A SERIES of safer cycling courses for children aged 10 and above will be held in Ramsbottom.

Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre will hold the event before it moves on to a site nearby for the course itself. It is organised by Bury Metro road safety unit.

The scheduled dates for the event are Monday, August 2, to Thursday, August 5 and Monday, August 9 to Thursday, August 12 between 9.30 and 11.30am.

A further course takes place from Monday, August 23 to Thursday, August 26 between 1.30 and 3.30pm.

A minimum of 8 children is required before any course can take place.

Tel. 0161 253 5785 for more details or E-Mail roadsafety@bury.gov.uk.