ANTI-DRUGS campaigners are targeting primary schools in north Durham.

The Feel Good Roadshow drugs education programme aims to raise awareness in younger children of illegal substances, as well as the dangers of alcohol and smoking. Staff will also offer support to teachers on drugs issues.

The project is being co-ordinated by Derwentside Primary Care Trust (PCT).

Kim McGarry, young people's health promotions specialist for the trust, said: "Everyone in the partnership hopes that the road show will help pupils to develop know-ledge about drugs and the dangers associated with taking them.

"Then they can share their knowledge with others and develop a healthy attitude, so that they feel good about themselves and the choices they make."

Health workers devised the project through working with Leadgate GP Surgery, Northpoint Media and Busy Ape Arts, and youngsters at three schools - Leadgate Infants, Leadgate Juniors and Our Lady and St Joseph's RCVA Brooms School.

The pupils made props, composed a song and designed the logo for the campaign.

The roadshow covers topics including self esteem, peer pressure and the effects of tobacco and alcohol.

Along with educating the youngsters, it aims to help schools develop a structured approach to the problem.

This includes providing relevant teaching, an organised response to drugs matters, and strategies to identify and support youngsters for whom drugs may be an issue.

Volunteers have decorated the children's play room at Leadgate Surgery. It will be unveiled today.