COUNCIL staff took time out from work this week to find out how they could develop new skills.
Staff from New College Durham visited County Hall, in Durham City, on Thursday as part of Learning at Work Day and were offered a variety of taster sessions.
These included Indian head massage, tai chi, henna tattoos, reflexology and flambe cookery.
The visit was part of Adult Learners' Week, which aims to involve more people in lifelong learning.
New College Durham also visited the Electrolux factory, at Spennymoor, and London Electricity, in Sunderland, to promote learning opportunities to the workforce.
There were also opportunities for people to try their hand in a series of office skills tasters at the college where a large range of short and long courses are available.
For more information about Adult Learners' Week or learning opportunities at New College Durham, contact the helpdesk line on 0191-375 4040.
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