[timwilky]

Plod on this side of the Pennines wont do it. They say they are not qualified or insured to give instruction and would leave themselves liable should someone have an off following their advice etc.

TBH I think it is a con that Lancs council run very expensive and unrecognised bike courses and the plod point you to that, should you ask about bikesafe. Far cheaper round here to do a recognised IAM or RoSPA qualification.