A drop-in healthy lifestyle course is starting at the Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre.

Sessions, which will take place every Thursday, will run from 9.30 to 11am.

The course is free and will run for eight weeks.

As well as several practical cooking sessions, it will include topics such as first aid and holistic therapy tasters.

There will also be the opportunity to try out different kinds of exercise.

Places on the course, which are limited, are available by calling 01325-329933.