YOUNG people in Darlington are being invited to attend an open evening about the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

The event takes place on Monday, January 24, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Eastbourne Project Centre, in Bourne Avenue, off Hundens Lane.

The scheme is an international development programme open to young people aged 14 to 23. The event includes demonstrations, videos, displays and information sheets about the programme.

For details, call Judy Bowerbank on (01325) 363275 or 07775 678950.