FREE basic computing courses leading to qualifications are on offer to residents on Teesside.

They are run at South Bank Community Forum, near Middlesbrough, with qualifications awarded by Redcar and Cleveland College.

The course teaches basic keyboard skills and word processing, and provides an introduction to Windows. Students are also taught to touch-type.

Students can progress to further courses. For details, ring Annette Corns on (01642) 473132 or South Bank Commu nity Forum on (01642) 296000.