Upcoming Courses

Upcoming Courses


Here are a list of courses Mr P will be running in the near future (Remember he can also provide training in your school please click here.

Edinburgh - Monday 23rd September


Carlisle - Tuesday 24th September




Leeds - Friday 4th October

Llandudno - Monday 21st October





Warrington - Friday 21st February 2020




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