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Summer all year round Summer courses and summer themed courses
Light evenings, warm weather, barbeques in the garden – there’s nothing like the summer. Unfortunately it’s usually brief in the UK, yet there are so many courses that just scream summer! We’ve come up with our favourite summer-themed courses to make you feel like it is summer all year round.
As the second most natively spoken language in the world, taking a course in Spanish is an ideal way to prepare for your summer holiday. Whether your chosen destination is Mexico, Argentina or even Spain itself – this language will definitely come in handy when you need to order some sangria!
Long days make for great gardening time, which is why it is a hobby that many people devote all summer to. However, gardening courses can be taken all through the year to help you prepare for when the lawn is looking lush, so you can get the most out of your bushes and beds.
With the sweltering sun forcing you into shorts, slimming is on most of our minds in the summer. Alleviate the pressure by taking a slimming course. Learn how to lose weight healthily and on some courses you’ll even get support in the form of a weight-loss group to ditch the pounds yourself.
Summer is also wedding season, the time of year when big hats and confetti are everywhere. In preparation, why not learn about wedding planning? Get tips on organising your own big day or take a training course that will teach you how to plan it for someone else.
The kids are off for a whole six weeks. To earn some extra cash, volunteer your services as a babysitter and give yourself the edge with a childcare skills course on your CV. Or, if you’re a parent who’s dreading it, taking a childcare skills course beforehand will ensure you’re ready for anything.
As the weather heats up, the flip flops and sandals come on. Getting your toes out in the summer can be a bit scary if they’re not primed to perfection. Learn how to massage, file and polish. Taking a pedicure course will teach you how to get your toes twinkling.
Feeling the post summer holiday cash blues?
Everyone loves a bargain. What we all love more though, is something for free. There are quite a few free courses available, and you’d be surprised at the subjects that come up. We’ve scoured the listings to bring you our top ten free courses.
Or, if you’re undecided, check out the Inspire Me - things to do pages for great course ideas through out the year.