Hi Jason
I did a training course with a company in Preston.
I was going to mention them before, but the discussions about leather got a little heated so I thought better of it.

They are Buffalo Leather Repairs if you are interested
1 day course, just me and an instructor - 1 day out of my business, no obvernight stay, fairly local - very good.
(Whisper) - they also sell products - (shhhhh)
Andy