SUNDERLAND residents have the chance to try out new activities during Adult Learners' Week.

Free sessions are to be held throughout the city until Saturday to encourage more adults to take up learning.

The focus is on the environment, culture and arts.

Alternative therapy, a guided sculpture trail, a wood turning demonstration, computer tasters and a Sunderland College taster day are among the events that have been lined up.

For more information about the events call Judith Hetherington at the Adult and Community Learning Service on 0191-566 6618.