WORKSHOPS to teach the people of Middlesbrough about home composting are being held over the next four months.

The events, run by Middlesbrough Environment City's Home Composting Scheme, will offer people who attend a short workshop a free home-delivered compost bin and handbook.

The first event will take place from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, July 14 at Cypress Road Community Centre, Marton, the second on Saturday, August 19, at the Holy Name of Mary Church in The Avenue, Linthorpe.

The third workshop will be on Saturday, September 16, at Kader Community Centre, in Trimdon Avenue, and the final one will be on Saturday, October 7, at the Langridge Initiative Centre, Langridge Crescent, Berwick Hills,

Call (01642) 264954 for details.