RESIDENTS are being invited to sign up for new courses at local learning centres in Coatham and Dormanstown, both in Redcar.

Organiser Jacqui Callaghan said: "We're aiming to provide an enjoyable, informal atmosphere for local residents to learn new talents or brush up on their skills."

The centre at Coatham Primary School offers a new web page design class, on Fridays, from 11.15am to 1.15pm, while the centre at Dormanstown Primary School offers an introductory course in the basics of childcare. The course, which leads to a qualification, takes place on Wednesday afternoons, from 1pm until 3pm.

Both centres have set up free Internet drop-in sessions, at Coatham on Mondays, and Dormanstown on Thursdays, from 3.15pm until 5.15pm.

For more information on the courses call (01642) 756454.