NEW classes start at Earcroft Community Base, in Darwen, after the New Year and courses for 2002 include top tips for revamping your home on a budget.

Changing Rooms (on a budget) For Women starts on January 14.

The course is provided by the Women's Centre and there will be a crche facility supplied by Sure Start.

There will be tips on how to restyle household objects to give them a trendy new look.

Please contact the base to book as places are limited. Tuition and the crche is free and classes will take place between 1pm and 3pm.

And there is also a Keep Fit class to make sure you keep fit next year.

The exercise class is adaptable for all levels of fitness.

It takes place every Thursday evening between 7pm and 8pm and costs £1 per session. There is no need to book, just turn up.

All classes take place at Earcroft Community Base on Hawkshaw Avenue in Darwen.

For more details call the base on 01254 775248.