As we move towards summer the team at LDCL are as busy as ever planning classes and workshops.
As partners in the Highland Community Waste Partnership we continue to offer an array of workshops, led by Project Officer Heather Bruce, who joined the Learning Centre in April. Jo Henderson led the project previously, before leaving to join TYKES as a Field Worker. She still visits us every Tuesday to run the ever popular Maker’s Space and Mini Makers. HCWP is funded and
coordinated by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. With eight community groups in the Highlands coming together as part of a to help reduce consumption and waste and tackle our throwaway culture.
Digital Inclusion
NewsWhat we’re doing & where we’ll be!
Our Connecting Communities Digital Inclusion project aims to help people feel more confident and less stressed in an increasingly online world.
Ryan, our IT and Digital Tutor, will be on hand alongside the LDLC team to offer support, answer questions and help people with their devices.
Join us for informal workshops to troubleshoot your technology over tea and biscuits. Whatever you’re looking to do with your devices, our sessions provide a supportive environment to bridge the digital gap. We don’t just “fix” things; we show you how they work.
We will be at the following locations for you to drop in your tech & stay for a chat:
Technology should be a tool for connection, not a source of frustration. In our upcoming workshop series, we aren’t just teaching people how to fix their devices—we’re teaching them how to master them. Join us over the next few months as we swap tech-support for tech-literacy with easy, bite-sized lessons designed specifically for older generations.
Schedule to be announced soon…
Into New Digital Realms!
Uncategorized2026 sees us accelerating into the digital age!
We are thrilled to announce that our organisation has recently been awarded a Digital Inclusion grant for £18k from the Scottish Government.
Led by our trusted Digital Tutor, these sessions are designed to help around 200 older adults feel more confident using technology.
We will focus on simple, practical tools that make life easier—from online banking and shopping to library services.
In conjunction with this award, we’re also delighted to have a Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI) grant active from April 2026 onwards, which will focus on the use of a range of apps like Google Lens, Merlin Bird Recognition, Banking, and Games.
We can’t wait to get out there!
Funding for 2025
UncategorizedFunding for 2025
Thanks to several funding streams dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in our area, we’ve had a busy year expanding our offerings by introducing new mindful activities like Restorative Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong to our schedule. These complement our wide range of popular workshops, which include:
We’ve been fortunate to offer all of these alongside our staple workshops in Sewing, Gaelic, IT, Pottery, and Art classes.
It’s been so wonderful seeing both new and returning students join our workshops this year. While most of our current funding is set to end in March 2026, we are committed to continuing to offer a varied program wherever possible.
~Team LDLC