A Spanish conversation class restarts for the New Year at Park View Community School, in Chester-le-Street, on Friday, January 18.

The weekly class, staged by the Workers’ Educational Association, runs from 7- 9pm each Friday.

For speakers of some Spanish it offers a chance to improve understanding of the language under the guidance of the course’s Colombian tutor, alongside some enthusiastic English students of all ages.

Anyone interested in attending for the first time should call in on the opening night to give it a try.

A friendly welcome and a cup of Colombian coffee can be expected.

The class is in the site’s sixth form building, alongside the football practice ground, off Roman Avenue and Mains Park Road.

Ample parking is available on site.

Further information is available by ringing 0191-417-4138, or 01207-505722.