YOUNG people have been given the opportunity to try their hand at new activities.

A 45-foot climbing wall was erected in the car park at Teesdale Community Resources (TCR) yesterday evening (Wednesday) after members said they wanted to have a go at climbing.

The wall, which is operated by Rock-et Climbing, from Newton Aycliffe, uses different handholds for different routes so it can cater for climbers of all abilities.

The TCR music studio was also utilised for DJ workshops run by local DJ Jamie Kidd.

TCR youth worker Keith Jones said: "It's all about offering choice and opportunity and things the kids don't normally do.

"These activities were on the list that the young people said they wanted to do, it's about giving them the choices."