WOULD-be poets, novelists and scriptwriters in the Wensleydale area are being offered the chance to let the words flow.

Creative writing sessions to help budding writers are planned at the Community Education Centre, Leyburn, from next month.

The classes, for both beginners and experienced writers, and are being run by freelance writer Alan Tunningley.

"The sessions are designed to develop writing techniques and encourage the exploration of a writer's creativity," he said.

"It doesn't matter if a student has not written creatively before, the classes will help everyone pursue whatever form, of writing interests them."

The sessions are from 6.45pm to 9.15pm. For information contact community education district manager Joan Danvers on (01969) 624192 or Mr Tunningley on (01969) 667307.