PLACES are available for a new term of weekly classes for novice young musicians.

Vacancies are open for four to six-year-olds in the new season of kindermusic classes at Seaham Music Academy, from Saturday.

Sessions, designed to prepare children to begin playing musical instruments, will be held at the Londonderry Dene House premises of East Durham and Houghall Community College, in Harbour Walk, Seaham.

Classes cost £1 per week, with a maximum of 20 places at each session. Children are welcome to turn up at Saturday's class, which runs from 9am to 9.30am, or parents can ring 0191-513 0378 for further information, after 6pm.