SPORTS and athletics training is on offer to youngsters.

Derwentside Sports Development is running a five-day cricket course at Shotley Bridge Cricket Club, near Consett, on Monday, from 10am to 2pm.

The sessions, open to children aged seven to 15, will culminate in a trip to the Riverside cricket ground, near Chester-le-Street, on Friday.

A two-day mini Olympics athletics course starts at Greencroft School, Annfield Plain, near Stanley, on Tuesday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

There will also be tennis coaching at Annfield Plain Park throughout the summer and golf sessions and Tri-Golf for younger children.

For further details, contact (01207) 218529.