DRUGS awareness workshops are being held for young people in Bacup and Stacksteads.

The workshops have been organised by Chris Pickles, community project officer for Bacup and Stacksteads Community Partnership.

She aims to educate young people about drug use and help them to say no to drugs.

The first workshop is being held at the St James' Centre, in Bacup, on Thursday, August 26.

They will also be held at Tunstead Community Centre, in Stacksteads, on Monday, August 30, Stacksteads Drop-in Centre, on Wednesday, September 15, the A B and D Centre, in Bacup, on Tuesday, September 21, KG's Cafe, in Bacup, on Monday, September 27, and Sunnycrest Resource Centre, in Bacup, on Monday, October 11.

Any youth group wanting to be involved can ring Chris on 01706 871730.