THREE Middlesbrough schools are opening their doors to local communities and are offering an afternoon of free activities to pupils, parents and residents.

Activities on offer include art and craft workshops, jewellery making, smoothie making, sports coaching and a variety of healthy living events.

There will also be information about job opportunities, benefit advice and representatives from the family learning team and community wardens will be on hand to help and advise residents.

The events run from 2.30pm to 4pm at Caldicotes Primary School, today, Thorntree Primary School, tomorrow, and Brambles Farm Primary School, on Thursday.

There will be free refreshments and a prize draw.