FREE courses will tell parents in Chester-le-Street how to deal with childhood illnesses.

The sessions will be given by Child Matters at Durham County Council children’s centres next month (April).

Each one will last three hours and parents will receive a free first aid kit and information booklet.

Session dates are: Wednesday April 17, Pelton Children’s Centre, 9am to noon; Thursday April 18, Grange Villa Children’s Centre, 1 to 4pm; Monday April 29, Bullion Lane Children’s Centre, 9am to noon and from 1 to 4pm.

Places must be booked by calling David Hudson on 03000-261-535. Creche places can be provided at most sessions.