A SET of computer-based DJ classes are being run for children at a North Yorkshire club.

The Fire Place, a voluntary-run youth club in Stokesley, is putting on the sessions with the help of NYMAZ, a youth music development charity which champions the power of music.

Among the children taking part in the five-week DJ course are Brooklyn Timms and Darren-Jay McKittrick, both aged ten.

They said: “We like using the computer to create new music which we can play to our friends and family.”

Chris Norlund, community involvement officer at Broadacres, which helps to run The Fire Place, said: “The children really enjoy learning how to be a DJ and it is through providing exciting and meaningful activities like this that we can have such a positive impact on the lives of young people.”

The sessions have been funded with £1,000 provided by Hambleton and Richmondshire Community Safety Partnership, with a further £300 coming from NYMAZ.

DJ and music producer, DJ Booma, who is teaching the classes, said: “They are designed to encourage the children to create their own musical arrangements, much like a DJ does.

“The classes are always well received and by getting kids involved in something different which teaches them new skills, the aim is to support their personal development, enhance their career prospects and generally increase their enjoyment of music.”