Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival
Tea and Tales
Thu 13 Aug
|Cotmanhay and Ilkeston Adult Community E
A relaxed Tea and Tales taster session, a friendly and welcoming space for adults to enjoy stories together over a warm drink. We’ll explore a short story in a calm environment where there’s no pressure to read aloud or “get it right” — scan QRcode or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
Time & Location
13 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Cotmanhay and Ilkeston Adult Community E, Bennerley Ave, Ilkeston DE7 8PF, UK
About the event
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,
Come along to a relaxed Tea and Tales taster session, a friendly and welcoming space for adults to enjoy stories together over a warm drink. In this 2-hour session, we’ll explore a short story in a calm, supportive environment where there’s no pressure to read aloud or “get it right” — you can simply listen, join in, and share your thoughts if you wish. Whether you’d like to build confidence, reconnect with reading, or just try something new, this is a gentle introduction to the full course where you can unwind, chat, and let the stories unfold.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you would like to be…