TWO week-long courses to help young people improve their leadership skills will take place later this month.

Eastbourne Sports Complex, in Darlington, is running the junior sports leaders award (JSLA) courses next week and the week after.

There will be an introductory session on Friday, from 10am to 11.30am.

The courses run at the Hundens Lane complex from next Monday to Friday, August 20 to 24, and 28 to 31, at a cost of only £5.

The JSLA course is open to people aged 14 to 16. Further details are available on (01325) 243177.