WOMEN are being given the chance to get back into learning.

New Start for Women is a free course run by Redcar Adult Learning Service.

The 30-week course is four hours a week during term time and is aimed at helping women to build self-confidence, develop study skills and explore local opportunities for further training, education and employment.

Information sessions will be held at 10am on Monday at Coatham Local Learning Centre; on Wednesday, September 15, from 10am at Southbank Women's Centre; on Thursday, September 16, from 11am at the Virtual Learning Centre, Freebrough Community College, Skelton, and at 1pm the same day at the Riverside Building, Skinningrove.

People can turn up on the day or call Denise on (01642) 490409