BLACKBURN College is running a number of 15-week courses in Darwen through the Darwen Access Point.

At the scheme's Duckworth Street office, there will be furniture restoration on Fridays from 10am until noon, car maintenance for women on Thursdays from 10am until noon, and car maintenance for everybody on Tuesdays from 6.30pm till 8.30pm.

At Holkerhouse, in Railway Road, Darwen, there will be general craft on Wednesday from 10am until noon, and in fabric art for beginners on Thursdays from 10am until noon.

A certificate is given for completing the course as proof of the new skills, although the workshops are recommended for those who just want to have fun as well.

The course costs £45, or £22.50 for the over 60s. For more information call 01254 760681 or 01254 706555.