A SPORTS club is looking to give people in East Cleveland a taste of an Olympic event.

Guisborough Fencing Club is looking to set up a course for beginners at the sports club at Cleveland Potash, Boulby.

But the club needs volunteers who want to learn the basics of the sport before it can hold classes.

Paul Maxwell, from the club, said: "The course itself is a basic introduction to fencing, culminating in a small test and a certificate if people are successful."

The club is looking to start lessons within a couple of weeks.

Sessions will take place on a Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Anyone interested should call Mr Maxwell on 07710 461392.