WORKSHOPS exploring dialogue and storytelling to help adults develop new skills and confidence are on offer this month.

The fun workshops, led by Steve Holden, of the Educational Theatre Company, will consider everyday storytelling, as opposed to fiction.

The sessions are fee and will be held in Stockton.

They are being funded by the BBC's Learning and Interactive Department and the European Social Fund.

The first workshop, a morning session, will be held at Billingham Beck Valley Country Park next Tuesday, from 9.30am to 11.30am.

The second event will take place on Wednesday, July 13, at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

To book a place at Billingham Beck Valley, call (01642) 397609, and to book a place at Cowpen Bewley, call (01642) 415225.