more information please contact the Principal, Susan Wilson, on 07778694411

North West First Aid Training UK
92 Hampsfell Drive, Westgate, Morecambe LA4 4TP.
Tel: 01524 311294. Mob: 07743 419782
Established, independent health and safety training and consultancy company offering training to the public as well as to businesses.

Qsands Artists
Mona House, 1 Deansgate, Morecambe (behind the Bradford Arms on Queen St). Tel: 01524 851283
The group has formed a 'Company Limited by Guarantee' which is called Qsand Ltd, a non-profit organisation and a registered charity. The building is owned by the Heritage Trust North West and is to be restored to its former glory as a Grade 11 Listed Georgian property.
" We have space for artists' studios and we run workshops, also exhibitions."

Ridge Learning Centre
Tel: 01524 67881/67221
or freephone 0800 306 306.
Internet cafe open daily 12-2pm.
Lots of IT / basic computer applications courses and more - law, sociology, aromatherapy - you name it they probably have a course for it.

Six Degrees Network
Informal yet informative networking meetings held at the University Conference Centre for small to medium enterprises. Helpful topics every month which assist with the running of their business. £12.50 in adv. £15 otd. Info tel: 0845 108 0229

University of the 3rd Age (U3A)
For retired people of any age. No qualifications, share interests, pick up skills and ideas. Tel: 01524 732923

Education Resources

BSure First Aid Training
Established, first aid provider. Delivering HSE registered first aid courses to the public and businesses.
Email: BSurefirstaid@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.BSurefirstaid.741.com

Primrose Education Resources
Tel: 01524 849622 Fax: 01524 849720
Physical Education, Dance & Drama for Primary School Children
The Primrose Education Website offers a shopping cart facility, music samples (using Windows Media Player) and samples of accompanying lesson plans (using Adobe Reader).