TWO cricket courses start in the region soon as part of Active Sport, a national programme funded by the Sport England Lottery Fund.

Wear Valley District Council is hosting 12 weeks of classes from January 24, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Spectrum Leisure Complex, Willington, County Durham. The eight-week Under-14 girls programme will be at Parkside Community Association.

Call Julie Wynn on (01388) 761606, or e-mail: j.wyn