Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries is inviting people from Ashfield to an open day at its new college and adult learning centre at High Pavement House, Sutton, on Friday, 23rd August, from 10am to 3pm.

Visitors will be able to sign up for September Inspire College courses and autumn adult learning courses on the day.

Cupcake decorating, crafts, and drumming digits are a few of the interactive, have-a-go activities on offer throughout the day. There’s a chance to win £50-worth of supermarket vouchers and a coding robot, and for everyone completing the treasure hunt running from Sutton Library, there’s a free adult learning course.

Earlier this year, Inspire College announced the relocation of its Eastbourne House campus to the new centre at High Pavement, along with an expanded range of courses and programmes for young people, and a host of new opportunities for adult learners.

Courses include Health and Social Care; Construction and Joinery; Hospitality; Maths and English GCSE Resits and Functional Skills; and Employability, Personal and Social Development. Students will also benefit from  work placements and traineeship opportunities, helping them gain valuable hands-on experience in their chosen fields.

Meanwhile, courses for adults will support health, wellbeing and employability. Whether it’s improving confidence with numbers, learning digital and IT skills, or exploring cooking and crafts, and trying something new, there’s something for everyone.

High Pavement House has been acquired by Ashfield District Council with funding from the Government’s Towns Fund and has undergone
extensive refurbishment. Inspire has further invested in modern amenities, including a fully refitted training kitchen, upgraded ICT
infrastructure, and comfortable new furnishings, all designed to provide a supportive setting for students to thrive.

Coun Scott Carlton, cabinet member for Communities and Public Health at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We are delighted to support this amazing new learning centre, which will offer a wealth of opportunities for young people and adults in Ashfield. Inspire, which delivers a range of cultural, art, library and learning services on behalf of the county council, is doing a great job in providing quality education and skills development for our communities, and we encourage residents to take advantage of the open day and see what’s on.”

Inspire chief executive Peter Gaw added: “We’re excited to welcome the community to our new learning centre at High Pavement House. We invite everyone to meet our friendly team and explore this vibrant educational space.

“After successfully improving learning facilities at Kirkby Library last year, we’re proud to continue our investment in the local area. Inspire learning, both our college programme and adult learning offer a really supportive approach, especially to those where more formal settings may not have worked for them.

“Whether you’re a young person aiming to boost your GCSE results or an adult eager to learn something new, make friends, or enhance your career prospects, Inspire High Pavement Learning Centre is here for you.”