YOUNGSTERS in east Cleveland have been taking part in a special event celebrating the area's mining history.

The hot metal event, which ran on Thursday, yesterday and will be held again today at the Tom Leonard Mining Museum, Skinningrove, is to celebrate the rich mineral, metallurgical and mining heritage of east Cleveland.

Local blacksmith Alan Ruddell joined forces with artist Aidan Doyle to run a smithy workshop with schoolchildren.

Tomorrow, Cleveland Police brass band will be performing at the museum from 2pm.